Carley Monk (Chair of Governors)
Carley attended Robert Clack School as a pupil, and currently has one child at the School. Her experience and knowledge in business administration, customer service and SEND are relevant to her role as Co-opted Governor at the school. Carley strongly believes that all pupils should be supported at school to enable them to reach their full potential, and that their mental health and well-being is of paramount importance alongside this.
Mr Muhammad Al-Mamun
I am a teacher with over ten years of experience across a range of school settings. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds and supported them academically, socially and emotionally. My work has focused on improving outcomes for young people while helping them build confidence, resilience and strong communication skills. Alongside my teaching experience, I have a background in mental health, clinical psychology and counselling. This has given me a strong understanding of wellbeing in education and the importance of supporting the whole child, not just academic progress. I am also a parent, and my eldest daughter attends Robert Clack. This gives me a direct connection to the school community and a personal commitment to its continued success. I want to help strengthen the partnership between parents, staff and the wider community so that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Isobel Day
Isobel has lived in Dagenham all her life and attended Robert Clack School from 2015 to 2022. Having grown up within the local community, she has developed a strong passion for supporting young people and promoting children’s wellbeing. Isobel is committed to ensuring that every child feels seen, heard, and valued, and believes that all young people should have the opportunity to thrive. Having previously worked in the School’s front office, and now as Pastoral Coordinator, she has gained valuable experience and a broad understanding of the day-to-day running of the school. This has provided her with insight into the needs of students, staff, parents, and the wider community, enabling her to make informed and balanced judgements while supporting the School’s ongoing development. As a Staff Governor, she looks forward to supporting the School community both pastorally and strategically, helping to create an inclusive environment where every student can reach their full potential.
David Cane MBE
David lived in Barking and Dagenham for over 20 years and worked in the Borough for 16 of those. He has two children, both of which grew up in the borough. David has served for over 20 years on the board of Governors for Robert Clack School, with three of those as Chair. David works as a “Quality Director - Europe & South America” for probably the largest producer of Colour in the world.
Roger Driscoll
Roger lived in Dagenham with his wife for 35 years. Both Roger and his wife worked in Dagenham until 2008 when they moved to Epping. Roger has served on the Governing Body for over 25 years. He has relatives and friends in Dagenham, and visits frequently. Roger’s interests include being Secretary of an angling club. Roger is a retired Quantity Surveyor and does not have any business interests that may conflict with the school.
Ibrahim Hemaida
Mr Hemaida works for the NHS as a Senior Nurse Manager. He is a qualified quality improvement leader and an expert in healthcare transformation, holding a Master Black Belt Level 6 qualification in Lean Six Sigma. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare.
Mr Hemaida has been serving as a Parent Governor at Robert Clack School since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting continuous improvement in the school’s performance and making a positive contribution to the education of its pupils.
Jade Lines
Jade attended Robert Clack School as a pupil and currently has a child who attends the Primary School. Jade is a School Business Manager at another School in the Local Authority and is able to bring experience in financial planning and the day-to-day operational aspects of the school, giving her a solid understanding on how schools function behind the scenes. Jade hopes to share this knowledge in her role as Parent Governor. Jade is passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Lisa Newton
Lisa has 2 children and lived in the Borough for 40 years until recently moving. Lisa has worked at Robert Clack Primary School since it opened in 2021. She is a class Teaching Assistant and has recently trained to be the Primary ELSA ( Emotional Literacy Support Assistant). Lisa hopes to continue contributing to support the School's strategic direction and provide a staff perspective and experience.
David Southall
David has lived in the Borough all his life, and has one child currently attending Robert Clack School, with his second child joining in September 2025. David is the contact Governor for English and Music, and is Vice-Chair for the Gosfield Road site. He is passionate about the success of the school and its Governance; especially the school’s Rugby squads. David spent 25-years in the British Army and now works within the corporate security industry as Head of Security for a Data Storage company.
Jeff Stafford
Jeff Stafford was born in Hackney in 1953. His family moved to Dagenham and he started school at Richard Alibon in 1957, moving on to Robert Clack in 1964. Jeff first became a School Governor in 1994 and has served as a Governor at a wide variety of schools which includes five Primary’s, four Secondary’s and three Special Schools. He is currently the Chair of Governors at a Primary Academy in Thurrock and the Vice Chair of Governors at a Special School in Upminster.
