Governors

	Name	Term of office
Chair of Governors	Mrs Hayley Aris (Parent Governor)	19/02/22 - 18/02/26
	Mr David Blacker	01/09/23 - 31/08/27
	Mr Gary Hope	19/03/22 - 18/03/26
	Miss Lauren Blackburn	24/01/23 - 23/01/27
	Mrs Joanne Hirst	06/12/24 - 05/12/28
	Mrs Louisa Dawson	24/08/21 - 23/08/25
	Revd Tom Swallow	11/07/24 - 10/07/28
	Mr William McGurk	14/03/25 - 12/03/29

Parent Governor	John Booth-Young	27/02/24 - 26/02/28

Staff Governor	Mrs Nadine Galloway
	Mrs Rachel Peach	30/01/24 - 29/01/29

	Revd. Andy Dykes (St John's Church)

Retired Governor	Mrs Sarah Smith	16/02/23 - 16/07/24
	Mr Antony Birdsall (Foundation Governor)	13/12/18 - 24/08/20
	Miss Adele Johnston (Staff Governor)	20/11/17 - 03/02/20
	Mrs D Molyneux (Parent Governor)	06/10/16 - 05/10/20
	Mrs Julie Ward (Foundation Governor)	05/06/17 - 04/06/21
	Mr Colin Malone	01/09/18 - 31/08/22
	Mrs Gill Ward (Associate Governor no voting rights)	17/11/20 - 17/05/22
	Mrs Fran Wolton	01/12/20 - 30/11/24
	Mrs Karen Blackburn	01/09/19 - 31/08/23
	Mrs Julianne Shearman	20/01/20 - 19/01/24
Clerk to Governor	Ms Danielle Bowater (Full Governing Board meetings)

Our Chair of Governors is Mrs. Hayley Aris and she can be contacted either by email at hayley.aris@st-john.blackpool.sch.uk or by writing to her at the school address - St John's CE Primary School, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NX

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL VALUES:
Love; Friendship; Kindness; Honesty; Forgiveness

Our vision statement is simply...

“Everyone Matters in God's World”

and we all follow THE GOLDEN RULE "Do to others what you would have them do to you" (Matthew 7:12)

Please read our pen profiles below to find out a bit about us!

Staff Governor (teaching) - Rachel Peach

This is my third year teaching at St John's CE Primary School. I am very lucky to be part of this brilliant school which guides the children to be the best they can be. As a staff governor, I can give an insight into the daily life of our school and celebrate the success of the children.

LEA Governor - Dave Blacker (M.B.E.)

Dave was originally appointed by the Local Authority in January 2003 and has subsequently been re-appointed. His experience as a retired employee from BAE Systems has come in useful in his role as Chair of our Resources Committee. He is very committed to his work within the community and is therefore our Community Cohesion Governor. He was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2008 for his 37 years service to the Blackpool Boys and Girls Club. Dave loves watching Blackpool FC, listening to the Rolling Stones and relaxing on long walks with his dog.

Parent Governor - John Booth-Young

Pen portrait to follow

Foundation Governor - Tom Swallow (appointed by the Diocese)

Tom grew up in Huddersfield and has lived across Lancashire: in Lancaster, Darwen and now Blackpool. He is a trained engineer, and now a priest who works at Blackpool Church St Johns alongside Revered Andy. He is passionate to see families flourish, young people thrive, and for them to receive opportunities to learn and be encouraged to reach their full potential.

Foundation Governor - Gary Hope (appointed by Diocese)

At first Gary was a Parent Governor with one daughter at St John’s and when his term of office ended in 2013 he became an Associate Governor. Luckily for St John’s a vacancy arose and he is now back on the Governing Board as a Foundation Governor. He is Vice Chair of the Governing Board and Chair of the Curriculum and Standards Committee. He is the nominated Governor for Standards and Achievement, and Attendance. He is also our Link Training/Mentor Governor and as such liaises with the Local Authority to secure and promote training and mentor new Governors.

Foundation Governor - Lauren Blackburn (appointed by the Diocese)

Lauren is one of our Foundation Governors. As an ex-pupil of St John's she went on to study history at University and is now a Humanities teacher at a local secondary school. Her interests are dog-walking, reading and keeping fit.

Foundation Governor - Louisa Dawson (appointed by the Diocese)

I am a former pupil of St Johns school, attending when Mr Swift was headteacher. Both my children have attended, with my son currently in year 5. I am a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and have worked for the NHS for 21 years, the last 19 of these have been based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. I am very much looking forward to this new challenge and working with the governing team to support the school, staff and pupils. I am dedicated to giving back to a school who has supported me and my family over the years.

Staff Governor (Head Teacher) - Nadine Galloway

I have lived in Blackpool all my life apart from my years at University in Chester. I have had the pleasure of teaching in Blackpool schools for 30 years and I am currently Head teacher at St John’s CE Primary School, having been Deputy Head for 15 years. My passion is to ensure all children strive to reach above and beyond their full potential through skilled learning opportunities, provided by highest quality teaching.

Foundation Governor Ex-officio - Reverend Andy Dykes

I am the Vicar of Blackpool Church in the centre of town which gives me the privilege of supporting our school as a governor. Our church is passionate about helping children and families in Blackpool thrive so I love getting to come into school and see the amazing things happening each day. My focus is helping to lead regular assemblies, supporting RE and helping the school embody its vision: everyone matters in God’s world.

Parent Governor - Hayley Aris

I am a parent governor and work in a Lancashire Primary School as a Key Stage Leader. I am passionate about helping and supporting young people achieve their best through education and having the very best opportunities for them to succeed. In November 2022 I was delighted to take on the role of Chair of Governors.

Foundation Governor - Joanne Hirst (appointed by the Diocese)

Jo retired as the Headteacher of a large Blackpool primary school in August 2020 following a career in primary education spanning thirty seven years. She has had over thirty years experience as a governor in Blackpool schools. Jo currently works part-time as an Education Consultant for Blackpool Council's School Improvement Team and is passionate about making sure that Blackpool schools are supporting the town's children and their families in any way they can. She is very proud to be a Foundation Governors at St John's CE Primary School and is committed to helping ensure that the school continues to be the best it can be.