Who are St John's Governors?


Name	Responsibilities	Type of Governor	Nature of Pecuniary Interest	Term of Office Ends
Mr Christopher Taylor	Chair Finance Safeguarding Attendance Pupil Premium Sports Premium Science	Foundation Governor SDBE	No Interest to Declare	29/11/2026
Mr James Asfa	Inclusion S.E.N.D	Foundation Governor SDBE	No Interest to Declare	30 Mar 2028
Ms Maria McBean		Foundation Governor PCC	No Interest to Declare	29/11/2026
Mr Patrick Williams	Acting Headteacher	Staff Governor	No Interest to Declare	30/04/2026
Mrs Anna Manning	Vice Chair Curriculum and Standards Literacy / Early Reading	Foundation Governor PCC	No Interest to Declare	01/12/2023
Ms Patricia Omonua	Art and DT	Parent Governor PCC	No Interest to Declare	24/09/2027
Revd Robert Faulkner	Religious Education Collective Worship SIAMS	Foundation Governor Ex-Officio	No Interest to Declare	31/08/2025
Ms Lucy Darling	Maths	Local Authority Governor	No Interest to Declare	13/07/2024
Jessica Clark-Smith		Foundation Governor PCC	No Interest to Declare	28/11/2027

Anna Manning

"I became a school governor for the first time at St. John's in 2015 after becoming a regular worshipper at St John the Evangelist and a local to Brixton. My professional background is in law, which has equipped me well to scrutinise and challenge to support the leadership team at St John's. I have a special interest in reading and am currently supporting the school to create a library for our learners".

Chris Taylor

I am a chartered accountant working for one of the large accounting firms in London. I worship at St. Margaret’s, Chipstead, where I have been Church Treasurer and Churchwarden.

When I became a Governor at St John’s, there was a link between St John’s and St Margaret’s parishes. Through this link, an advert appeared in a Sunday pew sheet seeking someone with financial experience to join the Board of Governors at St John’s. I felt a strong calling to respond to this.

Since that time, I can honestly say that it has been an honour to serve as a Governor of the school. I have been blessed to have had an opportunity to meet so many inspiring people both within the school and within the local community.

I am married with two daughters – one is at university, and the other is in her final year of school.

Patricia Omonua

I am delighted to take up my first governor's role at St John’s Angell Town; I am a mother of three children and am passionate about high-quality education and each and every child reaching their full potential at St John’s Angell Town.

I hope to represent other parents to ensure all the children at the school have the best possible start in life: This relates to the education provided and an environment that is caring, supportive, helpful and nurturing.

I look forward to working with the school community's children, staff and families.

My name is Maria McBean, and I am a foundation governor. I have lived in Brixton all my adult life.

I chose to serve on the governing body because I noticed a decline in the number of children who go to St John’s school coming to church on Sundays. I think that church and school could work together a bit more.

My children were once students at St John’s school, and we attended church regularly.

I was a parent governor, vice chair and, for a short period, the chair of the governing body. I have memories of being interviewed by OFSTED in the porta cabin for an hour during that time!

I am passionate about children being happy at primary school and being allowed to develop basic skills that will equip them to continue their future learning journey.

I have worked in schools since 2002, so I have some experience with how schools operate, there have been many changes in that time, and I feel that as a governor, I can contribute in a positive and reflective way.

Who are St John's Governors?

Governors' Attendance Documents 2021-22

Governors' Attendance Documents 2022-23

Governors' Attendance Documents 2023-24