JCoSS people
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner, JCoSS Headteacher, recruited after a global hunt spanning four continents from a shortlist of a dozen outstanding candidates; previously, Deputy Headteacher of Swakeleys School in Hillingdon; teacher of History, Politics and Religious Education; formerly, Assistant Headteacher of Copthall School in Barnet; holds an MBA in educational management from Leicester University, as well as an NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship).
Patrick Moriarty, Deputy Headteacher, joined JCoSS from Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls in Elstree, where he had been the Head of the Sixth Form since 2003; previously taught at two other voluntary aided schools, including Latymer in Edmonton one of the most highly regarded state schools in the country; a graduate of St John's College Oxford, King's College London and Haberdashers' Boys, has taught Religious Education, Philosophy and English.
Elaine Robinson, Director of Jewish Education, joins JCoSS from the UJIA where she worked as Head of Jewish Social Responsibility; formerly Deputy Director of Jewish Life at Immanuel College; teaches at the London School of Jewish Studies (formerly Jews' College), Limmud and New North London Synagogue; a trustee of Jewish social action charity, Tzedek; grew up at Childwall Orthodox synagogue in Liverpool, and was an active member of B'nei Akiva before studying at Brovenders, as well as Machon Pardes.
Vivienne Canter, Director of Pears Special Resource Provision (PSRP) /Second Deputy Head, joins JCoSS having retired after 21 years in Headship across all phases of education in both the state, community and voluntary-aided sectors. During her last Headship, she opened a resource provision within mainstream for primary aged pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties, which very soon absorbed an increasing number of children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and was recognised as a centre of excellence.
Gerald Ronson, JCoSS President, a renowned property developer and philanthropist, who is taking responsibility for the design and build phase of the JCoSS project.
The JCoSS Trust, responsible for overseeing the development of the building, under the chairpersonship of Michael Phillips, a businessman and one of the driving forces behind Immanuel College.
The Governors, led by Mike Grabiner, a former Chair of the Movement for Reform Judaism. There are 16 Governors, drawn from all sections of the community and bringing enormous expertise in a range of areas including education, law, marketing, finance and research.
Norwood, the UK’s largest charity supporting Jewish children, families and adults coping with disability or social disadvantage, and JCoSS partner for the special resource provision.
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