Formerly a commercial bank manager working with SME businesses, I have considerable professional experience and financial acumen, combined with seven years' previous governance experience with a local village school.
My son was at TWGSB 2011–2018. I am a keen cyclist, known to cycle in the south of France but more usually found in the lanes of Kent every weekend.
Type of governor: Co-opted
Date of first appointment: 1 November 2012
Term: 16 September 2020 – 30 September 2022
Committee membership: Resources Committee (Chair), Pay Committee
Monitoring focus: Finance, Maths, Science
Meeting attendance 2021/22:
- Full Governing Body: 5/6
- Resources: 3/3
- Pay:1/2
Declarable interests: None
Leaving date 19 July 2022
I Joined TWGSB as Deputy Headteacher in April 2018. I was previously a Deputy Head at an outstanding comprehensive school in central London. Additionally, I spent two years working for a large multi-academy trust in a teacher development role.
Type of governor: Associate Member
Date of appointment: 12. September 2018
Term: 12 September 2018 – 11 September 2022
Committee membership: Curriculum and Standards Committee
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 5/6
- Curriculum and Standards: 4/4
- Staff Wellbeing and Development: 1/2
Declarable interests: None
In my professional life I run technology change programmes in the Financial Services industry. After a successful career as a Management Consultant, I now work for a leading US Bank. I am married to Sharon and we have two boys. The eldest started his secondary school journey at TWGSB in 2018. I enjoy playing golf and watching live football and rugby.
Type of Governor: Elected Parent
Date of first appointment: 2 November 2018
Current term: 2 November 2018 – 1 November 2022
Committee Membership: Resources Committee
Monitoring focus: Careers, ICT
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 5/6
- Resources: 2/3
Declarable interests: None
Having worked at TWGSB since 2007, I became a support staff governor in 2010 and co-opted governor in 2012. With a degree in Accounting, I have worked in finance and administration in large multi-nationals, as well as a small family business.
I live in Tunbridge Wells with my husband and our three children who have all attended local grammar schools and gone on to study in higher education.
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: November 2010
Term: 16 September 2020 – 30 September 2022
Committee Membership: Resources Committee
Monitoring focus: Health and Safety,
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body 6/6
- Resources:3/3
Declarable interests: Company Secretary and Director, HBS Design Ltd
A client manager with experience in research, strategy and positioning at an investment firm in London, I have spent my career in similar financial market roles here and in the US.
I live in Tunbridge Wells and have four children who still are, or used to be, pupils at TWGSB and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls (TWGGS). Previously a school governor at TWGGS and at a primary school, I am a board member of The Dulwich Estate, a charity supporting several schools, a church and an almshouse.
Type of Governor: Associate Member
Date of first appointment: 6 December 2021
Term: 17 May 2022 – 16 May 2026
Committee Membership: Staff Wellbeing and Development Committee
Monitoring focus: Equality, Equity and Inclusion
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 1/4
- Staff Wellbeing and Development: 0/2
Declarable interests: None
I have worked in marketing for over 20 years and am currently the Marketing and Business Development Director at a boutique corporate finance firm in the City. Previous roles include Head of Global Media at American Express GBT and a seven-year stint at Guardian News & Media driving their commercial partnerships. I have an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art in Roman painting, and a BA Hons from Durham University in Business. I spent five years in Italy, teaching and touring in Art History.
I have been a member of the Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees Charity since it formed and have supported local refugee families settling into the area. I have three children, the eldest of whom started at the new Sevenoaks campus in 2021.
Type of Governor: Associate Member
Date of appointment: 8 February 2022
Term: 8 February 2022 – 7 February 2023
Committee Membership: Resources Committee
Monitoring focus: Marketing and Communication
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 0/3
- Resources: 0/1
Declarable interests: None
A former pupil of TWGSB, I served in the Metropolitan Police for 30 years where I was responsible for implementing a 'schools programme' within designated schools in London, and worked with youth and community groups. After retiring from the police, I completed counsellor/psychotherapist training and obtained a degree in Counselling. I ran my own private practice and also worked in a college of Further & Higher Education and with the NHS, training student counsellors until retiring in 2021.
l maintain an interest in mental health and well-being and group dynamics. I live in Bromley with my wife, and have adult children and grandchildren.
Type of Governor: Associate Member
Date of appointment: 8 February 2022
Term: 8 February 2022 – 7 February 2023
Committee Membership: Staff Wellbeing and Development Committee
Monitoring focus: Student Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 0/3
- Staff Wellbeing and Development; 2/2
Declarable of interests: None
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of first appointment: 6 December 2013
Last term: 6 December 2017 – 2 December 2021
Committee Membership: Curriculum and Standards
Monitoring focus: Equality and Diversity
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 2/2
- Curriculum and Standards: 2/2
Declarable interests: None
I am a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and an Economics graduate. I have over 15 years' corporate experience in various industries and serve on the board for a major Pensions Trust. Passionate about education, I retrained as a Fellow of HEA, training finance professionals and lawyers. I provide consultancy services on financial and business development, and also work with a national debt charity.
I have a real desire to contribute to the progress of young people, championing not just excellence in academics but providing space for students to thrive and reach their full potential in a caring, encouraging environment. I am married and have three teenage children, one of whom is at TWGSB.
Type of governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: 6 December 2021
Current term: 6 December 2021–5 December 2025
Committee membership: Staff Well-being and Development Committee (Chair)
Monitoring focus: Music
2021/22 meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 2/4
- Staff Well-being and Development: 2/2
Declarable interests: None
I am married and have two sons, one at TWGSB who loves coming to school and this makes me so proud to be part of the TWGSB community, supporting the school in any way I can.
I am an internal auditor by profession and a qualified accountant. I hope to help the school in reviewing and further developing our risk management processes as best as we can, the aim being to support the great work the school community is doing.
Type of Governor: Associate Member
Date of first appointment: 8 February 2022
Term: 8 February 2022 – 7 February 2023
Committee Membership: Resources Committee
Monitoring focus: Risk Management
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 1/3
- Resources: 0/1
Declarable interests: None
Following completion of a Business Degree, I joined a firm of Chartered Accountants in London and have since been a director of a number of quoted and private companies at Chairman, Finance Director and Managing Director level.
Semi-retired, I am currently a board member of two companies. I am an ex-pupil of the school, having left in 1970. I live in Tunbridge Wells with my wife and have three adult children.
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: 1 June 1992
Term: 16 September 2020 – 31 May 2023
Committee Membership: Joint Vice-Chair of the Full Governing Body, Headteacher Review Panel (Chair), Pay Committee (Chair), Staff Wellbeing and Development Committee
Monitoring focus: Safeguarding
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 5/6
- Pay: 2/2
- Headteacher Review: 2/2
- Staff Wellbeing and Development: 2/2
Declarable interests: None
A senior biomedical scientist by profession, I currently work for the local NHS trust in the position of Quality Lead, Biochemistry. I have worked in Healthcare diagnostics for the past 20 years and hold a Master's in Biomedical Science.
I have a passion for science and innovation and have been involved in several community/charity projects. I have additional qualifications in Advanced Quality Management and LEAN/Six Sigma, which helps me to lead process improvement, efficiency and customer experience projects.
I am married with two boys – the younger one attends TWGSB.
Type of governor: Associate Member
Date of appointment: 8 February 2022
Current term: 7 February 2023–6 February 2025
Committee membership: Curriculum and Standards Committee
Monitoring focus: Science
2021/22 meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 1/3
- Curriculum and Standards: 1/1
Declarable interests: None
Type of governor: Co-opted
Date of first appointment: 6 November 2008
Last term: 16 September 2020 – 2 December 2021
Committee membership: Curriculum and Standards
Monitoring focus: Modern Foreign Languages
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 2/2
- Curriculum and Standards: 2/2
Declarable interests: None
Type of governor: Elected Parent
Date of first appointment: 9 March 2018
Last term: 9 March 2018 – 8 March 2022
Committee membership: Resources
Monitoring focus: Design and Technology
Meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 3/4
- Resources: 0/2
Declarable interests: None