Meet the Governors

Victoria Smith, Chair of Governors

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Colin Harrison, Vice Chair of Governors

It is an honour to be Vice Chair of Governors of Seton School.

I am a native of Staithes and attended Staithes School when it was in a Victorian building at the top of Staithes Bank. As a solicitor, I was in practice in London, the south-east and north-east of England. Having benefited myself from a good education, I am convinced that a good education is the key to each child reaching their full potential.

My own children attended Seton School, which is when I first became a parent governor in 2009. I strongly believe that the children of Staithes and surrounding areas should have the opportunity of receiving a good education and I know that the whole team at Seton School are committed to providing this.

Lucy Taylor, Local Authority Governor

My name is Lucy Taylor, and I am a Local Authority governor at Seton Community Primary School. I also teach full time at Sleights Church of England Primary School: this helps me to share suggestions within meetings. I love working with everybody at Seton and am really pleased that our schools are in partnership.

Graham Bagshaw, Co-Opted Governor

I am now retired and a permanent resident of Staithes. I would like to help our community and I thoroughly enjoy being the Chair of Governors at Seton School.

Before I retired, I was the principal of an engineering consultancy in the building industry and I have a lot of experience of properties in the education sector. I would like to bring my experience of business and engineering to help Seton School develop further and to achieve its goals for all pupils.

Father Michael Gobbett, Foundation Governor

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Rachel Norris, Parent Governor

I'm Rachel Norris and currently have one child at Seton School. I am thrilled to have been elected as a Parent Governor.

I have always had a real interest in the education system, more specifically in how we can bring new experiences and enrichment into our children's learning and to challenge that we are providing the best start in life for our next generation. A fter seeing the effort and hard work from the leadership and teaching team at Seton, this inspired me to join as a governor. Growing up in the village was great, having attended Seton, and having this fantastic school on our doorstep is a real privilege to the community.

I look forward to being able to support Seton through the next few years in a positive way. I am link governor for SEND and Pupil Premium and are looking forward to being able to support the team.

Paul Burnett, Foundation Governor

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Lorna Brown, Staff Governor

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Helen Isaac, Executive Headteacher

I have been the headteacher of Seton Community Primary School since April 2016 and I am as passionate about our wonderful school now as I was when I first arrived. In September 2022, I joined Ruswarp Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and I'm delighted that the temporary arrangement made then has now been formalised to the benefit of both schools. Our two schools now form The Rise Federation and it is my privilege to lead both as the Executive Headteacher.

My professional experience spans a variety of roles in North Yorkshire schools, which have involved teaching across the age range from Nursery to Year 6.. This is now my fifth headship and governance role, so I bring a wealth of experience to the table. As an ex-officio governor, I thoroughly enjoy being part of the strategic team who oversee the direction and devleopment of our schools, to ensure we continue to provide the best possible education and support for our pupils.