Governors Profiles
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| Rev Stephen Kaye (Chair) | Dr Shelia Black |
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| Mrs Christine Greaves | Mr Philip Baldacchino-Steward |
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| Councillor Fiona Venner | Mrs Rebecca Parr |
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| Miss Zoe Barnett | Mrs Linda Dray |
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| Mr Andy Rhodes | Mrs Susan Hudson |
| Mr Bill Davidson | Mrs Rebecca Parr |
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| Mr Tim Payne | |
Members of the Governing Body
Mr Phil Sheppard (Head Teacher)
Miss Zoe Barnett (Deputy Head and Staff representative)
Foundation Governors - Appointed by the Diocese
Reverend Stephen Kaye (Chair)
Appointed February 2018, by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
"What a great responsibility, one that I feel compliments my role of Vicar here in Kirkstall. I joined the Governing Body of the school in Spring 2018. I believe that the links between School and Church are already great and am really excited about developing the relationship further. As Vicar in Kirkstall, along with the Bishop of Kirkstall I have a wide responsibility for each person within the parish, whilst I can do that from the church, being involved with this wonderful school allows for a greater opportunities.
I'm happy to talk with anyone who wants to chat about the school, church or life in general."
Mr Philip Baldacchino-Steward
Appointed November 2017 by parental election. Approved and appointed as Foundation Governor June 2019. Term of office 4 years.
"As a previous parent at Kirkstall St Stephen's I am keen to continue the development of the school to make a positive impact for all the children who attend. As a previous resident of Kirkstall for some 13 years, the community is a very welcoming, warm environment and the school is a big part of it. . My aim is to be able to make a positive contribution to the school and every child’s education and play an active role in helping the school go from strength to strength. My background is in business and I bring wide ranging people and business skils including Human Resources, finance and Health & Safety."
Mrs Christine Greaves (Vice Chair)
Reappointed May 2019 by the PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
"I started as a parent governor at St Stephens school in 1989 when my daughter was in Reception. After she left, I became a foundation governor. Apart from an 18 month break, I have remained a governor ever since. I am governor representative for the school council.
Mrs Susan Hudson
Reappointed May 2019 by the PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
"I am the Manager at Kirkstall St Stephen's Pre School and have been on the Governing Body since 2012 becoming a Foundation Governor in Spring 2015."
Reverend Stephen Kaye
Appointed February 2018, by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
"What a great responsibility, one that I feel compliments my role of Vicar here in Kirkstall. I joined the Governing Body of the school in Spring 2018. I believe that the links between School and Church are already great and am really excited about developing the relationship further. As Vicar in Kirkstall, along with the Bishop of Kirkstall I have a wide responsibility for each person within the parish, whilst I can do that from the church, being involved with this wonderful school allows for a greater opportunities.
I'm happy to talk with anyone who wants to chat about the school, church or life in general."
Mr Bill Davidson
Appointed May 2021, by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
Mrs Sheila Black
Appointed May 2021, by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years.
I joined the governng board as associate member in 2019 and have recently been appointed as a foundation governor. I have 3 children who have grown up through Kirkstall St Stephen's. They have loved their time at this school and I became a governor to continue to ensure that KSS is a place where children are nutured and grow. I am a consultant at LGI and spend my spare time down on my allotment near the school,
Mr Andrew Rhodes
Appointed May 2021, by the PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of Office 4 years.
Previously parent governor elected by the parents in February 2019.
I have one child at Kirkstall St Stephen's and one who has just moved into Year 7 at high school, and have always liked the atmosphere around school. I applied to be a governor to try and support the school in it's efforts to help our children grow as learners and people. I am a primary school teacher myself in Armley where I have worked for 16 years. I live in Kirkstall where I also coach with Kirkstall Crusaders under 7's.
Parent Governors - Elected by the parents of children in school
Mrs Rebecca Parr
Appointed Feb 2022, by parent ballot. Term of office 4 years
Previously associate governoor appointed by the Governing Body
Mrs Linda Dray
Appointed Feb 2022, by parent ballot. Term of office 4 years
LEA Governor - Appointed by the Local Authority
Cllr Fiona Venner
Reappointed September 2019 by Local Authority. Term of office 4 years.
"I have been a Local Education Authority appointed governor since 2016 and am a Labour Councillor for the Kirkstall Ward. I have worked in mental health for 25 years and I am the Chief Executive of the city wide charity 'Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service' which provides out of hours support to people in acute mental health crisis. I am a marathon runner and member of Kirkstall Harriers running club. I live very near the school, with my partner and my cats."
Associate Members - Appointed by the Governing Body
Mr Tim Payne; on the Resources subcommittee, no voting rights
I am a parent of one of the children in school and she loves it there and i was keen to get involved with helping the school. I live close by and can often be seen running or cycling around Kirkstall.
Previous Members of the Governing Body
| Name | Date of Appointment | Appointed by | Date stepped down |
| Mr Richard Warrington | 14th Nov 17 | Parental election | 9th Nov 21 |
| Mrs S Klinge- Davis | 7th Nov 18 | Parental election | 13th Mar 19 |
| Mrs R Spencer | 17th Nov 14 | Parental election | 28th Feb 18 |
| Mr A Kendall | 1st June 14 | Diocese of Leeds | 14th Nov 17 |
| Mrs L Walker | 15th Oct 13 | Diocese of Leeds | 14th Nov 17 |
| Rev'd J Smith | 1st June 14 | Diocese of Leeds | 14th June 17 |
| Ms H Moore | 16th June 16 | Parental election | 14th June 17 |
| Rev'd N Sinclair | 1st Nov 14 | Diocese of Leeds | 1st Nov 17 |
Contact the Governors
The Governing Body can be contacted via the School Office in the first instance. Please write 'FAO Governing Body' or 'FAO Named Governor' in the subject header so it can be immediately forwarded on.
