Governor Profiles
Carol Moore
Co-opted Governor and Co - Chair of Governing Body (voted September 2021 for 1 year)
Hello. My name is Carol Moore. I am married with two grown up children and have lived in Derby most of my life. I have recently retired as a Primary School Headteacher. I thoroughly enjoyed my job and loved working with children and their families, helping and supporting them in making a positive difference to their lives. I enjoy meeting people. I work as a volunteer helping adults to read and understand English. I like to spend my time walking, reading, gardening and meeting up with friends. As a new member of the Governing Body of Roe Farm Primary School, I am keen to offer my knowledge and experience and support the school in any way I can.
Helen Weston
Head Teacher
My name is Helen Weston and I am a member of the School Governing Body. I have worked at Roe Farm Primary for 19 years and began my journey as a Teaching assistant in Year 1/2 in 2003.
From a very young age, I had always wanted to work with children, influencing and guiding them on their journey through life. I am 100% committed to ensuring children feel safe and secure and that they are given the best chances in life through a broad and rich curriculum which is fun and engaging.
In my role as Head teacher i am here not only for the children but for families, providing guidance and support where needed.
In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym and spending quality time with my family, watching my two boys learn and grow.
Nicola Smith
Co-opted Governor
I am married with 2 children aged 21 and 16 and I work for Rolls-Royce Submarines as a Team Leader in the Service Data Centre. My team and I are responsible for the collection of submarine operational data which is utilised within the business. I started at Roll-Royce on a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) aged 17. My first placement was as a telephonist and whilst in this role I realised the opportunity was there to progress within Rolls-Royce. I took this opportunity and became a sponsored student and studied part-time to gain a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am a trained internal auditor and STEM ambassador, involved in various schools Science Alliance project. I enjoy working for Rolls-Royce and appreciate the development opportunities I have been given during my career. Hobbies include going to the gym, walking and socialising with family and friends.
Sam Miller
Staff Governor
My name is Samuel Miller and I have been working at Roe Farm Primary School since 2014. I have always wanted to be a primary teacher as I thoroughly enjoy working with children and teaching them new things every day. I have lived in Derby all my life and have recently become a father. I wanted to become staff governor as I wanted to have as much positive influence as possible and help make this school the best it can be. In my spare time I like to play rugby in which I have represented Derby and Derbyshire but currently play for Belper. I am looking forward to helping this school as a teacher and governor achieve amazing things.
Neil Wilson
Co-chair of governors - elected September 2021 for one year
My name is Neil Wilson and I am a co-opted Governor. I am the link Governor for SEND, Safer Recruitment and Attendance. My main aim as a governor is to ensure that school provides a safe, fun and enjoyable learning experience for all children who attend the school.
I work as an IT Manager within the NHS
Dave Weston
Co-opted Governor
My name is David Weston, I have been a Co-opted governor at Roe Farm since 2011. I became a school governor to support the local community and help provide opportunities for young people to get the best start in life.
I have two young children and work at Rolls-Royce as a designer in Preliminary Design. In my spare time I go clay pigeon shooting and have represented England 5 times, I have 2 European Bronze medals and have won a number of national titles.
Kerrie Selby
Parent Governor (currently on maternity leave)
Matt Simper
Co-opted Governor - Elected September 2020
