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Chris Eades |
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Toby Fountain | Toby joined the Board of Trustees in October 2022. Toby started his career as a research scientist and spent time working at universities in Finland and Sweden. On returning to the UK he joined the Civil Service with roles including Head of Office for the Minister of State and Private Secretary to the Chief Scientific Adviser. He currently heads up a policy team at the Department for Transport. Toby has a PhD in Genetics from the University of Sheffield. At Weald of Kent he currently chairs the Leadership and Management committee. Toby spends much of his free time exploring local nature with his partner and young daughter. | |
Liz Kinnersley |
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Robin Jones |
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Tori Tomalin | Tori joined the Board of Trustees in September 2023 and sits on the Leadership and Management committee. Tori is a qualified accountant and has spent the majority of her career working in commercial and financial roles in both the private and public sector. Tori currently works for the UK Civil Service where she leads the team responsible for Government spending on major transport projects at HM Treasury. Tori grew up in Kent and went to Weald for both secondary school and sixth form. Tori now lives in London but enjoys regularly returning to Kent to spend time with family and friends. In her spare time, Tori enjoys doing DIY in her flat, playing Tag Rugby and trying out new baking recipes. | |
William Varley |
William is a parent trustee at Weald of Kent having joined the board in June 2023. After attending Ermysted's Grammar School in Skipton, William graduated from the University of Reading with a BA in French and Management Studies before building his career selling financial data, analytics and trading systems to global financial institutions. William is passionate about children's education and is particularly interested in the role sport plays in building confidence and wellbeing. He is a member of the Leadership & Management sub-committee on the board. William has a keen interest in the City of London and is a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders. Traditionally an avid rugby and cricket player, William is now more likely to be seen on the touchline watching his two daughters play hockey and netball. | |
Andrew Barnett |
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Alessia Ropkins |
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Jane Craigie-Payne |
Jane has been a trustee of Weald of Kent Grammar school since March 2024 and is the Director of HR at Sevenoaks School. She has over 20 years broad HR & OD experience, gained across the private, government and most recently, independent school sectors. Jane’s specialisms include strategic HR, senior level business partnering, governance and risk management, Learning & Development, large scale organisational change programmes and equity, diversity & inclusion. Jane is a qualified Mental Health First Aider, Career Coach and Chartered member of the CIPD, as well as being qualified in psychometric testing and Neuro-linguistic Programming. In her spare time, Jane enjoys running and going to the gym, sewing, learning upholstery and looking after her needy rescue cat, Mick. |
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Saima Islam | ||
Gautum Sehgal | ||
Ben Katz |
Ben Katz is Deputy Head of Maths at Tonbridge School, bringing a wealth of experience from his dedicated career as a Maths teacher. With a Masters degree from Cambridge, Ben has a passion for tackling challenging mathematical problems and inspiring students to engage deeply with the subject. As a father of two young daughters, aged 4 and 6, Ben is committed to helping shape the educational experiences of future generations. His decision to join the Weald of Kent Governing Body stems from a desire to contribute to the community and share his expertise in education. Ben has a particular focus on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and hopes to help the school thrive through his involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys refereeing rugby and football. |