Clive Barnett was one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools from 2002 to 2009. Before that he taught for 31 years in four independent and maintained grammar schools, becoming the headmaster of Bishop Wordsworth’s School, Salisbury, in 1992 and holding the post for 10 years.

From 2007-17, Clive was a lay canon and a member of the chapter of Salisbury Cathedral; he is now a canon emeritus of the Cathedral.  He was also a governor of Salisbury Cathedral School. He is a patron and trustee of EdUKaid, an educational charity working in Tanzania, and a churchwarden at his local church.

Since retiring as an HMI, Clive has worked as an educational consultant specialising in initial teacher training and professional development.

Lorraine Linton was educated at Haberdashers’ Aske’s before training in Medicine at Birmingham University. She was a GP for many years and now works in a medical capacity within the tribunal system.

Lorraine undertook a Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics at King’s College, London, and has served on a Research Ethics Committee and on GMC Fitness to Practise panels.

All her three sons were educated at the RGS and she became a governor in 2010.

When did you join the RGS? September 2014.

What’s the best thing about the RGS? My Teacher Training role means I get to go to loads of awesome lessons in lots of different subjects. That and the cakes in the staff room!

What excites you most about coming into work each day? Seeing my lovely, bonkers, wonderful Tutor group.

If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? My James Bond Secret Cinema alias was Juniper Binks, and I was rather fond of it.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? To have the main school holidays in January and February instead of summer.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? My knitting and a lifetime supply of cryptic crosswords.

What animal most reflects your personality? A quokka – sun-loving, a bit weird and constantly smiling.

When did you join the RGS? January 2015

What’s the best thing about the RGS? It’s a really short commute and feels like home.

What excites you most about coming into work each day?  Not knowing what challenges the day will bring, but knowing I’m part of a team who’s ready for anything.

What’s your motto in life? Why leave it for tomorrow, when you can do it today.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? To have superman-like powers! It would sure made all the event set-ups much easier!

What luxury would you have on a desert island? Either an endless supply of crisps or a mobile air-con unit attached to my back! I hate the heat.

What’s your favourite film and why? Impossible to pick a favourite film, but give me any 90’s action film and a big bag of popcorn and I’ll be happy!