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Chair of Governors Mrs Eileen Murfin A Governor for 9 years and Chair since 2002 I am privileged to lead a team of highly competent, aspirational and committed Governors. I have many years experience as a local councillor and a non-executive director in the NHS. My daughter attended Leek High and I am delighted that she describes the school now as "...changed for the better, beyond recognition". Mrs Eileen Murfin
Vice Chair of Governors & Chair of Staffing Committee Dr Cliff Mitchell A Governor since 2001, I chair the Staffing Committee and previously chaired the Standards and Achievements Committee. I am a Senior Fellow at the University of Manchester where I teach project management to undergraduates, postgraduates and on Executive Education courses. I have previously run my own consultancy business and worked for Deloitte Consulting, ICI Chemicals and Polymers, ICI Pharmaceuticals (now Astrazeneca), Shell UK and in Further Education. Dr Cliff Mitchell
Chair of Resources Commitee Mr Robert Gough I started as a parent governor in 2002 and have two children who have both been to Leek High before going on to university.  Now a Community Governor I am chairman of the Resources Committee that oversees the management of the school’s finances and Health & Safety throughout the school.  I am also a member of the Strategic Leadership Group that sets the vision and targets for the school. Rob Gough
Vice Chair of Resources Commitee Mr William Hurst I have been a parent governor for 4 years and 4 of my children have been, or will be, educated at Leek High. I am the vice chair of the Resources Committee responsible for ensuring that the school manages its resources to the delivery of educational excellence. Mr William Hurst
Chair of Standards and Acheivement Commitee Mrs Joan Mountford Now retired, I have been a teacher, a headteacher and a school inspector (Staffordshire and Ofsted). I was also a governor (Chair of Curriculum) for a Community College in Devon and at the same time Chair of Governors for a Primary School.


Mrs Joan Mountford
Vice Chair of Standards & Achievement Committee Mrs Barbara Hine

Parent Governor

 

 Mrs Catherine Bennett
 My name is Catherine Bennett. I have four children and I am a former MFL teacher. I have been a school governor for over 25 years. During this period of time I have served on the governing bodies of four Leek schools and I am currently Vice Chair of Governors at Churnet View.
Parent Governor Mrs Carol White I am a Parent Governor. I am a Legal Secretary and have lived and worked all my life in Leek. Both myself and my husband were educated at the school and our son Jonathan is currently in the Sixth Form.

Mrs Carol White
LEA Governor Mr Prakash Samani I have lived in Leek for the last 37 years. I am a retired Managing Director of the local newspaper and magazine company. My wife Anila and I are proud parents of two former leek high students who have both gone on to university. I am also a governor at Churnet View Middle School and Beresford Memorial School. Mr Prakash Samani

LEA Governor

 Mrs Kate Smith Some years ago I helped to instigate a campaign to maintain Leek High's independence and recent excellent examination results and achievements have certainly justified those efforts.  My husband James and I are the proud parents of two former Leek High pupils who subsequently graduated at top English universities and we very much appreciate the School's major contribution to their progress. I sincerely believe the School has an excellent future at the heart of our community. Mrs Kate smith

Community Governor

 

 Mr Simon Brooks

Community Governor Mr Robert Morrey


Community Governor Mrs Julia Turner I am currently Headteacher at Churnet View Middle School and a National Leader of Education working with The National College for School Leadership based in Nottingham supporting other schools in the West Midlands. I have been teaching in Leek for over 25 years and have taught all phases. I am a teacher by vocation and absolutely love my role in making a real difference to children's lives. Mrs Julia Turner
Staff Governor Mr Geoff Finney (support staff) I have represented the support staff on the governing body since 2004 and currently serve on the Resources committee. I believe my role within the school enables me to provide a unique perspective on the life of the school, especially in the area of its cultural exchange programme, in which I have a particular interest.
Mr Geoff Finney
Staff Governor Mr Paul Watts (teacher)
Mr Paul Watts
Associate governor Mrs Joan Blackhurst Prior to becoming an associate governor at Leek High, I was a parent governor for a number of years. Originally from the Tameside area, I have lived in Leek for the past 15 years. My son attended Leek High before moving to Buxton College where he is studying music. Before working in my husband's graphic design and print business, I worked in Further Education as a teacher. I have always had a keen interest in education and I am pleased that Leek High continues to go from strength to strength. I am currently studying for my Bachelor of Philosophy at Birmingham University.
Associate governor Mr Mike Sutcliffe

Associate governor Mrs Hazel Robinson A retired Managing Director of a local company and Secretary of Leek U3A, with a BA (Hons) degree. Previously a governor at Horton Lodge School and a voluntary mentor at HM Prison for Young Offenders for 4 years. Keen on travel and Art, and a crossword addict. I believe that school governors should represent all strands of society, business, academia, etc.