Our Governing Body (ID 2297)

• Paul Smith
  Parent Governor
  Paul Smith

  Originally from Bristol, I moved to Marston St Lawrence in 2018 prior to starting a new job in Bicester.

  My work centres on corporate strategy and governance within the commercial real estate industry, both across the UK and Europe.

  Prior to joining the governing board at Greatworth, I chaired two outstanding schools in Banbury. During this time, I also sat on the operations and growth committee of the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) to which they were affiliated.

  Building on my professional and voluntary experience, I elected to research organisational governance, specialising in the exchange of management information, whilst reading for a master's degree at the University of Bristol.

  Since joining the governing board at Greatworth, I have very much enjoyed working with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose passion for education is inspirational.

  I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the school in the coming years

• Jean Sloss
  Co-Opted Governor
  Jean Sloss

  I have lived in Greatworth for nearly 45 years and throughout that time I have had close connections with the school; Sometimes as a teacher, PTA chairperson, parent and grandparent, and since 2017 as a member of the Governing body.
  
  Throughout my lengthy teaching career, I taught many age groups and subjects but spent the majority of my teaching career as a Technology teacher either at Magdalen College in Brackley or the Royal Latin School in Buckingham. As a Department Leader, I have had particular experience in planning the curriculum, organising resources and managing annual budgets.
  
  

  After being retired for a number of years, I found myself missing the world of education and so volunteered and trained to be a school Governor. I have gradually taken it upon myself to try and help make the learning environment as pleasant and stimulating as our finances allow! I am thoroughly enjoying this task, it keeps me physically fit, and my mind active and I get to mix with a super bunch of staff and children.

• Marianne Blake
  Chair of Governors
  Marianne Blake

• Daniel Jeffrey
  Parent Governor
  Daniel Jeffrey

• Laura Laws
  Vice Chair of Governors
  Laura Laws

  My background is in company ownership. Electrical engineering and more recently a photography studio. I now work with Stefanie Price Wealth Planning.

  I have four children, the youngest of whom left Greatworth Primary in 2022 to join Chenderit.

  I'm excited to still be part of the wonderful Greatworth primary community.

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• Charmaine Meadows
  Parent Governor
  Charmaine Meadows

• Caroline Lovis
  Co-opted Governor
  Caroline Lovis