Dr. Helen Snowden

Chair of Governors & Trust Appointed Governor

Chair of Governors & Trust Appointed Governor – Term ends 01/01/2025. Links: SEND. No business interests declared.

I have just started my second term as a parent governor, having been a parent here since 2005. I really enjoy the roles of Chair of Governors and SEND governor. I have just completed my Chair of Governor NGA training course in Leeds, funded by the Department of Education. This has allowed me to develop the Chairs role and the role of the Governing board further. I also use my personal skills as the SEND Governor. I hope that by using my years at medical school, and in working with children with SEND needs at high school and in being a parent of a child with a disability, that I bring a well-rounded view to the SEND governor role. I also work for a medical charity in my spare time ensuring that children with medical needs in schools are treated fairly and with equality.

I support our local school in our community wherever I can and hope to bring the views of parents to the Governing board.

Mr Andy Knight

Vice Chair of Governors

Trust Appointed Governor

I’ve worked in financial services for over 35 years and bring my experience in people, risk, operational and regulatory compliance management to the role. I currently lead a team responsible for the delivery of operational resilience and security for a leading online stockbroking service. My role involves strategy & leadership along with stakeholder management.

I live locally in Snaith along with my wife and grown up daughter and find being a governor at the school incredibly rewarding. My interests include rugby league, military & transport history and walking in the Lakes & Dales.

Mr Jon Watson

Headteacher

My philosophy for education is one which is based around the edict of the ‘best by every child’. I hold a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement yet challenge are key. I believe that all children are amazing and have unique potential waiting to be unlocked – it is a privilege, as a teacher and a leader, to be able to inspire, enthuse, motivate and nurture children to fully achieve this.

I joined Carlton Primary School in September 2015, from Welton Primary School, East Riding, after four successful years. I am originally from Sunderland and now live in Doncaster, following seven fantastic years in Dubai, U.A.E I am married and have two wonderful twin girls. I love playing and listening to music and I’m a passionate Ipswich Town fan.

As head teacher I work closely with the Local Governing Board (and Trust) to help strategically lead the school forward.

Mrs Eleanor Craven

Staff Governor

Mr Michael Thomas

Trust Appointed Governor

Trust Appointed  Governor – Term ends 01/01/2025 .

Links: Safeguarding and IT. No Business Interest Declared

I work at the University of Leeds, leading a team responsible for the delivery, support and development of the institutions virtual learning environment. My role involves strategy, finance & leadership.

It is these areas, along with my background in IT within education, that I hope to bring to the governing body.

I live in Carlton and my interests include coaching swimming, cycling and spending time with my family.

Ms Su Gupta

Trust Appointed Governor

 I have worked in Human Resources and Learning & Development for 15 years within the private sector. More recently I have been working in the Charity sector supporting people over the age of 55 to use digital technology  along with project managing. I have also had the opportunity to volunteer as a trustee at the RSPCA which has given me some exposure to my first school governor role here at Carlton Primary school.

 Having lived in Carlton for 8 years I want to support my local community and be apart of those important decisions which will influence and help to shape our young children of tomorrow. Having spent a number of years living in different countries from India, Switzerland and a short spell in the USA along with my years of experience of working in various sectors I hope to bring a well – rounded and practical approach to the governor role.

 In my spare time I enjoy gardening, travelling, volunteering for charities, spending time with family and friends and where possible I support in our local community.

Mrs Lisa Suter

Trust Appointed Governor

 Mr David Damary-Thompson

Trust Appointed Governor 

I have just been successfully appointed for my first position as a school governor at this fantastic school. Having worked for Eddie Stobarts for the last few years as a contract manager, I have good experience of managing teams through operations, logistics, planning, finances, health and safety whilst controlling our own budget as well as the budgets for one of the major retailers we distribute across the county for. I live with my wife who is a teacher and I’m eager to get more involved within an educational setting and hopefully make an impact within the school and local community.

 Stephen Brough

Parent Governor 

 Parent Governor – Term ends 25/11/2025 

No Business Interest Declared

I have lived in Carlton since early 2017 and have two boys at Carlton Primary school. Since moving to Carlton, I’ve wanted to give something back to the Community and with my eldest son starting at the school in 2018, being able to support to the school and staff as they work hard to give all of our children a good educational start is a great opportunity.