Discover the dedicated team that helps make Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School a wonderful place for learning and growth! Our committed governors play a crucial role in shaping the school’s future, ensuring that every child enjoys a supportive and inspiring environment. They work diligently to uphold our values, enhance educational opportunities, and foster a nurturing community.
On this page, you’ll meet the passionate individuals behind our governance team who bring their expertise and enthusiasm to every aspect of school life. Explore their profiles to learn how their dedication helps Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School shine as a place where faith, learning, and achievement come together in perfect harmony.
For more information about School Governance at NCEAT schools , visit www.ncea.org.uk/governance/how-we-govern.
Key Documents
- Register of local Governors 2023-24
- Governor Attendance Record
- Declaration of LGB Business/Pecuniary Interests.
- Governance Structure
Meet Our Governors:
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Jackie Chevaughan – Chair
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Victoria Molnar-Brown – Co Vice Chair
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Mike Samuels – Co Vice Chair
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Alison Burden – Governor
As an executive head teacher of a federation of schools in South Tyneside I have been fortunate enough to work with primary children throughout my career spanning 34 years. I also work alongside other schools and colleagues as a school improvement adviser. This is a wonderful opportunity to share and support good practice.
I am extremely lucky to live in a beautiful village in Northumberland which is a perfect setting for my 2 dogs and boisterous grandson!
It is a privilege to be a governor at St Michael’s Primary School at such an exciting time in their journey.
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Rev Christian Mitchison – Governor
I was appointed Vicar of St Michael’s Church, Alnwick, in May 2023 having moved up from Heathfield in East Sussex where I was the Vicar for six years. I previously served my Curacyin the East Sussex market town of Uckfield. I was an ex-officio governor of a federation of two church schools for six years, and oversaw the transition from single school to federation. As well as taking a keen interest in ensuring that the distinctive Christian
character and ethos of the school is developed and enhanced, I am also able to draw on my extensive background in strategic leadership from my previous career in the horseracing and construction industries.
I enjoy walking in the beautiful Northumberland hills, running
(not very far or very well!), reading and I’m an avid Formula 1 fan!
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Danielle Harvey – Parent Governor
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Gavin Johnston – Headteacher
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Sue Lockey – Staff Governor
Contact the Local Governing Body
The Chair of the Local Governing Body, may be contacted by email at [email protected] or in writing:
Chair of Governors
c/o St Micahel’s Primary School
Howling Lane
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DJ
Alternatively, Governors may be contacted via Lesley Dalby, Director of Governance on 01670 613318