Governors

Nigel Wildish (Chair of Governors)

Category of Governor

Staff, Ex-officio, Head Teacher

Additional Information

Committee membership: Standards & Learning; Admissions; Staffing; Christian Ethos; Finance & Premises; Pay

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

1.   Seconded as Interim Headteacher at All Saints CE Primary School, NW2

End Term of Office

N/A

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

5/5

I have been head teacher and a governor at St Mary’s since September 2015. I first became a head teacher in 2008 and regard it as my calling to work with children and their families in this capacity. I have taught in Church of England schools in London since I have started my teaching career and as a practising Christian, I greatly value the opportunity this brings to express our faith freely as a school community. I also value the firm foundation provided by the ethos of such schools, not only in enabling us to teach the curriculum form our Christian perspective, but also to teach children about the love of God.

I believe that all of us have equal worth, and will therefore always do my best to ensure that all the children in our school have the best opportunities possible to achieve their full potential.

I am privileged to work in such a wonderful school, where the hard work and support of all stakeholders in the school community have such a positive impact on what we achieve together.
 

Category of Governor

Foundation, Ex-officio, Rector of St Mary's N3

Additional Information

Chair, Christian Ethos Committee

Committee membership: Standards & Learning; Admissions; Senior Leadership Appraisal Group

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

None.

End Term of Office

N/A

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

5/5

I have been a governor at St Mary's since September 2008 when I became Rector of St Mary-at-Finchley and ex officio Foundation Governor.  Both my children have attended St Mary's in recent years so I have experienced the school as a parent too. I visit the school regularly and lead acts of Collective Worship.

Before I moved to Finchley I was for a number of years Vice Chair of Governors for the local Community Primary School. Prior to ordination I worked in local government as a systems analyst. I believe education is a vital part of the Church’s mission.

Category of Governor

Foundation, Ex-officio, Rector of St Paul's & St. Luke's N3

Additional Information

Chair, Staffing Committee

Committee membership: Christian Ethos; Admissions; Pay

Link Governor for Safeguarding

Declared Business Interests

Chair of the PCC of St Paul’s Church, N3

End Term of Office

N/A

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

3/5

Vicar of St Paul’s Finchley, one of the school’s two sponsoring Anglican parishes, I have been an ex-officio Foundation Governor since 2003. Prior to ordination I was a teacher for eight years, four years of which were as a member of a school’s Senior Leadership Team. As both a Governor and parent, I have a particular interest in developing the school’s Christian ethos and commending the added value of education in a church school.

Category of Governor

Foundation, Appointed by the London Diocesan Board for School

Additional Information

Chair, Finance and Premises Committee

Committee membership: Christian Ethos; Pay

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

None.

End Term of Office

01.02.2023

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

4/5

I was appointed Foundation Governor in November 2013. My son currently attends St Mary’s School, having joined in September 2013.

My family and I regularly attend St Michaels and All Angels Church, Mill Hill, where I am a member of the PCC and an appointed Children’s Advocate.

As a parent, I am not only passionate about education, but also about the wellbeing and personal development of children during their school years.

Professionally, I am a qualified accountant having spent most of my working career in the telecommunications industry.

Category of Governor

Foundation, Appointed by the PCC of St Mary’s N3

Additional Information

Vice-Chair of Governors

Committee membership: Finance & Premises, Christian Ethos

Link Governor for Health & Safety

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

None. British Swimming Association Official

End Term of Office

18.11.2022

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

5/5

I am indeed privileged to be appointed a Foundation Governor of St Mary’s School by the PCC  of St Mary’s Church, one of the sponsoring churches for the School and more so, as I have a child currently at the school as well.

I believe that the “excellence of education” at St Mary’s is driven by the dedication and passion of both management and staff to develop and mould young lives.

During my tenure, it is my fervent hope to be able to contribute to the continuing success of the school, by giving each and every child passing through our doors, the tools and opportunity to develop into the leaders and advocates of tomorrow.

Category of Governor

Foundation, Appointed by the London Diocesan Board for Schools

Additional Information

Vice-Chair of Governors

Chair, Admissions Committee

Committee membership: Staffing; Senior Leadership Appraisal

Link Governor for Safeguarding

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

Parent of a child at the school.

End Term of Office

01.02.2023

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

5/5

I was appointed as a governor of St Mary’s in July 2014.  As a parent of children at the school, and as a Christian, I consider it a real privilege to serve the school in this way, and to help develop its work and vision.

Professionally I am a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working for the NHS in mainstream primary schools and special schools. My family and I are committed, active members of our church, All Souls Langham Place in central London.  We are delighted to be involved in a school which embraces and promotes Christian values.

Category of Governor

Parent, Elected by the parents and carers of the school

Additional Information

Chair, Standards and Learning Committee

Committee membership: Admissions

Link Governor for Special Educational Needs/Disabilities

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

Parent of a child at the school

End Term of Office

03.11.2019

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

5/5

I was delighted to be appointed as a Parent Governor in November 2015. As a University Lecturer for over 20 years, I have extensive experience in tertiary education. As a result, I strongly believe in nurturing a passion for life-long learning from an early age. 

I am currently the Chair of Standards & Learning Committee and a member of the Admissions Committee.  I am also Link Governor for Special Education Needs / Disabilities. 

Category of Governor

Parent, Elected by the parents and carers at the school

Additional Information

Committee membership:  Staffing Committee; Admissions Committee

Declared Business Interests (29.01.2019)

Parent of a child at the school

End Term of Office

22.02.2022

Attendance at FGB meetings during the academic year 2017-18

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