- Richard Goddard
- Bernadette Heppell
- Rob Carter
Governors
Headteacher
College Leadership Team
Strategic Leadership Group
Learning & Ethos Committee
- Bernadette Heppell
- Rob Carter
- Richard Goddard
Resources Committee
- Rob Carter
- Richard Goddard
Meet the Team
- All
- Strategic Leadership Group
- Learning & Ethos Committee
- Resources Committee
Mr Rob Carter
Headteacher
- Appointed as Head at St Paul’s in April 2009 having been Deputy Head in the school since 2007
- Led St Paul’s to have results consistently in the top 10% nationally and top 100 state schools both at GCSE and A level
- Leads Inspire Teaching School Alliance and Sussex Maths Hub which has a focus on raising achievement locally and nationally
- Appointed as National Leader of Education by the DfE and NCTL
- Key areas of this work have included school improvement, teaching training, leadership development and pupil premium reviews
- He has two children one of whom is currently at the school
Mr Richard Goddard
Chair of Governors
- Local Authority Governor since September 2004
- Former Local Councillor
- Former local mayor
- Magistrate
- Parent of three children (3 currently at St Paul’s)
- Converted to the Catholic faith
- Very involved in the Project Committee when the school was built
- Runs his own local business
- Experienced committee chair as Governor and as a Councillor
Mrs Bernadette Heppell
Chair of Learning & Ethos Committee
- Her term of office as a Parent Governor has just ended
- Manager of service industry company in Surrey
- Finance and management experience
- Keen to support Catholic education
- Chair of Jubilee Organising Committee from 2013-2014
- Attends most committee meetings and working parties
Ms Sally Stewart
Parent Governor
- Parent Governor since 2018
- One daughter - who attends St. Paul’s
- Active in her parish
- Formerly a Safeguarding Solicitor
Ms Louise Murphy
Governor
- 24 years of experience across NHS and Social Care services
- Good understanding of governance from a public body perspective, with a particular focus on assurance and accountability
- Strong catholic faith, with a child at St Wilfrid's and several family members educated at St Paul's
- Passionate about ensuring the ethos and vision for the school are a lived experience for our children
- Link Governor for English and Sociology/Psychology
Mr Martin Gainey
Governor
- Worked at St Pauls for over 10 years in different roles
- Currently Head of PE, part of the Learning Strategy Team and a Specialised Leader for Education
- Really interested in teaching and learning and have joined as a Staff Governor this year to gain a greater understanding of school leadership and input towards the successful running of an outstanding school
- Keen to represent the view of staff and hope to be able to work towards providing all students with the best possible education and opportunities
Mr Richard Kennedy
Vice Chair of Governors
- 20 years experience across not for profit, social investment, corporate and hospitality sectors
- Experienced multi company non-executive and executive director and charity trustee
- MBA from University of Cape Town and London Business School and BSc (Hons) in Physiology and Pharmacology from Kings College London
- Father of four children (1 currently at St Paul’s)
- Active member within St Wilfrid’s Parish
- Passionate about ongoing Catholic formation
Mr Gavin Parker
Parent Governor
- Father of two children (1 currently at St Paul’s)
- BSc (Hon, RCS) from Imperial College London in Biochemistry
- Professional International Corporate banker with senior leadership and strategic skills
- Trustee of an International Animal Charity; member of the People, Corporate fundraising and Finance committees
- Passionate about ensuring our children receive a holistic education balancing academic excellence with physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Ms Ruth De Mierre
Local Authority Governor
Mr Ron Ekins
Foundation Governor
- Enterprise Architect specialising in data management and governance
- 30 years’ experience across defence, aerospace and financial sectors
- Former Chair of Governors at Joseph's Catholic Primary school
- Foundation Governor for over 17 years
- Passionate about the support and development of Catholic education
- Active member of the St Paul's parish
- Father of four children (1 currently at St Paul’s)
Mr Winn Faria
Foundation Governor
- Father of two who enjoys sport and keeping fit
- A scientist by background, has pivoted into technology via a risk and regulatory consulting career in the City
- Experienced in building large teams and growing networks globally
- Group Treasurer for the 5th Haywards Heath St Pauls Scout Group
Reports & Documents
Instrument of Government
Updated 1st March 2017
Information and Duties
Updated 19th November 2019