Governors
Here at St Johns we are very lucky to have a diverse, highly motivated and dedicated Governing Body. The Governing Body is made up of Staff/Teachers, Parents, Community Members, Foundation and Local Authority Staff. Governors volunteer their time, support, knowledge and experience to the school with the aim and goal of raising academic standards, ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of pupils and determining how the school will best spend its money to achieve these aims by working closely with the Headteacher and staff. All nominated Governors undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Check (DBS) before being officially appointed. Once appointed, a governor is expected to attend meetings, join a committee and make regular visits to the school. Each governor's training needs are identified from the outset, they are asked to attend an intensive induction course, and they are encouraged to attend specialist training sessions related to the committee they have joined and topics linked to the school development plan.
If you are interested in becoming a school governor, please come and have an informal chat with Kerry Devane (Head Teacher).
Claire Weymouth - Chair of Governors
Term of Office 12/12/2024 - 11/12/2028
Appointing Body - GB/Board
Claire moved to Glastonbury nine years ago with her husband and has two children at St John’s, who are currently in the nursery and Year 1. She is the managing director of a ground engineering company locally, specialising in contaminated land and brings extensive knowledge in financial management and health and safety to the Board of Governors through this role. Claire is also currently the registered Chair for St John’s Infants PTA and enjoys raising much-needed funds alongside the rest of the PTA for the children's enrichment across the school.
Kathryn Strik - Clerk to the Governors
If you would like to know more about being a governor please contact me.
Kstrik@stjohnsinfantsglastonbury.co.uk
Jim Gurl - Governor
Term of Office 12/12/2024 - 11/12/2028
Appointing Body - GB/Board
Jim is an ex operations manager.
He lives in Glastonbury where his grandchildren have attended St John's.
Gareth Heazell - Vice-chair, Chair of Education and Welfare Committee
Term of office Nov 2018-2022 Reappointed 2022-2026 Appointing Body : Diocese of Bath and Wells
Literacy Governor
Gareth Heazell, spouse of our Foundation Governor, Pamela, is a retired teacher who is now resident in Glastonbury. He is a former chair of governors at a large London primary school, where he supported environmental programs, technology and IT development within the school. He is active in music next door to the school at St John's church, in its choir, but also in playing and writing music. A keen follower of sport, he has not yet quite transferred loyalties to local teams.
Kerry Devane- Headteacher
Term of office Sept 2021 ex officio Head teacher governor
Kerry Devane is the Head Teacher at St. John’s. She has taught at the school for 18 years. She lives in Wells with her husband and twin girls Eden and Rose and previously lived in London. She has played a major part in the development of Jumping John’s Nursery and has a real passion for raising standards in Early Years.
Lucinda Fenny - LA Governor
Term of office May 2025 - 2029 Appointing body: Local Authority
Lucinda grew up in the local area and moved back to Somerset after University. She has a background in Higher Education, completing a PhD in History and then working in student recruitment. She now works in digital coaching.
Lucinda loves all things History and is looking forward to sharing this with the children. She is very proud of being from Somerset and is always keen to help children from the county achieve what they dream of.
John Ponsillo – Co-opted Governor
Term of office Oct 2022-2026 Appointing body: Governing Body
Geography and Health and Safety Governor
John has experience in the world of business. He was a senior manager for the Bradford group and chair of a moderate sized pension scheme for 14 years before retiring. He ran a transport department, 3 vehicle repair workshops and staff involved in ensuring the smooth running of the department, preparing budgets, controlling costs, and the purchase of all company vehicles reporting to the main board on a regular basis.
In 1979 to the early 80s John was involved in community education. He taught Karate at St. Dunstan’s in the community education system until the late 1990’s. The club is still going today.
John is a local man, born in Butleigh hospital. He went to St Dunstan’s School and has one grandchild attending St John’s and another starting next year. He feels he can offer a positive contribution to the Governors board.
Victoria Bruinsma – Staff Governor
Term of office Oct 2022-2026. Appointing Body: School Staff.
Victoria is the Nursery Teacher at Jumping John’s Nursery. She is the safeguarding lead for the nursery and is instrumental in putting in place the new Early Years Framework in the nursery.
Rebecca Maisey - Associate Member
Term of office 2022 -
Becky is the Acting Deputy Head, SENCO and a KS1 Teacher at St John's.
She is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school.
An accomplished musician, she brings a flair for the arts into the school.
Rev Alice Watson - Ex-officio Foundation Governor
Photo incoming...
Term of Office 19/11/2025 onwards
Appointing Body - Ex officio - Church Vicar
More information coming soon!
Beverley Eatwell - Parent Governor
Term of office – Jan 2024 to 2028
Appointing body - Elected by Parents
Science Governor
Beverley has taught and examined KS3 and GCSE science and currently teaches and examines 'A' level biology.
As the science lead governor, she is interested in how to spark children's enthusiasm in science, and in looking at ways to increase attainment in all students.
She currently has two children in the school, and one in nursery.
Sarah Pickersgill - Parent Governor
Term of Office 15/01/2025 - 24/01/2029
Appointing Body - Elected by Parents
I grew up in Glastonbury, attending all three schools as a child, and I've worked within the local community for many years.
I'm a mother of two with one child currently in Year 1 and the other due to start in 2026.
I'm an active member on the PTA and have previously been a parent volunteer to help with reading.
With a degree in Creative Writing, I'm passionate about all things reading and writing.