Meet our Governors
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Atika Butt - Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor
About Me I am a stay at home mum to 2 girls. Before becoming a mum, I was an Operations Manager for a FTSE 100 property company and was based in Reading, Berkshire. This required me to be proficient in all aspects of business from finance to H&S to HR. I am also a BA Hons Business Studies student who has also attended Oxford University’s Summer School specialising in Retail. I hope to utilise my diverse experience to the BV Governing body. |
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Geraldine Simons - Vice Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor About Me info coming soon |
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Naeema Kassam Co-Opted Governor About Me My name is Naeema Kassam and I am an A level Business teacher with over 10 years teaching experience in the FE and secondary sector. I also have a Master’s qualification in Education, Leadership and Management. I am looking forward to working with the governing body.
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Rachel Jacques Headteacher
About Me My name is Rachel Jacques, I have been the Headteacher at Bowker Vale since 2012. I am really proud to be the Head of such a fantastic school. I work with the Governing Body to make sure our school is the very best it can be. We meet regularly to discuss and evaluate what is happening in school and why and to check that these actions all have a positive impact on the learning of all pupils.
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Jen Griffin Associate Governor About Me My name is Jen Griffin. I have worked at Bowker Vale Primary since September 2012 and am currently the Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo. I work with the Governors on a wide range of school issues and information, mainly around Attendance, SEND and Safeguarding.
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Benjamin Lynch Co-Opted Governor About Me I am a Modern Languages graduate with experience of teaching in the UK and abroad. I have taught in all Key Stages from 1 to 5 and I am currently a Headteacher in Salford and have been a governor in both secondary and primary settings. |
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Andy White Local Authority Governor About Me Hi, my name is Andy White, and I have worked in Parking Management on behalf of Manchester City Council for almost 20 years now but have had a career in Retail Management and the Police Service prior to that. I’m married with two children, and we live in Milnrow just outside Rochdale in Greater Manchester. I have two dogs and like to walk in the Hills above Wardle as often as I can, and after that it’s the occasional night out and general family time. |
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Maryam Janjua Staff Governor About Me As a Teaching Assistant at Bowker Vale Primary School focusing on special educational needs, I bring twelve years of experience as a teacher in international schools, including three years as a principal from early years to high school in Turkish School. My professional background is complemented by a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. Since joining Bowker Vale in 2023, I have dedicated myself to creating an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. As a staff governor, I am committed to fostering educational excellence and helping our school continue to thrive. |
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Asiya Hussain Parent Governor About Me I feel like as a parent we always want the best for our children and the first place this usually starts at is with their school. Having a close connection to your children's school is very important to build understanding within our children. I am a friendly and approachable individual and someone who aims to represent the parents/carers of the school in a fair and respectful manner as part of the governing body. |
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Adam Aziz Parent Governor About Me I am a Data Protection specialist and have worked in the field since 2018. My current and previous roles involve implementing data protection programs, providing role based and targeted training, liaising with a variety of stakeholders, from data subjects to members of the c-suite. I am looking forward to joining the Bowker Vale Governing Body. |
