RIVERLEY PRIMARY - Key Persons
Anne has a long and proud association with Riverley Primary School. She was appointed Head in April 2013 after working there as a teacher and leader for many years. Her leadership experience includes key curriculum and inclusion priorities across all primary key stages. Leading in diverse, inner-city schools was always Anne's ambition and she has devised innovative approaches to working with hard to reach communities. As a music graduate, she is always looking to promote the arts in education and was proud that Riverley hosted the first Griffin Arts Festival (GAF) in July 2014.
Charlotte has 20 years' teaching and leadership experience in secondary education, in London and Wales. Prior to her teaching career, she was director of a company specialising in supporting young people into vocational training and apprenticeships. Charlotte brings to the Trust the perspective of a practitioner in the current policy landscape together with wide experience of delivering to learners on a large scale.
Justin has leadership experience in primary and secondary schools as a Head, Executive Head and School Improver. A maths specialist, he has a keen interest in pedagogy and curriculum innovation and since joining GST, he has worked with schools to make sustainable step changes in outcomes and to speed their journeys to Griffin Great.
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT HEAD / EYFS LEAD
Margaret is a retired teacher who taught at and was a member of the Senior Leadership Team of Church Mead Infant School and was working at the school when it was rebuilt and became Riverley Primary School. Having been part of Riverley since it opened, Riverley is very close to her heart and she continues as a Governor to develop the school using her experience, skills and knowledge. Margret's experience ranges from working in Children's Homes, to teaching in schools, to being a Professional Tutor at the University of East London. Her expertise are in Mathematics, where she holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics Education. Now retired, Margaret enjoys handcrafting, reading and writing.
Ruth is a biochemical scientist working at Queen Mary University of London and has extensive experience of educating university students, with particular experience of supporting those with neurodiverse diagnoses. As a STEM ambassador, Ruth enjoys challenging preconceptions related to science, research and university. She believes strongly that education is about more than the regurgitation of facts and understands the great importance of a broad and balanced curriculum. Ruth is a parent of two children at Riverley: one in KS1, one in KS2. Ruth plays several musical instruments and is a keen member of a local running club.
Sharon is a Medical Secretary within the NHS working for CNWL (Central North West London) in central London. She has been a Governor for many years, starting off as a Parent Governor and is now a Community Governor. As a Mother and Grandmother, Sharon is very passionate about education including Special Education Needs, where she herself has had personal experience. Having had children attend Riverley, Sharon has been able to watch the proud traditions and wide horizons grow from strength to strength. In her spare time, Sharon is a volunteer for many local community groups. She is also a good listener and a keen problem solver. Sharon loves listening and dancing to music.
Simon has extensive experience working in the music industry and brings expertise in arts administration, curation, events management, promotion, communications and people management to his role as a Governor. Simon has two children at Willow Brook Primary and his interest in being a school governor came from his work with the Parent Teachers Association; the Friends of Willow Brook. Seeing schools through the eyes of a parent and a desire to make a difference for all children, has driven Simon's determination to be actively involved in promoting the vision of Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement.