Judith Giles
Foundation Governor - chair (Term: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2024)
I moved to Southrop in 2018 shortly before my youngest child was born. My eldest attends Southrop primary, my youngest was baptised at St Peter's. I am delighted to be a Foundation Governor of the school.
Register of interests: none declared
Appointing body: Diocese of Gloucester
James Simmons
Co-Opted Governor (Term: 15 Sep 2021 - 14 Sept 2025)
I’ve been involved with Southrop school for the last 20+ years. My two grown up children having both attended and very much enjoyed their time here. My wife works in the office, her role being that of school administration assistant. Professionally, my background is in IT consultancy, primarily within the Insurance and Financial Services sectors.Southrop is a fantastic and vibrant school and I was delighted to be asked to join the governing body.
Register of Interests: none declared.
Co-opted Governor - vacancy
Megan Davies
Headteacher - ex officio
I am one of the Co-Head Teachers.
Register of interests: none declared.
Jennie Tipple
Staff Governor (Term: 12 Sept 2018 - 11 Sept 2026)
I thoroughly enjoy my job as a part-time infant teacher, English Lead and staff Governor at Southrop Primary School. I am also a mum of two young children and I enjoy running, walking, socialising and travelling. I am from County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland and have taught and led English in many schools in England and also abroad.
Register of interests: none declared.
Appointing Body: Staff.
Marc Holland
Parent Governor - vice-chair (Term: 06 June 2022 to 05 June 2026)
I’m a father of 3 children and have lived in Southrop since 2016. I‘ve had 2 children attend Southrop school and my youngest daughter is still there. I was a parent governor at another school about 10 years ago when my eldest daughter was at primary. I am a test pilot and senior officer in the RAF, I enjoy contributing to the local community and am passionate about anything related to STEM.
Register of interests: none declared.
Appointing Body: Parents.
Rev. Andrew Cinnamond
Foundation Governor - ex officio
I am the Vicar of Southrop and so also a Foundation Governor of the school.
Register of interests: also Governor at Lechlade Primary School.
Local Authority Governor - vacancy
Rod Jones
Associate Member (non-voting)
My wife and I live in Southrop and have 3 children, all of whom have been through the school from start to finish. I'm an insolvency practitioner based in Cirencester. I've been a Governor since my first child started at the school and am now the Local Authority Governor. Sending our children to Southrop School has been one of the best decisions we ever made; I never expected to see my children so keen to get to school in the morning that they would drag me down to queue up before the gate was opened! When not tied to my desk at work and not being a Governor or Parish Councillor, I like to spend my time in junk shops and at car boots searching for antiques - the elusive "Ming vase" which will make my fortune. I'm still looking so clearly haven't found it yet!
Register of interests: none declared.
Dale Hall - Parent Governor (13 June 22 - 12 June 26)
I am a parent governor. I have two children enrolled in Southrop and they are the 5th generation of my family to attend the school. My professional background is managing civil and railway infrastructure engineering.
In my leisure time I enjoy coaching my daughters' gymnastics classes. I hope I can offer a positive contribution to the current and future generations of the school community as a member of the governing team.
Register of interests: Related to Miss Hall (1-1 Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor).
Julia McLellan
attends by invitation as Co-Headteacher (non-voting)
I am one of the Co-Head Teachers.
Register of interests: none declared.
Gareth Griffith
Associate Member (non-voting)
I am an associate member of the Governing Body. I am the curate at St. Peter's Church, Southrop, and also the churches of Eastleach and Lechlade. Before moving to the Cotswolds, I was a university lecturer for 14 years, with particular experience in widening participation and teaching and learning in HE. As a governor, I help oversee staff and student wellbeing, and the Christian ethos of the school.
Register of interests: Associate Governor of St Lawrence School, Lechlade.
Rachel Mehtar
Clerk to the Governors
I live in Eastleach and have three children who went to Southrop Primary School. My daughter is now at university studying Pharmacology. My middle son is in Year 13 at Farmor's and plans to study Medicine. My youngest son is in Year 11 at Farmor's and is keen rugby player. Their primary years at Southrop proved to be the best foundation ahead of their secondary education and they spent many happy years in the safe and stimulating environment the school provides. I have a good understanding of the school, which makes my role as Clerk to the Governing Body even more rewarding, as it is a chance to give something back to school. I also work as Fellows' Administrator at Magdalen College, University of Oxford.