Welcome to our Governors’ section

Our Governing Body plays an important role in the life of Meath Green Junior School. We provide strategic leadership, support and challenge, working closely with the Headteacher to help the school achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

Our role is to act as a “critical friend” supporting and challenging the Headteacher and staff, while providing strategic oversight of the school. Governors are not responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, which is the responsibility of the Headteacher.

Our responsibilities include:

• Setting the school’s strategic direction, policies and objectives

• Approving and monitoring the school budget

• Supporting and challenging the Headteacher and senior staff

• Monitoring school performance and pupil achievement

• Contributing to staff appointments and workforce decisions

Our Governing Body

The Governing Body consists of 11 Governors: The Headteacher, 1 Staff Governor, 1 Local Authority Governor, 2 Parent Governors and 6 Co-opted Governors who attend six Full Governing Body meetings each academic year; one per half-term. We also have an associate governor who supports the school.

The Full Governing Body meets six times each academic year, approximately once every half-term, to provide strategic oversight, support and challenge.

Governor Roles

• Local Authority Governors – nominated by the local authority

• Co-opted Governors – appointed for their skills, experience and expertise

• Parent Governors – elected by parents and carers

• Staff Governors – elected by school staff, including the Headteacher

• Associate Governors – appointed to provide specific expertise or experience

What Ofsted says about our Governors

“The governors are well informed and provide consistently effective challenge to the school. They meet all their statutory duties and are always looking to better support the school.”

Ofsted, October 2024

You can find below details of our Governors, including their roles, responsibilities and terms of appointment.

We are always happy to hear from parents, carers and members of our school community. If you have a question or suggestion, please contact us through the School Office or speak to us when you see us around school.

Paul Hoskins & Julia Wyatt
Joint Chairs of Governors

Interested in becoming a Governor?

We welcome interest from new governors at any stage of the school year. Becoming a governor is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the life and success of our school and make a difference to our pupils. We do not need experience in education just be keen to 

If you would like to find out more, please contact the School Office to arrange a visit and learn more about the role.