Mike Dunn

Chair of LGB at Mayfield School

Experience and Skill Set
I was a Local Authority Governor when the school had an Interim Executive Board and stayed on after academisation as the Chair of the LGB. I hold the NPQH and NPQEL. I have been a senior leader in three schools spanning 13 years. I have been a Head Teacher for 8 years.

Profession and Job Roles
By training I am a Science Teacher and am currently a serving Head Teacher in a large Birmingham mainstream secondary school in the south of the city.

Motivation
I enjoy contributing to the school improvement journey as a leader – seeing the difference made to young people when they benefit from attending a great school with fantastic people working with them. I have thoroughly enjoyed my work to date with Mayfield – supporting the journey but from a different perspective and hope to continue doing so for the foreseeable future.

Jodie Duffin

Experience and Skill Set
I have worked in the Education sector for over 20 years within a range of primary, secondary and further education settings.  I hold CIPD HR professional qualifications and I’m an Associate member of CIPD and Birmingham Association of School Business Management.

Profession and Job Roles
I am currently a School Business Manager for a large two form Primary School in Lozells Birmingham, that shares the same site as Mayfield School.  Previously I have supported schools in the capacity as HR Manager and PA to Headteacher. 

Motivation
I have been a Governor at Mayfield School since December 2023.  I have a wealth of experience in supporting schools with effective leadership, management and administration with specific responsibility for facilities, health and safety, MIS and ICT infrastructure, risk management, office management, financial management and the management of non-class-based school support staff.

Sohail Ahmed

Experience and Skill Set
With extensive experience in the field of education, I hold a PGCE and QTS, equipping me with the necessary teaching credentials to effectively support students. As a trained Access Arrangements Assessor (CPT3A), I specialise in ensuring that students receive the necessary accommodations to facilitate their learning. Additionally, I am a NASENCo, which further demonstrates my commitment to supporting children with special educational needs.

Profession and Job Roles
Currently, I serve as the SENCo in a secondary school, where I oversee the implementation of support strategies for students with additional needs. My background as a teacher in both secondary and sixth form contexts focuses on Humanities and Social Sciences, allowing me to bring a diverse perspective to my role in supporting students’ academic journeys.

Motivation
My motivation to serve as a governor at a special school stems from my experience as a SENCo, where I witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs of students with special educational needs. I am passionate about advocating for these students to ensure they receive equitable opportunities in their education. By being part of the governing body, I aim to contribute my insights and expertise to create an inclusive environment that fosters growth and success for all students.