Governors
Please find information about North Cheshire Jewish Primary School Governing Body.
The Governing Body at NCJPS works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff and parents. The Headteacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school and governors are involved with other important areas such as curriculum, staffing, school buildings and finance. Governors act as a ‘critical friend’ to support, challenge and ask questions.
Andrew Basger
Associate Member
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 11 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2025 |
Committees |
Resources |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"At North Cheshire Jewish Primary School, the Governors, the teachers and all the support staff work together in order to provide a first class standard of both secular and Jewish education in a caring and safe environment for our pupils."
Andrew Basger
AMANDA BECKER
Staff Governor
Member type | Staff Governor |
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Term of office | 8 Nov 2018 to 7 Nov 2022 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning Safeguarding and Wellbeing |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
Amanda Becker
Simon Bloch
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Aug 2023 |
Committees |
Resources Pay |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
“As a governor on the resources committee and with my skills as an employment lawyer at a recognised national practice, my commitment is to ensure that the school is supported in all key organisational and HR issues and ensure that the school is a happy and safe place for the staff and children to work and learn within”.
Simon Bloch
Daniel Brown
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 9 Oct 2021 to 8 Oct 2025 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning Safeguarding and Wellbeing |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"Hello, i’m Dan Brown, I'm married with 4 children. I am a secondary school teacher with 17 years teaching experience.
At my school i am Head of Computing and Business Studies as well as Head of Behaviour.
I have been a governor at NCJPS since 2021.
My role as a governor is looking at the Teaching and Learning side by helping pupils of all abilities reach their potential.
Making sure that every pupils needs and abilities are taken care of."
Dan Brown
Shelley Epstein
SEND LINK Governor / Wellbeing Governor
Member type | Co-opted Governor |
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Term of office | 11 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2025 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning Safeguarding and Wellbeing
SEND Link Governor Wellbeing Lead Governor |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"As governor for special education needs and pupil premium, my aim is to ensure that all children at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School receive an inclusive and supportive education. I hope to support the school to develop every pupil's academic, social and independence skills, preparing them for early adulthood."
Shelley Epstein
Lynne Feather
Associate Member - school business manager
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 11 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2025 |
Committees |
Resources |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
" I have been involved with North Cheshire for over 13 years, both as a parent and an employee. The position of Business Manager is definitely not just a desk job, no two days are the same, which I enjoy thoroughly. The School Office is the heart of the school, and this gives us a chance to help and support everyone throughout the school. Our door is always open. "
Lynne Feather
Christine Hession
ASSOCIATE Member - Deputy Head
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 11 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2025 |
Committees | Teaching and Learning |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"I am delighted to be Deputy Headteacher at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School. I have particular interests in English, Science, pastoral care, collaborative learning and leadership.
Seeing children work alongside each other to develop their understanding of the world is an absolute privilege.
In my spare time I enjoy hillwalking, swimming, reading and listening to music."
Christine Hession
Naomi Hornby
CHAIR of Governors
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 17 Mar 2022 to 16 Mar 2026 |
Committees |
Chair of Governors Teaching and Learning Resources Safeguarding and Wellbeing Pay Appeals
Safeguarding Governor |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
Naomi Hornby
Konrad Keller
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Aug 2023 |
Committees |
Resources |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"I am extremely privileged to be a governor of such a wonderful school and community. As an ex-pupil, I feel very strong about building on the momentum my predecessor created and ensuring that the property/site are maintained and kept to an acceptable and safe standard."
Konrad Keller
Andrew Lee
ASSOCIATE Member - Deputy Head
Member type | Associate Member |
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Term of office | 25 Feb 2019 to 24 Feb 2023 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
“It is a privilege to be Deputy Headteacher at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School. I particularly enjoy mathematics, English, computing, music and seeing the children thrive. I look forward to continuing to work with the staff and Governors to achieve excellence in our happy and caring school."
Andrew Lee
Adam Moses
Foundation Governor
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 9 October 2021 to 8 Oct 2025 |
Committees |
Pay Resources |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
Adam has 30 years experience in financial services. As finance governor he is committed to working with the School to ensure it is sustainable over the long term. This requires that it’s financial affairs are managed prudently and on a best available value-for-money basis
Adam Moses
Michelle Moses
Parent Governor
Member type | Parent Governor |
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Term of office | 18 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2025 |
Committees |
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Development Governor |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"As a new parent governor on the wellbeing and safeguarding committee, and also the development governor, I will do my upmost to ensure we work hard with the parents and teachers to maintain a balanced, happy and inclusive team to support the needs of all the school's community and eco-system."
Michelle Moses
Benjamin Sallon
Vice-Chair of Governors
Member type | Foundation Governor |
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Term of office | 1 Sep 2018 to 31 Aug 2022 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning Resources Pay
Jewish Studies Governor |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"I'm a former pupil of NC who is passionate about this school’s long term success and its contribution to the children’s Jewish values. My specific responsibility is to develop the Kodesh department of which we have great plans, some of which are already showing promising results. Go NC! "
Ben Sallon
Hannah Stollar
Parent Governor
Member type | Parent Governor |
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Term of office | 18 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2025 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning
|
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools |
None |
Material interests | None |
"As a parent governor on the Teaching and Learning committee, I am dedicated to working with the school to ensure that all pupils receive a broad, balanced and knowledge rich curriculum to prepare them for the next stage of their lives and allow them to develop personally."
Hannah Stollar
Joy Wolfe MBE
Co-Opted Governor
Member type | Co-opted Governor |
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Term of office | 12 Oct 2019 to 11 Oct 2023 |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning
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Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools/ educational institutions | College Governor at Langdon College (Manchester) |
Material interests | None |
"Speaking as a governor for the past 37 years, my vision for North Cheshire is that it will be the school of choice for all Jewish children in south Manchester, based on the reality that it combines a proven very high academic standard, and with giving the pupils a good understanding of the importance of their Jewish identity."
Joy Wolfe MBE
Michael Woolf
Headteacher
Member type | Headteacher |
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Term of office | Ongoing |
Committees |
Teaching and Learning Resources Safeguarding and Wellbeing |
Business and financial interests | None |
Governance roles in other schools | None |
Material interests | None |
"On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to North Cheshire Jewish Primary School (NCJPS). We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, which is the only Jewish school in South Manchester and set in spacious grounds in Heald Green. We share our school site with North Cheshire Jewish Nursey and work in partnership to ensure an effective transition for children entering Foundation Stage from the Nursery setting.
NCJPS provides a nurturing environment for every pupil and we pride ourselves on having a caring and dedicated staff that work tirelessly to ensure that every child feels valued. In addition, we offer a highly motivating and academic atmosphere where children are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.
NCJPS has a strong Jewish ethos and our children are confident and proud of their Judaism and have a strong identity regarding their own community and the State of Israel. Alongside this we believe that our pupils must be good British citizens, and pride ourselves in our work on British values and heritage.
Being the Headteacher of NCJPS, I am fully committed to the school and local community and strive to ensure that the school serves our children and their families well.
If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of NCJPS very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes."
Michael Woolf