Kayla Urbanski - Vice Chair of Governors

My name is Kayla and I am Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors and a co-opted governor at the school.

Outside of these roles, I live in Bristol and work in Bristol as a solicitor. I enjoy running, hiking with my Pointer and spending time with loved ones. 

Hazel O'Callaghan

I started my career in education as a teacher in a large junior school just outside Bromley in Kent. I became a headteacher in two Somerset schools and went on to be a school’s inspector working all over England and abroad.

I loved teaching and now get great pleasure in working with schools helping them to become they best that they can be.

I  enjoys travelling, reading gardening and catching up with friends.

Catherine McCulloch

I have been a Governor since 2015 when I was elected onto the Governing Body as a Parent Governor, then elected as Chair and now as Co-opted Governor.

I wanted my children to attend St Cuthbert’s Juniors because I was impressed with the school’s ethos, their place within the Wells community, along with their approach to learning. All 3 of my children have attended St Cuthbert’s juniors and gained such an invaluable learning experience both educationally and with values in their community.

I take a special interest in the Teaching & Learning because I want to support the school to continue its drive for positive outcomes for pupils without losing all that makes St Cuthbert’s Juniors such a special and lovely place to be a learner.



My background is in horticulture and training within the landscape industry delivering high end projects and maintaining interior landscapes to the commercial sector. My role involved the implementation of company policies, procedures, training and industry recognised quality standards. I have specialised in Social Media with this role part time with a keen interest in the safeguarding aspects this presents to our younger generation.

Denise Bush



I am Denise Bush, a Foundation Governor, appointed as a representative of St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells. 

I worked as a primary school teacher until my retirement in 2020, with experience in Early Years teaching, and SEN. I am a member of the school Ethos Committee, and take a particular interest in RE and Collective Worship, as well as sitting on the Finance Committee.  

I have two grown up children, and a granddaughter aged five.

Pete Townsend

I moved to Wells with my wife in 2014, when I retired, after firstly working in banking for 30 years, then 12 years in a school working in IT Support. I have also been a Governor at a comprehensive school for a number of years.

I take an interest in the Religious aspect of the school and am the Data Protection Governor.

Liz Ramsay

My name is Liz Ramsay I am delighted to be a staff governor at St Cuthbert’s Junior School. My role on the board is to share my view as a member of staff at the school. I am a class teacher in Himalayas class which is a year 5/6 class, I am also the Maths lead.

In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my family (including one very lively dog!), watching sport and reading a good book.

Rachel Jarrett

I am a dedicated parent governor who is passionate about our local community and ensuring young people have access to a wide range of opportunities as part of their educational experience. I have two children, one who has recently left the school and one child currently at school. I have in-depth experience of education being a teacher and middle leader in a secondary school for the last 18 years. This first-hand experience ensures that I can actively contribute to developing our school community.

I currently lead Humanities, teaching mainly Geography, however I have taught across a range of subjects, led careers development, enrichment and community engagement within secondary schools throughout my career.



I am also an avid reader and one of my greatest achievements over the last few years has been completing two marathon walks, one across the Jurassic coast for Macmillan Cancer support and the Shine marathon and half marathon in London for Cancer research.

 Kate Rowe            

I have a child who has recently started with the school and one who will join in a couple of years. I take a keen interest in their learning and wanted to help all children reach their full potential through their learning and extra school activities. 

I became a parent governor, to help to positively influence the school journey for our children and to commit to helping the children, staff and school strive to achieve their absolute best, whilst ensuring their mental and physical wellbeing is thought about and considered at each stage. 

I understand the difficulties in delivering an education that meets the demands of the curriculum and I want to be a positive and effective member of the team which delivers this. 

Having worked in insurance for over 20 years and at a senior level I have experience of senior and strategic management and have written, and target performed to budgets on a commercial level. 

Having 2 children in local schools, I wanted to be able to represent the parents in any issues or concerns they have and be able to communicate effectively with all parties.

I have a strong dedication to my own learning having continued my education through my career in becoming a Chartered Insurance Broker and ACII qualified alongside other management and leadership programmes.



In my spare time I enjoy playing team sports such as netball, spending time with family and long walks with our dog.New Paragraph

Helen Mullinger

As Headteacher of St Cuthbert’s CofE Junior School, I am also part of the Governing Body. I started at St Cuthbert’s as Deputy Headteacher in 2013 and progressed to Headship in 2015. 

I have worked as a primary teacher leading English across school in the North East of the England since the year 2000. Following my move to Somerset to take up the role of Deputy Head Teacher in 2013, I have led many different areas of the curriculum. 

As well as working as part of the governing body in relation to the strategic development of our school, I also report to governors about the school’s progress and achievements.

We are extremely fortunate to have a strong, skilled membership within this board who act as challenging critical friends to the school whilst holding us to account. Our shared aim is to maintain our high standards to provide of a broad and balanced education. 



It is a pleasure to be a part of the St Cuthbert’s community, working alongside a talented and dedicated team who are all striving to support the children on their journey through school and becoming the best they can be.