Governing Body Job Descriptions
Chair of Governors: Kevin Holland
Term of Office: 18/12/2018 to 6/12/22
I have been a resident in Norfolk for 8 years after moving here from the South coast. I graduated from Winchester University in 1999 with a degree in Education Studies and Sports Studies always with the intention of going on to complete a PGCE in PE, which I did at Brighton University the next year. I had a 16-year teaching career working predominantly in the secondary school phase, as a PE specialist through to an assistant head teacher. Since moving on from teaching, I have been an Education Advisor here in Norfolk for nearly 4 years. Alongside this I have started my own life coaching venture and lecture at the University of East Anglia. I have a successful background in a range of sports but had some amazing opportunities through athletics and running for Great Britain, allowing me to travel and grow as a person. I currently hold a governor position at Chapel Break Infant School and am passionate about children receiving fantastic holistic opportunities through their education.
Glynis Tucker
Governor
Term of Office: 10/07/17 to 09/07/21
I moved to Mulbarton 5 years ago to be near 2 of my grandchildren, one of whom attends our school with the other due to attend in a year or two. I am a science graduate and have a Master’s degree in Education. I taught in Suffolk Middle Schools for many years, latterly at a senior level. I then spent several years working in safeguarding in educational settings, firstly for the Department of Education and then for Norfolk County Council. I am an experienced governor, having served on a variety of governing bodies from primary to a large Suffolk high School, where I was vice chair. I believe every child should enjoy an education that enables them to reach full potential in a nurturing environment and I’m proud to support the school in its work to achieve this.
Jane Barber
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 25/04/18 to 24/04/22
I have lived in Mulbarton with my husband since 2006. We have 2 daughters: the elder already at Mulbarton Primary School and the younger will attend in the future. I am a mathematics graduate and work in the General Insurance Actuarial Department at Aviva. I enjoy time with my family, theatre, indoor climbing and swimming. I became a governor to make a positive contribution to the school and to help support raising achievement.
Ben Goode
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 10/07/17 to 09/07/21
Mulbarton is a great place to bring up children and I have two boys who attend the primary school. I was born in Southwold in Suffolk, and after spending eleven years as the Financial Controller of Adnams PLC, I made the journey north to Norfolk 15 years ago. I currently work in construction running an architectural practice where I’m responsible for our business strategy, finance, HR, IT and company secretarial functions. Away from work and family life, I love to ski and play golf, but not at the same time! As a governor, my primary focus is to ensure that the school is on a sound financial footing by following an appropriate strategy and ensuring that the money is spent in the best interests of the children’s learning.
Suzanne Larke
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 25/04/18 to 24/04/22
I was co-opted to join the governing body in May 2018 and am keen to make an active contribution towards quality education for local children. Having grown up in the local area, I returned to live in Bracon Ash after a number of years in London and Kent post-university. I have a degree in Economics. My son attends the school, I also have a preschool age daughter. I work in the insurance industry, where I have spent a number of years in Corporate Strategy Roles, following a period in marketing and proposition development in the food industry. In between juggling work and home commitments I enjoy circuit training, Pilates and reading contemporary fiction.
Chris Rivett
Parent Governor
Term of office: 14/11/18 to 13/11/22
My family and I have lived in Mulbarton for 6 years, we love living here, and we have two daughters in the school. I am a company director in the automotive industry. My main responsibilities and interests within the business are staff development, managing change, project management, third party relationship management and performance management. I believe these skills and interests will enable me to support the school effectively as a governor. In my spare time I volunteer as a committee member of Mulbarton Wanderers Football Club, and enjoy playing golf, darts and spending time with my family and friends.
James Turner
Parent Governor
Term of office: 14/11/18 to 13/11/22
My wife and I moved to Mulbarton in 2015 – we have two daughters at the school and really enjoy the community feel within the village, with the school at its heart. I am a marketing graduate, who, after my degree and 5 years working in media marketing in London, decided to move back to Norfolk as its such a lovely place to live and bring up a family. I now work in the financial services sector as Head of Marketing and am passionate about marketing, communications and people leadership. I have strong commercial awareness and a good mix of analytical and creative skills, which help me to drive business growth. I do my best to keep fit and active through the triathlon of cycling, running and trying to keep up with my daughters! As a governor I aim to assess and contribute to, the continued success of the school and to ensure all is being done to give pupils a fun, challenging and fulfilling learning environment.
David Hall
Co-opted Governor
Term of office: 25/2/19 to 24/2/23
I have lived in Mulbarton for around 4 years and feel it is a great community with the school at its heart. I was born and grew up in Norfolk and returned in 2014 after many years living abroad and in the North East. I have one daughter at the school, and another due to start in September. I am a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in commercial property. This primarily involves designing and managing the construction of buildings and advising on the condition of existing property. I have strong technical, legal and regulatory knowledge of the built environment.
Kay Aldous
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 21/01/19 to 20/01/23
I have a background in science teaching in secondary schools in Hertfordshire and London. My husband and I moved to Mulbarton in 2016 from South London and are very happy to be living here. Although we do not have any family attending the school I felt, after a recent visit to the school, that I would like to actively support the school in its continued success and to help it ensure that every individual achieves their best.
Kirsty Savory
Staff Governor
Term of Office: 10/07/17 to 09/07/21
I have worked at Mulbarton Primary School since 2001 and I’m one of two deputies.
Bev Theobald
Headteacher Governor
Bev is the school’s Headteacher.