Co-Opted Governor and Chair of Governing Board

I am currently the South West Regional Head of a large legal practice.   I qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 and was a partner in a large high street practice before specialising in criminal law.  I have a strong track record of delivering performance improvements and motivating large teams. I have undertaken significant change projects during challenging times.  I have experience in dealing with finance, HR and legal matters and am known for my good judgement and sound decision making.  I hope to bring the skills from the legal world into my role as a Governor and work with others to make the school the best it can be.

Co-Opted Governor from 01/01/24 to 31/12/27

Foundation Governor and Vice Chair

I have a background in education, having taught in Primary schools in Cambridgeshire for many years but have recently changed careers and am now working for the ambulance service.  My daughter went to St Peter's and my two boys are still pupils at the school. In my role as a foundation governor, I am committed to maintaining the positive links between school and the local church and to work in collaboration with staff and pupils to ensure that St Peter's continues to be a welcoming and inclusive school. 

I am the link governor for SEND and disadvantaged pupils and support the governing body in the role of vice chair and sit on the Ethos committee. 

Foundation Governor from 01/01/22 to 31/12/25 

Headteacher Governor

Catrin is Headteacher of St Peter's Church of England Primary School.  

Headteacher Governor (ex-officio) from September 2022

Business & Pecuniary Interests: Headteacher, St Peter's CoE Primary School

Foundation Governor

I was brought up in the beach side suburbs of Melbourne, Australia and moved to Portishead in 2009 and work as a Business Agility Coach for a large financial institution. My son previously attended St Peter's for 7 memorable years. 

I am an active member of the Portishead Parish and am keen to support the development of thoughtful, responsible and inclusive young people within the school. 

My passions include music, cricket, bird watching, food and travelling.

I am a link governor for Standards and Curriculum.

Foundation Governor from 24/05/23 to 23/05/27 

Staff Elected Governor

I am an experienced teacher and have been at St. Peter's since 2022 following a period of teaching overseas in New Zealand. I have taught in a wide range of settings, and to many demographics, and have been pleased to bring some of that experience to the school. I'm looking forward to my role as governor to allow me to further develop my understanding of wider school life and the intricacies of running a school. It will also allow me to be a voice for our teaching staff in order to maintain and further develop the high standards we set at St Peter's.  

Staff Elected Governor from 01/09/24 to 31/08/28

Foundation Governor

Rob has been Team Rector of Portishead since 2016, during which time he has been a regular visitor to St Peter's school, leading worship and participating in RE lessons amongst other activities.

One of Rob’s daughters was at St Peter's until July 2020 and the other was an LSA until July 2021.

Before being ordained, Rob taught History and was head of department in a High School in Staffordshire.

Over the last 20 years, Rob has been a governor in voluntary aided, voluntary controlled and community schools.

I am Chair of the Ethos and Standards Committee. 

Foundation Governor from 01/02/21 to 31/01/25

Elected Parent Governor

I am currently a Senior Manager in Data Engagement for a large high street bank. My career has led me to acquire strong skills in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, cultural diversity and inclusion and performance improvement. As a family, we recently moved to the area from London and my Son has joined St Peter's. I am honoured to be a part of the school governing board representing the parents and I am excited to support St Peter's achieve it's strategic objectives by being the best it can be for our children and the community.

I am a link governor for Standards and Curriculum.

Elected Parent Governor from 07/12/23 to 06/12/27

Elected Parent Governor

I am a Senior Engineer with 10 years’ industry experience currently working in the energy sector for a global engineering consultancy. I have a background in engineering analysis.

As a Parent Governor I welcome the opportunity to be able to contribute back to the school and wider community. I am excited to help St Peter’s to deliver its vision and ensure that the school continues to thrive and remains an inclusive and wonderful place for pupils to learn.

I am the link governor for Health & Safety and a member of the Resources Committee.

Elected Parent Governor from 07/12/23 to 06/12/27

Co-opted Governor

I moved to Portishead in 2019 and joined Lighthouse Schools Partnership as a School Business Manager – initially working as part of the central team, to support small primary schools, then moving to The Whiteoak Academies of Hannah More Infants and Grove Juniors in Nailsea, also part of LSP. 
 
Prior to joining the education sector, my previous roles included building a new and successful staff team for a BBC Local Radio station, and complex overseas television productions for the science and technology faculties of the Open University.
 
I have personal experience of SEND and a real appreciation of the effort and expertise necessary to support children who need a little more help to achieve their personal success. I also have a keen interest in the arts, particularly dance and music.
 
I am delighted to use my skills and experience to support St Peter’s School to continue to deliver its strategic objectives and vision.

I am a member of the Resources Committee.

Co-opted Governor from 02/04/25 to 01/04/29

Staff Elected Governor

I have worked in education for 23 years and have spent the last 10 years at St Peter's.  During my time here, I have been based in year 6, but have also worked in other year groups.  My roles have included Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant and class teacher.  Building relationships with the children I work with, and helping them to achieve their potential, is very important to me.

I live in Portishead with my husband and two children.

Staff Elected Governor from 03/11/23 to 02/11/27

Elected Parent Governor

I am an Actuary with over 10 years of experience in the financial sector. I also volunteer as a Trustee & Treasurer for Girlguiding in Portishead.

My daughter is at St Peter's and it's been amazing to see her journey here so far. I feel very privileged to be a governor and I'm excited to support St Peters in fostering the best learning environment possible for its pupils. 

I am a member of the Resources Committee.

Elected Parent Governor from 07/12/23 to 06/12/27

Coopted Governor from 07/10/20 to 06/10/24

Staff governor from 06/06/22 to 31/08/24