Rothwell Victoria Governing Body

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Stuart Ward, Chair, Co-opted Governor 

Email: stuart.ward@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

I have been privileged to be a governor at Rothwell Victoria for many years and am the current Chair of Governors.

My role as General Manager of a hotel has equipped me with many skills required to assist the school in a variety of ways.

I was initially elected as a Parent Governor and attended all Governor meetings at the school and numerous Governor courses and Conferences to improve my effectiveness in the role. In 2008 I took up the position of Chair of Governors.

I am an active member of the Governing Body and regularly visit the school. I work closely with other Governors, Staff and the Headteacher to ensure that the strategic direction of the school enables all children to excel. I take an active interest in all aspect of the school life and this is an invaluable and rewarding experience.

My motivations for being a Governor remain the same as ever: to contribute my skills, experience and time to support schools and school leaders in doing the very best job they can for our community, and our children

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee, Resources Commitee

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment:15/05/2022

End of Term: 14/05/2026

Amanda Burrow, Headteacher

Email: amanda.burrow@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

I entered the teaching profession in 1992 and became Deputy Headteacher at Rothwell Victoria in 2001. I am now proud to be the Headteacher of a school which I feel so passionate about.

As a teacher and a leader, I have always believed that collaboration and cooperation are fundamental principles of how we can all learn and grow together to be the best that we can be. I want to ensure our pupils have the skills and character to enable them to make a smooth transition to the next phase of their education and to recognise that if they aim high and work hard they can succeed and can achieve their dreams.

I have served on the Governing Body at Rothwell Victoria for 16 years and have also been a Parent Governor of a large high school.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, keeping fit and eating out!

Resources Committee, Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee

Business interest in the school? Yes. Husband has his own Joinery business.

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Rachel Ferraby, Co-opted Governor, Child Protection, Training  and Chair of Teaching and Learning/Pupil Support Committee 

Email: rachel.ferraby@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

My name is Rachel Ferraby and I am a co-opted Governor. I am married to Richard and both of our children attended Rothwell Victoria but have now moved to a local high school. When time allows, I enjoy reading, art, travelling and visiting historical places. I was lucky enough to have fantastic school experiences throughout my life, and am committed to our education system and promoting opportunities for all children.

I joined the Governing board at Rothwell Victoria in December 2016, having previously served as a Governor at Haigh Road.  I am happy to transfer the skills I learnt there to support and challenge Rothwell Victoria in ensuring that all of the children have the best possible education and, therefore, the best chances in life.

I have been appointed as Governor in charge of Safeguarding, which means that I am involved in ensuring that all children are safe and happy in school and that the school has the policies, procedures and understanding in place to make this happen. I am proud to be serve on an excellent governing board with team of dedicated teachers who have played a significant role in ensuring that Rothwell Victoria continues to improve the outcomes for all pupils.

In my professional career, I am a Y5 teacher at Middleton St. Mary’s Primary School, where I have worked for more years than I care to remember! This means that I bring to my governor role an understanding of the education system and all of the trials and tribulations that this ensues! I hope to be able to share my knowledge and skills to support the school with its continued development.

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment: 01/11/2020

End of Term: 23/09/2028

Julia McManus, LA Governor

Email: julia.mcmanus@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

I am Julia, a Local Authority Governor. I am new to this role but have many, many years’ experience within Rothwell Victoria. I have held many roles within school including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Designated Safeguarding Lead and most recently, Pastoral Welfare Officer. I am Mental Health first aid trained to support both adults and children.

Before having my family, I worked in banking. I live in the Rothwell community so I am familiar with the area and it is always nice when people say hello when I’m out and about. 

Even though I am no longer working at Rothwell Victoria, I still have a deep affinity to the school and wish to continue to support the staff, families and children. I firmly believe that the school provides every opportunity to give all the children the resources to reach their potential and I look forward to working on the Governing Body to support this.

In my spare time I spend time with my family and young grandson. I enjoy reading, sewing and have a passion for Rugby League and follow the Leeds Rhinos.

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee, Children Looked After, Health and Well-Being and Attendance

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment: 25/09/2023

End of Term: 25/09/2027

Faresh Maisuria, Co-opted Governor

email: faresh.maisuria@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

My name is Faresh Maisuria and I am a Co-opted Governor.   Like all parents, I have a keen interest in ensuring our children have a fantastic school experience in a secure setting. 

In my professional career, I work at Blueberry Marketing, an agency in Leeds which supports Public & Private Sector bodies across the UK. In my time here, over 15 employees have left to run their own businesses however big or small and I think as an employer or in a school setting you should do your upmost to enable people to grow. I’m really interested in development of people, values and culture and want children to enjoy their school and be the best self that they can be. These early years are formative; therefore I will try my best to support the teachers, parents, and children in their development.  

In my spare time I love football, boxing and spending time with my friends and family.  

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee, Resources Committee

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment:09/11/2020

End of Term: 09/11/2028

Rebecca Clark, Co-opted Governor

Email: rebecca.clark@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

I am Rebecca Clark, a co-opted Governor at Rothwell Victoria. I have a longstanding history with the school having being a member of staff from 2008 until 2022 holding a number of roles in that time including; Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Attendance Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead and School Business Manager. I believe that this gives me a unique insight into the school as a Governor. I grew up in Rothwell and the community and its families are extremely important to me. My own daughter attended Rothwell Victoria before I joined the staff team and I have seen first-hand how dedicated the school is to providing every child with a high quality education in a happy, safe and nurturing environment, enabling them to be the best that they can be. I strongly believe that this is every child’s right and as a member of the governing body, I am committed to supporting the school in achieving this.

I now work for PwC, a large professional services firm, within their Business Resilience function which is very different from the world of education! Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, reading and swimming.

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee, SEN, Data and Perfromance and Chair of Resources Committee 

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment:29/03/2023

End of Term: 29/03/2027

Nicola.Garthwaite, Parent Governor

Email: Nicola.Garthwaite@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

My name is Nicola Garthwaite and I am a Parent Governor. I have a child at the school, and my older child attended a few years ago and had an amazing experience while at the school. I joined as a Governor as I wanted to support teachers, parents and children in the school community.

In my professional career I am a Financial specialist working at Lloyds Banking Group for over 10 years managing multi discipline teams to achieve outcomes. I hope to bring my Finance and Resourcing knowledge to support the school going forward.

In my spare time I also support Rothwell Juniors as a volunteer, going to the gym and reading.

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee, Resources Committee

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment:25/09/2023

End of Term: 25/09/2027

John Broadbent, Staff Governor

email: john.broadbent@@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk

I started teaching in 2006 in a large primary school in Inner-London after graduating from Brunel University. My career-to-date has allowed me to work in three primary schools in different parts of the country and I have had the opportunity to lead in a range of different subjects. I have worked at Rothwell Victoria since September 2012, becoming Deputy Headteacher in 2016. 

I joined the governing body as an associate governor due to my position as Deputy Headteacher and have since become staff governor, representing the views of the staff at governor meetings. 

Pupil Support / Teaching and Learning Committee

Business interest in the school? No

Governor at another school? No

Related to any member of school staff? No

Able to vote? Yes

Date of appointment:26/09/2022

End of Term: 25/09/2026