Lindley CE Infant School

Name & Appointment

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Mrs Kate Dilworth

Head Teacher

Committees = All

As Headteacher of Lindley CE Infant School, Kate understands the importance of providing a high-quality education in an environment where children feel safe and cared for and all are able to thrive both personally and academically. The physical and mental well-being of both children, staff and all stakeholders is a priority for Kate. She prioritises this for herself each week when volunteering as a coach for her daughter’s U13 football team.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, 14 of these within an infant school, Kate is passionate that every child should have the best possible start where there are no barriers to their learning. Her experiences as a Staff and Foundation Governor have provided her with an understanding of strategic leadership in schools.

The children will always be at the heart of every decision Kate makes at Lindley CE Infant School.

Chair of Governors

Mrs Becky Black

Member of SAT

Foundation Governor

Committees = All

Mrs Black and her family have lived in the Huddersfield area for over 30 years. She has three grown up sons who have worked hard to get a sound education which started at Lindley Infant School.  

Mrs Black’s working career has been in education and she continues to be passionate about access to education for all, helping children to understand the value of hard work and commitment and the benefits that come from this.  

Mrs Black continues to carry out fundraising and voluntary work.  She has completed the London Marathon, climbed Kilimanjaro for Scope and cycled from London to Paris for charity. Mrs Black also volunteers as a Church Warden and fundraises for St Stephens.

She takes her role as Chair of Governors seriously and contributes as much time as possible to their progress and improvement.

Vice Chair of Governors

Dr Rebecca Flutter

Parent Governor

Committees:-

• Resources

The Reverend Abbie Palmer

Ex Officio

Committees:-

• Christian Values & Worship
• Standards & Effectiveness

Revd. Abbie has been Priest-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Church, Lindley since April 2021. Her role as Lindley Infant School Governor is part of that role, linking the church and school together. She had not been a school governor previously so has been learning the role since arriving. She really enjoys being a part of the school community and being a part of shaping the future of the school. Prior to being in ministry, she was a secondary music teacher and enjoys singing at any opportunity. She also worked in a number of administrative and training roles at the University of Leeds. She also enjoys walking, crochet and baking.

Mrs Jo Greenwell

Foundation Governor

Committees:-

• Christian Values & Worship
• Standards & Effectiveness

Jo retired from teaching in 2019 after 40 years' service. She taught in a variety of schools and with an age range from 18 months to 80+ years. 

Jo is in her first term of office as a Foundation Governor, and is a member of the Christian Values & Worship and Standards & Effectiveness Committees. He appointment came through St Stephen's Church, Lindley, where she is a member of the Music Group, Outreach Group and on the flower arranging rota.

In her spare time, Jo enjoys playing the clarinet and saxophone in three bands, singing in Lindley Community Choir, textile embroidery and art, making greeting cards, cooking and baking, reading and walking.

Both of Jo’s children attended Lindley Infant School where they received a high quality education and a fantastic start to lifelong learning and this why she elected to become a Governor, to give something back to such a successful educational establishment.