About
Our Governors
The Governing Body consists of representatives from staff, parents, community and Devon County Council. It ensures that statutory roles and responsibilities are met and also monitors the work of the school. Governors work with the school to provide the best learning environment and educational opportunities for the children and staff.
The governing body of South Molton Community Primary School reconstituted in 2015 and is now structured as follows:
LA Governor - Beverly Adams
Ex Officio (Headteacher) - Tom Parkin
Staff Governor - Rosie Charles-Jones
Co-opted Governors - Alison Pope
There are currently vacancies on the Governing Body in the category of Co-opted Governor.
Associate Governors have voting rights at committee level.
The Clerk to Governors is Joanne Williams: jo.williams:thsp.org.uk
Committees
All governors attend Full Governing Body meetings. In addition, they are also members of either the Resources or Teaching and Learning committee.
Finance & Resources
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Tom Parkin
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Teaching and Learning
Beverly Adams (Chair of Committee)
Tom Parkin
Rosie Charles-Jones
Alison Pope
Our Governors
Meet our dedicated team of Governors at South Molton Community Primary School
Tom Parkin - Headteacher
Current term of office: 10/06/13 - ongoing
In his position as Headteacher, Tom is an ex-officio governor
I have been a governor and Headteacher at SMCPS since April 2013. I feel very positive about the future for this school and working with community to ensure all children receive the best education. We have wonderful facilities and environments and I would like to ensure they are used to their full potential.
Rosie Charles-Jones
Staff Governor
Teaching and Learning Committee
Term of office 27/09/2022 - 26/09/2026
I moved to North Devon in 2022 from Oxfordshire. I have been the Deputy Headteacher and teacher at South Molton Community Primary for three brilliant years and have also been part of the Governing Body for this duration. I am enjoying being a part of improving our school and making it a wonderful place to learn.
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Beverly Adams
LA Governor
Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee
Term of office 08/09/2021 - 07/09/2025
I returned to the UK just before Lockdown after 9 years of retired living in France.
My husband and I moved to North Devon in August 2020 and very much enjoy living close to the wonderful beaches, National Parks and towns. Rural, with everything on your doorstep.
I was in education for 35 years, teaching in Oldham, then Hampshire and was Head for the last 13 years of my career at 3 different Junior schools.
I hope my experience will help me support the Governing Body to ensure that South Molton Primary school offers the best possible education for every child
Alison Pope
Co-opted Governor
Teaching & Learning committee
Term of office: 13/03/2024 - 12/03/2028
I have lived in North Devon for most of my life and I maintain very strong links with the community in South Molton. I have a background in primary education, with a particular emphasis on early years - for which I am the governor lead.
I want to help ensure that all children at SMCPS receive the very best education possible - in part through using the fantastic range of facilities and environments within the school's grounds.
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Vacancy
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Vacancy
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