Governors

Jim Mathieson- Chair of Governing Board

Jim started his teaching career in Brighton in 1974 and after teaching posts in Peterborough and Bracknell came to Rivermead Primary School in Woodley as deputy head at Christmas 1986. He was appointed substantive head in April 1989. Jim was seconded to the Berkshire Local Management of Schools support team for the spring and summer terms 1992. He left his headship at Rivermead in the summer of 2005 to become a Primary School Improvement Officer with Wokingham Borough Children’s Services. As such he was involved with the launch of the ‘Every Child Matters’ Extended Services agenda in Woodley in 2006. 

During his time with Wokingham, he has also been the Interim Area Manager of two Neighbourhood Teams working with multi-disciplinary teams including social care in 2008-2009, and the Interim Head at Willow Bank Junior School for a year in 2012. 

He was also the lead officer for primary phase assessment in the Borough, accountable for the work with disadvantaged pupils, and the Assistant Head of the Virtual School working with Children in Care and their educational provision. He retired in 2018 although continues to work part-time for Wokingham Children’s Services.  His wife is a Key Stage 1 teacher in Wokingham and Jim and Chris have two daughters, both of whom very successfully received their secondary education at Waingel’s College.

Membership: 

Chair of Governing Board

Gareth Hayes

Gareth was elected as a parent governor in 2014 and became a trustee in 2018. He is also a governor at Willow Bank Junior school having initially been elected as a parent governor in 2009 and is currently an LA governor.

He has had two daughters go through both schools and on to university.

Gareth graduated with a degree in Electronics and Computer Science and has worked in the Telecoms and Aerospace industries in both chief engineer and director roles.

Membership:  Trustee, Chair of Finance & Resources and Chair of Standards

Roger Evelyn

I joined the governing body in 2022 as a parent governor, and my son currently attends the school. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support our school in this capacity and to give back to the community. I believe that every child should have access to an outstanding education, irrespective of their social or economic background. I am passionate about inclusion and the continuous improvement of the learning environment to maximise the educational outcomes of every child. I've worked as senior manager within the financial services sector for many years, where I have developed strong analytical skills, the ability to deliver effective communication and offer pragmatic advice. I hope to use these skills to help the school and governing body achieve their objectives.

Membership: Finance and Resources

Nicky Jones

Membership: Standards

Christopher Moseley

Membership: Finance & Resources

Chris joined the governing body in October 2023 as a Parent Governor. He has a daughter at the school and a younger son who will be joining in September 2024.

He is a qualified actuary, with over 20 years’ experience in financial services. He currently works in the finance department of a FTSE 100 company.

He is an active runner and regularly volunteers at local running events.

He is keen to bring his strong analytical skills to the role, working with and challenging the governing board and the school to help all students achieve their full potential.