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Key Staff
Marilyn Josey
- Head of Support Services
 Marilyn
was appointed to the school in 1996 following a career in Local
Government in the West Country.
As Head of Support Services her role is varied managing the Business
and Finances of the school for the Governing Body as well as Human
Resources, Buildings and Facilities. She leads a team of over twenty
staff and they all work to the school’s philosophy that pupils here
deserve the best we can give. The policies, systems, training and
working practices she has developed are all in place with this aim
in mind. She has worked with the School Council since its inception
and has daily contact with the pupils, believing this to be an
important part of her role.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team she has played a major
part in strategic planning to move the school forward year on year,
as well as advising and supporting colleagues. She has project
managed numerous capital development schemes within the premises
over the years which has changed the buildings internally beyond
recognition, to a school fit to meet modern standards and the
demands of the 21st Century, with further plans in the pipeline.
As well as developing the school Marilyn has ensured her own career
has developed and holds a Certificate and Diploma in Management
Services, a Certificate in School Business Management and more
recently qualified as a Licentiate of the National Bursars
Association. She also represents the school at a number of local and
national conferences. Since 2004 she has been a serving member of
the Council of the National Association for Independent and
Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS), and was elected Treasurer in
2006.
During her time at WKRS Marilyn has seen, and been instrumental in
making, tremendous changes throughout many aspects of the school.
"A succession of awards cumulating in designation as an SEN College
in September 2007 has been the result of a lot of planning and hard
work by all the staff. The high service levels, supported by such a
dedicated professional team, ensure our pupils get the best
opportunities to believe in themselves and achieve their personal
goals. It is a privilege to work within this team and rewarding to
work with the pupils".
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