Julia Upton

Head Teacher

I joined the school as Headteacher in September 2020. I have previously worked at four other Suffolk High Schools, including most recently for eight years as Headteacher of Debenham High School. I have been a member of ASCL Executive and am a National Leader of Education.

Pecuniary interests: NA

Sue White

Community Governor

Term of Office Ends 17/7/26

Chair of Governors

Admissions; Head Teachers Pay Review; Enabling Excellence and Chairs Steering Group.

I strongly believe that parents and the wider community should work together with schools to provide our children/young adults with the best education and learning experiences possible. To support this view, I therefore volunteered to become a governor at the school with 4 children all hoping to join the school. The role is immensely rewarding and I am keen to ensure that our pupils are always the reason for any decisions. It can involve very difficult decision making including decisions on finances, staff and pupils. Outside the school, I am chairperson and lead coach for Suffolk Coastal Torpedoes Water Polo club and also have 2 of my children very active in the sailing world as well as being Mum to my girls and working fulltime!!

My KHS subject link is to Childcare/Social Care, PE & Dance as well as PHSEE, Safeguarding, Child Protection, PREVENT, SEND & eSafety

Pecuniary interests: NA

David Bevan

Community Governor

Term of Office Ends 19/03/26

Vice Chair of Governors

Chair of Enabling Excellence; Operations Committee; Chairs Steering Group

I taught science in Suffolk and Essex and most recently have worked in teacher training for Canterbury Christ Church University. I am a senior A level chemistry examiner and as well as writing and marking papers, I have worked with teachers in a number of countries to help them prepare their pupils for the A level examination.

In my spare time I sing in the community choir “Funky Voices” helping to raise thousands of pounds each year for different charities. This has included recording two singles for “Children in Need” at the BBC studios. I also enjoy dabbling in watercolour painting and enjoy travelling.

My KHS subject link is to Science, Psychology, Music, Sixth Form & ECT link.

Jennifer Osborne-Clamp

Staff Governor

Term of Office Ends 23/03/2030

Enabling Excellence Committee

Pecuniary interests: NA

Liz Newman

Staff Governor

Term of Office Ends 25/11/2028

Enabling Excellence Committee

I joined Kesgrave High School in 2012 as part of the Pastoral Team having been a youth worker for a number of years. I support two year groups from when they start in year 7 to when they leave in year 11 and I firmly believe that working with these students, through these years is a rewarding and worthwhile job. I see first-hand the spirit and ethos of the school in everyday practise and am proud to be a part of that. I am the mother of two children, a delinquent greyhound and a Teacher of Dance in my spare time.

Pecuniary interests: NA

Tim Matson

Staff Governor

I joined Kesgrave four years ago having gained my PGCE from the University of Bedfordshire. As well as being a member of the maths department I also have a responsibility for Pupil Premium strategy and supporting key groups. I am very grateful for the opportunity to witness our students developing into young people ready to step into the next phase of their lives. There is a great sense of community at Kesgrave and I believe it is very important as staff we continue to work with the wider community and governance to ensure that ethos continues to thrive for the benefit of the whole school body.