We currently have a vacancy for one Co-Opted Governor to join our school's governing board.

Governors play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our school, ensuring financial accountability, and supporting our staff to deliver the best possible education for our children. You do not need to be an education expert to apply; we value diverse perspectives, life experiences, and a shared commitment to our school community.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and can dedicate a few hours each term, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please contact the School Clerk at clerk@doverparkpri.iow.sch.uk for more details.

Co-Chairs of the Board 

Kim Haylor

Rob Johnson

Vice Chair 

Alison Starnes 

Co-Opted Governors 

Debbie Grubb

Michelle Lincoln 

Jo Rees

Rob Johnson 

Michael Ross 

Kim Haylor 

Vacancy

Parent Governors 

Vacancy

JD Viette 

Local Authority Governor 

Alison Starnes 

Staff Governor 

Hayley Roberts 

Headteacher 

John Kirby

Clerk to Board 

Natalie Beath  

Get to know our Governing Board

Rob Johnson  'I am pleased to be part of the Governing Board at Dover Park Primary to support the staff to achieve the best possible outcome for pupils. I live and work locally and have experience in both commercial, sport and educational settings. I believe this will be useful to support the school governance. I am passionate about the potential all kids have and the exceptional opportunity they have here at Dover Park.'

Kim Haylor 'By becoming a governor, I feel I can positively contribute to my child's learning, best interests and overall school experience. Recognising that strong educational foundations are fundamental to success, I am truly passionate about ensuring that children within the Island community get the best possible education and opportunities to succeed in life. From a personal perspective, I believe the role would benefit my professional development through the provision of new skills and expansion of the current ones'

JD Viette 'I am executive manager and head of operations at Aspire Ryde. This a charity I have been involved in for many years and is very close to Dover Park. Prior to my work in the charity sector I have worked within the film and television industry. My child is now attending school at Dover Park and  I am invested and committed to supporting the school, and the local community, as best I can'

Jo Rees 'I joined the governing board at Dover Park because I had worked in the school and like the school's inclusive ethos. I have a background in primary education and wanted to support a local Ryde school. For my day job I am a specialist teacher in Dyslexia and have a wealth of knowledge about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. In my spare time I enjoy singing and dancing and keeping fit'

Alison Starnes 'As a governance professional, I have extensive experience in assisting and advising governors from across the Island. With over eight years in this role, I currently work for four governing boards and thoroughly enjoy what I do. Governance is both challenging and rewarding and I would be happy to share my experience and insight with Dover Park. I am particularly interested in English and Music. With two great nieces at the beginning of their education journey, it seems like the right time to contribute as a governor'

Michele Lincoln 'My interest in education began many years ago when I was a small child growing up on a small island. I have worked in education for over 25 years both on the Island and on the Mainland. Throughout this time I specialised in Early Years education as a teacher and in Special Needs education, eventually becoming a SENCo. I joined Dover Park as a  teaching assistant in 2021 as the Pandemic was ending and the refurbishment of the school was continuing. Now that I have retired, I want to support the outstanding work done by all staff, pupils and parents at Dover Park, to help the school continue to thrive and grow'

Michael Ross 'My interest in education started as Governor of a small village primary school in Kent in the 1980s, transferred to an inner city primary in London in the 1990s and then as Chair of Governors of a large state secondary school in SW London for 10 years up to 2023. Now I split my time between Ryde and London it is good to help contribute to such a lively and successful school as Dover Park. Never have the challenges been greater but never have the possible outcomes been better. It is an exciting time for the school. I spent 25 years as a Whitehall civil servant and a further 10 years as Chief Executive of a small tribunal non-Departmental public body. I want to bring my experience in strategic planning and finance to bear on the Governing Body’s work to help Dover Park and its students to be the best they can be'