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Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Mark Vinall Co-opted Governor Chairman Responsibilities: Chair of Governors
Committee: Resources /Performance Management
Mark is a barrister at Blackstone Chambers in London,
specialising in commercial disputes, media and
entertainment law and public law.
Mark grew up in Reading before attending Jesus College,
Oxford. He and his wife, Pippa, moved to the area in 2002,
and have lived in Richings Park for the last nine years.
They have three children: the older two (now in secondary
school) are former pupils of IVJS, while the youngest is at
Iver Village Infant School.
He became a Governor in January 2015.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Chris Clarke Co-opted Governor Vice Chairman Responsibilities: Vice-Chair, English
Committees: Chair of Resources / Pay Review
Chris graduated in Computer Science from Canterbury
University in New Zealand, and has lived in the UK since
2000. He now leads the Business Transformation practice for
Pegasystems, a global software company.
Chris and his Scottish wife Claire have two children, with their
youngest attending Iver Village Junior School.
Chris has a keen interest in emerging technologies, and its
impact on our society. He has been instrumental in the
schools IT system renewal, and brings a professional
experience in IT and Management to the governing body.
Outside of professional interests, Chris enjoys travelling, DIY
and spending leisure time exploring the countryside with
Claire and the children.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Andrew Nurse Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Chair of Curriculum & Standards
Safeguarding / Equalities
Committee: Curriculum & Standards / Pay Review
Andrew joined the Governing Body in April 2016 having moved to
Denham in 2014. Andrew was previously a governor of a
First/Middle school in central Harrow and a Sixth Form College on
Harrow Hill.
Having completed a Doctor of Business Administration
qualification in 2011, Andrew is a visiting lecturer at Kingston and
Worcester Universities in addition to tending a variety of
motorcycles and a garden.
He has 4 daughters and 5 grandchildren.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Jill Digweed Head Teacher Responsibilities inc lude: Head Teacher
Committee: Resources / Curriculum &
Standards
Jill graduated from Reading University, in 1995, having studied for
a Bed (Hons) with Environmental Science. Jill started her teaching
career at Highworth Combined School in High Wycombe where
she held a variety of leadership roles including English subject
leader and Phase Leader. In addition, Jill spent a period of time
teaching in America developing her knowledge of teaching
techniques. When Jill returned to the UK she worked as a Deputy
Head in a High Wycombe school before moving to Iver.
Jill lives with a very demanding cat that requires lots of attention!
In her free-time Jill enjoys travelling, bike rides, reading and eating
out.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Rachel Bjorck Staff Governor Responsibilities include: SLT, Phase Leader, English Co-ordinator, Class Teacher
Committees: Curriculum & Standards
Rachel studied Biological Sciences at Warwick University
graduating with a First Class Honours degree. She then
worked as a cover supply teacher in a secondary school in
Wembley followed by completion of a PGCE at the Institute
of Education. She is now studying part-time for a masters
degree in teaching through the Institute of Education which
she is due to complete in 2017.
Rachel joined the IVJS team in September 2015 and is now
Upper School Phase Leader, Year 6 lead and English co-
ordinator.
Rachel is the proud owner of our wonderful school dogs,
Hugo and Ralph. She enjoys swimming and pilates.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Sam Dobson Co-opted Governor Responsibilities include: SEND / Pupil Premium Committee: Standards
Sam lives with her husband Alec and they have one
son who left Iver Village Junior School in 2017 to attend
secondary school.
She has worked within customer services for British
Airways for the last 21 years and in the last 3 years
taken on a training role within the company - training
new and existing staff with both new policies and
systems.
Outside of being a mum at school she enjoys walking,
cycling, travelling and of course shopping!
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Terry Munn Co-opted Governor Responsibilities include: Maths / SEND / Pupil Premium Committee: Resources / Standards / Perf Mgt
Terry was born in Hillingdon Hospital in 1945. He
attended Pinkwell School, Hayes and Harlington
Secondary Modern School.
After leaving school, he joined BEA as an apprentice in
1962. He went on to work for BEA as an
engine/airframe engineer. This led to him becoming a
licensed engineer, supervisor, planner and manager -
responsible for the serviceability and punctuality of
BA's short haul fleet out of Terminal 1. Terry retired in
2007.
In his personal life he married wife Christine in 1968
and they have and son and daughter. Childcare (with
Wife) for three beautiful grandchildren with all that
implies takes up a lot of his time.
In his spare time he enjoys bee keeping, keep fit, dance
lessons and duck keeping. Furthermore he is a
gardener, decorator and general handyman. He is
currently a member of Patient Participation Group at
The Medical Centre, West Drayton.
One of his proudest moments is that he was at
Wembley to see England win the World Cup in 1966!
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Josh Barrow Co-opted Governor Responsibilities include: Science / Development Committee: Standards
Josh studied Business Management at university and
now creates online educational courses professionally.
His passion is to enable people to enjoy learning using
innovative methods that stimulate the desire to acquire
knowledge.
Josh has interests in food, coffee, music and the arts.
Governor’s Biog
The Governing Body of Iver Village Junior School, Iver, Bucks.
Believe. Achieve. Succeed Together.
http://www.ivervillage-jun.bucks.sch.uk/
Laura Price Parent Governor Responsibilities include: GDPR Committee: Resources
Laura studied performing arts at college.
She has lived in the local area for 11 years and
currently has 2 children who attend Iver Village Junior
School.
Her hobbies include reading and being the assistant
leader at the local Beaver Group.