Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Governors (ID 1293)

• Spencer Guy
  Appointed Governor (Chair)
  Spencer Guy

• Lucy Brackley
  Appointed Governor
  Lucy Brackley

• Will Butler
  Co-opted Governor
  Will Butler

• Nick Hillman
  Parent Governor
  Nick Hillman

• Vidhya Jayarajah
  Parent Governor
  Vidhya Jayarajah

• Lorna Muir
  Co-opted Governor
  Lorna Muir

  I am a qualified Cost and Management Accountant. I have spent nearly 50 years working in the Motor Industry, initially as a Financial Analyst for the manufacturer Jaguar/Rover/Triumph and subsequently British Leyland European and Overseas Operations. I then spent more than 40 years as a Financial Controller in the Retail BMW and MINI franchise. I am now semi-retired and manage Trader Tax and Duty Accounts for an Import/Export Company. My business background has given me vast experience in budgeting, planning and staff management. During my career I have recruited school leavers and graduates and set them on the path to achieving Accountancy qualifications. Coupled with in house training this has enabled trainees to move onto Assistant Accountant, and Accountant roles in other dealerships.
  

  I have been Chairman of the Aylesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion for the last 3 years, and have endeavoured to increase membership numbers and engage with the local Cadet Services and Community Groups. I am always inspired by both the veterans who have served this country and also the youngsters who take such pride in being associated with the Armed Forces.
  
  

  I can align with the five ‘R' values of SHFGS as they very much mirror the values of the RBL and Cadet Services.

• Nicola Pearce
  Appointed Governor
  Nicola Pearce

  Nicola has lived in numerous places and travelled a lot as her father was in the Army, she has been living in the local area for the last 10 years with her husband. Nicola's husband is a teacher and Nicola also works in the Education Tech space so there is a keen interest around education in their home. In her spare time Nicola loves travelling, walking and cycling especially if this can be done with her black labrador Marley.

• Helen Smirthwaite
  Staff Governor
  Helen Smirthwaite

  I have been a member of staff at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School for nearly four years. My professional background in marketing and recruitment informs my commitment to supporting students, as the Careers Lead, in making well-informed and aspirational decisions about their future pathways. As a non-teaching member of staff, I offer a distinct and valuable perspective to the governing body. Additionally, as a parent of a student at the school, I am personally invested in contributing to the continued success and development of our whole school community.

• Sam Holdsworth
  Head of School
  Sam Holdsworth