Mr Matthew Clutterbuck

Chair of Governors

 I have been a governor since May 2019. I am a PPG and music link governor and a member of the Finance and Staffing committee.
In day to day life I’m a father of 2 daughters and I live in the village of Tonwell, where I am also a local district councillor.
I am passionate about STEM where my role as an airline pilot for a major airline comes in useful.

Mr Matthew Clutterbuck

Chair of Governors

Mr Wayne Morris

 Vice Chair

Parent Governors

Mrs Monica Binning

Mrs Amy Lilley

Co-opted Governors

Mrs Louise Delfino

Mr Matthew Clutterbuck

Mr Michael Marks

Mr John Hardman

Foundation Governors

Mrs Aletia DeBeer

Mrs Laura Field

Associate Governor

Mrs Jan Young

LA Governor

Mr Wayne Morris

Clerk

Mrs Karen Osterley

Mrs Sarah Bridgman

Executive Headteacher

I began my career in education in 2002 following completion of a Bachelor of Education degree. I have worked across six primary schools of varying sizes and demographics serving on the governing board of each one. I have taught across the full primary range as a class teacher, spent sixteen years at senior leadership level and am an experienced SENCO.

Pecuniary Interests - None declared

Mrs Victoria Wallis

 Staff Governor 

Mrs Laura Field

Parent Governor

I joined the board as a Parent Governor in September 2024 and currently serve as a Foundation Governor with link roles in SEN and RE. I  run an arts organisation focused on collaborative projects that address issues such as loneliness, ill-health, and disadvantage within communities. As a socially-engaged artist and theatre designer, I am passionate about using the arts as a tool for social change and wellbeing. Additionally, I am a member of Christ Church Ware and have two young energetic children that keep me fit. Enter text...

Mr John Hardman

Having moved to the area in 2023 I've been a governor at Thundridge since February 2024, now taking the lead for Safeguarding.  I was previously a governor and Chair of the Finance Committee at a Primary School in Bethnal Green for six years.  I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and after years working in audit/finance for the government and a global bank, now work in Data Insights and Reporting for a UK financial services institution.  In my spare time I enjoy travelling, sports, gardening, and volunteering for a number of organisations including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.  I enjoy football refereeing and probably peaked in my career in my first season, getting to officiate a game at Wembley Stadium.  

Mr Michael Marks

I have been a teacher since 2014 and have also worked in hospitality and retail banking. I currently teach at Chauncy School, Ware and also had five years experience teaching in East London. My main reason for getting into education was to help young people navigate the different pathways available to them. I am most passionate about helping young people realise their full potential and discover their own interests. Outside of work, I enjoy, cooking, film, travel and exploring the outdoors, especially with my two primary school aged boys. As a new governor, I am keen to learn more about primary education whilst bringing my secondary school experience and skill set to the governing board at Thundridge.