GOVERNING BODY

Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They can only act together, they cannot act individually.

Governors are appointed to help:

• decide what is taught
• set standards of behaviour
• interview and select staff
• agree how the school budget is spent

Governors are chosen from:

• parents
• school staff
• community representatives
• people with special skills

Parent governors are elected by parents and are your representatives on the governing body.  Some of our governors are parents of children at the school but are appointed in a different capacity. 

The governors meet twice a term as a full governing body.  Governors visit school regularly and take part in ‘Learning Walks’ and attend committee meetings for various aspects of school life.

Governors can be contacted through the Chair of Governors at chairofgovernors@rauceby.lincs.sch.uk  or the Clerk to the Governors at  debbie.scott@rauceby.lincs.sch.uk 

Please contact us if you wish to find out more about becoming a governor at Rauceby Church of England Primary School.

WHO'S WHO

Mrs Maxine Purvis - Chair

Co-opted

Before retirement I was a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University and prior to that I was a Primary Headteacher and a Local Leader of Education.  In this role I worked with the Lincolnshire School Improvement Service and the National College of Teaching and Learning to support Senior Leaders and Governors in developing key skills in Leadership and Management. I joined the Rauceby Governors in 2017 and now serve as Chair of the Governors and, ex officio, as a Member. 

Mrs Julia Waites - Ex-officio

(Headteacher)

I joined Rauceby Primary as Headteacher in September 2021 and feel immensely privileged to lead a school of talented staff, committed governors and fantastic children. I have been a Headteacher for 10 years  - my previous school being in the south of Lincolnshire. Prior to headship, I was a teaching and learning consultant for Lincolnshire's school improvement service where I worked with schools across the county and further afield developing good and outstanding practice in English.  Earlier in my 30 year career in education, I spent many happy years as a Deputy Head in another Lincolnshire school. As a school team, we strive to provide the very best opportunities for our children and continually look to improve and develop what we offer our children and parents.

Mark McTiernan - Member Appointed  Governor

I was very pleased to be elected as a Parent Governor at Rauceby in November 2019 and now Member Appointed Governor since May 2022.  Both of my daughters have attended the school, and have now moved on to Kesteven & Sleaford High School, and their time at Rauceby prepared them well for this transition. Our youngest still attends this amazing, supportive and enriching school.

Reverend Georgina Machell - Ex-officio Foundation

I trained for ministry at Lincoln Theological College. I was priested in 2012 and served my curacy in my home parish of North Lafford as an Ordained Local Minister. During my curacy was I was appointed House-for-Duty priest. I bring my enthusiasm for rural ministry to my new role as Rector of East Loveden group of parishes.  I look forward to living and ministering in the East Loveden group of parishes, serving God and his people and the schools in the benefice. I am also looking forward to continuing to strengthen the links between the church and the Schools as an ex- officio governor of Rauceby, Ancaster and Barkston & Syston schools.

Mr Tim Eccles - Parent Governor

Both of my children attend Rauceby and are thriving in the supportive and enriching environment provided by the school. I was elected as a Parent Governor in January 2022 and have enjoyed using the skills from over 20 years in my industry to work alongside the School on its journey to move forward.

Mrs Kate Roche - Parent Governor

I joined the Governors as Parent Governor early in 2022.  I have over 20 years’ experience as a teacher, both at secondary and primary, and I hope that experience and my skills will enable me to support Rauceby in its journey moving forward.

Mrs Sarah Singleton - Parent Governor

I have 2 daughters who both attend Rauceby Primary School and feel privileged to be a parent governor.  I am a qualified teacher and have taught PE & Sport Science in schools and FE colleges since 2001. Alongside my role as a teacher, since 2017 I have been an Usborne partner & enjoy working with schools around the UK to transform their libraries. I have a real passion for promoting reading for pleasure.

Mrs Jackie Bainbridge - Foundation Governor

My work background is in the health services, and I worked as a general nurse, midwife and health visitor for many years. Lincoln Diocese appoint governors to help Church of England schools maintain their religious character, and after I retired from work a few years ago I was appointed by the Diocese as a Foundation Governor for this school, acting as a liaison between church and the school.

Mrs Kerry Dickson - Parent Governor

I joined as a Parent Governor in 2023 and have a child who attends Rauceby School. I am a Learning Disability Nurse and have worked in the NHS for over 20 years. I have a special interest in Special Education Needs.

Mr Nicholas Dodgson - Parent Governor

I was delighted to be elected as a Parent Governor in 2023, in order to give something back to a wonderful school that continues to support my 2 children who are in Reception and Year 5. As a Commissioned Officer in the Royal Air Force Police, I have 15 years’ experience in delivering Governance and Assurance, as well as specialist qualifications in Child Safeguarding. I am looking forward to utilising these specialist skills and experience to support Rauceby Primary School as it continues to evolve and support children in the local community.

Rauceby Members

As an Academy we also have Academy Members who, amongst other tasks, appoint some of the Governors and meet annually to appoint the auditors and receive the Academy's Annual Report and Financial Statement.  Our Members are currently:

Mr N Henderson

Mrs A Naylor

Mrs M Purvis - ex-officio as Chair of the Governing Body

Mr P Brewster - representing the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Diocesan Board of Education