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3 Co-opted 1 Parent governor If you wish to apply or for more information, please see below. I joined the Governing Body initially as a parent governor and have had had 3 children go through the school and on to further and higher education. Having a career which involves working with schools and governing bodies, becoming a governor at the school seemed an obvious way in which I could contribute. I am also a governor at a Hampshire secondary academy school, out of the area. I am the Schools HR Business Partner for Hampshire, the strategic lead for supporting senior managers in the Children’s Services, Headteachers and Governors across Hampshire on a range of HR issues. I have a key role in dealing with changes arising from employment and education legislation and the consequential changes in policies, procedure and practices. My role includes engagement with the Department for Education, Children’s Services in HCC, Headteacher representatives and the recognised trade unions on behalf of Hampshire schools. I currently also chair the Pay Committee. I was elected to the Governing Board as a Parent Governor in 2022. I have always been impressed with Ranvilles ever since I first walked through the doors with both of my girls, and I jumped at the chance to be able to join the Governing board and help the school continue its legacy. I have served in the Royal Navy for over 20 years and during this time I have had a wide range of experiences. I have worked in many roles within the Royal Navy and across government and this has enabled me to specialise in Communications, Influence and Management, as well as diversity and inclusion. These experiences have and will enable me to help support the school in a wide range of areas. I am currently on the Pay Committee, and I am the Link Governor with responsibilities for Health & Safety and Buildings. I have worked at the University of Winchester for twenty years, training teachers. I serve on a number of education charity committees, including as Chair of the Schools Music Association. I have always been associated with lobbying to keep education for all children’s benefit. Since joining the governing body in 2011, I am really enjoying my work as a co-opted governor and look forward to continue working with a vibrant and interesting school as it develops new and exciting pathways for its children. I have been a member of staff at Ranvilles since 2009, initially employed as a Teaching Assistant and, since 2015, as a qualified teacher, currently working in Year 6. In November 2018, I joined the Governing Body as a Staff Governor. I also have experience of Ranvilles from a parent perspective, having seen my two children journey through the school in recent years. I am very passionate about my role in education and, as such, I am fully committed to supporting the Governors and the Headteacher in taking the school forward and achieving the very best possible outcomes for the children of Ranvilles Junior School. I was elected to the Governing Board as a Co-Opted Governor in March 2025. I’ve been extremely impressed with Ranvilles Junior school since we first visited in 2019. Both my girls attended the school. I have been interested in the Governor role for a few years and now my girls are more independent it has provided me with the opportunity to be able to take up new challenges. I’ve spent most of my career working in the leisure industry which has equipped me with a range of relevant skills including finance and budgets, business planning, performance management, HR, stakeholder engagement, safeguarding, H&S, project management, risk management and business continuity planning. My name is Steven and I am new to the governing body and became a parent governor in January 2024 following application in November 2023. All 3 of my children have attended Ranvilles Junior School and have thrived; the youngest is in year 3 and the elder 2 have since moved on. I have over 20 years’ experience in the Royal Navy and have had many varying roles; with recent assignments involving leading, managing and teaching groups of sailors varying in ages. The experience I have gained from my time in the Royal Navy will allow me to help support the school. As a Parent Governor I relish the opportunity of collaborating with the school to help advance the learning experience. I am proud to be a co-opted Governor who also works as the Administrative Officer at Ranvilles Junior. I’m extremely proud of supporting this community and have seen families flourish and grow whilst working at Ranvilles. I very much feel part of the community and understand the needs and the diversity of our current context – this supports me strategically in my governance role. I have experience as a Clerk to Governors for several local schools as well as for the clerking position at Ranvilles Junior School. I took on the RJS clerking role in April 2016. My role is to provide administrative support to the governing body and offer legislative advice as required. I find the clerk role very interesting and enjoy supporting the governors in their role Awaiting information Working in close partnership with committed governors is a real privilege. As Headteacher I am able to ensure that the school maximises opportunities to build on a wealth of professional and practical expertise to ultimately benefit the children. I enjoy the opportunities to be both challenged and supported as I value team work and believe real strength can be gained from focused collaboration. Leading the school in partnership is a real privilege. I am a new Governor, having started in March 2025, and like to be called Pam. I have two great-grandaughters in Ranvilles – one in the Infant school and one in the Junior school. I have had a varied career: working for the military whilst in the civil service and working as a consultant and trainer within the financial sector. My passion, however, has been in education. I began this as an SNA in a local college and gained my teaching certificate whilst at the college. I then went on to work for the Probation Service developing the Essential Skills Courses. I moved to New Zealand and taught, trained and managed in different roles, before returning to the UK following the earthquakes. Ranvilles impressed me with its openness and goal for all pupils to aim for their dreams, and for the commitment from the staff to help them achieve this. I hope that my experiences will enable me to support the school to continue the work they are doing, and to always look at ways to improve the experiences and outcomes for all.
Leadership Team
Become a Governor
Governor vacancies – We currently have 4 vacancies
Amanda Stevens – Chair of Governors
(Local Authority Governor)
Jaysan Allen – Vice-Chair of Governors
Co-opted governor
Jay Deeble (Cox)
(Co-opted Governor)
Suzanne Holmes
(Staff Governor)
Paula Hooker
Co-opted Governor
So far, I have really enjoyed my time as a Governor and look forward to utilising my skills and knowledge to support the senior leadership team deliver its vision and core values and help all children to reach their full potential.
Steven Hyland
(Parent Governor)
Sam Jenkins
(Co-opted Governor)
I focus on improving holistic provision and standards through considerate collaboration and team work. I believe in sharing best practice with colleagues across all areas of the school to ensure children are supported and enabled to be the very best they can be. I also value pupil, parental and community perspectives and seek these to inform best practice.
I am a passionate reader and I think children who are encouraged to read or given opportunities to read will develop a thirst for exploring and gaining knowledge; this helps make us to think critically as individuals and life-long learners.
Sue Johnson
(Clerk to Governors)
George Stevens
Angela Williams
(Headteacher)
Pamela Willis
(Parent Governor)