The Role of a School Governor

School governors are people from the school and local community who wish to make a positive contribution to the education of children at Rosehill Junior School.  They must be aged 18 or over at the time of their appointment.  They are elected to serve on the Governing body for a set period of time.

Our governors have a wide range of knowledge and experience between them which is required to ensure the Head Teacher and the school make the right decisions for benefit of the children and staff at the school.

Governors have an extremely important part to play in raising school standards and expectations by ensuring accountability, setting strategic direction and evaluating the school's performance.

 

Christopher Oxer 

Chair of Governors / (Co-opted Governor)

Appointed by: Governing Body on 16/11/2022

Term of office: Expires 15/11/2026

Business interest: Governor at Ryecroft Infant School

Attendance 21/22: N/A

 

Jessica Sarracco 

Co-opted / Vice Chair

Appointed by: Governing Body on 24/11/2020

Term of office: Expires 23/11/2024

Business interest: Employee of RMBC 

Attendance 21/22: 100%

 

Kate Blyth

Co-opted Governor

Appointed by: Governing Body on 01/02/2021 

Term of office: Expires 31/01/2025 

Business interest: Headteacher at Ryecroft Infant School

Attendance 21/22: 100%

A bit about me:

I have spent the last 14 years as both the Deputy and Headteacher at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, which the majority of Rosehill children will have attended. Previously, I have worked in 2 other local authorities and in 3 diverse schools. For the last 15 years I have worked within school leadership, co-ordinating all core areas of the curriculum and as a Special Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator. I’ve successfully led whole school projects and national initiatives, mentored students and ECT’s and also moderate at KS1 for Rotherham.

My specialism is in Key Stage 1 but my passion is for high quality education that is accessible for all.  Working with the governing body provides welcome challenge and accountability as we strive together to deliver our vision and continue to provide a strong foundation, both academically and emotionally, for the children in the community we serve. The reciprocal arrangement of both head teachers being part of their linked schools governing body is established and successful. By being a governor at Rosehill, I am able to offer a unique perspective and continue to build the close links that allow our children to thrive within their transition to the next phase of their education.

 

Lauren Brown

Staff Governor

Appointed by: Governing Body on 21/10/2020

Term of office: Expires 20/10/2024

Business interest: No business interest

Attendance 21/22: 66%

 

Debbie Charles 

Co-opted Governor 

Re-appointed by: Parents/Carers of Rosehill on 02/02/2022

Term of office: Expires 01/02/2026

Business interest: No business interests but is related to three members of the school staff. 

Attendance 21/22: 80%

 

Adrian Hayes

Headteacher 

Appointed by: Governing Board on 01/09/2021

Term of office: Ongoing

Business interest: Governor at Ryecroft Infant School 

Attendance 21/22: 100%

 

Rachel Hughes

Co-opted Governor

Appointed by: Governing Board on 16/11/2022

Term of office: Expires 15/11/2026

Business interest: No business interests 

Attendance 21/22: N/A

 

Carolyn Smith

LA Governor

Re-appointed by: Governing Body on 04/12/2019

Term of office: Expires 03/12/2024

Business interest: No business interests, previous headteacher at Ryecroft Infant School

Attendance 21/22: 83%

A bit about me:

My name is Carolyn Smyth. I have a range of experience as a Governor, having fulfilled this role in a number of different schools. I am passionate about ensuring that children have access to the best possible education. I was Headteacher of Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School prior to my retirement, so I feel that I know the community of Rawmarsh and its children and families well. 

I have a range of skills to offer having spent a career in Education in South Yorkshire, with a lot of this time in senior leadership roles. I have helped and supported many professionals in their careers and I am proud of this. I have worked with many parents of children including those with a wide range of additional needs in order to secure a positive future for them and helped to safeguard children in my care. I have participated in a number of Ofsted inspections and am familiar with the process. 

I wish to continue to support the children and community of Rawmarsh Ryecroft and Rosehill offering my knowledge and skills to provide support in any way that I am able.

 

Mandy Zygmunt

Parent Governor

Appointed by: Governing Body on 16/11/2022

Term of office: Expires 15/11/2026

Business interest: No business interests

Attendance 21/22: N/A

 

Donna Crookes

Parent Governor

Appointed by: Governing Body on 27/04/2023

Term of office: Expires 26/04/2027

Business interest: No business interests

Attendance 21/22: N/A

  

 

Historic Governors (left within the past 12 months)

 

Diane Douglas - Chair of Governors

Re-appointed by the Governing Body 24/11/2020 to 16/11/2022

 

Leah Hart - Parent Governor

Appointed by Parents/Carers 17/10/2018 to 07/06/2022

 

Andrew Johnson - Co-opted Governor

Appointed by the Governing Body 02/04/2020 to 28/02/2022

 

Sarah Marriott - Parent Governor 

Appointed by the Governing Body 13/12/2021 to 11/03/23