Name

 Membership and Term of Office

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Nigel Williams: 

Member, Chair of Governors, Vice Chair of Curriculum Committee 

Term: 18/10/2021 - 17/10/2025

My name is Nigel Williams and my main interest is to help people to be all they can be!   As both a Minister, and as Chair of Governors at Hayes School I have the opportunity to impact on lives and to see both adults and children grasp hold of a future that encourages them to achieve, to be confident, and be self-assured in their ability.  We are fortunate to have the best teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and Governors, who give their all to making the School the best it can be and being cheerleaders for each child to succeed and be their unique self.  I am committed to doing all I can to help in this cause.

Adrian Bartlett

Member

23/05/24 - 

22/05/28

 My name is Adrian Bartlett and I am a member at Hayes School. I am a retired local fisherman and a Director of the Plymouth Fishing & Seafood Association supporting the Local Fishing Industry and to showcase locally caught seafood. Providing support for local people in where, who, when your seafood was caught, how to prepare, cook and enjoy simple seafood recipes.

Mark Hanbury:

Headteacher

01/04/2015 - ongoing

My name is Mark Hanbury and I have been Headteacher at Hayes School since 2015.  I am passionate about achieving our vision of our children succeeding to 'be all they can be' and dedicated to working with the whole school community to achieve this.

Patrice White:

Deputy Headteacher

11/10/2022 - 10/10/2026

My name is Patrice White and I joined Hayes as Deputy Headteacher in September 2022.  I am  extremely impressed by the community feel of the school and strong sense of purpose – everyone is fully immersed in the amazing experiences on offer. I recently moved to Brixham from Derbyshire and have a four-year old son.  I am determined to help Hayes School be the best it can be!

Sarah Giles

Partnership Governor, 

Safeguarding, Vice Chair of FGB

18/04/2023- 17/04/2027

My name is Sarah Giles and I joined Hayes as a Partnership Governor in 2015. I am also the Safeguarding Governor and Vice Chair of the Full Governing Board. Having lived in Paignton all my life, I really love this area and enjoy being close to the sea and the moors. I have worked in Personnel Departments of various local businesses for 25+ years. I completed my degree in Early Years Care, Child Development and Education in 2017. I am lucky to have the opportunity to use my experience and knowledge of the local community to support everyone at Hayes in whatever way I can. I feel we have a great team working at Hayes and, together, we can achieve our full potential.

Jude Cummins:

Community Governor

22/11/2022 -  21/11/2026

My name is Jude Cummins and I am a parent governor, with daughters in year 3 and year 6. I am a qualified Music teacher and Early Years Music specialist and have a real passion for education, particularly in the Early Years, where children’s early experiences have such an impact on their future success. I am dedicated to supporting the school in ensuring that all children have many varied opportunities to develop their skills and confidence, and that Hayes School provides a safe and supporting environment where children can flourish.       

Andrew Ferrier

07/03/2023 - 06/03/2027

Chair - Finance & Buildings  Committee

Community Governor

Mick Rayner

01/04/2024 - 31/03/2028

Community Governor

Claire Davis

01/04/2024 - 31/03/2028

Community Governor