Governors

Mr Nick Long

Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor)

Term of Office: 01/10/2024 - 01/10/2029

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Member of Teaching Learning and Pupil Support Committee, Safeguarding/Child Protection and Performance Management, Children looked after, SEND Governor, Health and Safety, Accountability for PE and Sports Funding, Head Teacher performance management.

Bio

I am delighted to have joined the Governing Body at Harehills, and to have been elected to be Chair. The school has a strong history of excellent governance, and it is my aim to continue in this vein.

I have had a long career in education, teaching since 1989, and from 2000 taking on the role as Head Teacher in four schools in York, North Yorkshire and Kirklees. For eleven years I was a National Leader of Education supporting schools at times when they needed help to improve, either identified at an inspection or by their local authority or Trust. Over my time in education I have worked alongside many Governing Bodies, so I bring a lot of experience to bear in what works, and what doesn't.

I am married and have four grown-up sons, who we have supported through their Primary and Secondary Schools, with the trials and tribulations that it brings, but all four of them have grown up to be well-rounded adults and we are very proud of them. I want to offer the right support to the school and its families, so Harehills children get that same offer.

Since I retired from Headship in July 2023, I have kept myself busy with some continued part-time consultancy work, but more importantly have been able to indulge in my favourite past times, which have included a lot of visits to Headingley to watch the cricket, travelling a lot more and watching my beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers - please don't hold this against me!

Mrs Judy Wood

Head Teacher and Staff Governor

Term of Office: 01/09/2024

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Member of all Committees

Bio

I am Mrs Wood and I am very proud to be the Headteacher at Harehills Primary School.

I have worked in Education for over 20 years and have taught in Liverpool, Warrington, Halifax and even Egypt!

I am passionate about every child having the opportunity to grow, thrive and be the best that they can be! Whether that be at Maths or at dancing! I believe in valuing and nurturing the whole child.

When I'm not at school I enjoy spending time with my two children and taking Bruce the dog on muddy walks! I enjoy music and volunteer at Hospital Radio where I get to listen and play lots of different music genres. I also enjoy trying new things and I have even done a Skydive in the past.

Mrs Janet Haywood

Co-opted Support Staff Governor

Term of Office: 26/04/2016 - 26/04/2025

Enhanced DBS Check

Roles - Pupil Premium Governor, Child Protection and Safeguarding Lead, Member of the Teaching, Learning and Pupil Support Committee, 2Gether Cluster Governor

Bio

I began working at Harehills Primary School in 1992 as a Special Needs Nursery Nurse until 1998 when I went to work at the NSPCC as a Family Support worker, supporting children and families in the 'looked after' system.

I came back to Harehills Primary in the year 2000 as Learning Mentor, and through gradual experience and promotion I now hold the position of Pastoral Care and Safeguarding Lead- co-ordinating all child protection matters and inclusion issues. I am Line Manager of the Pastoral Hub team.

I am school governor for support staff and have a responsibility for Years 5 & 6.

Mr Alec Waddington

Staff Governor

Term of Office: 11/05/2021 - 11/05/2025

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Member of the Resources Committee, Member of the Teaching, Learning and Pupil Support Committee, Pupil Premium Governor

Bio

Hello, I am Alec Waddington. I have worked at Harehills Primary School since 2008, becoming a class teacher in 2011 and PE Subject Lead shortly afterwards. In my ten years as a class teacher, I have been part of many special moments. I am particularly proud that some of the endeavours I have championed have contributed to Harehills' trophy cabinet. The words 'Harehills, Leeds debating champions' and 'Harehills, Yorkshire cricket champions twice over' always bring a smile. On the 8th March 2021, upon returning to school after lockdown, I saw Elford 1 all sit down, smiles on their faces, a huge desire for learning and a complete appreciation of what Harehills stands for. Perhaps cliche, it genuinely is my fondest memory in my thirteen years at Harehills. I endeavour in this role as staff governor, to conduct myself with the same level of gratitude and appreciation shown by my own class to service a school that has provided, and will continue to provide many, many special memories.

Mr Steven Wood

Associate Governor

Term of Office: 18/09/2017 - 17/09/2026

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Year 6 Governor, School Council Governor, Member of the Resources Committee, Training Governor

Bio

I have had the pleasure of working at Harehills Primary School since 1989, so over 36 wonderful years. I am currently employed as Estates Manager and responsible for reporting all aspects of Health and Safety to the Resources Committee, and working with the governor responsible for Health and Safety to ensure school is a safe and happy environment for all. I wish to add that Harehills Primary School is a magical place to be for staff, children, and visitors.

Mrs Shaistah Khalil

Parent Governor

Term of Office: 12/02/2023 - 12/02/2027

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Member of Resources Committee.

Bio

Coming soon.

Miss Caroline Pallas

Associate Governor

Term of Office: 17/01/2022 -

Enhanced DBS Checked

Roles - Deputy Head Teacher, SEN and Disabilities Lead, Member of all Committees

Bio

I have been a teacher since 2006 and have had the privilege to work at Harehills Primary School for over 16 years as a Class Teacher, Lead for Literacy, Assistant Head Teacher for Early Years and now the Deputy Head Teacher. I thoroughly enjoy working at such a forward thinking and exciting school. My educational interests are Literacy and Early Years although I do enjoy working across the whole primary age range.

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, singing, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends who are now scattered all over the country, which gives me a good excuse to travel during the school holidays. My favourite place to visit is The Lake District – I am in the process of trying to bag all the Wainwright walks and am about a quarter of the way through!

Mr Sean Birdsall

Co-Opted Governor 

Mr Usmaan Mohammed

Co-Opted Governor

Mrs Rogaia ELgaini

Parent Governor