Governing Board (ID 1163)

• Benjamyn Toms
  Chair of Governors
  Benjamyn Toms

  I've been on the governing board since 2022, having joined as a Parent Governor. As a parent at the school, I felt it was important to give something back. I'm really passionate about being part of the team that sets the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.

  I contribute to the effective governance and success of the school using my background in project management and strategic planning.I have a critically challenging mind and thrive in circumstances which allow for collaboration and creativity.

  I am the Health & Safety Champion for the Governing Board regularly reviewing and reporting back to the other Governors. I have knowledge of, and skills in, health & safety and premises management which I apply to the role.I am also able to provide financial knowledge applicable to an organisation of this size, using my background in project management.I am used to, through the course of my work, challenging senior leaders and is something I'm confident in doing when required.

  I'm passionate about working with the school to provide a stimulating, safe and happy environment where all children can develop their full potential.

• Reverend Joanna Porter
  Vice Chair of Governors
  Reverend Joanna Porter

• Katie Hill
  Governor/Headteacher
  Katie Hill

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• Heather Cope
  Governor
  Heather Cope

  I moved to this beautiful area in 2019 to enjoy my retirement. I have spent my working life in education both as a classroom teacher and senior manager in the secondary sector. I am looking forward to my role as a governor and offering my experience and expertise to the Curry Mallet team and working together to provide our children with the best education possible.

• Lorraine Rawlinson
  Governor/Office Manager
  Lorraine Rawlinson

  I'm a mum of two girls who have already been through their primary phase of education and are now in Secondary and College respectively.I am the Office Manager here at Curry Mallet Primary School. I came to the school eight years ago having never worked in education, but always had an interest in how the back-office functions support schools. My skills in Retail Management and the Civil Service have helped me understand the complexities of running a school and supporting school leaders and teachers to provide the best educational experiences to our pupils through offering them an enriched curriculum and a happy, caring environment.

• Emily Leighton
  Governor/Senior Teacher
  Emily Leighton

• Joanne Skitteral
  Governor
  Joanne Skitteral

  Hi my name is Jo Skitteral. I am the new SEN governor starting in April 2024. I am mum to Noah, who is in class 3. Noah joined the school in year 4. I choose Curry Mallet school due to the family-friendly feel of the school and the ethos and values.

  I have a variety of experience working with disabled children and young people as I am a qulaified Social Worker and have worked in social care for over 30 years. I fully believe all children

  I am a qualified social working at St Margaret's Hospice and have been working in social care for the over 30yrs. We have a miniature sausage dog called Barney and live in a Taunton.

• Harriet Wilson
  Governor
  Harriet Wilson

• Pippa Fowler
  Clerk to Governors
  Pippa Fowler

• Rob Hunter
  Parent Governor
  Rob Hunter

  Hi, I'm Rob and have recently become a parent governor at the school. I live in the village with my wife Sarah and our 3 children, 2 boys, who are in year 3 and reception respectively and our daughter who attended the school until 2023 but has since moved on to secondary education at Huish.

  Having been coming to the school since 2015 and found it to be the most wonderful place for our children to grow, I was delighted to get the opportunity to give back to the school that has given our children such a fantastic start to their education.

  I have spent most of my career working in a variety of roles within the financial sector and my aim is to bring the skills and knowledge I have obtained during this time to my role as parent governor.