Meet the Governors
Gareth Hughes:Chair of GovernorsI’ve been a member of the Swanwick Primary School Governing body for around 10 years now. I started as a Governor as I am passionate about education and in particular, as a former pupil myself, the schools in our village. During my time as a governor I have been Chair of the RMC committee, looking after the financial, staffing and facilities aspects of the school as well as being Chair of the full governing body. Outside of Governors, I work in IT for a large US firm and I like to bring my experience in this industry into how we work as governors. I also have a big love of music, particularly playing in a number of local bands so really enjoy the opportunity to come in and see the creative things our kids have been up to! |
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Wayne Allsopp :
Vice Chair of GovernorsCo-opted GovernorHealth & Safety LeadPupil Premium LeadI am an experienced leader and manager that has worked in the public sector for the last 31 years. The last 14 of which have been within education. I am an ambitious individual used to operating at Board level who creates strategic alliances with organisation leaders to create effective partnerships that support the delivery of key initiatives. From working at a strategic level, I have extensive knowledge of the education sector, the key stakeholders, their strategies and their key performance indicators. I have facilitated a number of organisational changes to make national strategy work locally through empowering partners, leaders and people to make a difference. My twin daughters attended Swanwick Primary School and I joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor initially to support the staff in moving the school towards outstanding. I remain committed to this cause despite my daughters having moved on to Secondary Education. I am also an external Governor at Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College in Leicester. This is a 3000 plus student further education provider in the heart of Leicester. I am very passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives and enabling them to be the best that they can possibly be. This is fuelled by my huge interest in all sport. I am fortunate to have also worked in the sport sector for a large part of my career which I have thoroughly enjoyed. |
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Joanne Jilavu :Acting HeadteacherI am proud to be the acting Head teacher at Swanwick Primary School. It is a great school with wonderful children, fantastic staff and a dedicated and challenging governing body. I have been a teacher for over 25 years and I started my teacher career at Swanwick Primary School in the late 1990s. Since then, I have worked at several schools across the county and have taught across Key Stage 2 but mainly in Year 6. I am passionate about education and making a difference in children's lives and I strive to ensure that the children I work with are the best versions of themselves. I am a primary maths mastery specialist teacher and have supported schools in both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with their maths provision. At my previous school, I was an associate governor for a number of years and I appreciate the responsibility that comes with this important role. |
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Judith Wing:Co-opted GovernorSafeguarding Lead GovernorI have been a Governor for a few years now & continue my interest in education in my Governor role to seek the best for our children's education and future. I am a qualified Primary school teacher (music) and thus have had some past teaching experience. I am currently teaching music and do supply cover for Watchorn Christian School. |
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Rebecca Cressey:Co-opted GovernorI have been a Governor at Swanwick Primary for a couple of years now and every day is a school day, there is always so much to learn! I really value the positive approach to progress and development at the school, throughout all staff and governors. It’s absolutely essential we get safeguarding and education right for each and every one of the children at Swanwick Primary, this is what inspires me to continue as a governor. This role has enabled me to see an opportunity for my future career, and next year I will start a teacher training course. |
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Mike Cutts:Co-opted GovernorI have been a governor for a couple of years now, and am passionate about making a difference to the educational outcomes of children. I have a background in Finance and IT, and try and bring this skillset to my role. I enjoy being part of the governing body as it gives me the ability to influence the future direction of the school.
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Sharon Matan:Co-opted GovernorI have been a governor for 2 years and served on Calc Committee. I have 2 grandsons at the school. I teach part time at SSSC and I am really interested in education- in it's widest sense. |
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Jenny Wright:Teacher GovernorAs a current member of Swanwick Primary School Leadership and Teaching Team, I have a keen interest in making the school a continued success. In addition to school roles, I am a Specialist Leader of Education- specialising in The Early Years. Through this role, I continue to support other schools in developing their Early years provision and ensuring all children are able to reach their full potential. I hope my understanding of the lower KS1 and Early Years will support conversations during our meetings to ensure we nurture the very best environment and curriculum for our children, I have been involved in developing policies, communication and in school transition. |
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Stuart Morris:Co-opted GovernorI am currently a class teacher for Year 2, Assistant Head Teacher, and Team Leader for Year 2 and Year 3. I oversee the management of Phonics in Reception and Key Stage 1. I am the school’s EVC – Educational Visit Co-ordinator. |
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Steven Smith:Co-opted GovernorI have just started as a governor at Swanwick Primary School. My main reason for getting involved is as I have a child at the school and want to support the school in delivering its aims and objectives. I have also 15 years experience working in the NHS, 5 years as a dietitian and the last 10 years in management. I am hoping that these gives me transferable skills, knowledge and experiences that will be of benefit to this role. |
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Sarah Brankin:Parent GovernorI am a parent to two boys, the eldest of which already attends Swanwick primary school. Ultimately this drives my personal interest in the school as I hope to support the school in my role by always putting the well-being and progress of the pupil's first. I have worked in education as a secondary teacher for eleven years so it goes without saying that I have an avid interest and passion for the education of young people. My subject area is maths so I hope to be able to utilise some of my expertise in supporting the continued development of the maths curriculum specifically in school. I understand some of the difficulties and constraints that schools can face so I feel I can offer a balanced view from both a parent and teacher perspective when contributing towards the governing body. |
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Varinka Strong :
Clerk to Governors |
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1 Co-opted Governor
If you would like more information on the above vacancy, please do not hestitate to contact school on
Governors@swanwick.derbyshire.sch.uk