Ms Stephens

Vice Chair and LA Governor

Tracey is a qualified HR Consultant and have provided specialist HR advice to schools across Kent and Medway for some 15 years.  She retired in May 2019 but still works on an ad-hoc basis for Cantium Business Solutions who provide HR, Finance and ICT services to Schools and Academies.

Tracey joined the governing board in the summer of 2019 – having previously been a governor at her local school from 2009 to 2016 when she relinquished that role, due to balancing work/home commitments.  She is the Local Authority nominated governor and is keen to offer her time, skills and impartiality (she lives outside the community) to Brunswick House Primary School.

Mrs Kundaiker

Co-Opted Governor

Bhavini holds a Law degree and works as a qualified Chartered Governance Professional; advising on, overseeing and leading on best practice corporate governance, both in-house and for client-facing roles.

She has experience of collaborating with multinational teams for procedural and organisational change, reporting to shareholders against governance standards, and providing company law support to the board and executives. Bhavini says: ''I relish being a “problem solver” and “solution driver”, which in turn really speaks for my honest, inquisitive and confident personality''.

Having recently moved to Maidstone from diverse west London, she has two children at Brunswick House and feels it’s more important than ever to take an active part in this changing local community.

Mrs Skinner

Headteacher/Finance and Resources Committee Member

Mrs Skinner has been a school leader in Kent for the past 23 years. She holds the NPQH qualification and has a degree in English literature and humanities.

Brunswick House is Mrs Skinner's second headship.

Mrs Skinner firmly believes that every child should experience success during their primary years. It is therefore essential that the school actively pursues the recruitment of high-quality staff and invests in their continuing development.

Every child deserves a great teacher in every year of their primary journey, coupled with the support and challenge of high-performing support staff and leaders who never compromise their drive for continuing high standards and equality of opportunity.

Mr Sale

Chair of the Full Governing Body

Liam is a qualified accountant and has worked in Finance for over 20 years acquiring experience in different industries from house building, to pharmaceuticals. Liam has three children - Two of which are now in secondary education after attending Brunswick House, with his youngest still attending. When not spending time with his family, Liam can be found out running (currently in training for the London Marathon).

Mrs Augustin

Parent Governor

Mrs Augustin is a practising Family and Civil law barrister, based in chambers in the Southeast. Her daily interaction with the Family Court includes assisting families dealing with the breakdown of marriages and relationships, and consequential child arrangements, separation of assets and protective injunctions. This keeps the well-being of children, family life and a wholly healthy environment for the child at the forefront of her mind.
Schools play a major role in being a safe and wholesome space for children and she is keen to contribute to the continued success of the school by serving as a Parent Governor.

Away from work, she enjoys spending time with family and gardening.

Ms Allen

Mr Izzard 

Co-opted Governor

Richard works on a variety of projects helping businesses and the local economy become more sustainable and  environmentally friendly. It is a rewarding profession that helps the ever increasing battle with climate change. Previously, he worked as a Business Studies and Maths teacher in a secondary school and in various other education roles including outdoor education and teaching English as a foreign language. He holds a degree in Sports Studies and Business Management as well as a PGCE in secondary education. 

Away from work and family, Richard is an avid golfer, footballer and supporter of Maidstone United and Arsenal. With one child at Brunswick, he has a keen interest in the success and welfare of the school, and would like to contribute towards its environmental sustainability, policies and education.