Governors
Welcome to our Governors’ section. Take a look at the sidebar for our Governor pen portraits
Governors are strategic leaders of the school who work in close partnership with all leaders here at Red Hill CE Primary. Their purpose is to 'conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school' for all our pupils.
They ensure a strong focus on 3 core strategic functions:
1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
2. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
3. Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
- Foundation governors:
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- The Board of Education of the Diocese of Worcester shall appoint two foundation governors
- The Parochical Church Council of St Martin with St Peter (London Road, Worcester) shall appoint one foundation governor.
- The holder of the following office shall be a foundation governor ex officio The Rector of the Parish of St Martin with St Peter Worcester.
- The Archdeacon of Worcester shall be entitled to appoint a foundation governor to act in place of the ex officio foundation governor whose governorship derives from the office named above in the event that that ex officio foundation governor is unable or unwilling to act as a foundation governor, or has been removed for office under Regulation 21 (1) of the Regulation.
- The Archdeacon of Worcester is entitled to request the removal of the ex officio governor and appoint a substitute.
- Ethos Statement
Recognising its historic foundation the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principle of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.
The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.
- This instrument of government comes into effect on 1st September 2014.
- This instrument was made by order of Worcestershire (county Council) Local Authority on 1st September 2014.
Instrument of Government
1. The name of the school is Red Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
2. The school is a Voluntary Controlled School.
3. The name of the governing body is The Governing Body of Red Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
The Governing Board shall consist of:
a. Two parent governors
b. One LA governor
c. One staff governor
d. One headteacher
e. Four co-opted governors
f. Three foundation governors
5. The total number of governors 12
6. The term of office for the staff governor is one year.
7. The Board of Education of The Diocese of Worcester shall appoint one foundation governor.
- Foundation governors:
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- The Board of Education of the Diocese of Worcester shall appoint two foundation governors
- The Parochical Church Council of St Martin with St Peter (London Road, Worcester) shall appoint one foundation governor.
2.
- a. The holder of the following office shall be a foundation governor ex officio The Rector of the Parish of St Martin with St Peter Worcester.
- b. The Archdeacon of Worcester shall be entitled to appoint a foundation governor to act in place of the ex officio foundation governor whose governorship derives from the office named above in the event that that ex officio foundation governor is unable or unwilling to act as a foundation governor, or has been removed for office under Regulation 21 (1) of the Regulation.
3. The Archdeacon of Worcester is entitled to request the removal of the ex officio governor and appoint a substitute.
Ethos Statement
Recognising its historic foundation the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principle of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.
The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.
This instrument of government comes into effect on 1st September 2014.
This instrument was made by order of Worcestershire (county Council) Local Authority on 1st September 2014.
A copy of the instrument must be supplied to every member of the governor body (and the headteacher if not a governor) and to the appropriate religious body.
Governing Board Committees 2026-27
Building Staffing and Finance Committee
This committee oversees the strategic financial, health and safety, premises, facilities, and staff components of the operations. Members are also responsible for the performance management of the Headteacher.
Jolanda Simmonds
Michael Bunclark
Eddie Burbidge
Chris Abrams (Co-opted)
Sally Gill (Chair)
Shelley Bantock
Karen Austin
Teaching & Learning Committee
This committee oversees the strategic school development plan; which includes curriculum, outcomes, attendance and teaching and learning.
Peter Hart (Chair)
Nicholas Bruton
Hannah Penn
Jolanda Simmonds
Karen Austin
Eddie Burbidge
Sandra Saunders (Staff)
Vacancy as at 02.11.26 – Foundation Governor
|
Name |
Governance role identifier (GID) |
Appointed by |
From |
To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr Eddie Burbidge |
1850665 |
Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
20 October 2025 |
19 October 2029 |
Governors
|
Mr Christopher Abrams |
1819989 |
Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
1 October 2024 |
30 September 2028 |
|
Mr Michael Bunclark |
1643194 |
Appointed by foundation/Trust |
21 September 2025 |
20 September 2029 |
|
Mr Nicholas Bruton |
1819986 |
Elected by parents |
8 July 2025 |
7 July 2029 |
|
Mr Peter Hart |
1738026 |
Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
12 April 2024 |
Not recorded |
|
Mrs Hannah Penn |
1840148 |
Elected by parents |
21 October 2025 |
20 October 2029 |
|
Mrs Sally Gill |
1643193 |
Appointed by GB/board |
6 January 2026 |
5 January 2030 |
|
Mrs Sandra Saunders |
1876986 |
Appointed by GB/board |
5 May 2026 |
4 May 2030 |
|
Ms Jolanda Simmonds |
1643201 |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
1 January 2023 |
Not recorded |
|
Ms Karen Austin |
1870576 |
Appointed by GB/board |
17 March 2026 |
16 March 2030 |
|
Ms Shelley Bantock |
1796289 |
Appointed by GB/board |
5 February 2025 |
4 February 2029 |