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: | Business/finance interest |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: |
21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 21 September 2023 |
| Name of business: | Killamarsh Bears Pre-School |
| Nature of business: | Pre-School |
| Nature of interest: | Trustee |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 21 September 1990 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| Name of business: | Eckington School |
| Nature of business: | Secondary School |
| Nature of interest: | Invigilator |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 September 2015 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| Name of business: | Smile 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| 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: | 21 September 2023 |
| Name of business: | Just Us |
| Nature of business: | tbc |
| Nature of interest: | Treasurer |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | 1 January 2023 |
| Date of cessation of interest: | n/a |
| Date returned: | 21 September 2023 |
Andrew Gee
| Type of governor: | Community |
| Date of appointment: | 29 January 2024 |
| Term of office: | 28 January 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | TBA |
| Nature of business: | TBA |
| Nature of interest: | TBA |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | TBA |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | TBA |
Eliza Hemming
| Type of governor: | Community |
| Date of appointment: | 15 January 2024 |
| Term of office: | 14 January 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | TBA |
| Nature of business: | TBA |
| Nature of interest: | TBA |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | TBA |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | TBA |
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: | 15 August 2023 |
Lewis Mason
| Type of governor: | Staff |
| Date of appointment: | 15 January 2024 |
| Term of office: | 14 January 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | TBA |
| Nature of business: | TBA |
| Nature of interest: | TBA |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | TBA |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | TBA |
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: | 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: | 5 October 2023 |
Gemma Sharpe-Buckley
| Type of governor: | Community |
| Date of appointment: | 14 February 2024 |
| Term of office: | 13 February 2028 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
Business or pecuniary interests
| Name of business: | TBA |
| Nature of business: | TBA |
| Nature of interest: | TBA |
| Date of appointment or acquisition: | TBA |
| Date of cessation of interest: | TBA |
| Date returned: | TBA |
Timothy Vernon
I have two children at Eckington, so obviously have a vested interest in the performance of the school. I attended Eckington between 1991 and 1997, after sixth form I went to university to study sport science. I now work as a researcher at Sheffield Hallam University where my main interests are in enhancing physical activity opportunities for children and young people, and particularly in the quality of physical education.
My role as a governor is to check and challenge the school leadership and help ensure the school is doing all it can to help pupils and staff optimise their learning and enjoy their time at the school.
| Type of governor: | Parent |
| Date of appointment: | 7 November 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 6 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: | 19 September 2023 |
Chris White
I wanted to volunteer some time to support a community project. This seemed like somewhere I could use my skills to have a positive impact. I worked in a professional services / student support role in higher education for nine years, and I’m a qualified health and safety professional.
| Type of governor: | Parent |
| Date of appointment: | 1 January 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 31 December 2024 |
| 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 2023 |
Resigned during the last year
Laura Moor
| Type of governor: | Staff |
| Date of appointment: | 1 January 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 31 December 2024 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
| Resigned: | 31 August 2023 |
Richard Phillips
| Type of governor: | Community |
| Date of appointment: | 1 September 2021 |
| Term of office: | Until 31 August 2025 |
| Appointed by: | Chorus Board of Trustees |
| Resigned: | 26 September 2023 |
Attendance at Local Governing Body meetings
You can view full details of Governors' attendance at committee in this summary document.
