Meet Our Governors

Chair of Governors – J North

I am currently Deputy Principal at Franklin Sixth Form College and I am both proud and excited to be the Chair of OSPA.  I started my educational career in 2010 coming from a sales and marketing background in radio interactivity. I joined Franklin teaching Business and Economics, progressing to Head of Department of several curriculum areas including Business, Maths, Computing and Media, before moving into senior leadership, firstly as Assistant Principal Pastoral and then to Vice Principal Pastoral and DSL overseeing safeguarding, wellbeing, tutorial, progression, careers, marketing and learning support. I have a MSc in Innovation, leadership and Management which I studied part time. My skills and experiences will hopefully add value to OSPA.

As Chair of Governors, I am committed to  children and staff at OSPA to become the best and help raise the profile of this ‘hidden gem’ of a school in Grimsby.

Parent Governor – N Jenking

I currently work within the Local Authority specialising in Health and Safety & assisting in introducing low to high end projects within council owned buildings and Academy schools.

As someone who has traveled around this country, and sometimes working in schools, OSPA has surpassed all expectations we could ever set for a Primary School.

I hope to be able to become a bridging element, providing a background knowledge of funding and committed spends whilst in large projects; but also maintaining the personal touch enabling an insight into the alternative side of the parent/teacher relationship.

Staff Governor – J Mathieson

I am currently a year 5 teacher and MFL lead for Ormiston South Parade Academy. I have proudly been teaching for over 15 years and I love my job; every day is different! My teaching experience spans across all Primary Years.

I am a passionate about special educational needs and ensuring all children are given equal opportunities throughout their school lives. I value the opportunity to be part of children’s lives and help shape their futures.

Staff Governor – L Pritchard

I have been part of the administration team at OSPA for the past three years. Prior to OSPA I spent 14 years working for a local food export company, while there I worked in the customer service team, operations team and claims team and have gained many skills that I feel I can bring to the role of staff governor.  I am excited to be part of the governing body at OSPA and look forward to helping continue to drive the school forward.

Community Governor – P Bailey

I am a retired Primary School Head Teacher. I have had the privilege  of leading five schools across the Humberside region, from a small two teacher village school to the largest  Primary School in NE Lincolnshire. I have served as an Education advisor, trained as an OFSTED inspector, led the NE Lincolnshire’s Children  and Young People Scrutiny Panel and am currently a Governor in a Special School for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

I am an active sportsman still playing football and getting out on my bike. I like to see young people engaging in sport, dance and wider interests and I  used to organise inter school competitions. I feel strongly that the school should play a major part in the community and directly support pupils and their wider family especially in the current climate of a cost of living crisis. Knowing our pupils and their families and their needs is a must for an effective primary school. I hope to play a part with this.




Community Governor – V Jones

I am currently Associate Principal – Inclusion and Wellbeing at Franklin College. My educational journey started at Franklin College in 2001 as a Sport and PE teacher. Throughout my career, I have consistently taught Sport and PE alongside various middle management positions focused on pastoral care and learning. Two years ago, I transitioned to a role centered entirely on pastoral care and inclusion.  I am very excited to work alongside the staff and students at OSPA with a particular focus on positive wellbeing, SEND and inclusion. I hope that my experiences will allow me to contribute meaningfully to the OSPA team supporting children in becoming happy, resilient individuals who receive the best possible support throughout their educational journey.

Parent Governor – L Flodman

I currently work at Franklin College as an Exam Arrangements Assessor, where supporting students’ individual needs and ensuring fair access to learning is a core part of both my role and my passion.

Outside of work, I volunteer as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer with the Sea Cadets, with a particular focus on supporting volunteers to work with young people in the most positive and productive way possible.

I am also a parent to a son who has recently started Reception. Although Ormiston South Parade is not our closest school, after visiting and meeting the staff it was clear to me that it was the right environment for him to thrive. I am proud to support the school as a Parent Governor and to contribute to its continued success.

Contact our Governors

All of the Ormiston South Parade Academy Governing Body can be contacted via email [email protected] or in writing: –
c/o Ormiston South Parade Academy
South Parade
Grimsby
DN31 1TX