Governors

Patrick Moloney

Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor

I have been a Governor at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School since 2006 and Chair from 2010.

I was Headteacher of two London Primary schools from 1979 until 2005 and also acted as interim Head at schools that had been categorised as requiring improvement. From 2000 until 2012 I worked at two London Universities and was responsible for the training and assessment of students seeking Qualified Teacher Status. After qualifying as a School Improvement Partner (SIP) in 2009 I continued to advise Headteachers in my role as SIP for about three years. My training as a Section 48 OFSTED Inspector started in 2007 at the Diocese of East Anglia and then I continued to work as a Religious Education Inspector in Primary and Secondary schools for Southwark and Brentwood.

I became a Governor of St Vincent’s in order to continue my commitment to improving the quality of education for children of all abilities and backgrounds. My role also includes overseeing the English curriculum. I am proud to be part of a team that works closely with the Headteacher in helping St Vincent’s maintain Outstanding status for the past decade.

Father Whitmore

I am the parish priest at St James’ Church.  Before I came here, I lived in Rome for over 20 years.  I worked in the Vatican during the time of St John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and I have also been the rector of the English College, a seminary in Rome that trains priests for England and Wales.

I am  a foundation governor of St. Vincent’s Catholic Primary School and also the link Governor for Religious Education.

Amelie Ober

Foundation Governor

As a parent at St. Vincent’s during 13 years, I have been able to enjoy the lovely community life of the school through assemblies and masses as well as the numerous events organised by the parents association. I am also very committed to our Catholic faith and have been involved in the children liturgy at Saint James’s for many years and am now running the baptism preparation class.
My first role on the Board was as Parent Governor until 2022 and I’m now honoured to be a Foundation Governor. My role includes being the Arts Governor. I am looking forward to contributing to even stronger links between Saint Vincent’s and Saint James’s and helping build a happy community of Catholic families in Marylebone.

Christine Yang

Foundation Governor

I am a parishioner at St James and am particularly fond of the parish as it was where my husband and sister were confirmed in 2013. I will serve as Foundation Governor, Link Governor for Science, PSE and RSE, and member of the Achievement and Wellbeing Committee at St Vincent’s.

I have a love for mathematics, music and education. After my studies in mathematics (MIT, UBC) and education (Harvard and Northwestern University), I have taught mathematics at sixth form and university. As a researcher, I explore the links between mathematical cognition and technological and artistic media. As an amateur violinist, I have been part of chamber music ensembles and the music ministry in various churches in London, Boston, Vancouver, and Seoul.

I look forward to supporting St Vincent’s and ensuring the Catholic ethos and virtues permeate all aspects of school life.

Robert Campbell

Foundation Governor

I’ve enjoyed being part of the local Catholic community for many years, as a long-time parishioner at St. James’s, Spanish Place and a St. Vincent’s parent since 2012.  As a member of the parents association, I’ve worked on the school auction every year since 2013.  My first role on the Board was as Parent Governor, and I completed the four-year term in 2018.  I’m now honoured to be a Foundation Governor, serving as Chair of the Finance and Premises Committee as well as Chair of the Achievement and Wellbeing Committee. My role also includes being the Pupil Premium Governor. I look forward to supporting the senior leadership team as needed and helping the school continue to thrive and maintain its outstanding rating.  My professional background is in accounting and finance.

Robert Rigby

Foundation Governor

My connection with St Vincent’s School is via the parish of Saint James’s, Spanish Place, where I am a parishioner as well as having been married there back in 1987.  My previous experience as a Foundation Governor at Our Lady’s High School, Hackney and St Joseph’s Primary School, Lanark Road, has enabled me to recognise and embrace the value Catholic education has on our children.  I look forward to playing my part to ensure St Vincent’s School remains a beacon of excellence in the heart of Marylebone. My role also includes being the Physical Education Governor. My professional background is in the travel sector and local government as a Westminster City Councillor representing Regent’s Park ward.

Simon Manara

Foundation Governor

I am a specialist orthodontist by profession working in the local area since 2002.  I have been lucky to be a parent at St. Vincent’s since 2011.  I enjoyed being involved with the numerous parents association events and served as co-chair for two years.  In 2014, I was privileged to be elected to serve as Parent Governor and now as Foundation Governor. It is wonderful opportunity to be able to see the workings of the school.

I am passionate about developing lifelong opportunities for children and believe that pastoral care, rigorous academic structures and engaging extra- curricular activities lie at the heart of any happy and successful childhood.  My role also includes being the Maths and Computing Governor. I am keen to advise, support staff and help ensure that St Vincent’s School achieves all the success it is capable of.  As a governor I offer commitment, and enthusiasm to make a difference: striving for academic excellence and working to improve communication between the governing body and parents.

Karen Scarborough

Co-Opted Governor

I am delighted to  support the school as a co opted Governor.  My role includes being the  Safeguarding Governor, SEN Governor, sitting  on the Finance & Premises and  Staffing sub- committees.  In addition, as a Westminster City Councillor I help to liaise with the local authority.

Erik Gustafson

LA Governor

I serve St. Vincent’s as a member of the Finance and Premises Committee as well as assisting as Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors. I originally joined the Board as an elected Parent Governor in 2010 , and have been fortunate to continue to serve the school as a Local Authority Governor. I am proud that my children have been part of the St. Vincent’s family since 2005, and I continue to work as a Governor to assist the Headteacher and staff in whatever role possible to ensure that our school goes from strength to strength.

Eric Wilkins

Associate Governor

I am an Assistant Head and Head of Sixth Form at Queen’s College, London, just round the corner from St Vincent’s. It is fantastic to be an Associate Governor at such a busy, successful and nurturing school as St Vincent’s, and I greatly enjoy visiting the school, discussing the progress of the pupils, and hearing about all of the exciting activities that go on throughout the year. My role also includes being the Humanities Governor.

Gregory Ero

Parent Governor

I have been a parent at St Vincent’s School since 2016. St Vincent’s school has provided a strong education in a safe and friendly learning environment, which is a testament to the role the catholic ethos plays in children’s lives and on outcomes.

It is a great honour and privilege to be elected as a Parent Governor. In my role, I aim to contribute positively, and support the Senior Leadership team and staff to ensure St Vincent’s School remains a bastion of educational excellence. I am interested in the use of educational technology to streamline processes, improve learning outcomes, and also enjoy history and science. My professional background is in the Energy and commodity trading sector.

Limvirak Chea

Parent Governor

Dad of three, I’ve been a St Vincent’s parent since 2010 and have always been impressed by the safe learning environment and the strong education provided by the school. Moreover, St Vincent’s strength also relies on its ability to bring families together and form a wonderful community with robust bounds.

I am honoured to have been elected as a Parent Governor and in that function, my goal would be to support the Headteacher and the teachers to continue to provide our children with an excellent and positive education. My role also include being the MFL Governor. I’ve been working in the tech industry for the last 20 years, from Google to becoming a tech entrepreneur. As an engineer by education (CentraleSupelec and Cornell), I love mathematics and sciences.

Miss Coleman

Headteacher

Miss Siswick

Staff Governor

I am the elected Teacher Governor serving my second term on the school’s governing body.  I am a member of both the Finance & Premises Committee and the Achievement & Wellbeing Committee. I feel very proud to represent the staff of St. Vincent’s and to serve the school as a governor.

Elizabeth Bart-Williams

Clerk to Governors