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Mr R Dawson
Parent Governor
Chair of Governors
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I was appointed to the Governing Body in 2006 following 10 years as a Parent Governor at Hollins Grundy Primary School. I was appointed Chair of Governors in 2008. Both my children have been educated at Castlebrook. In terms of the day job, I have worked for 25 years in the banking sector and currently lead a team of Corporate Finance Managers in Manchester with a particular specialism in Commercial Property Finance.
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Mr S Kelly
Parent Governor
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My name is Sam Kelly and I have 3 years’ service as a parent governor and have been Vice Chair of Governors for the past year. I am a senior professional with substantial organisational restructuring and change expertise gained within public enterprises and voluntary and community settings such as health, youth and community, colleges, local authorities and schools.
My career achievements over the last 15 years have resulted in me becoming a recognised and accomplished leader with extensive influencing, coaching and mentoring expertise, offering significant strategic management experience, strong troubleshooting skills and a proven ability to implement innovative solutions and optimise resources.
I have a broad range of experience of working on government programmes such as Extended Schools, Integrated Working, and Building Schools for the Future and Academies within the context of developing an integrated approach to service delivery. |
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Cllr J Grimshaw
Lea Governor
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Cllr K Audin
LEA Governor
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I have been a local authority governor at Castlebrook for the past 17 years when my daughter Helen started at the school. Helen enjoyed her time at Castlebrook and now lives in New Zealand with her three children. My wife and I have recently visited them. I am also a governor at Ribble Drive Community Primary School, and many of the pupils transfer to Castlebrook High School.
I am a retired Social Work Manager. I worked with all age groups in the community, for various local authorities including Bury. I have been a Bury Councillor for Besses Ward for the past eight years and a member of the Planning Committee. I am very pleased with the improving results of learners at Castlebrook High School. |
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Miss C Preece
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I have worked at Castlebrook High School since September 2008 as Assistant Head teacher. Prior to this I have worked in three schools in Yorkshire and the North West and was also a Staff Governor (Teaching) in my previous school. Throughout my career I have had a varied range of different roles and have served on different Governing Body Committees. I firmly believe in every youngster having the opportunity to fulfil their full potential and feel that the role of Staff Governor helps to provide a further avenue to enable every learner to achieve their best.
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Mrs C Gibbons
Community Governor
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I worked at Castlebrook High for 18 years as a laboratory technician .Had 2 children who both attended Castlebrook and became a parent governor. When my children left school I became a co-opted governor and am now a community governor. I have been a governor now for about 25 years. I take great interest in the education of the children at Castlebrook and have followed its progress over the years. As I am now a grandparent of 5 children I take a keen interest in the education and welfare of children. Having lived in Unsworth for 36 years I like to be involved in local affairs and what is happening in our community. |
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Mrs J Phair
Associate Governor
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Mrs J Kaye
Staff Governor (non-teaching)
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I was appointed to the Governing Body as Staff Governor (non-teaching) in October 2009 and feel that I am well placed to give an insight into daily life at Castlebrook High School. My original career was in Personnel and Training in the Retail Sector. Following an enjoyable ten year career break to bring up my two sons, I joined Castlebrook High School in January 1985. I was appointed to the position of Bursar in 1993 and the role of School Business Manager in 2006. I attained the Certificate in Management in June 2000 and the Professional Development Certificate in School Bursarship in December 2005. In recognition of the post graduate qualification I am a Fellow of the National Association of School Business Management.
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Mr Ali
Community Governor
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I have been a Castlebrook governor for the past 20 years which has included serving as Vice-chair of the Governing Body, a member of school's Finance & Staff committee, Environment, and Performance Management and Disciplinary sub-committees. I am the link Governor to the school's Science department. I am a retired scientist, having worked in Chemical Industries at all levels including Management & Finance.
Our four children were educated at this school and gained excellent GCSEs results which helped our two daughters to become Doctors and two sons graduated in IT & Business Studies. All four are successfully working as professionals in the community.
I am the Ex Chair of Bury's Racial Equality Council and the Ex General Secretary of the local Community Housing Association. I am also the Chair of Bury's Islamic Centre. I am a
Senior Governor at Bury College which includes Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Board of Directors, and a member of the Research Committee. I am a Deputy Registrar at Bury Town Hall (purely a voluntary position to help the local community). |
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Mr D Crabtree
Community Governor
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Born in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire I attended Calder High School, one of the first comprehensive schools in the country. I then gained a degree in civil engineering at Manchester University and started my career with George Wimpey working on a road contract in South Wales. After four years in design work, in the London and Salford offices, I moved to work with Sir Alfred McAlpine on the M63 (now M60) between Sale and Sharston. From there I moved to the Manchester Ship Canal Company, and after 6 years with them I went to work for the City of Salford on highway and bridge design where I stayed until I retired as group leader of one of the design sections in the office. I am the Chair of the School Environment sub-committee which has a particular focus on the School's premises. Given my civil engineering background I feel I am well suited to this role. |
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Mrs C Boyle
Parent Governor
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I have two daughters who attend Castlebrook and have been a Parent Governor at the school since 2007, having previously served as a Parent Governor at Sunny Bank Primary School. I have worked in social housing since graduating from Sheffield Polytechnic in 1991 and have been employed as a part time Housing Manager for almost 12 years. I have combined my paid employment with voluntary work for a number of years with jobs including mentoring pupils at Elms Bank High School, assisting with the running of St Bernadette’s Rainbow and Brownie groups, helping at Radcliffe Swimming Club and involvement with Sunny Bank’s After School Club where I have held the role of Chair of the Club for several years. As a Housing Manager I have experience in a number of areas which are of benefit to my Parent Governor role, including dealing with complaints, managing budgets and property management. |
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Mr G Hirst
Community Governor
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Mr C Harris
Parent Governor
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Mr S Morris
Parent Governor
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Mr R Boucher
Community Governor
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Aged 55, I am the father of two grown up sons, previously pupils of Castlebrook, and an LEA appointed Governor.
I have worked in Financial Services for 20 years, originally with Barclays Wealth Management and Barclays Private Banking. I left after 12 years to look after my two sons and started my own practice. Three years ago I started Platinum (SRI) Financial Services to develop a market for Ethical and Socially Responsible Investments which I am pleased to be doing today.
Last year I was invited to help promote, plan and organise the 7th Salford Film Festival and will be working hard on the 8th Festival, November 2011. In 2007 I was a regular guest on local radio "Lunch Time Live with" to answer listener's financial planning questions. I am now in my third year as a Governor at Castlebrook and hope to continue for much longer. I sit on two committees, School Improvement and School Resources as well as Full Governors. My special role is Linked Governor to the Arts, Drama and Media departments which I hope to develop this year.
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Rev L Bullas
Community Governor
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Being a governor at Castlebrook is part of a portfolio of activities and interests I'm able to pursue as a retired person. It also reflects a lifelong interest in and passion for education. I'm also a governor at Whitefield Community Primary School and chair of the Bury Governors' Association. Then there is my continuing work as a Methodist minister; my interest in sport, especially Bury FC and Lancashire cricket; and my children and grandchildren. I'm also a bit of a potter (an interest I took up after retirement) and recently started to dabble in watercolour painting.
Retirement came after a long and varied career in journalism, the last 25 years of which I spent as education correspondent at the Manchester Evening News. And there was a period in my life when I was a Bury MBC councillor, including experience as leader of council and chair of education, personnel and policy committees.
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Mrs S Mason
LEA Governor
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I worked for 25 years as an NHS administrator. When I retired in 1994 I wished to become involved in helping the community and was elected as an Unsworth Councillor to Bury MBC thereby becoming a Governor at Castlebrook High School and also Hollins Grundy Primary School. Although I stepped down as a Councillor after 8 years' service my interest in Unsworth and Hollins has continued. I am a founder member and Secretary of Hollins Village Community Association I am also a trustee of two local Charities. Whenever I have any spare time I tend to my garden, read and like to drive.
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Mr M Lunney
Parent Governor
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As a Chief Executive for a charitable organisation, I have sound knowledge in HR and finance generally with some 25 years hands on experience in administration in the public, private & voluntary sectors.
I hold a broad range of qualifications around business, finance and management acquired over several years of study and exposure to varied commercial challenges in my working background.
In addition to being an elected parent governor at Castlebrook High School, I believe strongly in voluntary work and also find time as a local Magistrate, on the Bury bench, both of which I believe gives something back to the local community. I am a firm believer in personal, individual development and am an advocate toward self awareness and improvement to individual wellbeing.
I feel my knowledge and background would be of huge benefit in the role of school governor. My skills and experience will allow me to contribute and push forward the schools aims and objectives. I live in Bury, married to Karen; I'm a regular (weekly) squash and badminton player and enjoy most sport, as well as the occasional social drink.
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Vacancy for Parent Governor
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Vacancy for Parent Governor
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