Governance

The role of the Governing Board is to help the School to provide the best possible education for its students by:

• Setting the school's vision and strategic aims and agreeing plans and policies, making the best use of available resources.
• Monitoring and evaluating performance and acting as a 'critical friend' to the school.
• Ensuring the school is accountable to the students and parents it serves and to its local community.

Our Governors have a major responsibility in the management of the curriculum, finance, staffing, premises and communication. Governors may be contacted by e-mail at governors@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk.

 

Members of the Academy Trust

Mr Tim Dalton

 

Mr Julian Greenaway

I initially qualified in pharmacy at London University but spent most of my career in general management, initially as a Buying & Marketing Director and then as a Managing Director. For many years I worked as a business development consultant on government programmes helping small to medium sized businesses in a wide variety of sectors. I have always been interested in developing people to their full potential and latterly worked at Grant Thornton with a particular focus on encouraging companies to utilise apprenticeships for both new and existing employees. I am now a volunteer mentor with the Cranfield Trust, providing assistance to charities, and a volunteer mentor with some other charitable organisations that provide support to both individuals and businesses.

 

Dr John Reavley

Dr Reavley is a highly experienced practitioner. He has 25 years of Headship experience, 20 years of which was spent in Rooks Heath where he led the school to three outstanding inspections. In September 2019, he semi-retired to become part-time CEO of The Tithe Academy which consists of Rooks Heath School and Earlsmead Primary School. He has also been Executive Head of The Jubilee Academy (an Alternative Provision School based in Harrow) since 2013. Other notable achievements have been Headteacher of the Year award for London in 2005 and the acquisition of an educational doctorate. But he also values his own leisure time notably watching a number of sports and listening to music.

 

Trustees of the Governing Board (known as Governors)

Member Appointment Governors

Mr Iftekhar Bukhari

I have worked in both the private and public sectors - each has its joys and challenges. The motivations in both are completely different, dealing with people and performance are, however, common to both. I joined the public sector from a fairly senior private sector position to one that was quite junior but transferred to the fast stream within a relatively short period. Managing change, operations and projects has been central to my careers in both the private and public sectors, my career in the public sector has spanned some three decades and several Government Departments and Agencies.

I have over the years dealt with challenging organisational situations and supported colleagues in dealing with improving individual and organisational performance, having those difficult conversations where this hasn’t been possible. I have also reviewed high risk government projects to ensure best value and supported staff to maximise chances of successful delivery. Education, I believe, is the biggest social and economic lever and has therefore always been close to my heart. The majority of my volunteering activity has, hence, been in the education sector mentoring high school students, supporting with a need and desire to progress with handling the university and employment application processes. As a school Governor, I would like to help the school in getting the best out the limited public resources they have access to and to see our students significantly improve their life chances.

 

Mr Adam Cross

I am a teacher and creative arts practitioner, and currently Director of Drama at Harrow School. My areas of further professional experience include the creation and oversight of cross-sector school partnerships, teacher training, and EDI. I am a Council Member at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, where I held one of my first posts in arts education. I have previously been a Governor at Sherwood School in Mitcham, and a Trustee of Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre. As a local resident in Harrow, I am delighted to serve as a Governor at Hatch End High School.

 

 

Mr Tim Dalton

Chair of the Governing Board

I completed a BSc in Mathematics at the University of Birmingham and went on to work for the charity Livability.   I moved into finance working for Douglas, Deakin, Young in London before completing a PGCE at the Institute of Education (this included a term of teaching practice at Hatch End High School).  I began my teaching career at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet before moving to Harrow School in September 2007 where I became Head of Statistics.  In 2014 I left Harrow to become Assistant Head Teacher (Head of Sixth Form) at Twyford Church of England High School in Acton before returning to Harrow in 2016.  At Harrow School,  I am a member of the school’s Senior Management Team and as the Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise I oversee all of Harrow’s philanthropic, charitable, outreach and partnership work.

 

Staff Governors

Mrs Marianne Jeanes 

Headteacher

It is a great pleasure to be the Headteacher of Hatch End High School. I have been teaching in London schools for over 25 years.  I started my career at Queen’s Park Community School in Brent; spent 13 years at Nower Hill High School and most recently have been the Principal at Capital City Academy in Willesden. I love the challenges, variety and rewards of teaching in London schools and I am so pleased to be back serving my local community as Headteacher at Hatch End.  Strong governance is vital for a successful school and it is a pleasure to serve on the governing body at Hatch End High School.

 

 

Mrs Margaret Porter

After being raised in a farming family food has always been of great interest to me.  I completed a BSc degree in Catering Science and Applied Nutrition and began working in the food industry on a graduate training program. This was followed with experience in hospital catering and Local Authority food services for the London Borough of Harrow. Managing a multi-site catering operation with a young family was very demanding and I decided to make a career change and completed a PGCE to become a Secondary School Teacher of Design & Technology with my main subject focus being Food and Textiles Technology.  I began my teaching career at Northolt High School and the last 17 years have been at Hatch End High School in roles that include Head of Department and Community Events Officer. My interest in how young people learn led me to complete an MA in Pedagogy and this stretched and challenged my perceptions of how best to plan and deliver successful schemes of learning that suit our students. I am interested in discovering how the Governing Board shapes the ethos and student success at Hatch End High School.

 

Co-opted Governors

Mrs Hetal Dattani

I am currently the School Business Manager at Grimsdyke School, where I am responsible for finance, HR, governance, compliance, health and safety, premises and the day-to-day operational management of the school. I work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the school is well managed, financially secure and able to provide the best possible environment for pupils and staff. Before moving into education, I completed a PhD and spent over ten years working in academia and research, focusing on drug development. During this time, I developed strong skills in analysis, project management, problem-solving and working within regulated environments. I am passionate about education and understand the important role that governors play in supporting and challenging school leaders. Through my current role, I have gained a good understanding of school finance, staffing, safeguarding, risk management and strategic planning, and I would welcome the opportunity to use this experience to support Hatch End High School. As a parent of two children attending local schools, I also bring a personal perspective. I understand the importance of creating a school environment where every child feels safe, supported and able to achieve their potential. Having one child with additional needs has further strengthened my appreciation of the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and ensuring that all young people receive the support they need to succeed.Hatch End High School is my local secondary school and plays an important role within our community. As a local resident, I am keen to give something back and support the continued success of the school. I would be proud to contribute my professional experience, local knowledge and personal commitment to education as a governor, helping to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.

 

Mr Sahil Dodhia

Sahil has a background working across VCSE and Health sectors with a particular focus on Children and Young People. He is currently working in the NHS on Mental Health transformation to improve services and outcomes for children and young people. He has a background in managing large scale programmes, policy, and transformation, being able to work across organisations to deliver meaningful change. Sahil was also a pupil at Hatch End High School and is passionate about supporting young people to thrive and is keen to contribute his skills and experience to education through his role as a governor with a particular focus on wellbeing and inequalities. He is also interested in strengthening links between education and health to improve the overall education experience for young people. Sahil is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. 

 

Mrs Deepa Sohanpal

With 25 years’ experience in marketing within financial services, my career has focused on understanding people and building meaningful connections — something that shapes my approach to working with schools. Having completed my term as a Vice Chair at a local primary school, where I supported through a successful Ofsted inspection, a change in headship, and other key strategic initiatives, I'm pleased to be a member of the Governoring Body at Hatch End High School. I care deeply about education and its role in preparing young people for the future. I'm committed to supporting the School community in helping every student thrive.

 

 

Mrs Carole Tobin

I have worked in education for over forty years and have held the post of Headteacher in three schools; two in the London Borough of Brent, the most recent at Roxeth Primary School in Harrow where I was Head for 10 years. I retired from Headship in 2017 but continue to work alongside colleagues in Harrow as a School Improvement Adviser. I feel the key to successful education is that ability to promote high standards whilst maintaining an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel valued and the full range of success is celebrated. My aim as a Headteacher, a Schools’ Adviser and Governor is to ensure that the curriculum offered has breadth, balance, relevance, differentiation, progression and continuity and also to ensure that teaching and learning is good and better and that the attitudes and values, which underpin content, are consistent with an inclusive vision of individuals and society.   I enjoy the challenge and comradeship that working with the Governing Board brings.

 

Mr Hary Ilanko

I am delighted to serve as a Co-opted Governor at Hatch End High School. I completed my education at Whitmore High School and St Dominic’s 6^th Form College before going onto complete a BSc in Economics at Queen Mary University of London.  I started my career as Maths Teacher at Chelsea Academy before moving onto Bentley Wood High School where I am currently an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for data, assessment, online safeguarding and behaviour. I enjoy working with Harrow schools and look forward to supporting Hatch End High School with my knowledge and experience. 

 

 

Mrs Priticka Patel

I hold both bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Management and Human Resources. I became a Chartered Member of the CIPD in 2009 (MCIPD) and was awarded a Chartered Fellowship from CIPD (FCIPD) in August 2018, reflecting my commitment to professional excellence in the field.  Since November 2020, I've been the Director of People and Culture at Wildstone, leading HR strategy, employee engagement, performance management, and organisational culture. Previously, I served as Head of HR at Remedium Partners and Global Head of HR at Atlantis Healthcare, managing HR operations across six countries and focusing on diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.  Leveraging over 25 years of HR expertise, I aim to enhance staff wellbeing, ensure effective recruitment, and support professional development, fostering a positive and productive environment that enables both educators and students to thrive.

 

Parent Governors

Mr Matt Pearn

I am a former pupil of Hatch End High School, a former employee of the school and proud parent of a current student.  I have spent my whole career working in IT and have over 20 years’ experience as an educational IT specialist.  I currently work for a multi-academy trust, where I am responsible for IT project and strategic direction for 12 schools around the UK. I am passionate about using digital technology to enhance teaching and learning, and also to help provide a level playing field for students from all backgrounds.  I am delighted to continue my long association with the school by contributing as a Governor.

 

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Governance Professional to the Governing Board

Beth Holmes