Local Governing Body
Jill Wormleighton (Chair)
I have worked in education for many years – Teacher, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant (TA), School Business Manager (SBM), in infant, primary and adult and have been involved with governing bodies as Clerk, Finance Governor, Vice Chair and Chair, in different schools.
I am passionate about ensuring that every child has the right to have the best quality education and for all to have the opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to equip them for their life ahead. I bring experience in administration, accounts, education and community work to my role as a governor. I chose Eckington School as I recognise the potential and challenges for this school in my area.
| Type of governor: | Co-opted |
| Date of appointment: | 4 May 2022 |
| Term of office: | Until 3 May 2026 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Bears Pre-School |
| Nature of business: | Pre-School |
| Nature of interest: | Administrator/Finance Manager & Trustee |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: |
21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Sheffield and Hallamshire Women and Girls' Football League |
| Nature of business: | Football League |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | RAGE (Residents Against Greenbelt Erosion) |
| Nature of business: | Conservation |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Heritage Society |
| Nature of business: | Local Heritage Society |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Infant and Nursery School PTA |
| Nature of business: | PTA |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer and Trustee |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1994 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Junior School PTA |
| Nature of business: | PTA |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer and Trustee |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1994 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Conservation Group |
| Nature of business: | Conservation |
| Nature of interest: | Member |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 2018 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | CS4K (Community Services for Killamarsh) |
| Nature of business: | Community Organisation |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer, Trustee and Parish Council Representative |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 2018 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Town Team |
| Nature of business: | Sporting Team |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 February 2019 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Small Ponies Therapy CIC |
| Nature of business: | Charity |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 February 2019 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Natterchat |
| Nature of business: | Charity |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 October 2021 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Wombles |
| Nature of business: | Community Group |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 July 2022 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Just Us |
| Nature of business: | TBA |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 January 2023 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 8 September 2025 |
Jason Crump
| Type of governor: | Parent |
| Date of appointment: | 28 January 2025 |
| Term of office: | Until 27 January 2029 |
| Appointed by: | Parents |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | Birk Hill Infant and Nursery School |
| Nature of business: | Primary School |
| Nature of interest: | Governor |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 4 September 2022 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | 16 September 2025 |
| Name of business: | Eckington Junior School |
| Nature of business: | Junior School |
| Nature of interest: | Governor |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 4 September 2022 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | 16 September 2025 |
Rebecca Green
| Type of governor: | Community governor |
| Date of appointment: | 18 November 2025 |
| Term of office: | Until 17 November 2029 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | None |
| Nature of business: | n/a |
| Nature of interest: | n/a |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | n/a |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | TBC |
Phil Johnson
Having taught at Eckington School for 29 years, mainly as a maths teacher but latterly as a leader of student development (LoSD)/head of year (HoY), I was delighted to be asked to join the governing body upon taking early retirement. I see this as an opportunity to work with students, their parents/carers, staff, fellow governors, the community, and Chorus Trust to make Eckington School even more welcoming, inclusive, and successful for all.
| Type of governor: | Co-opted |
| Date of appointment: | 1 September 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 31 August 2025 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | None |
| Nature of business: | n/a |
| Nature of interest: | n/a |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | n/a |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 28 August 2025 |
Lewis Mason
| Type of governor: | Staff |
| Date of appointment: | 15 January 2024 |
| Term of office: | Until 14 January 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | None |
| Nature of business: | n/a |
| Nature of interest: | n/a |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | n/a |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 2 September 2025 |
Julie Meiner
I am a co-head teacher at Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre.
I believe very strongly about ensuring that every child has a right to a first-class education no matter where they live, what circumstances surround them or what challenges they may face. I enjoy working alongside a team of people that also share the same philosophy as myself.
| Type of governor: | Co-opted |
| Date of appointment: | 10 November 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 9 November 2025 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | None |
| Nature of business: | n/a |
| Nature of interest: | n/a |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | n/a |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 7 September 2024 |
Lee Senior
| Type of governor: | Community governor |
| Date of appointment: | 2 July 2025 |
| Term of office: | Until 1 July 2029 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | Aston Community Education Trust |
| Nature of business: | School Trust |
| Nature of interest: | Employee - HSE Advisor |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 6 February 1983 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | 15 September 2025 |
Timothy Vernon
| Type of governor: | Community governor |
| Date of appointment: | 7 November 2025 |
| Term of office: | Until 6 November 2029 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | None |
| Nature of business: | n/a |
| Nature of interest: | n/a |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | n/a |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 25 September 2024 |
Hayley Wilson
| Type of governor: | Support Staff |
| Date of appointment: | 10 June 2025 |
| Term of office: | Until 9 June 2029 |
| Appointed by: | Staff |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | N/A |
| Nature of business: | N/A |
| Nature of interest: | N/A |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | N/A |
| Date of cessation of interest: | N/A |
| Date returned: | 11 September 2025 |
Resigned during the last twelve months
Eliza Hemming
| Type of governor: | Staff |
| Date of appointment: | 15 January 2024 |
| Term of office: | Until 14 January 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
| Date of resignation: | 13 January 2025 |
Chris White
| Type of governor: | Parent |
| Date of appointment: | 1 January 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 31 December 2024 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Attendance at Local Governing Body meetings
You can view full details of Governors' attendance at committee in this summary document.
