Meet the Governors

Acting Health and Safety Link Governor

•  Oversees premises, site safety, and learning environment

•  Ensures premises development supports SIP goals

My son joined Ringmer Primary and Nursery School in September 2022, and I was appointed as a parent governor in February 2023. In July 2025, I stepped into the role of Chair of Local Academy Committee, motivated by a strong commitment to refreshing and strengthening the governing board as we adapt to our evolving responsibilities following the school’s recent academisation.

I live in Ringmer with my husband and our two children. I can be found most weekends enthusiastically cheering from the sidelines as a keen supporter of my youngest son’s football team at Ringmer Rovers Junior FC.

Professionally, I work as a Programme Coordinator for the Local Resilience Forum, where I’ve developed a deep interest in strategic governance, risk management, and collaborative leadership. I’m excited to bring this experience, along with a proactive and forward-thinking approach, to support the continued success of Ringmer Primary and Nursery School.

Curriculum and Teaching – Wider Curriculum Link Governor

•  Monitors curriculum intent, implementation, and impact.

•  Oversees subject leadership of Non-core Subjects; Art, PE, PSE/RE, History, Music, IT

• Connects directly to SIP goals around achievement, progress, and curriculum improvement.

•  Scrutinises assessment systems and pupil progress data

I work in the education sector for NAHT the professional association for leaders in education. This gives me access to a lot of information and knowledge that help me be a good critical friend and helping achieve the schools vision. I believe that academic achievement is important but needs to be balanced. I take a holistic view of a school; it is important that school staff as well as our children are happy and encouraged. I want our school to help create well-rounded individuals who can make a success in the world and contribute in a positive way.

My role at NAHT is in recruitment and I have experience of managing budgets and leading teams. Before working for the NAHT I worked for a large not for profit leisure trust. I think this experience has helped me develop skills in management, finance and communication. I enjoy being a part of the governor team and supporting the school staff discharge their responsibilities effectively.

I live in Ringmer and have worked for Roche Diagnostics for the past 20 years. I am currently the Training Manager for the UK and Ireland, specialising in Point of Care testing. If you’ve visited a local Sussex hospital, there’s a good chance one of our analysers will have tested your blood in the laboratories.

I am married and have two children, my son attends the school, so I fully understand the juggle of being a working parent - the booking of clubs/ sunset slots is a heart stopping moment every time! 

Throughout my career, I have led large-scale implementation projects and developed strong experience in people management, training, and capability building. I am passionate about supporting individuals and teams to grow and succeed.

I wanted to become a Parent Governor because I have a genuine interest in the school and our local community. I also enjoy taking on new challenges and continually developing my own skills. I am keen to contribute positively and help make our school an even greater place for our children.

In my spare time, I love going to a Bounce class and catching up with friends. I also aspire to be more crafty, so I’m part of a local parent craft group that meets monthly at The Anchor. 

I am an EYFS practitioner at Ringmer Primary and Nursery School. I started working in the school as a Playground Leader and a Teaching Assistant and in September 2023 took a new role in the Nursery with the younger children.

I grew up in Ringmer and have strong links within the community - my children attend Kings Academy. In my spare time I am a football coach for Ringmer Rovers which I really enjoy.

I joined the LGC in March 2025. I live in Ringmer with my husband, three sons and our horse of a dog, Dougie (a Bernedoodle). 

My two eldest boys are football-mad and play at Ringmer Rovers. I’ve gone from knowing nothing about football to it being my new favourite thing to do at the weekend (watching the boys play) and I’m constantly quizzed on who I think is better: Messi, Mbappe or Ronaldo? Or which kit I like the most this season.

I’ve worked in Human Resources for 18 years; my career started in the public sector; providing HR advice to Schools, Children’s Services, and Sussex Police with a heavy focus on employee relations. I moved to the private sector in 2016 where I gained a more strategic and commercial focus, working on organisational development, performance, culture, and I set up and lead a working group for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

My passion is with people, culture, diversity, and inclusion. I know we perform at our best when we are happy and can be ourselves and I’d like to work with Ringmer Primary School to support this, for the benefit of the children, the staff, and the entire school community.

I am privileged to join Ringmer Primary School as a Local Governor.

With local ties to the village and two children I wanted to use my professional experience to assist the school and the board in planning strategic direction, driving performance and, ultimately, helping our pupils achieve.

I have a son at Ringmer Primary who started in September 2022, and a daughter who will start Reception in September 2026. 

I am a Maths Teacher at a local independent school and have worked in a variety of school settings since 2013. I have also had management responsibilities within schools which have developed my interest and skill for strategic thinking.

I joined the Governing Board in May 2025 as a Local Governor. I am the Global Product Manager at Edwards - a global semiconductor equipment manufacturing company involved in the manufacturing of bleeding edge semiconductor chips you'd find in phones, PCs, communication, BEVs and AI. I am responsible for the marketing and product management function and team for semiconductor dry pumps, ensuring the value propositions of our products are being realised, portfolio profitability, product lifecycle, etc. 

I am a father to two adopted girls who attend Ringmer, and this is one of the primary reasons I pursued a Governor position. I feel I can provide valuable insight into the challenges looked after, and previously looked after, children (LAC/PLAC) face. I also have extensive business experience and I'm involved with balancing priorities and return on investment of complex technology projects on a daily basis. 

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our dog, and I'm also a big gamer (video and board) and enjoy brewing my own craft beer.

Zoë Weaver - Clerk to LGC

The LGC employs a Clerk part time whose job is to work effectively with the Chair Headteacher and other Governors. The Clerk to the Governors is responsible for advising the LGC on constitutional matters, duties and powers. The clerk secures the continuity of the LGC business and observes confidentiality requirements.