Governors

Contact Details
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road

Hadleigh

Essex

SS7 2DQ
Email:  agreen@hadleigh-jun.essex.sch.uk 

 Our Governance documentation can be found within our Key Info menu.

Local Governing Body (LGB)

Our Local Governing Body is currently made up of the following members:

Mr Andrew Green - Chairperson and Safeguarding

I joined the board of Governors at Hadleigh Junior in March 2023 as a Trust appointed Governor. I took on the additional role of Vice-chairperson in September 2024. My responsibilities are Filtering & Monitoring and help with monitoring of the LAC and SEND children at the school.  

 

I was honoured to take up the role of Chair of Governors in March 2025.

 

I have worked in the IT and Financial sectors for all of my career in Project management and Departmental management roles.  As an ex-pupil of Hadleigh, I was very excited when the opportunity came available to be a Governor, and I hope to bring my work experience to bear in this position.

I am Civil partnered and have 1 child.

Outside of work, I enjoying walking my dog, photography, gardening, and really just like being outside.  My go to subject at school was always History and continues to this day.

Miss Jennifer Cole - Headteacher

I am proud to be the Head of School and ex-officio governor at Hadleigh Junior School. My role, in terms of governance, is to report to the Governing Board regularly and to work with the Executive Headteacher to implement strategy that the Board has agreed to.  

I joined Hadleigh Junior School in September 2024 as Head of School after several years in senior leadership roles in local primary schools, having begun my teaching career in 2008.

In my spare time, I enjoy holidays with my two children, singing, reading and keeping active.  

Mrs Sarah Thompson - Staff Governor

I am one of the staff governors, having taught at Hadleigh Juniors since 2013. I have been a teacher since 2002, working in local primary schools across both key stages, in a variety of teaching and leadership roles. I am currently the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for leading teaching and learning, pupil premium, educational visits and maths across the school.

As a staff Governor, my main role is to provide an insight into the day to day activities of the school and explain the various projects and initiatives taking place as well as being a voice for other members of school staff.

I am married with 1 child; I feel this allows me to understand the perspectives of both teachers and parents.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family in the 'great outdoors' including camping and walking- when the British weather permits.

Ms Corinna Pieper – Trust Appointed Governor

Previously Chair of the Parents Association, I have been supporting the Hadleigh Junior Governing team as first as a parent governor and then as a sponsor governor since September 2016.

As well as weekly monitoring and termly policies review, I have a particular area of responsibility as Health & Safety governor.

I joined the Governing Board after my oldest had just left Hadleigh Junior School and my youngest was coming up from the Hadleigh Infants & Nursery School.

Born and raised in Germany, where governing boards only exist in companies, it is quite fascinating and rewarding that here is an actual chance as a parent to support the school and its community.

Mr David Retberg - Parent Governor 

I became a Parent Governor in September 2020 whilst my eldest daughter was in year 4 and my second daughter was in year 2 at Hadleigh Infant School. I’m an Accountant and work for a financial services company in London. I currently live in Leigh-On-Sea having moved to Essex about 15 years ago. My particular area of responsibility as a parent governor are to monitor both Pupil and Sports premium. These are areas where HJS receives extra funding to help to support the pupils.

 Mr Rob Bell - Parent Governor

I joined Hadleigh Junior School as a Parent Governor in January 2026.

As a father of two daughters at the school, as well as two nieces, I am very much invested in the school’s journey over the next four years. I am a strong believer in being a voice for parents/carers and supporting the school to self-improve.

I am passionate about school improvement, having worked as a senior leader in a number of schools over the past 20 years. I am currently a Deputy Headteacher at a large secondary school. I have a Masters in Education as well as my NPQH and so have a strong understanding of issues relating to school improvement, curriculum, assessment and pastoral matters. I am also safeguarding trained and have experience of working with a range of outside agencies.

Within the School Governing Board, I am Link Governor for ICT.

Outside of school, I am passionate about following West Ham United and love to travel with family.

Mr James Holmwood - Trust Appointed Governor

Information coming soon

Mr Peter-Jon Prince - Trust Appointed Governor

I joined the Governing Board of Hadleigh Junior School in November 2025 as a Trust-appointed Governor. I currently work for Essex County Council as a School Effectiveness Partner, where I support headteachers across West Essex with school improvement, leadership development and inspection readiness.

My professional background is in education. I began my career as a teacher before moving into senior leadership and later headship, which has given me a strong understanding of the day-to-day realities of school life as well as the strategic challenges faced by school leaders. I bring this experience to my role as a governor.

Within the governing board, I am the link governor for attendance and behaviour, with a particular focus on how the school’s systems and culture support pupils’ wellbeing, engagement and readiness to learn.

Outside of work and governance, I enjoy spending time with my family and helping out as a coach with a local football team. I value being involved in the wider community and supporting opportunities for children and young people beyond the classroom.