I have a son at Etwall Primary and I work for a company who provides operational support to schools. My background is in marketing and I am a qualified school business manager. I enjoy volunteering as a governor and using my skills to support the school at a strategic level to deliver the best possible education and school experience for every child.
Term of Office:
4 years to 22nd October 2026
Appointed by:
School Governing Board
Committees:
Headteacher's Performance Management
Finance and Resources
Curriculum and Standards
Pay and Performance Committee
Link Governor For:
EYFS
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
I have two children at Etwall and find my Governing role an interesting and rewarding way to support the strategic development of the school. My other job is as a Research Chemist at a speciality chemical company so I'm used to managing large and small scale projects, teams, budgets and assessing the impact of decisions. I'm also a qualified rugby coach and volunteer at Melbourne RFC.
Term of Office:
4 years term ends 22nd January 2024
Appointed by:
Parent Election
Committees:
Headteacher's Performance Management
Pay and Performance (Chair)
Curriculum and Standards (Chair)
Link Governor For:
Maths
Computing
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Chartered chemist - Royal Society of Chemistry
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
I have two children at Etwall and I have been working in the office at a large primary school in Derby for the last five years. I enjoy working within the school environment, after a significant career change which gave me the opportunity to focus more on my family. This change also gave me the chance to learn about the challenges faced by all schools and also the system and policies they have in place.
Prior to working in school my back ground is in finance, I worked within the energy industry as a business analyst for just over 10 years and I have an accounting degree. My back ground gives me the ability to help the governing board oversee the financial performance of the school.
Term of Office:
4 years term ends 12th July 2025
Appointed by:
Parent Election
Committees:
Finance and Resources - Chair
Pay and Performance
Link Governor For:
Finance
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
I have a daughter attending Etwall Primary School and was a PTA member for several years prior to joining the Governors. I teach at a Staffordshire Primary School and enjoy being a Governor and helping to develop and support every child during their time at Etwall.
Term of Office:
4 years term ends 20th September 2025
Appointed by:
Parent Election
Committees:
Curriculum and Standards
Link Governor For:
Safeguarding
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
I am a dad to two boys; the eldest of which started at Etwall Primary in Sept 2022 and has settled in well to his new school journey. I have an Engineering degree and I work for Rolls-Royce as a project manager, and I am also a STEM ambassador for the company. It is a personal priority that all children at Etwall Primary have a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn to allow them to achieve their full potential, thrive and have fun.
Term of Office:
4 year term ends 10th November 2026
Appointed by:
Parent Election
Committees:
Finance and Resources
Curriculum and Standards
Link Governor For:
Geography
History
Science
GDPR
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
I attended Etwall Primary School when I was a child and continue to live in the local area. My enjoyment of my time at school led me to become a teacher. I am passionate about education and work at a Derby city secondary school as part of the senior leadership team. I believe that every child and young person has the right to a curriculum in which they see themselves reflected, respected, valued and celebrated. I have a young daughter who attends EPS. I have a keen interest in the success of the school and look forward to being able to give something back to the local community by supporting as a governor.
Term of Office:
4 years term ends 28th March 2026
Appointed by:
School's Governing Board
Committees:
Curriculum and Standards
Link Governor For:
Pupil Premium
Looked After Children
Mental Health
Equality
Anti-bullying
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
One of my sons attends Etwall Primary School and I welcome the opportunity to support strategic monitoring and development to benefit the school community. As an Assistant Professor, I have a background in teaching and learning where principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity best practices are paramount to the success of my role. Along with my research record of monitoring and evaluating teaching practices, I wish to help support the school achive a positive learning experience for all pupils and staff.
I also sit on the Board of Trustees for Sexpression:UK, a young person's relationship, and sexual education national charity.
Term of Office:
4 year term ends 10th November 2026
Appointed by:
Parent Election
Committees:
Finance and Resources
Curriculum and Standards
Link Governor For:
English
MFL
PSHE
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
None
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
None
Term of Office:
4 year term ends April 2027
Appointed by:
School Governing Board
Committees:
Link Governor For:
Relevant Business and Financial Interests:
Staff Governor
Details of other educational establishments of which you are a governor:
None
Relationships with members of staff, e.g. spouse, relatives:
Staff Governor
Vacancy
Co-opted Governor