Governors
School governors offer strategic guidance, rather than getting involved in the operational aspects of a school. This involves:
- Working with other board members to plan the school’s strategic direction.
- Overseeing the school’s financial performance, ensuring money is well-spent.
- Holding the headteacher or school leadership to account.
Ofsted also recognise the important role Governors have:
"They do great work upholding high standards and providing constructive challenge throughout the school year."
Ofsted Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver: 2024
Reference: The Big Listen
Please find information about North Cheshire Jewish Primary School Governing Body.
The Governing Body at NCJPS works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff and parents. The Headteacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school and governors are involved with other important areas such as curriculum, staffing, school buildings and finance. Governors act as a ‘critical friend’ to support, challenge and ask questions. The Governing Body provides a strategic view and ensures accountability.
Andrew Joseph
CO-OPTED GOVERNOR
Member type | Co-opted Governor |
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Term of office | 12 September 2024 to 11 September 2028 |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Simon Bloch
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027 |
Committees |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
“As a governor on the resources committee and with my skills as an employment lawyer at a recognised national practice, my commitment is to ensure that the school is supported in all key organisational and HR issues and ensure that the school is a happy and safe place for the staff and children to work and learn within”.
Simon Bloch
Daniel Brown
Foundation Governor
Chair of Teaching and Learning
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 9 October 2021 to 8 October 2025 |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
"Hello, I'm Dan Brown, I'm married with 4 children. I am a secondary school teacher with 17 years teaching experience.
At my school i am Head of Computing and Business Studies as well as Head of Behaviour.
I have been a governor at NCJPS since 2021.
My role as a governor is looking at the Teaching and Learning side by helping pupils of all abilities reach their potential.
Making sure that every pupils needs and abilities are taken care of."
Dan Brown
Alex Cohen
PARENT GOVERNOR
VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
DEVELOPMENT GOVERNOR
Member type | Parent Governor |
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Term of office | 4 January 2023 to 3 January 2027 |
Committees |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Benji Crammer
Parent Governor
Member type | Parent Governor |
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Term of office | 9 October 2024 to 8 October 2028 |
Committees |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Lynne Feather
Associate Member - School Business Manager
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of Office | 11 October 2021 to 10 October 2025 |
Committees |
Resources |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
"I have been involved with North Cheshire for over 14 years, both as a parent and an employee. The position of Business Manager is definitely not just a desk job, no two days are the same, which I enjoy thoroughly. The School Office is the heart of the school, and this gives us a chance to help and support everyone throughout the school. Our door is always open. "
Lynne Feather
Robin Hawkes
CO-OPTED GOVERNOR
HEALTH & SAFETY GOVERNOR
Member type | Co-opted Governor |
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Term of office | 7 November 2022 to 6 November 2026 |
Committees |
Resources |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
"NCJPS and its community provides such a rich and warm environment for my children. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to give something back as a school governor."
Robin Hawkes
Naomi Hornby
CHAIR of Governors
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2028 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
As chair of governors, I ensure the governing board work as a team to challenge, support and contribute to the strategic leadership of the school. The core roles of a governing body are:
1. to ensure there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
2. to hold executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils as well as the performance management of staff
3. to oversee the financial performance of the organisation and to make sure its money is well spentNaomi Hornby
Andrew Lee
ASSOCIATE Member - Deputy Head
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 25 February 2023 to 24 February 2027 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
“It is a privilege to be Deputy Headteacher at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School. I particularly enjoy mathematics, English, computing, music and seeing the children thrive. I look forward to continuing to work with the staff and Governors to achieve excellence in our happy and caring school."
Andrew Lee
Lauren Morris
Staff Governor
Member type | Staff Governor |
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Term of office | 7 November 2022 to 6 November 2026 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Dan Rosenberg
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 16 September 2024 to 15 September 2028 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
Councillor Dena Ryness
Local Authority Governor
Member type | Local Authority Governor |
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Term of office | 7 November 2022 to 6 November 2026 |
Committees |
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Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Hadleigh Stollar
ASSOCIATE Member
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 30 June 2024 to 29 June 2028 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
Hannah Stollar
Foundation Governor
Chair of SAFEGUARDING & Wellbeing
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 30 September 2024 to 29 September 2028 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
Governor at Inscape House, Together Trust - SK8 1JE |
"As a governor on the Teaching and Learning committee, I am dedicated to working with the school to ensure that all pupils receive a broad, balanced and knowledge rich curriculum to prepare them for the next stage of their lives and allow them to develop personally."
Hannah Stollar
David Todd
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 16 September 2024 to 15 September 2028 |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
Michael Woolf
Headteacher
Member type | Headteacher |
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Term of office | Ongoing |
Committees |
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
"On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to North Cheshire Jewish Primary School (NCJPS). We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, which is the only Jewish school in South Manchester and set in spacious grounds in Heald Green. We share our school site with North Cheshire Jewish Nursey and work in partnership to ensure an effective transition for children entering Foundation Stage from the Nursery setting.
NCJPS provides a nurturing environment for every pupil and we pride ourselves on having a caring and dedicated staff that work tirelessly to ensure that every child feels valued. In addition, we offer a highly motivating and academic atmosphere where children are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.
NCJPS has a strong Jewish ethos and our children are confident and proud of their Judaism and have a strong identity regarding their own community and the State of Israel. Alongside this we believe that our pupils must be good British citizens, and pride ourselves in our work on British values and heritage.
Being the Headteacher of NCJPS, I am fully committed to the school and local community and strive to ensure that the school serves our children and their families well.
If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of NCJPS very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes."
Michael Woolf
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