Please find below a list of our Governing Body here at Hartburn Primary School:
Acting Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsey Wain – 01/09/25 –
My name is Lindsey Wain and I have the pleasure to work alongside the Head of School and governors as Deputy Teacher. I joined the governing body as an Associate Governor in January 2021, following my appointment to Deputy Head. I am a link governor for Maths and work with Carolyn Yule, the link governor for Foundation subjects and Claire Berry, who is the link governor for Health & Safety have been at Hartburn since September 2015, first as a teacher in Year 6 and leader of Key Stage 2, and then subsequently as a deputy head. I enjoy working with our governors to help facilitate our motto of ‘Life-long Learning’. I am especially passionate about offering a broad and balanced curriculum, and am proud of the bespoke broad and balanced curriculum that Hartburn has to offer. Whilst I am a Designated Safe-guarding Lead, I am also a Designated Mental Health Lead, charged with supporting and leading the Wellbeing of staff and pupils – a successful school relies on the wellbeing of its school community.
There is a deep desire in our school that all children gain a sense of self and a sense of place to develop resilience and an understanding of heritage. Skill development such as oracy, reading, writing, critical thinking and reasoning across the curriculum are a key focus to enable children to access knowledge so they can grapple and debate. Children need to understand that they can make a real difference and they need to know what matters now, locally, nationally and internationally.
I am incredibly excited about our school development; my role on the local governing body galvanises positive change to improve outcomes for all of the children at Hartburn Primary School.
Chair of Governors
Claire Berry
I have lived in Hartburn all my life. I have been married for over 14 years and have 2 children, not forgetting Rolo our chocolate Labrador. Since September 2022, I have worked for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an ICT Project Manager, where I pride myself on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff. Prior to this I have had over 20 years’ experience of working with and supporting children, young people and their families, both within the voluntary and statutory sector.
As a former pupil of Hartburn Primary School, I have many happy memories of the time I spent there, so I am delighted to be elected as Chair of Governors to help the school and wider community grow. I am passionate about helping children to improve their life skills and opportunities, alongside helping them to overcome barriers to learning
Staff Governor
Miss Esther Hoskin
My name is Esther Hoskin, and I was elected to the governing body as the staff governor in January 2025. I have been part of the Hartburn Primary community for the past five years and currently teach in Year 2. I absolutely love teaching and feel privileged to work with such enthusiastic and inspiring children. I also lead Geography across the school—an area of the curriculum I am especially passionate about. I’m dedicated to supporting the continued improvement of our school and ensuring all pupils have every opportunity to reach their full potential and flourish.
Co-opted Governor
Ann-Marie Wilson
I am a Mum to two children in the school, currently year 2 and year 4 and my aim is to be able to represent other parents to make sure that school provides the best possible opportunities and experiences for all our children. I have been a Local Authority Lawyer for over 15 years, specialising in child protection issues, along with some education areas such as school appeals. I hope that my experience can prove useful as a member of the Governing body.
Co-opted Governors (voted in by full Governing Body)
Mrs Lindsey Wain – 01/09/2025 – 31/08/2026 Mrs Jill Ellison – 04/10/22 – 03/10/2026 Mr Brynn Harrison – 28/01/2026 – 27/01/2030 Mrs Janet Beadle – 09/05/22 – 08/05/26 Mrs Margaret Morgan – 15/03/23 – 14/03/27 Mrs Ann-Marie Wilson 04/03/24 – 03/03/28
Parent Governors (voted in by pen portrait and ballot to all parents in school)
Mrs Claire Berry – 13/02/24 – 12/02/28
Mr John Sharp – 23/09/24 – 22/09/28 Mr Christopher Bowey – 18/04/23-17/04/27
Staff Governor
Miss Esther Hoskin – 13/03/25 – 12/03/2029
Clerk
Miss Emily Cheesman
Responsibilities
Chair of Governors
Mrs Claire Berry
Vice Chair of Governors
Mrs Ann-Marie Wilson
Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Claire Berry
SEN/DDA/Inclusion Governors
Mrs Janet Beadle
Pupil Premium Governor
Mrs Anne-Marie Wilson