Governors

January 2025

Chair	Mrs H Thompson
Vice Chair	Mr C Wilson
Governors	Mrs A Robinson - Head Teacher Mrs J Redman - Teacher   Mrs J Mawer - Co-opted Reverend T Wyatt - Co-opted (Achievement and Learning Committee Chair) Mr T Kensit - Parent (Resources Committee Chair)
Clerk to the Governors

Governor Profiles

Hayley Thompson - Chair of Governors

I have been part of the Upton school community now for over eight years, having two children attend this school. It is an absolute honour to now be the Chair of Governors having previously been an elected Parent Governor at the School for over three years.  In 2022, I decided to apply to become Parent Governor as I was interested in giving back to the community, that I have lived in for over 30 years. I come from a background of working in Financial services, which has enabled me to have a critical eye and see things from a different perspective.  I’m always open to talk or take questions and work with the school, parents and local community to ensure that the best quality of education is delivered to our children. Having seen changes in leadership, an Ofsted inspection and challenges post COVID,  I am delighted to stay committed to the school and help the school continue to grow and thrive for all children that attend.I thank you all in advance for your support to the school and our children and  wish for us all to continue to create a positive environment at Upton. 

Chris Wilson – Vice Chair of Governors

I was delighted to join the Governing Board in 2018 as a Parent Governor, following 6 years of close association with the school through my role as Treasurer for the Parents Association, and through some Corporate Fundraising via my employer.

My eldest daughter ‘graduated’ from Upton in July 2018, and my youngest son graduated in 2024.  This is why it is important to me that as a Governing Board we are giving the right amount of support and challenge where appropriate,  to ensure that in conjunction with the School Leadership Team, we are continually providing a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment for the children of the school to grow and learn within.

I work for a high street bank, and being based locally provides me with plenty of opportunities to visit the school, which I find extremely rewarding, and always provides validation as to why it’s important for us as Governors to donate our time.  

Jane Mawer - Co-opted Governor

I was delighted to be voted as Parent Governor in January 2013. As the parent of two children who both attended Upton, and as former Chair of the Parents’ Association, I have been directly involved in the school for many years. I work part-time, so am often available at the school and can dedicate time to helping in many ways. Having recently served as Vice-Chair of the Governing body, I now support the school in a non-leading role. As governors, we all aim to make a significant contribution to our school’s continuing development and I look forward to carrying on this rewarding work.

Trevor Kensit - Parent Governor

I was very pleased to be able to join the governing body of Upton, just as my two children begin their Upton journey where they are just about to transition from Early Years to Year One. 

I wanted to become a governor at Upton, not only to have a positive impact for my own children, but also to try and add benefit to the local community that we all live in and our children will grow up in.

Wherever possible I will look to utilise my experience and knowledge to help deal with the challenges the school faces, but also to ensure that it remains the outstanding hub of our community we know it to be.

Rev Trevor Wyatt – Co-opted Governor

For over two years I have been Vicar of Christ Church Bexleyheath – a large, busy Parish Church along Bexleyheath Broadway.  Prior to taking this role in the Church, I spent 33 years working in British Telecom where my last job was Director of Voice Engineering where I led a large team of Professional Engineers who designed and built BTs Voice networks round the world. I am also a musician and a proficient pianist, organist and keyboard player. Of recent times I completed a Masters Degree in Ethics, and this is a particular personal interest of mine. I bring to the schools Leadership skills, recent understanding of HR Policies in Employment and Performance Management, Financial Management and Project Management.  For the last year I have been involved as a governor Upton School, and it is a school very close to my heart as I went to the school when I was a boy. In addition to being a governor I also take regular school assemblies at the school as Vicar of Christ Church. I try hard to work collaboratively and effectively with other Governors and members of the Senior team to ensure that we achieve the flourishing of the school.