Jan Linsley – Chair of Governors
Jan Linsley, joined the Governing Body as a community governor and since 2014 has been a co-opted Governor. I am currently the Chair of the Governing Body, having been chair of the finance and resources committee in the past. I have a background in education and have lived and worked in the area since 1996. I have a keen interest in ensuring all children get the best education they can, and that they enjoy doing so, and believe this will be an asset to the school.
Sharon Stevenson
Sharon Stevenson joined as Headteacher at Richmond Methodist School in September 2019. Please read the Headteachers welcome here
Nicola Scrafton
” I am a senior NHS Physiotherapist specialising in rheumatology. I am a member of a number of rheumatology and health related groups and am active in the design and implementation of numerous multi-disciplinary, management, training and efficiency initiatives. I am an active member of Richmond Methodist Church with particular involvement in its youth work and worship ministry. My husband, Matthew grew up in Richmond and is a Solicitor in Teesside. My son has recently joined Richmond Methodist School and my daughter will soon follow him. I am excited to be involved with the governors at Richmond Methodist School and look forward to putting my experiences to use.”
Julie Swinbank
Julie Swinbank is the Staff Governor. Her current role within school is EYFS Lead and R.E. Lead. She is a member of the SLT and has joint responsibility for the school’s P.S.H.E curriculum. Throughout, Julie has attended Governors Meetings as both guest and Staff Governor, continuing to strategically enhance school improvement.
Nickey Hebb
“I am an Associate Governor and have 2 children in the school currently. I am a Specialist Paramedic and work within the local community. I am committed to the school and dedicated to making our school a great place for our children to learn.”
Kathleen Bradley
“I’ve lived and worked in Richmond for most of my life, and have two children attending Richmond Methodist. Having moved my eldest child from another school in early 2018, I have a drive and passion to support the school to provide excellent learning – both academically and socially – for every child in the school. Having a family business in the town, I was co-opted to join the Governing Board in early 2019 and hope to use my background in communication and business to support the school to achieve it’s vision to provide an outstanding environment for our children to thrive and grow.”
Rev Kathleen Wood - Foundation Governor
It is my real joy to be part of the Governing body of RMS. Before moving into Richmond in July 2019, I “sat down” (a strange Methodist expression for retiring!) from the “active” Methodist Ministry, – most recently in Bedale. Prior to my calling to the Methodist Ministry I had taught in schools for children with Severe, and Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities in North Yorkshire, Manchester, and Birmingham. My passion is John Wesley’s favourite word “all” –a world where all are valued, cherished, and enabled to be the very best self they can be.
John Armitage
A parent elected governor who has been a Primary School Headteacher for over a decade with more than twenty years experience working in education across both Durham and Darlington Local Authorities as well as the Academies sector.
Caroline Dawson
Caroline Dawson joined the Governing Body in September 2021 as a Foundation Governor. Caroline brings a wealth of experience and we are delighted to have her as a Governor here at RMS
Kate Pepperrell
Kate Pepperrell joined the Governing Body in December 2021 as a Parent Governor.
Register Of Interests
| Name | Category | Appointed By | Term in Office | Committees Currently Serving On | Other Positions of Responsibility | Business Interests * | Relationships ** |
| Jan Linsley |
Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor |
FGB |
30/05/2019 29/05/2021 |
Performance Management |
Leadership & Management, Safeguarding Link Governor |
Jan Linsley Education Consultancy Ltd. Governor Alwoodley Primary School, Leeds. Chair, LGB, Hawes Primary School. Chair, LGB, Northallerton School and Sixth Form College. Chair of IEB Mill Field Primary School, Leeds. |
None |
| Nicola Scrafton | Co-Vice Chair | Circuit |
16/09/2020 15/09/2024 |
Complaints | PHSE & RSE Link Governor | None | None |
| Vacancy | Co-Vice Chair | Vacancy | |||||
| Kathleen Bradley | Co-opted Governor | FGB |
20/05/2019 19/05/2023 |
Performance Management | SEND/Inclusion Link Governor | Director of Altberg Limited | None |
| Scott Woodhead | Co-opted Governor | FGB |
02/03/2020 01/03/2024 |
Health and Safety Link Governor | None | None | |
| Caroline Dawson | Foundation Governor | Circuit |
28/09/2021 27/09/2025 |
None | None | ||
| Kathleen Wood |
Foundation Governor |
Circuit |
30/06/2020 29/06/2024 |
PHSE, RSE & Maths Link Governor | None | None | |
| Nicola Hebb | Parent Governor | Parents |
01/11/2021 31/10/2025 |
Safeguarding Link Governor | None | None | |
| John Armitage | Parent Governor | Parents |
06/12/2019 06/12/2023 |
Complaints | Quality of Education Link Governor | Headteacher at Rydal Academy, Darlington. | None |
| Julie Swinbank | Staff Governor | Staff |
31/10/2020 30/10/2024 |
Learning Walks coordination | None | None | |
| Sharon Stevenson | Headteacher | N/A | N/A | None | None | ||
| Vacancy | LEA Governor | LA | Vacancy | ||||
| Kate Pepperrell | Parent Governor |
17/12/2021 16/12/2025 |
None | None |
