The Governors can be contacted directly at govs@st-andrews-inf.e-sussex.sch.uk and the Chair of Governors can be contacted at dlambeth@st-andrews-inf.e-sussex.sch.uk
Jackie Bignell - Chair /Early Years Link Governor
Business and Resources
I have worked in the finance industry for 33 years latterly as a senior manager. I am a parent of two grown up children who both attended St. Andrew's and I have been a governor at the school for 18 years. I also run a local amateur dramatics group working with adults from different backgrounds, making music and drama accessible to people of all abilities. I have an ongoing passion to support St. Andrew's in being the best it possibly can be. Together we are a family with our children being central to all we do.
David Lambeth - Vice Chair/LA Governor
Chair Business and Resources Committee/Teaching and Learning Committee
I am married with three grown up children and am now retired. For 49 years I worked in the finance industry. I was appointed a governor by the Local Authority in January 2011 but have had previous experience as a governor at Hawks Farm Primary School in Hailsham where my three grown up children attended. All five of my grandchildren attended St Andrew's but have now left to attend Tollgate, St Catherine's and Eastbourne College.
Sean Brink - Vice Chair Co-Opt Governor
Business and Resources Committee
My name is Sean Brink, I am one of the Parent Governors. I have three children having spent over 8 years in the playground! The eldest now attends St Catherine's College and my youngest has just left St Andrew's to join Tollgate Junior school.
I am a doctor working within Sussex as a General Practitioner but also as a senior specialist doctor attending Accident and Emergency departments and also supporting St John's Ambulance at events around the area and the Brighton Community stadium.
My family and I enjoy long walks throughout Sussex and have always wanted to use my experience and community orientation to support the school's children, staff and head teacher.
Father John Underhill - Foundation Governor
Teaching and Learning Committee
Greetings! I’m Father John, and I am currently the curate at St Andrew’s church on Seaside. I believe at the time of writing that I am the youngest priest in the Chichester diocese, having been ordained in June 2017 at the shiny age of 25. Before being in Eastbourne I have bounced around the country a little, reading theology at the University of Exeter for my undergrad and masters before training for the priesthood at the College of the Resurrection, Yorkshire. All of that academic theological training means that I am passionate about both the academic and spiritual needs of our children here at St Andrew’s.
Father David King - Foundation Governor Chair for Teaching and Learning Committee
Fr David is the Vicar of St Andrew's Church and Foundation Governor of the school. He is married to Hilary and has four children. Fr David was ordained in 2000 and before that was a teacher, teaching Infants at a school in Crawley for 5 years before working at a school for children with Cerebral Palsy for a further 3 years. In the little spare time he has he enjoys cycling and playing badminton (not at the same time!) He is passionate about education and is delighted to be a Governor of this excellent school.
Mark Simmons - Safeguarding Link Governor/Parent Governor
Teaching and Learning Committee
I am a committed Christian and regular church goer. I am married and have 2 children who attend the St Andrew's and who both really enjoy every aspect of their school life. I enjoy all sports, especially watching and playing football. I am employed by Eastbourne Blind Society as a Resource Officer. My role is to provide support, information and equipment to people with a visual impairment in the Eastbourne area. I volunteered to be a governor hoping that I would be able to contribute in some way to the running of a really good school and that my experience and skills would be a positive benefit to the school. I also hope to give something back to the school that has looked after and taught my children so well.
Phil Crossinggum - Co-opted Governor
Teaching and Learning Committee
I have taught at St. Andrews for many years and I am currently the Deputy Head Teacher, teaching in Year 1, I have been the Deputy for 6 years. One of my main areas of responsibility is Assessment Data and I regularly feed back to the Teaching and Learning Committee on the termly progress of the school. I am passionate about teaching infants and feel privileged to have a chance to further support the strategic development of the school as a governor.
Katrina Weston - Staff Governor
Teaching and Learning Committee
I have been teaching as a class teacher at St Andrews since sept 1997. I am currently teaching year 2 although I have taught in all 3 year groups. I am pshe and behaviour lead and DSL.
I am married with 2 children, Holly is 16 and studying at Bexhill College doing a BTEC extended diploma in Health and Social Care and Lucy who is 11 has just started St Catherine’s college. I also have a dog called Marley and 2 cats Pickles and Lola. Both my children are avid dancers so a lot of my “spare time” is being mum’s taxi and also walking the dog with friends and family.
I hope to be an approachable, motivated and dedicated governor using the skills I have developed over the years and who the staff can rely on and come to me for help and support.
Ben West
SEND Link Governor/Parent Governor
Business and Resources Committee
I am a parent to a year 2 child, I have chosen to be a parent Governor to help in some areas. I have had 10 years' experience working in education. I have been working the last 3 years for Eastbourne and Wealden YMCA, as youth and community manager. Just recently I have taken on the role if Housing manager, working with a range of young people. I am also part of a local church and help run their children's workshops.
