Mr Bill Maxwell

Role: Chair of Governors

Business Interests: None

Bill is retired, after working for Reckitt Benckiser for 35 years in Hull and Derby in senior manufacturing roles.  Bill’s interests are Rugby Union, which he played for 26 years and gardening. He was also part of the Scouting movement for 25 years.

Bill was a governor at Ings Primary school and Chair for over 6 years and was designated a National Leader of Governance.

Bill was a Trustee at Thrive Cooperative Learning Trust for 5 years and is now moving to being a governor.

 

Strengths are;

• Commitment and governance experience

• Mentoring skills

• 35 years industry experience

• 6 years experience as a Trustee

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​​Ann Haddock

Role: Co-opted Governor

Business Interests: None

Ann worked in industry in Brussels before becoming a teacher.  She was a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and a Head of Year for a number of years, and now works at the University of Hull, where she is involved in teacher training and the delivery of French language courses for trainee teachers.

 

Strengths are:

• A background in secondary school training as well as in industry

• Experience in a pastoral role in secondary school

• Experience in organising school visits

• Links with Higher Education

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Vicky Callaghan

Role: Headteacher

Business Interests: None

Vicky has been the Headteacher since 2014 and has a wealth of experience in coaching and staff development. Having worked in a number of schools throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region, she has gained over 18 years senior leadership experience. She is a passionate education professional who thrives on improving the life chances of all young people.

 

Strengths are:

• Coaching

• Staff Development

• Educational leadership

• Raising standards

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Lee Tether

Role: Co-opted Governor

Business Interests: None

Lee is currently the manager of the Connexions Service in Hull which provides careers guidance and other support for young people. He has had over 30 years’ experience as a careers adviser working in numerous schools in the Hull area. He has a keen interest in transition issues and how schools interact with business. He is a local authority commissioner at Hull City Council of post 16 education for young people with special educational needs.

 

Strengths are:

• Careers education and guidance policy and practice; local, regional and national

• Special educational needs policy

• Employer engagement; links to the Local Enterprise Partnership and the Careers and Enterprise Company

• Post 16 transition

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Andrew Harris

Role: Staff Governor

Business Interests: None

Andy has been a Science Teacher for the past 4 years, he got into teaching tutoring maths during the third year of his Biomedical Science degree. He had prior experience of teaching karate and lifeguarding and realised it was something he enjoyed. He is originally from Cramlington, a town just North-East of Newcastle, He is a lifelong Newcastle United supporter and follows F1, Rugby (union and league) Basketball and Cricket.  He cares deeply about ensuring children get the best education they can so they can access as much of life as possible. When the opportunity to become a Staff Governor arrived he took 5 minutes to decide he wanted to do it. He believes he can give a good perspective to the LGB and hopes he can help maintain the fantastic school!

 

Strengths are:

• Problem Solving

• Troubleshooting

• Critical Thinking

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Joanne Ward

Role: Parent Governor

Business Interests: None

I am a working mum of 2 daughters, one of which has just moved to Newland School For Girls from primary school. I have lived in Hull for most of my life and I am currently a part-time science teacher and assistant SENCO, so I know first-hand the importance that schools play in the lives of young people; especially now with the increasing difficulty in accessing external support, finances, and agencies. I love working with young people and as a Governor seek to help ensure students are getting the best from their time at school.

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Strengths are:

• Special educational needs and disability

• Enrichment

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Mr Nick Entwisle

Role: Parent Governor

Business Interests: None

Nick is a father of two with a daughter currently attending Newland School for Girls. Previously he was a teacher and senior leader of 11-18 year olds working in very diverse secondary education settings. During this time he particularly enjoyed helping students to reach their potential, school productions in local theatres and taking student ensembles on tour to Europe. Nick is now actively involved in the local community, working as a minister of the Salvation Army church alongside his wife.

 

Strengths are:

• Curriculum and data analysis

• Special educational needs and disability

• Enrichment

• Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education​​

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Dr Elvis Hernandez

Resigned: 01/10/25

Role: Co-opted Governor

Business Interests: None