Our Governing Body plays a vital role in the life of St Margaret’s‑at‑Cliffe Primary School. Governors work closely with the Headteacher and staff to ensure that our school continues to thrive, grow, and serve our community with pride.
Our governors:
- Provide strategic leadership
- Support and challenge the school
- Ensure accountability
- Oversee the school’s vision and values
- Monitor safeguarding, curriculum, and finance
- Represent the views of our community
We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of governors who bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. They share a common goal: to help every child at St Margaret’s‑at‑Cliffe Primary School feel known, valued, and inspired.
We are grateful for their time, commitment, and passion for our school.
The Governing Body is organised as follows:-
12 Governors consisting of:-
- 1 Headteacher
- 1 Staff member
- 1 Local Authority appointment
- 7 Co-opted (appointed based on skills audit)
- 2 elected Parents
| Chair of the Governors: Vice-Chair of Governors: | Mrs Helen King Mrs Shaheen Falconbridge |
| Interim Head Teacher: | Mr Neil Brinicombe |
| Staff Governor: | Mrs Kate Byatt |
| Parent Governors: | Mr Jason Curry Mr Cormac Henderson |
| Co-opted Governors: | Mrs Shaheen Falconbridge Mrs Helen King Mrs Shelagh Vines Mr Spencer Cox-Freeman Mrs Carol Scadden Ms Summer Smith Vacancy |
| Local Authority: | Vacancy |
| Clerk to the Governors: | Ms Michelle Devitt |
Parent governors must have a child at the school and are elected by the parents.