Janet Roberts OBE

Co-Chair of Governors

(appointed 2023)

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

23/05/23 - 22/05/27

Appointed by FGB

I have been a Governor of South Farnborough since 2010.  Three of my grandchildren attended the school and were very happy and successful.  I was a Primary Headteacher for 17 years and loved every minute.  Therefore I am proud to be a part of another outstanding school helping to develop an enthusiasm for learning and a desire for excellence in the whole community. 

Responsibilities / Committees: Finance and Staffing / Pay (Chair) / Performance Management / Child Protection / Pupil Discipline / Curriculum (Chair)

Linked Subject: SEN, English, Science and Safeguarding Governor.

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: Grandson employed at the school

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (5/5) 100%, Finance (3/3) 100%

Anthea Dwyer

Co-Chair of Governors

(appointed 2023)

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

14/05/21 - 25/03/28

Appointed by FGB 

I am delighted to be a parent governor and I have a child in Year 4. I have spent my entire life devoted to theatrical arts, initially studying dance before moving on to classical singing. I obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Manchester and enjoyed the next 10 years as a professional opera singer, performing across the UK and overseas.  Since 2003, I have been a private singing teacher in Farnborough and I also teach at the Junior Royal Academy of Music in London, where I coordinate the vocal department. At my daughter’s infant school, I helped with the musical performances and developed a 10 week music programme called “Clap Together 123”, which I taught to the Year 2s at that time. I am very passionate about the importance of music in education and am keen to help as much as I can in this specialised area and any others that are required.

Responsibilities / Committees: Curriculum, Safeguarding

Linked Subject: Music, Spanish and Safeguarding Governor.

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee):  FGB (5/5) 100%,

Mike Saunders

Vice Chair

(appointed 2023)

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

23/05/23 - 22/05/27

Appointed by FGB

I joined the governing body in 2003 as a parent governor, I have served as Chair and Vice-Chair during this period. All three of my children attended South Farnborough, they enjoyed their time here and with the wide-ranging curriculum were well equipped for the move on to secondary education.

I spent my working life in the construction industry, the last as a senior manager for a regional contractor.

I am proud and happy to feel that I am part of an outstanding and inclusive school.

Responsibilities / Committees: Finance and Staffing / Health, Safety and Premises/ Pay / Performance Management / Pupil Discipline / Staff Grievance, Appeals and Disciplinary

Linked Subject: Maths

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (5/5) 100%, Finance (3/3) 100%, 

Jenny Byrne

Headteacher

As Head Teacher of South Farnborough Junior School I automatically become part of the Governing Body, but I have also been a Staff Governor here since September 2000 whilst I was Deputy Head. I was also a Teacher Governor in my last school. As the school’s Head teacher, I report to the Governors at each meeting about all aspects of school life – safeguarding, finance and staffing, Curriculum, Buildings and Grounds, Safeguarding and Attendance as well as the quality of provision. I believe that strong links between staff, parents, community members and governors is key to the success of a school. Away from school, I have two children one in Year 11 and one at University and my husband works in the Computer Games industry.

Responsibilities / Committees: Finance and Staffing / Health, Safety and Premises

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: Employed at school as Headteacher

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (5/5) 100%, Finance (3/3) 100%,

Greg Lines

Staff Governor

Term of Office

29/11/22 - 28/11/26

Appointed by Staff

I have been teaching at South Farnborough Junior School for 11 years, since I qualified as a primary teacher. I care deeply about the engagement of children in their learning and strive to make my classroom a place of fun and challenge.

Before becoming a teacher, I gained experience working in the computer games sector, for Electronic Arts, coordinated mail order campaigns for the Royal Academy of Arts and even managed a musical instrument wholesale company. 

I felt that after 11 years, I wanted to represent the staff as a governor and gain further insight into the way a school works outside the classroom. I hope that as part of this team of governors, I can input into the strategic vision of the school and lend my experiences and opinions to help SFJS continue to be both a wonderful place to work and the perfect place for children to learn

Responsibilities / Committees: Curriculum

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: Employed at school as a class teacher

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (4/5) 80%,

Peter Bassett

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

03/06/22 - 02/06/26

Appointed by FGB

I have been a Governor at the school since May 2018.  I live near the school, which had great reports, so was an easy choice.  My parents were teachers but I joined the Rail industry and was always interested in education and enjoyed training others.  As an accountant, I helped managers look after their department's money.  On retirement, I wanted to be involved in the community so took on voluntary roles as an Adviser at Citizens Advice, looking after our neighbourhood watch scheme and working on the Watercress railway which includes helping to run our educational program for junior schools.  I'm married (a teacher) with three children plus four grandchildren.

Responsibilities / Committees: Finance and Staffing (Chair) / Forum Rep

Linked Subject: Geography and Diversity. 

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at Southwood Infants

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (5/5) 100%, Finance (3/3) 100%, 

Jarrod Travers

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

28/03/23 - 27/03/27

Appointed by FGB

I have lived in Farnborough for over 22 years and all four of my children have attended South Farnborough Junior School. For the last 9 years I have worked as head of operations for a multinational corporation, handling performance, relations, and contracts with a diverse range of businesses. Being a co-opted governor, I bring my work experience to the table to help the school get the most out of its suppliers and business relations. I'm keen for the children to develop their self-reliance, confidence, and ability to work individually and in a team through art, sport, and technology.  

Responsibilities / Committees: Staff Grievance / Appeals and Disciplinary / Health, Safety and Premises (Chair)

Linked Subject: Art, Design Technology and Computing

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (4/5) 80%, Health & Safety and Premises (1/3) 33%

Karen Rumbold

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

07/07/24 - 06/07/28

Appointed by FGB

I have lived in Farnborough for 26 years and having previously taught in Guildford, I was at South Farnborough Junior School for most of my teaching career. I taught in Year 3 and 4 and had many different roles and responsibilities, I was a SENDCo for most of my time here. My son went through the school and I am proud of the inclusive ethos he was able to experience here and the excellent grounding he received. As my son is a drummer, starting lessons here at school in Year 4, my main interest outside school is live music! South Farnborough Junior School is such a happy and challenging place to work in, with excellent relationships between governors, staff and children. I enjoyed my role as SENDCo and worked hard to support children's development in any way I could. I have been a Governor for many years and have watched the school grow and continue to improve in so many ways over the years, always with a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities / Committees: Curriculum 

Linked Subject: RE and PDL. 

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (4/5) 80%,

Calum Stewart

Local Authority Governor

Term of Office

21/05/24 - 20/05/28

Appointed by LA

I was delighted to join South Farnborough as a Local Authority Governor in October 2019. I have lived in Rushmoor all my life, and have served on the Borough Council since May 2019. I was elected aged 25 and, as one of the Borough's youngest councillors, therefore take a keen interest in education and young people. 

Outside of my role as a Councillor, I also work in politics - specialising in community engagement and outreach. I sit as Trustee for local care home Devereux House, and Rushmoor Citizens Advice. 

I look forward to helping this already outstanding school go from strength to strength.

Responsibilities / Committees: Finance

Linked Subject: History

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at The Wavell

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (1/5) 20%, Finance (2/3) 66%

Emily Gomes

Co-opted Governor

Term of Office

29/11/22 - 28/11/26

Appointed by FGB

I am very happy to have joined the School Governing Body at SFJS. I have been working at the School since 2018, in my professional role as a Child & Adolescent Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am committed to supporting children with their social and emotional wellbeing and have experience of working in a variety of Schools in this capacity, including schools in: Croydon, Southwark, Bagshot, Frimley and Farnborough.

I am particularly keen to ensure that all children are safeguarded well and can fulfil their full potential whatever their background, special educational needs or disabilities. Therefore, I feel dedicated to continuing to support the warm, caring and nurturing environment SFJS creates for each pupil, as part of a team of dedicated Governors. 

Responsibilities / Committees: Curriculum

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: Employed by the school as a counsellor

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (4/5) 80%,

Rachel Smith

Parent Governor

Term of Office

19/04/24 - 18/04/28

Appointed

I joined the governing body in 2024 as a parent governor.  I have three children, two who currently attend SFJS and the third who has just moved on to secondary.  I qualified as a teacher of Physical Education in 2007 and been teaching in secondary schools ever since, while also taking on roles of Deputy Year Leader, Year Leader, Associate SLT, Transition Leader and Senior Mental Health Lead.  Although my degree is within Physical Education I also teach a bespoke PSHE/life skills curriculum at my current school along with Mathematics.  I am dyslexic and proud of all I have achieved, this additional need spurs me on more to ensure all young people strive to be the best they can be in everything they do.  I have a passion for young people and them leaving education as a well rounded person and not just a result sheet, I value the work and commitment which goes into the running of schools, and I am very excited to be a part of the governing body within the Junior School.  Alongside my teaching, I am a ‘retired’ basketball player and current proud Football, Drama, Rugby, and Cricket Mum!  As a very local resident to SFJS, I want to give something back to the community within this outstanding school.

Responsibilities / Committees: Health, Safety and Premises

Linked Subject: PE

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee):  FGB (2/2) 100%

Melissa Southan

Parent Governor

Term of Office

19/04/24 - 18/04/28

Appointed

I’m extremely excited to start my role as parent governor at SFJS having worked in an education setting for over 18 years.

My Community Manager role at Wavell and now Samuel Cody School has allowed me to make key contacts in the local community, bring in additional income for the school and provide facilities to local clubs and groups.

I’m extremely passionate about SEN, having been on a number of courses as a parent and from my current time at Samuel Cody. Working with vulnerable children makes you realise how important your role in a school can be, and that small things can make a big difference. 

I'm an avid football fan and I love watching football on TV and at football grounds/stadiums, whether it is in the premier league or my local club. I've recently joined a local choir and I am loving the challenge of taking part in something that is very new and far more technical than I imagined.

Responsibilities / Committees: 

Business, personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB (1/2) 100%