Get to Know Your Governors

Learn more about our Governing Body:

Sean Welsh: Headteacher

Sean joined the governing body as a co-opted governor in October 2020.

He has taught at Mickleover Primary School since September 2020, leading on teaching and learning, curriculum assessment, parental engagement, English and performance management. Sean became Headteacher in December 2025.

Rachel Brailsford: Vice chair of Governors

Rachel joined the governing body in May 2016 and is part of a new cohort of school governors at MPS. She sits on the Personnel & Curriculum Committee and the link governor for ‘Safeguarding’. Rachel also sits on the governing body at the school where she works.

Rachel has a teaching background and currently works at Woodlands School, teaching Drama as well as being Head of Rowan House. As a pastoral leader her role requires her to deal with various: Safeguarding, SEN, Attendance and Attainment issues.

Peter Barker: Chair of the Finance & General Purposes Committee

Peter joined the governing body in 2010. He has been Chair of the Finance & General Purposes Committee for the last 2 years. He is the governor link for school Health and Safety responsibilities.

Peter has been in the construction industry for nearly 30 years. His present role, Design Manager, is for a main contractor. He has been involved with numerous types of project from hospitals, fire stations to distribution centres.

Paul Sutton

I have worked at Rolls-Royce for 18 years, currently as a Business Manager, managing cost optimisation for mutual benefit within long term contracts.

I have seen the fantastic opportunities and learning this school offers. I’m keen to support, utilising my experience and passion, helping continue to drive the school forward.

I enjoy cycling, camping and DIY. I hope these practical skills combined with varied working experience allows me to really support the school. Although my role is corporate, I’m incredibly passionate about making a difference and giving something back to the school.