School Governors
Our Governing Body was reformed in February 2020, following our conversion to Academy status with CDAT.
The Governing Body is made up of the following members:
| GOVERNOR | Role | Relevant business and pecuniary interests, Including start Date | Trusteeship and governorship at other educational institutions/charities, including start Date | Personal Relationships with trust employees or other members/trustees/local governors. |
Term of Office |
Date Interest declared | |
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John Mc Neil (Chair) |
Hi, I live locally and am an active member of St Marks Church. If you would like to speak to me about anything to do with school please feel free to leave a message using the contact details below, or even better, I'm in school every Wednesday morning so if you are free just pop in. |
Trust Appointed Governor |
None | None | None | 01.02.25 - 31.01.29 |
07.11.24 |
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Amanda Hambleton ( Vice Chair) |
Hi, I am currently a school business manager working in schools for the last 20 years.
I’ve got significant experience of finance, health and safety, hr and governance, both as a Governor and Clerk to Governors.
I felt that I could use my experience to help the school and give something back.
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Trust Appointed Governor
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None | None | None | 04.12.23 - 03.12.27 |
30.09.24 |
| Andy Bull |
I am currently the Vicar of St Mark's Church in Bredbury. I was formally a secondary school teacher, teaching physics and PE. This background has given me a passion for education and for creating opportunities for children to thrive. I have been involved in school governance since 2010 and I have a special interest in safeguarding and ensuring that the pastoral and wellbeing needs of both staff and students are valued and met. |
Foundation Governor | None | None | None | 04.12.23 - 03.12.27 |
07.11.24 |
| Parent Governor (Vacant) |
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| Rachael Pritchard |
As a dedicated parent with over 8 years of involvement in our school community and two children currently enrolled, I am deeply committed to fostering its success. In my professional role as an EPEC Hub Coordinator at SMBC, I empower Stockport parents to facilitate parent groups, aligning with my passion for supporting educational excellence and ensuring every child has access to diverse opportunities for growth and learning. |
Parent Governor |
None | None | None | 04.12.23 - 03.12.27 |
04.12.24 |
| Andrew Palmer |
Hi, I'm a enthusiast who loves to laugh. I have been a teahcer of Design Technology for more than 30 years so I love anything to do with design, making things and working out how things work. I am really involved in the community at St Mark's Church, it's brilliant that the school and church work so closely together. I'm into DIY and love cycling, provided the bike is battery powered! |
Foundation Governor | None | None | None | 18.11.24 - 17.11.28 |
20.11.24 |
| Claire Quinn |
I am the Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead for our school. I am passionate about children's mental health and wellbeing and really enjoy my role at school. |
Staff Governor |
None | None | None | 04.12.24 - 03.12.28 |
20.12.24 |
| Emma Harding | Being Headteacher of Bredbury St Mark's is an absolute privilege. I am extremely honoured to be supported by such a committed team of Governors. | Headteacher | None | None | None | Ex-officio |
05.09.24 |
| Frank Williams |
I am proud to serve as a governor at Bredbury St Mark's where I am passionate about supporting the school's vision to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a parent of children at the school. I am committed to representing the views of the families and helping the school to continur to thrive as a welcoming and high-achieving community. |
Trust Appointed Governor | None | None | None | 13.01.25 - 12.01.29 |
21.01.25 |
| James Darroch |
I'm delighted to serve as a governor at St Mark's Primary School. In my role as the Children's and Youth Worker at St Marks Church, I'm passionate about supporting young people as they grow and learn. I look back on my own primary school years with great fondness, and I'm committed to helping enusre that every child at St Mark's enjoys a similary positive, nurturing and inspiring experience. |
Foundation Governor | None | None | None | 25.04.25 - 21.04.29 |
25.04.25 |
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