Mrs Buxton has over 40 years of experience working in and with schools as a teacher, headteacher, adviser and governor. Work for a Local Authority involved advising, supporting and challenging schools and governing bodies on a range of leadership and other issues. Mrs Buxton also worked as an Ofsted inspector, Performance Management Consultant and accredited School Improvement Partner and was invited to join national working parties at the Department for Education and National Strategies.

Since retiring, Mrs Buxton has continued to maintain her close links and interest in education first becoming a Chair of governors in 2012 and designated a National Leader of Governance by the National College in 2016. Mrs Buxton has also chaired an Interim Executive Board and been a Director of a Multi-Academy Trust.

In June 2018, Mrs Buxton joined Maltby Learning Trust as Chair of Governors at Ravenfield Primary Academy and subsequently also becoming Chair at Maltby Redwood Academy. Mrs Buxton had previously worked closely with several schools in Maltby and relished the opportunity to return to work more closely with Maltby Learning Trust helping to fulfil the Trust’s aims and ambitions for learners. After a life-time in education, being a governor ensures Mrs Buxton is still able to play a role in the lives of young learners and those who support them.

Mr Tunnard works as a healthcare support worker at the Rotherham NHS Foundation trust within the Orthopaedic surgical division. Mr Tunnard is an enthusiastic individual who works well as part of a team and asks questions and gives his opinion when needed. Mr Tunnard is passionate about all the children’s futures in education in Maltby Learning Trust. Mr Tunnard enjoys working with everyone involved to get the very best for all children. Mr Tunnard also has a Level 3 Apprenticeship in ‘Leadership and Management’ and this qualification is under the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Mr Henderson is a retired primary school teacher of forty years, the last twenty-five, of which, were as a headteacher. Mr Henderson offers support, advice and constructive challenge, when required, in all aspects of school management. Mr Henderson is a positive person and a good listener; Mr Henderson enjoys working with others and the challenge of taking on fresh responsibilities. Mr Henderson's experience allows him to support the headteacher and other members of the Governing Body in promoting an environment, in the school, aimed at improving attainment and enjoyment of learning for all pupils and staff. As a resident of Ravenfield, Mr Henderson plays an active role in the continued development of the Academy and helps raise its reputation in both the local and wider community.

Mr Hayes has worked in the Maltby Learning Trust as a Science teacher for two years. Mr Hayes enjoys seeing where the students he teaches come from and is eager to better his understanding of schools from a management and governance perspective. In his current role, Mr Hayes is responsible for Key Stage three Science and, for him, a huge part of this is ensuring continuity as students transition from the Primary curriculum to the Secondary curriculum, both from a Science and a school wide perspective. 

Mrs Barker works at Maltby Redwood Academy as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher and has worked within the Early Years sector for 14 years. Mrs Barker's previous positions include Nursery practitioner, community peer support worker, deputy pre-school manager and Nursery teacher. Since beginning at Redwood Mrs Barker feels that there is a true community feel and the teaching team shares the vision to make a real difference to ensure all the pupils succeed and achieve successful lives regardless of their background. Mrs Barker feels extremely privileged to play such a role in the pupils start in life and recognises developing positive parental partnership is key to ensuring both pupils and families feel welcomed into the school. Mrs Barker's education experience, knowledge of the community and being a mother of 3 has given her the skills, knowledge and experience to support the Governors and Trust to continue their journey of effective improvements for the school, the pupils and their families.

Mrs Nelis has a background in Law (Law LLB), she is aware of some of the legalities that the role entails. Before her current position, Mrs Nelis worked in administration and finance roles. Mrs Nelis has a young family, so understands some of the issues that the families of the Academy are facing, especially during these tough times. Mrs Nelis is passionate about making sure the Academy is a safe place for the students at Redwood. Mrs Nelis would like to learn more about how Redwood makes important decisions for the future and work with other Governors to find the best solutions to some of the problems the Academy/education system will face over the next couple of years.

Mr Brighton has lived in Ravenfield for 19 years and has been a Parent Governor since 2016. He has two daughters who attend Maltby Learning Trust schools.

Professionally, Mr Brighton has worked in Strategic Sourcing for over 15 years in various industries and today manages an annual purchase spend of over £65m.

Alongside his role as a Governor, Mr Brighton is also Chair of Ravenfield Allotment Society and also part of St James’ Church Council. Mr Brighton is passionate about his role in school governance and offers challenge and support in the local governance meetings, ensuring the children attending Maltby Learning Trust schools receive the best possible start to their education.

Mrs Haigh has 19 years experience as s a Foot Health practitioner in Rotherham.Gemma has two children who both attend Maltby Learning Trust schools. For the last 9 years, Mrs Haigh has been involved with many fundraising activities including chairing “Friends of Ravenfield” for 3 years, in that time they raised quite a considerable amount and provided the Ravenfield Academy with ipads and apps for a better learning experience and numerous books providing school with a library for the children to enjoy. Mrs Haigh is active in the community and has organised the Ravenfield gala. Mrs Haigh has seen the Academies develop over time and enjoys being active in providing an amazing experience at Ravenfield and Redwood Academy.

Mrs Martin has worked for Maltby Learning Trust for 11 years and Mrs Martin is committed to and dedicated to being a part of the Trust team as well as the Ravenfield one. Mrs Martin has a degree in English and Education Studies and a passion for literature. Mrs Martin is also the History Lead at Ravenfield Primary Academy. Mrs Martin enjoys gaining a deeper insight into the management of the school. Mrs Martincontributes to help with raising standards. Mrs Martin is a positive addition to the governing body as she works at Ravenfield Academy and has previously worked at Maltby Redwood Academy. Mrs Martin has fantastic working relationships with her colleagues across both schools. Mrs Martin brings teaching experience to the meetings and knowledge of Key Stage Two. Mrs Martin's enthusiasm and supportive nature means that she works well as part of the team.

Mrs Prescott brings experience in education, having worked at Ravenfield Primary Academy for 15 years and this provides her with a great and unique knowledge of the children at the Academy. Mrs Prescott enjoys gaining experience and insight in the work of the governing committee and it benefits her personal and professional development.

Miss Jepson has recently been appointed as Associate Principal at Ravenfield Primary Academy. She has 9 years of teaching experience. Miss Jepson's previous positions include: Class teacher, Maths Lead, Maths SLE, SLT and Assistant Principal. Leanne was keen to join Maltby Learning Trust as she was previously a student of Maltby Redwood and Maltby Academy. Miss Jepson feels extremely privileged to have been given the opportunity to progress in her career, where she is now responsible for leading an amazing team and ensuring every day is an exceptional and memorable day for the students of Ravenfield. She recognises the importance of Governance and the continuous drive for improvement.

Mrs Critchley has worked within the Maltby Learning Trust for 14 years. Mrs Critchley has been SENDCo at two of the secondary schools within the Trust. Her current role is Director of SEND and Inclusion.

Mrs Berry is the Principal of Maltby Redwood Academy and an experienced Senior Leader who has worked for the Maltby Learning Trust since 2018. She is dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning opportunities and thrives on curriculum developments; ensuring that all students receive purposeful, broad and balanced experiences whilst at school. Mrs Berry is passionate about the Early Years Foundation Stage; ensuring that all pupils get off to a flying start on their educational journey. She is the Chair of the MLT EYFS Driver group and was previously an Early Years Moderator for the Local Authority. Formerly, as Assistant Headteacher of Warmsworth Primary School in 2014, she collaboratively led the school to an ‘Outstanding’ outcome at inspection where Leadership was recognised by Ofsted as being ‘unflinching in the drive to make things better still for pupils.’ Mrs Berry was previously a student of Maltby Manor and Maltby Academy and is fully invested in improving the lives of youngsters within the community. 

Mrs Munday works for Sir Thomas Wharton Academy as a lead practitioner in Mathematics. Mrs Munday has seven years of teaching experience and is dedicated to ensuring all students have exceptional learning experiences. Mrs Munday enjoys the opportunity of seeing how strategic decision making influences school policy and practice.

Mrs Blackett works as an office manager for a software company in Hellaby. Mrs Blackett enjoys working as part of a team and volunteers as a Parent Governor to get a better understanding of how Maltby Learning Trust supports children and the local community. Mrs Blackett feels that she can bring her ideas and knowledge to the board to help with the schools progression and help get the best results for the children.