Governors

Having completed a degree in geography and a PGCE in physical education I taught in Essex and Jersey for 30 years, with the final 10 years at Senior Management level. In 2007 I transferred from a Deputy Headship in The States of Jersey Education Department to a new role in the Jersey Prison Service, where I took up a position with the Prison Management Team to establish and lead a Learning and Skills Department.

I remained in this post until my retirement in December 2017 when my wife and I relocated to Swaffham.

I am grateful for the opportunity to work as a community governor at TNHA and I will make full use my experience and passion for education to support the academy.

​Dr. Sue Gattuso​

Appointing Body: Academy Transformation Trust

Community Governor

Term of Office: 19 June 2019 to 19 June 2023

Links: SEND, Pupil Wellbeing & Personal Development

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I have lived in Sporle since 1981 and three of my children attended Hamonds High School during the 80s and 90s. Seven members of my immediate family are or have been teachers. In a varied career I have worked in various secretarial posts in Germany and project managed a Government Pilot Project within Race Relations in Bolton. After moving to Sporle in 1981 I worked as a freelance photojournalist for local newspapers before applying my teaching credentials at Wymondham College as Head of German and later also teaching ICT. I became an Assistant Principal, responsible for teaching and learning across the College and Head of Key Stage 4. In that capacity I was also involved in the College SENd offer and careers guidance with work experience.  I was also a teacher governor.I increasingly developed a love of history, particularly of local history, and about 10 years ago earned a PhD in book-ownership in early modern Norfolk.

In retirement I now manage Swaffham Heritage and focus on collecting and sharing archives and memories of Swaffham and neighbouring villages as well as delivering outreach and overseeing the museum\’s school educational programme.  I am of the firm belief that a community working together can be a real asset in creating a solid, safe and positive environment for those who live, work and study in the town and its villages.

I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the academy as a community governor and hope that I can use my experience and skills to support its work in the community and o the benefit of its students, staff and parents.

​​Spencer Nash

​Appointing Body: Academy Transformation Trust

Staff Governor

Term of Office: 12 Nov 2019 to 12 Nov 2023

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I am a member of staff at The Nicholas Hamond Academy and am privileged to represent the staff body in Local Academy Committee meetings. I have taught at the Academy since July 2017 and recently have been fortunate enough to take on additional roles that have enabled me to take a lead on pastoral care for many of our students.

It is my belief and vision that all, staff and students alike, should come to this Academy with the knowledge that they are valued. In my role as a governor I always ensure that the opinion of my colleagues is fairly represented, so as to ensure that they are confident in the knowledge that they have a voice in the decisions governors make.

I am grateful for the opportunity to fulfil the role of staff governor and I will make full use of my passion for education and dedication to the welfare of our staff and students to support the Academy in all worthy endeavours.

Ben Vine

Appointing Body: Academy Transformation Trust

Community Governor

Term of Office: 8 July 2020 to 8 July 2024

I have worked in Education since graduating from the University of Bedfordshire in 2012. My specialist subject is Physical Education. Since starting my career in teaching I have worked in s small number of schools taking on the roles 2nd in department, head of department, Lead Practitioner, Professional Tutor and Year 11 Progress Leader giving me a broad experience across the many facets of education. I have lived in Swaffham since 2016 and have two young children. I truly believe a high-quality education can improve the prospects of our community and the future of the students in our Academy.

Debbie Mann

Transformation Trust via election

Parent Governor

Term of Office: 25 November 2020 to 25 November 2024

I moved to the Swaffham area at the beginning of the Covid lockdown. My daughter now attends TNHA and thanks to the welcoming staff and children she’s settled in beautifully. I also have 3 year old twins and have worked in Education for the past 20 years. My roles in education include Preschool Manager, Pastoral and Behaviour Mentor, Family Support Practitioner and Higher Level Teaching Assistant reception to Year 6. My qualifications and training include BAHons in Early years, Autism and ADHD qualifications and Leadership and Management (NPQML) training at Ambition institute. I’m also a licensed THRIVE Practitioner (an approach supporting children in social and emotional development),  Forest School Leader, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Signs of Safety Trained.

Sylvia Grice