Our Governing Body work closely with the school and together we aim to deliver the very best education for the children at Bishop's Tachbrook CE Primary School. Through challenge and support we are able to continue to drive standards high for our families and staff.

Meet our Governing body:

 

I am a co-opted governor which means I have some skills that are useful to the governing board - marketing and data analysis in particular.  I know the school well since both my children used to be pupils (they are now in their twenties) and my wife used to work at BT as a class teacher. As chair, my focus is ensuring the school has an effective strategy and is measuring progress towards it appropriately. I am extremely proud of our school, its creativity and the supportive atmosphere it fosters. 

 

We moved to Bishop's Tachbrook just before my daughter was born so that she could attend a village school. I really wanted to be a part of that community and so in 2021, as she entered year 1, I became a parent governor.

As a secondary school languages teacher and now a support lead for autistic students at college, I aim to use my experience of the education sector to support Mrs Kilbey and her brilliant team to provide the best environment for our children to thrive. Alongside support, a governor's role is to be a critical friend and I really enjoy working with the rest of the board to challenge and probe the strategic direction of the school. There is a great sense of mutual respect for the different skills that each governor brings to our meetings and I am privileged to play my part in upholding the values and ethos of such a wonderful school.

I became a foundation governor at Bishop’s Tachbrook Primary School when I arrived as the new Vicar at St Chads church in 2021. With an established close relationship between the school, church, and wider community I am passionate about encouraging that faith ethos of courage, kindness, and compassion.

Highlights for me are meeting the children and staff and hearing about all the things they are learning about.  I have also enjoyed working with the leadership team to develop vision & identity around our new school ‘IDEALS’. I’m regularly involved in helping lead collective worship, singing favourite songs, and hosting visits at St. Chads for the seasonal events and services.

At home, my family and I enjoy all sports, walking, playing music, gardening, and looking after the Vicarage chickens!

 

Sharron

Co-opted Governor

I first became a governor at Bishops Tachbrook C of E Primary School in 2018, when my son was a pupil here. Like many parents, I wanted to support the school that he and his friends loved so much. Although he has since moved on to secondary school, I’ve remained on the governing board because I’m passionate about giving back to the school and the wider community.

Over the years, I’ve served as parent, foundation and now am a co-opted governor, I’m very proud to support the Christian ethos of the school and professionally, I bring a set of skills that help balance the board, particularly in reviewing, constructively challenging and general governance.  I do have a habit of always having “just one more question” at meetings!!

As governors our role is a strategic one, to support and challenge the school’s leadership team to help drive continuous improvement—not to get involved in the day-to-day running of the school. I’ve also had the privilege of being involved in recruitment, including the appointment of our current headteacher.

I truly enjoy my role and feel incredibly proud of our school and everyone who contributes to making it such a nurturing and inspiring place for our children to learn and grow.

Zoe Greene

Parent Governor

I became a parent governor in April 2025, with one child at the school and another at nursery, I’m was eager to give back by actively supporting our school.

Professionally, I work as a financial accountant.  My role involves managing budgets, preparing financial statements, overseeing acquisitions, and ensuring the efficient use of resources. I’m experienced at scrutinising financial data and ensuring resources are allocated effectively—I aim to use these skills in supporting the school’s financial health.

I’m enjoying working with the governing body to ensure our school’s resources are well-managed and during the next few years I aim to support the school to build on its academic success and foster happy and confident children who are ready to take on the world. 

I was really pleased to become a foundation governor at the school at the end of the last academic year. Choosing a school with a strong sense of community and a caring, inclusive ethos was really important for us, and I am really looking forward to supporting the strong Christian character of the school, and our IDEALS going forward. 

I have spent my whole career working in education, including time as a Head of Department in a large comprehensive school, working with students who have additional needs as a maths teacher, and more recently as a civil servant working in educational assessment.

 

 

Dan White (Chair of Governors) [Performance & Standards Governor]

Sharron (Vice Chair of Governors) [Foundation Governor, Health and Well-being]

Verity Howe (Co-opted Governor) [SEND, Curriculum - English]

Reverend Jonathan Smith (Foundation Governor)

Cathryn Kilbey (Head Teacher)

Claire Pepin (Deputy Head Teacher)  

Paul Gardner (Staff Governor)

Zoe Greene (Parent Governor)

Tim Hussain (Parent Governor)

David Phipps (Co-opted Governor)

Jenny Steckles (Clerk to the Governing Body)

Governors who have left in the last 12 months:

David Guilding (Parent Governor)

Sally Hewitt (Co-opted Governor) 

Chris Harper (Co-opted Governor)

Kathryn Potter (Staff Governor)