Meet the Governors
Caroline Heaton
Chair of Governors
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
10th March 2005
Current term of office ends:
13th November 2023
Appointing body:
Co-opted governor
Position of responsibility:
Chair of Governors
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Progress
• Head's appraisal
• Pay and personnel
• Finance and premises
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
• Safeguarding
• Well-being
Links to development areas:
• Progress/Personal Development (SIP Objective 3): Behaviour, Attendance, Personal Development
• Pupil Premium: Looked after/post-looked after
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I have been a governor at Withernsea High School since March 2003 and Chair of Governors since the autumn term of 2011.
My husband and I have lived in Patrington for 33 years and our four children have all attended Withernsea High School. They all enjoyed their time at our school and benefitted from the excellent all-round education that the school provides.
I passionately believe that our students all deserve the very best education we can give them and Withernsea High School continues to deliver this to our students.
Our students also benefit from excellent pastoral support throughout their time in our care.
I am the Child Protection and Safeguarding Governor, Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee and Disciplinary Committee.
My background is medical, having worked as a Registered Nurse for many years before qualifying as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I was the Clinical Service Manager for the Community Pain Management Service in Hull for nine years until recently.
I have been a Justice of the Peace for twenty six years now, recently elected as Chair of the Family Panel."
Alexandra Henderson MBE
Vice Chair of Governors
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
23rd October 2013
Current term of office ends:
13th November 2023
Appointing body:
Co-opted Governor
Positions of responsibility:
• Vice Chair of Governors
• Chair of Pay and Personnel
• Chair of Curriculum and quality assurance
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Head's appraisal
• Pay and personnel
• Progress
• Finance and premises
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
• Teaching (SIP Objective 2): Literacy and Numeracy
• Creative Arts
• Sport
• Modern Foreign Languages
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I have been a governor for many years, initially at Hull College and then at Sirius Academy, Hull.
I was honoured to be awarded with an MBE for services to education in 2010.
I have been a governor at Withernsea High School for over five years now and I am particularly keen in encouraging an educational approach which is underpinned by the principle that education can and should make a positive change to young people's lives.
Having lived in Holderness for over 40 years, I understand the role the school has in the fabric of the local community with many generations being past pupils of Withernsea High School.
I understand how rural and coastal schools have their own challenges but I am aware of the many success stories of past pupils and believe the school is able to build on this success.
My professional career, which has spanned over 40 years, was within the NHS. My final full-time role being as a Director of Nursing, giving me understanding of the public service environment and where every person matters."
Matthew Ainley
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
1st February 2013
Current term of office ends:
7th May 2023
Appointing body:
Co-opted Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Committee Governor
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
• Educational Visits *
• GDPR *
• Health and Safety *
* via the Finance and Premises Committee
Links to development areas:
None
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
Daughter, Miss H Ainley, is the school's Attendance Officer and her partner is a teacher.
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Mike Cargill
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
1st September 2021
Current term of office ends:
31st August 2025
Appointing body:
Governing Body
Positions of responsibility:
None
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
• CEIAG: Community and post-16 provision
• Technology
• ICT
• Business
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
His company, UK STEM Ltd, provide resources for the school on occasion.
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I have been actively involved with Withernsea High School for many years and have now decided to become a governor to further support the school in its’ development in the areas of STEM and Careers Information Advice and guidance.
Since 2012 I have co-run the annual Girls into Engineering events with Withernsea, hosted by Wilberforce College. I have run several STEM days at the school and believe that it is incumbent on the whole school community to help young adults understand the many options open to them as they progress through education.
In my professional life I am a chartered civil engineer and have worked in education since 1995 as a secondary school teacher, in apprentice training and now as an education consultant specialising in STEM delivery and resource development."
Mark Crofts
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
1st April 2018
Current term of office ends:
Governor whilst Headteacher
Appointing body:
Full Governing Body
Positions of responsibility:
Headteacher
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
• Pay and personnel
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
• Safeguarding
• Educational visits
• Well-being
Links to development areas:
None
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"Qualified as a geography teacher in 1995.
Taught at Perronet Thompson, Driffield School, Head of Department at Malet Lambert.
Joined Withernsea in 2006 as Assistant Headteacher.
Enjoys making the most of the local area through cycling and walking. Loves climbing, being in the mountains and exploring wild places, including on our doorstep."
Jane Johnson
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
18th May 2021
Current term of office ends:
17th May 2025
Appointing body:
Parent Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Committee Governor
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
SEND: Flexible provision and additional provision
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I joined the governing body in 2021 as a Parent Governor.
I am a qualified teacher with experience in both primary and secondary schools.
I hope to provide support in achieving continued and improved standards whilst maintaining pupils’ positive experiences at Withernsea High School."
Jason McKinley
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
20th October 2021
Current term of office ends:
19th October 2025
Appointing body:
Local Authority Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Chair of Finance and Premises
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
• Pay and personnel
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
• Curriculum (SIP Objective 1)
• Mathematics
• Science
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"As a former student and school officer of Withernsea High School, Jason left the town of his birth to secure a Geography & Geology B.Sc. (Joint Hons.) degree at the University of Manchester, followed by a M.Sc.(Eng.) degree in Water Resources, Technology & Management at the University of Birmingham.
Through a corporate career spanning 25 years, Jason has worked in various senior management roles, within water, financial services and business processing outsourcing sectors. Having significant experience of chairing committee meetings, and leading corporate governance, Jason’s specialisms include operational leadership, business transformation and account management.
Having returned to the local area, Jason joined our school’s Governing Body in October 2021, as a Local Authority appointed Governor. Jason chairs our Finance and Premises Committee and has curriculum responsibilities, specifically relating to Mathematics and Science.
Jason is married to Danny, and they spend much of their spare time walking their tireless, English springer spaniel, Rupert.
Jason is also a keen local cricketer and has held the role as Chairman of Patrington Cricket Club, since 2009."
Deborah Miller
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
2nd March 2018
Current term of office ends:
3rd March 2026
Appointing body:
Parent Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Committee Governor
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Finance and premises
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Progress
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
English
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I was born in Hull and educated in the west of the city.
Having completed full-time education to A-Level standard I undertook a two year HND Business and Finance course at the then Humberside Polytechnic, Cottingham Road.
In 1989 I commenced work as a legal clerk. From 1992-96, I studied for a Law degree whilst working in Legal Practice on a full-time basis.
In 1997, I did a post-graduate qualification in Business and Solicitors Accounts.
From 1998 to 2012 I was a practicing Solicitor, specialising in family cases including resolution of finance matters in divorce cases.
In 2012 I was called to the bar (became a qualified Barrister).
From 2013 to present I have been a practicing Barrister specialising in family cases, including finance settlements in divorce cases.
Since 2017 I have been the Head of Financial Team – in Barristers Chamber, Hull.
I have been a self-employed Barrister since 2013.
My interests include: dance, theatre, cycling, walking, reading and being outdoors."
Claire Tomes
Status: Active
Date Appointed:
26th May 2020
Current term of office ends:
25th May 2024
Appointing body:
Staff Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Staff Governor
Committees serving on:
• Full governing body
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and premises
• Progress
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
Safeguarding
Links to development areas:
None
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
"I have worked at Withernsea High School since 2005 and during that time I have been a Teaching Assistant, a Teacher, and now the Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
My three sons attended Withernsea High School and I was a Parent Governor for a while before I was employed here.
I am passionate about inclusion and finding ways to support our young people to grow and thrive as they make their way through secondary school.
I believe that Withernsea High School is a very unique school and the education and wider support that we offer our students is second to none.
In my spare time, I enjoy holidaying in my motorhome, walking my dog, and watching rugby. I am the treasurer of our local Rugby Union team, Withernsea RUFC."