Alice Vincent
Alice Vincent graduated from The Ecclesbourne School in 2014. She then went on to The University of Warwick to study Theatre and Performance, where she gained a First Class Honours degree. Alice then undertook employment at a local railway business, East Midlands Trains, in Marketing. She is currently working for the Great British Railways Transition Team, working to build the brand implementation strategy for the future of UK rail. Alice is a member of the Human Resources and Students and Curriculum Committee and is Chair of the Admissions Committee. She has been a trustee at Ecclesbourne since Dec 2020.
Dr Bradley Payne, BEng, DMS, EngD, FIMechE, CEng
Bradley is a graduate of the University of Manchester, having studied Mechanical Engineering and also completing an Engineering Doctorate there. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer. He has spent his career in the aerospace industry, and currently provides the engineering leadership for in-service support of gas turbine aero engines powering a fleet of large commercial aircraft. He is a member of the Students & Curriculum Committee, the Strategic Oversight Committee and the Human Resources Committee. Bradley has been a trustee since Jan 2019.
Ian Jarvis
Ian Jarvis is a graduate of The University of Birmingham and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He has spent his career in Business and has held numerous Director and Board level positions as Chief Financial Officer for Private Equity backed international businesses. Ian is Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee and a member of the Strategic Oversight Committee. Ian has been a trustee since March 2019.
John Blackwell
John is an Economics graduate of Bradford University and a Chartered Accountant with 20 years post qualified experience. Having qualified in the accountancy profession he has since worked in industry as Finance Director for a number of international businesses dealing with all aspects of financial management and control, specialising in corporate finance, corporate tax planning and company acquisitions. More recently he has worked in the private equity area as Managing Director of an owner managed business responsible for the general management of the company alongside strategic planning and direction. John is a member of the Finance & Resources Committee. John has been a trustee since March 2019.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is a graduate of Durham University and a postgraduate of Warwick University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, and Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner. He has spent his career in professional services and the insurance industry, and has been a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deputy CEO and Group Finance Director at Royal London, and most recently Chief Financial Officer at Direct Line Group, as well as a member of the Board of the Association of British Insurers, and a member of the Practitioners Panel of the Bank of England Regulation Authority. He now spends his time as a Non-Executive Director, and as an Executive Coach. He is Chair of the Strategic Oversight Committee and a member of the Human Resources and the Finance and Resources Committees. Tim has been a trustee since March 2019.
John Minton
John Minton has worked at Ecclesbourne for over fifty years initially as a teacher until retirement, and subsequently as Community Liaison Officer working as part of the Facilities Management team. For the last 14 years he has been a staff Governor. John says: “I am totally committed to ensuring that the Ecclesbourne School continues to be a beacon of excellence under inspirational and exemplary leadership. The school is over halfway through a 20-year Master Plan whose aim is to make all school buildings and campus visually exciting, thermally efficient, robust, fit for purpose and to future proof infrastructure. I am passionate about this wonderful school which has served so many generations of students and I believe that students’ learning can be enriched through visits and exchanges in this country and abroad. It has given me great satisfaction to be involved in exchange visits over the last forty years to Denmark, Sweden, and America.” John is a member of the Finance and Resources Committee and the Admissions Committee.
Liz Page BA (Law and Politics)
Liz is a qualified solicitor. She was admitted to the roll in 1998. Liz has worked in local government for over 20 years providing; governance, planning, contract and property transaction advice. Liz has worked in all levels of local government and spent 4 years working as a Parish and Town Clerk advising councillors on governance issues, preparing agendas and drafting minutes. Liz is a member of the Students and Curriculum and the Strategic Oversight Committee and is also our designated trustee with oversight of safeguarding. Liz has been a trustee since March 2019.
Cheryle Robertson
Cheryle Robertson is an Executive Coach with over 20 years' experience in HR services. She graduated from Edinburgh University with a first class Master's degree in Classical Studies, has a post-graduate diploma in HR management and is certified to coach individuals and teams in organisation development. She has spent her career in a series of management and global leadership roles at Rolls-Royce, and as an independent coach to senior business and HR leaders. She is the Chair of the Human Resources Committee and a member of the Pay and the Students and Curriculum Committees as well as the Strategic Oversight Committee. Cheryle has been a trustee since March 2019.
Richard Lindop
Richard Lindop is a graduate of Cambridge University and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. He has spent nearly 50 years in the railway industry in a career that has covered maintenance of rolling stock and plant, consultancy, project management, marketing, investment planning, buildings management, safety and leadership of engineering design teams on major infrastructure projects. He is now semi-retired but still engaged advising clients on design and safety for new stations and other developments. He has been a Governor at Ecclesbourne School for over 20 years and Chair of Governors since 2011.
Shamsa Hussain
Shamsa has two children currently at Ecclesbourne and an additional two expected to join in the following few years. Shamsa believes in our missio to ensureall children are provided with an enriched education that will allow them to reach their full potential and equip them with the skills to open doors to future opportunities, in an environment in which they feel safe and have mutual respect for everyone. Shamsa is employed in Project Management in the not-for-profit sector. She is currently working in a team to develop the organsiation’s four-year strategy using her project management skills, to plan, develop and deliver a clear strategy to achieve the organisation’s aims and goals. Shamsa’s diverse experience and skill base is an asset to the board of trustees to work towards Ecclesbourne school’s governing principle, to make the school even better. Shamsa is a member of the Students and Curriculum Committee and the Human Resources Committee. Shamsa has been a trustee since March 2023.
Huw Lloyd
Huw has a daughter in Year 9 and one who will be joining Ecclesbourne School soon. He is passionate about helping their school to be the best possible school for them, their friends and every child in the community to attend today and in the future.
Huw has worked in education for over twenty years, in a variety of roles, initially in mainstream secondary schools where he managed and lead primary Year Six to secondary Year Seven transition and then as Assistant Headteacher leading Key Stage Four. He went on to work in and lead a Pupil Referral Unit, working with students with the most challenging behaviours and finally a Special School for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Huw now works as a consultant and trainer, visiting schools up, down and across the United Kingdom, primarily working with school to create a culture which promotes positive behaviour across the whole school community, ensuring everyone feels valued and can achieve their full potential. He also works in helping schools to improve their safeguarding and staff and student well being. All of these positions have equipped him with knowledge, understanding and skills which are of great benefit to the board. In his spare time Huw is a keen follower of sport, including Rugby Union, Football and especially Cricket, coaching football and writing for cricket websites and producing a cricket podcast on life after cricket.
Huw is a member of the Finance and Resources Committee and the Students and Curriculum Committee. Huw has been a trustee since March 2023.
Suzanne Dixon
Suzanne is a parent trustee with a strong background in education and governance, having had over 9 years trustee experience. Suzanne gained the National Leader of Governance qualification in 2019, which has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of a school trustee and how best to support the school and board. Suzanne is passionate about the quality of education and the impact it can have. Suzanne has two children at the school. Suzanne’s work for public sector bodies as health and safety consultant and trainer as well as running her own business brings a strong understanding of risk management and the ability to apply that knowledge to ensure the overall safety and well-being of students, staff, and the wider school community. Suzanne is Chair of the Students and Curriculum Committee and a member of Human Resources Committee. Suzanne has been a trustee since March 2023.
Sanjeev Chopra
Sanjeev brings a wealth of experience and financial expertise to the board. He has an MSc in Chemistry and is a qualified accountant with many years of experience with EON UK before working in Germany from 2013. Sanjeev specialised in corporate transformation and has subsequently held senior roles at National Grid, KPMG and is now leading a large programme of work at SSE PLC. Sanjeev is a parent trustee and says “I am very passionate about my girls’ opportunity to learn, grow and enrich their lives.” Outside of work Sanjeev is a long-suffering Everton supporter and a huge fan of cricket. Although his playing days are now very limited, he still enjoys the odd batting knock when up against family and friends. Sanjeev is a member of the Finance and Resources Committee and the Students and Curriculum Committee. Sanjeev has been a trustee since March 2023.