Mr Matthew Clutterbuck

Co-opted Chair Governor

 I have been on the Tonwell governing body 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 Mick Furness

 Vice Chair Governor

Parent Governor's

Mrs Laura Field

 Mr Matthew Clutterbuck

Governing Clerk

Mrs Karen Osterley

Mrs Sarah Bridgman

Head Teacher

Executive Headteacher/ Member of Finance committee

I began my career in education in 2002 following completion of a Bachelor of Education degree. I have worked across five 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 

Mr John Hardman

Co-opted/Foundation Governor

Having moved to the area in 2023 I've been a governor at Tonwell/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

Co-opted Governor

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.