Governors

Safeguarding and Child Protection Governor

Contact Details
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road

Hadleigh

Essex

SS7 2DQ
Email:  mbean@hadleigh-jun.essex.sch.uk 

 Our Governance documentation can be found within our Key Info menu.

Local Governing Body (LGB)

Our Local Governing Body is currently made up of the following members:

Mrs Michelle Bean - Chairperson and Safeguarding and Child Protection Governor

I joined the governing body as a parent governor in October 2012 and i am currently Chair of Governors. I am also one of three governors who come into school on a weekly basis and monitor a particular area of the curriculum. 

I am married with four children, and work from home as a company secretary for my husband’s business, which works largely with the rail industry. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and days out in London.

Miss Jennifer Cole - Head of School

I am proud to be the Head of School and ex-officio governor at Hadleigh Junior School. My role, in terms of governance, is to report to the Governing Board regularly and to work with the Executive Headteacher to implement strategy that the Board has agreed to.  

I joined Hadleigh Junior School in September 2024 as Head of School after several years in senior leadership roles in local primary schools, having begun my teaching career in 2008.

In my spare time, I enjoy holidays with my two children, singing, reading and keeping active.  

Mrs Sarah Thompson - Staff Governor

I am one of the staff governors, having taught at Hadleigh Juniors since 2013. I have been a teacher since 2002, working in local primary schools across both key stages, in a variety of teaching and leadership roles. I am currently the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for leading teaching and learning, pupil premium, educational visits and maths across the school.

As a staff Governor, my main role is to provide an insight into the day to day activities of the school and explain the various projects and initiatives taking place as well as being a voice for other members of school staff.

I am married with 1 child; I feel this allows me to understand the perspectives of both teachers and parents.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family in the 'great outdoors' including camping and walking- when the British weather permits.

 Mrs Rachel Whipps - Parent Governor

I became a Governor earlier this year. I wanted to become a Governor on order to support Hadleigh Juniors and help the school community be the best it can be for our children. 

I am currently a parent at the school, with a daughter in year 6, and a son in year 5. I also work at the school as a Midday Assistant. I find both these roles as a Governor and a Midday Assistant very rewarding. 

I am married and live in Leigh. I enjoy working out and socialising with friends, but above all, spending time as a family!

Ms Corinna Pieper – Trust Governor

Previously Chair of the Parents Association, I have been supporting the Hadleigh Junior Governing team as first as a parent governor and then as a sponsor governor since September 2016.

As well as weekly monitoring and termly policies review, I have a particular area of responsibility as Health & Safety governor.

I joined the Governing Board after my oldest had just left Hadleigh Junior School and my youngest was coming up from the Hadleigh Infants & Nursery School.

Born and raised in Germany, where governing boards only exist in companies, it is quite fascinating and rewarding that here is an actual chance as a parent to support the school and its community.

Mr David Retberg - Parent Governor 

 Details coming soon

Mr Andrew Green - Vice Chairperson

I joined the board of Governors at Hadleigh Junior in March 2023 as a Trust appointed Governor. I took on the additional role of Vice-chairperson in September 2024. My responsibilities are Filtering & Monitoring and help with monitoring of the LAC and SEND children at the school.  

 

I have worked in the IT and Financial sectors for all of my career in Project management and Departmental management roles.  As an ex pupil of Hadleigh, I was very excited when the opportunity came available to be a Governor, and I hope to bring my work experience to bear in this position.

I am Civil partnered and have 1 child.

Outside of work, I enjoying walking my dog, photography, gardening, and really just like being outside.  My go to subject at school was always History, and continues to this day.

 Mrs Rebecca Hogan - Parent Governor

I became a Parent Governor this past September - my eldest having just left HJS, my middle child going into Year 6 and my youngest being nearly 3. I feel I have watched for some time and now feel ready to contribute. 

 

Having previously worked in preschools, I hope that I can transfer my skills over to that of a Governor with my knowledge of childcare. 

 

I am keen to help support the school and community, getting the parents engaged with the Parent Forum. 

 

Outside of school life, I like to spend time with my family and friends, being outside exploring in the woods and parks. 

 

I am married and live very local to the school.

Mrs Kelly Bennett - Parent Governor

 Details coming soon