Term of office expiry: 08/11/2028

“I have had the privilege of serving as a governor at Clover Hill Primary School for over ten years, including the last five as Chair of Governors. Having lived in the Clover Hill catchment area for many years, I have always felt a strong connection to the school and its community, which was a key reason I first chose to become a governor. I wanted to play an active role in supporting a local school with such a positive reputation and to contribute to ensuring the very best outcomes for its pupils. As Service Manager of the Gateshead School Sport Partnership / School’s Health & Wellbeing Service (part of Education, Schools & Inclusion at Gateshead Council), I support schools with whole school improvement, staff development, and a wide range of opportunities for children and young people. This role gives me valuable insight into best practice across the education sector, allowing me to bring informed perspectives, practical experience, and a strategic understanding of school development to the governing body. These experiences enable me to support Clover Hill in maintaining high standards and continually striving for improvement. As a parent of a child who now attends Clover Hill, I feel deeply connected to the school community. Seeing my son thrive here reinforces my commitment to ensuring that Clover Hill continues to provide a high quality, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment for all pupils. It is a privilege to play a part in shaping the strategic direction of the school and supporting its ongoing development.”

Start date 01/09/2022

I started working at Clover Hill in 2001 and have worked across both key stages and in a variety of roles – teacher, subject leader, senior leader, Deputy Head and now hold the very privileged role of Headteacher. I teach one morning a week in Year 6 which I love and try to spend as much time as possible in classrooms working with children throughout the school. My own children attended Clover Hill and this school has become very much part of who I am.

Term of office expiry: 21/09/2029

My name is Faye Robson. I have worked at Clover Hill since September 2015 - mainly in Year 5. I am the elected staff member of the governing body and have been for the past 8 years. As a senior member of the school teaching team, I am able to bring my teaching experience and knowledge of the pupils to help provide context of the school to the governing body.

Term of office expiry: 05/02/2029

I have lived on Fellside Park in Whickham for almost 50 years. In 1997 I was democratically elected on to Gateshead Council to represent one of the three Whickham wards. After my election in 1997 I was assigned the position of Local Authority School Governor on Clover Hill Primary in Whickham. I consider myself very privileged to be involved in such as wonderful little school that is in the ward that I represent

Term of office expiry: 13/06/2027

I was pleased to accept the role of co-opted Governor ahead of the 23/24 academic year. I have one child who attends Clover Hill and one who has now progressed to secondary school. Professionally I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and have spent the majority of my career working in the offshore sector. I have held both Senior Engineering and Management roles in companies delivering bespoke solutions for Oil & Gas and Renewables projects worldwide, focussed primarily on cable installation and subsea burial. I am proud to work in an industry which was pioneered in the North East and am a keen ambassador for STEM activities. I have previously worked alongside local universities to provide industry experience for undergraduate students and hope to support Clover Hill with STEM opportunities wherever possible. I look forward to continuing to use the skills developed throughout my career to contribute to Clover Hill maintaining and exceeding its own high standards.

Term of office expiry: 14/03/2027

I grew up in South Tyneside and lived and worked mostly in the Midlands and South East before returning home. My career has been in local government, the NHS, arts funding and Higher Education, mostly in HR. I’m keen to do what I can to support Clover Hill, the staff, children and their families, so that we do the best we can to give every child the skills and confidence to flourish.

Term of office expiry: 08/11/2026

I chose to become a Governor at Clover Hill because my two boys attended the school, and I wanted to play an active role in supporting its continued success and strong leadership throughout their education. With over 22 years of experience in the social housing sector, I bring extensive knowledge of safeguarding, multi agency working, business analysis, and strategic planning and leadership. As part of the governing body, my aim is to support and strengthen the work of the headteacher and staff, helping to ensure the school remains the successful, caring community it is.

Term of office expiry 05/11/2028

I have been a dedicated school governor for around 17 years, serving in both staff and parent governor roles across several schools. My initial involvement with Clover Hill began when my two children attended the school, and I have continued as a co-opted governor to support its ongoing success. As a deputy headteacher at another Gateshead school, I bring extensive knowledge of education, leadership, and governance to the role. I am passionate about contributing to the strategic direction of the school and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

Term of office expiry 31/10/2029

I am a retired engineer having worked in the oil and gas industry for fifty plus years. On my retirement I decided to undertake some volunteer work for institutions where I could contribute and use my work/life experience to help. I especially wanted to work with children or individuals who may require help or support I read about school governor roles and decided to apply to become a governor at Clover Hill and have been a governor for 4 years Over the 4 years have I have been in post I have been been able use my past work experience to contribute positively to the governance at Clover Hill

Term of office expiry 13/10/2029

I am a mother of two children who both attend Clover Hill Primary School. Since welcoming my eldest in 2018, I have taken time away from work to focus on my family, and now that both children are in full-time education, I was thrilled to be elected as a Parent Governor. I am keen to serve as a Governor and to draw upon my professional experience as an Early Years Teacher and SENCo to contribute positively to strategic leadership and effective governance. I am particularly passionate about ensuring that all children, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive high-quality provision and equitable opportunities to thrive. As both a parent and an education professional, I bring a strong commitment to inclusive practice, collaboration, and accountability. I value the opportunity to work closely with fellow Governors and senior leaders to support Clover Hill Primary School in delivering positive outcomes for all pupils and the wider community.

Term of office 29/11/2026

I am a parent governor at the school and have two daughters who attend. As a parent, I feel very connected to the school community and care deeply about ensuring it continues to be a positive, supportive place for all children. I chose to become a governor because I wanted to be more involved in the school’s growth and development and to support the important work being done by staff. I work as a manager in a mortgage department, where I have gained strong skills in leadership, communication and decision-making. I hope to use these skills, alongside a parent’s perspective, to contribute positively to discussions and help support the school as part of the governing body.