Annette Hayton – Chair of Governors
I recently became Chair of Governors at Hayesfield after serving as a Community Governor for two years. I have worked in education for most of my career in various roles and moved to the area just over four years ago to take up the post of Head of Widening Participation at the University of Bath. A large part of my job is managing and developing activities for schools to help their students find out more about higher education and careers. I strongly believe in providing a good education for students from all backgrounds and ensuring that girls have the opportunity to achieve academically and in the workplace.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Mark Whiteley – Deputy Chair of Governors
I have been a Parent Governor since 2009, with the second of my daughters having recently left Hayesfield after successfully completing her A-Levels. I am Deputy Chair of Governors, a Member of the Learning Committee, and I chair the Property Strategy Committee (which meets on a needs basis). I also support the school whenever I can in its activities.
Away from Hayesfield, I am self-employed as a carbon, waste and water auditor, with additional specialisation in carbon management and sustainable energy. I also provide governance services to a food manufacturing company based in the north-west.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Zoe Averill
I am a BET Governor and sit on the Staffing and Pay Committee. I am a HR Manager at Rotork Controls based in Bath. We are a member of Bath Educational Trust and are passionate about giving back to our local community and have a particular interest in getting young people interested in STEM subjects. I have been in the HR profession for over 17 years, however, prior to joining the profession I had previously planned to be a teacher. I spent 9 months of a gap year teaching French, German and Outdoor Education to year 9 students at a Girls School in Australia. In 2007 I took a three month sabbatical volunteering for a community development and wildlife conservation project in Kenya. There I had the opportunity to teach English to primary school children and adults.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Donna Baddeley
Donna Baddeley joined as an Independent Governor in May 2017 to bring a level of expertise in HR matters. She currently works as the Executive Director Corporate Services at local housing and support company Curo, based in Bath. She is Chair of the Staffing and Pay Committee.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Roger Chapman
Now retired, I was formerly an internal auditor in the NHS, managing a consortium for 3 hospital trusts and 4 primary care trusts. My daughter spent 7 happy years at Hayesfield, qualified at the Royal Veterinary College and is now a vet in Nottinghamshire. My son completed his A Levels at Hayesfield, graduated from University College London and now teaches English at a Chinese school in Hong Kong.
I became a governor in 1993 and am now a Community Governor. When my son left Hayesfield in 2002, I stayed on, mainly because of the exciting capital projects we were about to embark on. For much of my time as a governor, I chaired what is now the Business Committee, of which I remain a member.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Mel Macer
I am a Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Institute for Education at Bath Spa University; my particular interests are in the fields of widening participation and educational transitions for students of all ages. My working life started with a career in medical research at the University of Bristol, followed by a long period in community development before entering the field of education. I bring my interests, knowledge and experiences to the Governing body and, in doing so, offer my support to our Hayesfield community.
I have been a Community Governor for four years. I am a member of the Learning Committee and the Specialist Governor for Pupil Premium and Gifted and Talented. I have a daughter in Year 10.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Jim Robinson
I have recently become a Parent Governor as, with my daughter joining the school as a Year 7, I felt now was the best time for me to get involved and help.
I have worked across a number of industry sectors and bring knowledge about running and delivering projects to time, cost and quality. These are skills that I thought could help the school though the changes it will inevitably face over the coming years. I have experience of managing budgets and delivering significant change projects to both large and small businesses and I am looking forward to my time as a governor. I am a member of the Business Committee.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Michelle Sims
I am a Support Staff Governor and have been the School Business Manager since September 2012, so bring to the Governing Body expertise in School Financial and Operational Management.
I am an experienced School Governor having served in three other local Schools over the last 13 years. In addition, I have worked for 15 years in the private sector in Banking and Financial Services.
Financial Interests : None
Business Interest : None
Governance roles in other Schools : Parent Governor with Wellsway School Local Governing Body
Roger Williams RVM
I have been an Appointed Governor for Hayesfield since December 2014. My daughter attended from 2010 – 2015 and had a very positive learning experience at the school, leaving with 13 GCSE’s including 11A/A*.
I run my own consultancy business advising companies on strategy, procurement and marketing in the international hospitality and travel sectors.
Previously I worked for many years as Business Development and Board Director for a global catering company engaging with different cultures, commercial contracts, implementing major infrastructure projects and developing large teams of people.
As a Governor my role involves holding the Head and School to account and supporting Hayesfield’s growth as a successful Academy. This is achieved through being an active member of the Full Governing Board and the Business and Audit Committees, where my focus is on strategic development, value for money and safety.
Financial interests: None
Business interests: None
Governance roles in other schools: None
Philip Rothfield
I have been a governor of Hayesfield and a member of the Business Committee since May 2016. Both of my daughters are currently students at Hayesfield in Year 7 and Year 10.
With over 30 years business experience in financial services including product development, programme management, strategic consulting and marketing I hope my expertise will contribute to the future success of our school for the benefit of students, parents, staff and community stakeholders in what continues to be a challenging economic environment for all schools.
