St Lawrence C of E (Aided) Junior School​

Graham trained as a journalist and held a number of senior positions in print, broadcast and online organisations before becoming a consultant advising media companies on future strategies. Graham also produces and speaks at international media events and advises media start-ups.

At St Lawrence, Graham takes special interest in the teaching of science and eco. As a governor he sits on the Admissions, Curriculum and the Finance committees.

Graham has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Chair of Governors Nov 2018 - Oct 2019, Parent Governor, Oct 2015 - Oct 2019

Harriet, who was initially appointed by the Diocese in June 2010 and became a St Paul’s appointee in September 2012, is a solicitor. She began her career in private practice and joined National Grid as senior legal adviser 18 years ago. Harriet specialises in corporate and commercial law. At St Lawrence, Harriet is the link governor for Modern Foreign Languages and Gifted & Talented Children. She chairs the Curriculum committee and sits on both the Admissions and the Buildings and Maintenance committees. Harriet has a daughter in Y5.

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She is also a Governor at Mossbourne Community Academy, a secondary school in Hackney.

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Harriet has no financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Vice Chair Nov 2017 - Aug 2020, Foundation Governor - St Paul's, Sept 2016 - Aug 2020

Damian was appointed Governor when he took up his position as Head teacher and continues in this role.

The Head teacher sits on all of the Governors' Committees and works with the Governing body to ensure the smooth and effective running of St Lawrence.

Other than through his contract of employment, Damian has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Head teacher Apr 2011 -

George was initially appointed a Foundation Governor by the Diocese in 2006, but was appointed as the Local Authority Governor in Nov 2014.

George is now retired, having worked throughout his career in risk management and insurance. He has always had an interest in education, having been involved in launching the Institute of Risk Management and being an external examiner for the Glasgow Caledonian University.

At St Lawrence, George is the Child Protection, Children in Care, Link and Healthy Schools Governor as well as acting as the principal liaison for literacy. Additionally he chairs the Buildings and Maintenance Committee.

George has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school

Local Authority Governor Nov 2018 - Nov 2022

Anne became a Foundation Governor in her capacity as Vicar of St Paul’s Church.

Anne joins us from the West Country.  Before being ordained as a Priest in the Church of England she was a secondary school teacher of English and P.E. 

At St Lawrence, Anne is an ex-officio member of all of the committees.

Anne has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to school.

Foundation Governor – St Paul’s, Oct 2017 ongoing

Tony is now retired, having worked for 37 years, mainly in IT, at Air Products, a major US industrial gases company whose UK head office is in Hersham. He is a lay preacher and a church warden at St Paul's Church in East Molesey and supports Jane Sachdev in her role as RE subject leader and in her role as Children and Families worker at St Paul's.

At St Lawrence, Tony is a member of the Buildings and Maintenance Committee and the Finance Committee. He comes in regularly to listen to children read and supports school trips and other events.

Tony has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school

Foundation Governor - St Paul's, Aug 2014 - Jul 2022

Terry was elected as a Parent Governor in 2003 and has been a Foundation Governor since 2008.

Terry was originally a teacher and subsequently an accountant with 30 years experience in local and central government. He is now semi-retired and holds several Non-Executive positions specialising in finance, audit and governance. He was formerly Chair of Governors at Esher Sixth Form College until September 2017.

At St Lawrence, Terry chairs the Admissions and the Appointments & Staffing committees and takes a special interest in Computing.

Terry has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school

Foundation Governor - Guildford Diocese, Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

Mike has now retired following a long career as a chartered surveyor specialising in consultancy in property investment and development.

As a governor, he now chairs the Finance committee, is a member of the Admissions, Appointments & Staffing, and the Buildings and Maintenance committees Mike takes a special interest in the teaching of history and geography.

Mike has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Foundation Governor - St Paul's, Sept 2016 - Aug 2020

Nina was elected as a Parent Governor in May 2013, moving to a position of Foundation Governor when her daughters moved on to Esher High School.

Nina is a qualified HR professional and works as HR Director for a secondary school in London. Her remit includes fundraising, PR and marketing, business development and Human resources.

Nina sits on the Appointment & Staffing, Curriculum and Pay committees. She is the link governor for music and assessment.

Nina has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Associate Member June 2019 -

Ann is a retired teacher. She spent the last twenty two years of her career teaching at St Lawrence. She worked as a class teacher and was subject leader for History and later for Art.

Since her retirement she has been in to school regularly on a voluntary basis, helping in the classroom. She has assisted on several residential trips. She also helps Jane Sachdev with "Messy Church" meetings at St Paul's Church. Ann sits on the Curriculum Committee.

Ann has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Foundation Governor - Guildford Diocese, Sept 2016 - Aug 2020

Details to follow.

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Parent Governor, Nov 2019 -

Hayley was elected as Staff Governor in the May 2018. She has been teaching at St Lawrence since 2012 across Years 3-6. She is part of the Middle Leadership Team and is Computing subject lead.

As a Governor, Hayley serves on the Curriculum committee.

Other than an employee, she has no personal financial interest in any contract connected to the school.

Staff Governor May 2018 - May 2022

Clerk to the Governors, Jan 2016 -