Governors (ID 1218)

• Mr Rob Leckey
  Chair of Governors
  Mr Rob Leckey

  chair of Governors

  Co-Opted Governor

  COMMITTEES:Full Governing Body

  LINK GOVERNOR:Arts and Culture

  TERM OF OFFICE: 16th July 2027

  BACKGROUND: Senior Leader in Education – Retired.

  GOVERNOR INFORMATION :

  I am very happy to be part of this excellent school, serving in the role as a governor and currently the Chair of the Governing Body.

  It is lovely to see how this school is run and how it provides an inclusive and high quality education for all the children who attend. As a retired Telford & Wrekin Headteacher I hope to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from all my years in the education profession. I am a very keen artist. I also enjoy playing golf, gardening, travelling and spending time with my four grandchildren.

• Mr Dave Jackson
  Vice Chair of Governors
  Mr Dave Jackson

  COMMITTEES:Full Governing Body

  LINK GOVERNOR:Wellbeing, Safeguarding

  TERM OF OFFICE:26 June 2027

  BACKGROUND:Local Authority

  GOVERNOR INFORMATION :

  I joined the governing body to maintain involvement in Education particularly for my grandchildren. I have 39 years experience in teaching and as advisory teacher across all key stages. Higher Education qualifications MA Ed in Child Development, Language and Literacy, Science Education. Diploma in Primary Maths Education. 12 years governor experience at three other schools. Parent and grandparent. Experience of multi-agency working in collocated children’s services. Local knowledge and community involvement in sport and environment. Experience of teaching abroad. My interests are reading, politics, sports/fitness, ecology travel.

• Mrs Jo Duncombe
  Headteacher
  Mrs Jo Duncombe

  Headteacher

  staffGovernor

  COMMITTEES:Full Governing Body

  LINK GOVERNOR: STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths)

  TERM OF OFFICE: 07 October 2024

  BACKGROUND: Senior Leader in Education, Teacher.

  GOVERNOR INFORMATION :

  I have been a teacher in Primary education for 14 years, 8 of which have been here at Woodlands. Working as a member of Woodlands leadership as the English Lead, as Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and now in my current role as Headteacher, has enabled me to be part of a number of significant, strategic changes leading to improved provision and greater opportunities for our children here at Woodlands. For the past 5 years, I have been a member of the Governing body at Woodlands and served as a Governor in my previous setting.

  I firmly believe that the curriculum offer at Woodlands is exemplary and the vision and values ensure that the education provided here is exciting and encourages the mental, physical, and spiritual development of every pupil, therefore equipping them with the skills needed to function socially; preparing them for living happy and successful lives. A large part of my wider school role has focused on the development and the sharing of best practice in both my own setting and in other schools throughout the local authority. This includes: working as a Specialist Leader of Literacy (SLL) as part of the English Hub; working as a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE) within a number of schools in the local authority to provide support for Literacy; KS1 and KS2 local authority writing moderator. I am a passionate believer in lifelong learning and have successfully completed the Mathematics Specialist teacher course, have also gained the NPQSL qualification and most recently, have completed a masters in ‘Educational Leadership’.

  I thoroughly enjoy working at Woodlands and am grateful for the opportunity to continue to have an impact on outcomes and maintain sustainable progress within the school and its wider communities.

• Miss Ellese Smallwood
  Assistant Headteacher Co-opted Governor
  Miss Ellese Smallwood

  COMMITTEES:Full Governing Body

  LINK GOVERNOR: Arts and Culture (Curriculum Teams)

  TERM OF OFFICE: January 2023

  BACKGROUND: Senior Leader in Education, Teacher.

• Mrs Kirstie Zaki
  Assistant Headteacher Staff Governor
  Mrs Kirstie Zaki

• Mr Lee Cozens
  Parent Governor
  Mr Lee Cozens

• Miss Emma Moore
  Co-opted Governor
  Miss Emma Moore

• Mr Jeremy Withers
  Co-opted Governor
  Mr Jeremy Withers

  COMMITTEES:Full Governing Body

  LINK GOVERNOR: STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths)

  TERM OF OFFICE: 01 May 2027

  BACKGROUND: ICT, Business

  GOVERNOR INFORMATION :

  I feel that through my role as school governor, I offer a view of the world outside education which can support the Head and Senior Leadership team in shaping and executing the school improvement strategy in order to give the young people of out community the best possible start.

  Telford statistically has educational outcomes worse than the England average: By encouraging excellent teaching at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in our school, we can give our young people the possible basis for a lifetime of learning. I have 25 years’ experience working in the business technology sector having worked for a number of large companies. I feel that it is important that STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are introduced to our young people at an early age, as part of a broad and balanced curriculum offering.

  Being a self-confessed career geek, my interests also tend toward the technical. When not enjoying bike rides and walks around the beautiful green spaces of South Telford, I find that constructing and testing pieces of amateur radio equipment or tinkering with my small collection of stationary engines are an excellent way to learn new skills.

  dave jackson