The Governing Body of St James’ Church of England School meets twice per term. In addition special meetings may be requested at any time. In accordance with regulations, the Governing Body comprises LA representatives; elected Parent Governors, Staff Governors, Teacher representatives and individuals co-opted on to the body that have an interest in school and education.
Governors have full responsibilities for the management, efficiency, curriculum, finances and achievements of the school. They represent the views and concerns of all members of the school community; any queries from teaching staff may be addressed to the Teacher representatives.
If you would like to contact any of the Governors please contact our main office.
Governing Body 2017/2018
| Name | Type of Governor | Term of Office Ends | Committees / Responsibilities | Membership of other Governing Bodies or Learning Trusts | Business Interests / Family Associations |
| Miss Shirleyann Jones (Member) | Head Teacher | n/a | None | None | Sister is a consultant practitioner: Bennu |
| Mrs Fiona Hall (teacher) |
Co-opted Governor (Staff) |
23.01.2021 | Curriculum | None | None |
| Miss Ellen Kemp | Foundation Governor (Chair) |
30.06.2018 | Looked after children Finance, Staffing & Resources Curriculum Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare |
St Luke’s VA Primary School Governor. Chelmsford Diocese Education Trust, Trustee. The Boleyn Trust Member. Tollgate / Cleves Schools Governor |
None |
| Mr David Benn | Associate Governor | Curriculum | None | None | |
| Ms Lynessa Peters | Co-opted Governor | 31.12.2016 Resigned |
None | None | None |
| Mr Fitzroy Muir | Co-opted Governor (Vice Chair) |
04.10.2019 | Finance, Staffing & Resources | None | Yes. Wife works in school as an Academic Assistant. |
| Rev Cornelius Henry | Foundation Governor | Ex-officio | RE Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare (Chair) |
None | None |
| Mr Olu Oyenigba | Co-opted Governor | 26.11.2018 | Safeguarding. Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare | None | None |
| Ms Stella Lebby | Foundation Governor | 30.01.2020 | RE | None | None |
| Mr Muhammed Abdul Basith | Parent Governor | 21.05.2019 | Curriculum | None | None |
| Miss Victoria Grech | Staff Governor | 18.09.2019 | None | None | None |
| Mrs Katherine Bennett | Parent Governor | 16.12.2020 | Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare | None | None |
| Cllr Neil Wilson | Authority Governor | 25.11.2019 | Inclusion. Finance, Staffing & Resources (Chair) | St Luke’s VA Primary School Governor |
None |
| Ms Sandra Delapenha-Chin | Co-opted Governor | 18.01.2021 | Curriculum | None | None |
| Mr George Ealham | Co-opted Governor | 23.01.2021 | Finance, Staffing & Resources | None | None |
| Ms Darja Bardo | Co-opted Governor | 18.05.2020 | Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare | None | None |
* Discipline, Grievance & Complaints Committee: All Governors except staff governors serve on this committee when required.