Julie Rogers- Hussey- Vice Chair of Governors

I have been involved in education for 25 years as a teacher then as a governor, firstly in the Infant School and more recently at SEJ. I believe it is vital that children get a good start in life and, as a governor, I can play a role in overseeing what happens to them during their time at school. I really enjoy being a part of life at SEJ and feel that it’s a privilege to be a member of the governing body.

When I’m not teaching, marking, helping my children with their homework or attending governor meetings, I like to walk my dog and participate in Fitstep dance classes and bake the occasional cake if there’s any time left in the day!

I am the governor with responsibility for safeguarding.

Sarah Marchant – Chair of Governors

Hi, I’m Sarah Marchant and I joined the Governing body in 2019. I am now Chair of Governors for the Junior school, having spent my first year learning the ropes. With 2 children now in SEJ I love to watch them grow and thrive in this environment.

It is a privilege to be part of our school and the team of dedicated Governors. I have been amazed and impressed both as a parent and Governor viewpoint by the dedication to learning and to our students that both schools provide. My role as Governor is to understand, challenge and support the development of learning for the children attending the school and ensure that we have the children’s interests at heart in the decisions that we make.

I am Head of HR in Western Europe for a global company and feel that my knowledge and experience can bring a new perspective to the learning environment. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with the family – whether it’s crafting or baking with them, going on days out to National Trust gardens or going to car/motorcycle events (with a house full of boys, I can’t escape the cars!) – finding the time to run or practice a little yoga, as well as walking the dog or doing a bit of crochet in the evenings.

Mr Ranjit Singh – Governor

My name is Ranjit Singh, I am married and have 2 wonderful children. I am the Technical Manager for the Clothing Brand ‘Wolsey’. I have enjoyed being a Parent Governor at SEJ for over 6 years. My eldest son enjoyed the educational journey, and experiences through SEJ, and is currently doing well at secondary school.

My youngest son is currently in year 4 and is also enjoying the educational journey through SEJ. As a school governor at SEJ, I enjoy contributing, together with teachers & stakeholders, to the educational journey for all the students in the school.

As a parent governor, I am able to provide a parents view upon decisions that are being, planned or are actioned, regarding the school. I enjoy seeing the wonderful creativity & general standards that are upheld in the school, by the pupils and the staff. The governing body strives, together with the teachers & the stakeholders within the school, to provide exceptional education experiences to all the children.

Ben Childs - Parent Governor

My name is Ben. I enjoy sports, especially football and rugby! I like the weekends when I get to spend time with my family where my kids keep me very busy with their games!

Carl Brotherston- Governor

Hello, as a governor my role is to offer both challenge and support to the school's leadership team with a key focus on student achievement. I believe that you can’t put a limit on a child’s potential and believe this to be especially true of the aspirations at South End. Every time I visit the school, I never fail to leave impressed by the commitment and energy of its staff to the success and wellbeing of the students.

I currently work at Kempston Challenger Academy.  I have also worked in several other secondary schools in Northamptonshire in a variety of different roles. Away from work I have always been a keen swimmer, but these days try and spend as much time as I can bodyboarding in North Devon. 

I have always lived locally and attended several local schools and colleges before studying at De Montfort University. My proudest moments were becoming a father to my two sons and one of my best experiences was driving coast to coast in the USA.

Mrs Lisa Gibbs- Assistant Headteacher

I joined the SEJ family in January 2015 as a Director of Learning and have been lucky enough to progress to acting deputy head teacher; I have  also been an associate governor since 2017. I am privileged to lead and support dedicated and highly-skilled teaching and support staff with the shared aim of raising achievement for all. I strongly believe that providing children with the life skills to think, learn and problem solve independently are of great importance while upholding core values; therefore these are at the heart of all decisions I make.

My foremost responsibility is leading the amazing Year 6 team of pupils and staff, but I also lead across the school on data and assessment, the curriculum, pupil premium and oversee the leadership of the other year groups. To strive for each and every child to reach their personal goals in all subjects, I provide strategic support to POD teams at SEJ to make certain that the development of these subject areas matches the needs of the pupils and the school.

Above all, ensuring the safety of our pupils and staff is of paramount importance and being the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead helps me to fulfil this responsibility.

Gurdip Kaur- Headteacher

We provide a strategic overview by  setting aims and objectives for the school and by adopting policies and setting targets for achieving those aims and objectives. The governors here take great responsibility for the financial and other management of the school very seriously, ensuring accountability and acting as a sounding board to myself.

We have a fabulous team of teaching and support staff which makes education at the school really enjoyable. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be the Headteacher of such an amazing school.