Mrs Jillian Hyde

Jillian Hyde has recently retired having been the Headteacher of Ince CE Primary School and Startwell Centre in Wigan since 1996. Over this period, her school had three outstanding Siam’s inspections. Jillian is a committed Christian, and, being an ex pupil of St Wilfrid’s upholds the Christian ethos and values she learned as a pupil.

Jillian was a Lead Headteacher in Wigan and a mentor to new Headteacher’s. Within this role she conducted school reviews with a view to helping and supporting schools.

She was an active member of the Wigan Safeguarding Children (WSCB) Board for over fifteen years. The Wigan Safeguarding Children Board oversees all organisations in Wigan and Leigh that work with children and young people and have a responsibility for safeguarding them.

Jillian is currently working as an Education Consultant at Kingsbridge and is mentoring associate teachers in Wigan Schools.

Outside of education Jillian enjoys singing in a choir, visiting the Theatre, watching musicals and walking, particularly in Jersey.