Spa School Bermondsey - Local Governing Body

David May

Trust Link Governor

David became a Trustee of Spa Education Trust in July 2023. He is an audit manager at a Big 4 firm and specialises in evaluating the systems and controls implemented by investment firms to safeguard and protect their clients’ assets. He is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. David is deeply committed to using his skills to improve the lives of young people. Having previously served as a volunteer mentor for The Kids Network, he understands the distinct challenges of supporting children with additional needs.

Georgina Quigley

Head of School - Spa Bermondsey

Georgina has worked in Special Education for all of her teaching career. She joined Spa Bermondsey as an Assistant Headteacher in 2014, becoming Deputy Headteacher in 2019 and Head of School in Sept 2022. Previously Georgina was EAL Coordinator and Deputy SENCo at The Grey Coat Hospital School and was a SENCo at Pupil Referral Unit. Georgina has always had an interest in working with pupils with Special Needs and trained as Special Needs teacher in the US before returning to the UK. Georgina has a Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Needs and has completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship.

Jackie Anyadike- Chima

Parent Governor

Currently having a child at Spa Bermondsey for over 6 years and being a very active parent in my child's progress has made me part and parcel of the school. I feel very well placed to be involved in the progress of the school in my role as a Parent Governor. I currently work in the Health and Social care sector and my interests would be particularly focused on continuing to support the school in the area of creating avenues of progressive independence for all the children. I am more than delighted to be a part of the Spa Bermondsey Local Governing body and look very forward to working with the entire Spa community.

Modupe Alimi

Parent Governor

I am a parent of a child with Autism in Spa school. I became a parent governor in 2019. As a parent governor, I work to support pupils and parents including staff members. I ensure that the social interaction, communication, mental health, and wellbeing needs of pupils are met as well as ensuring the school maintains a high standard of education, health and care needs of all pupils. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, young people, and adults in education, health, and social care. Also, my interests are Art and Design, technology, music, sustainable environment, and business enterprise. I volunteer as a community health ambassador, and part of other community groups.

Patriciah Kariuki

Staff Governor

Patriciah has worked as a teacher for 17 years – 10 years in mainstream secondary and 7 years with children and young people with special educational needs, specialising in autism. She began working at Spa Bermondsey in January 2019 as a class teacher and Computing subject lead. Patriciah has a master’s degree in Special Education Needs & Inclusion specialising in Autism. Patriciah is passionate about inclusive learning ensuring that children with autism have the same range of opportunities as their neurodivergent peers both inside and outside of the classroom. Patriciah is also passionate about giving student the best possible well-rounded education and firmly believes that access to a high-quality education is a basic human right. She is excited to be a part of Spa Bermondsey teacher governor representative.

Jeffrey Darko

Community Governor

I am a young professional who has lived in Southwark all my life. I currently work as a Project Manager, at the Government Actuary's Department. I have joined as a governor in order to give back to my local community, in some shape or form. Being able to assist and aid the children and make even a slight difference is highly important to me, as is helping the next generation prepare for the world, as the previous generation helped mine. My aim is to use all the skills I've learnt from working and mentoring to help others.

Eliza Mason

Community Governor