Our Directors are recruited for an initial period of 4 years.
Name | Title | Area of Responsibility | Date Appointed |
Date Re-appointed |
Kevin Borg |
Director (Co-Chair) |
Strategy, Strategic Leadership and Development |
19.11.2021 |
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Peter Halifax |
Director (Co-Chair) |
IT Strategy, Security, Data Protection |
29.05.2015 |
10.05.2019 |
Susan Cockayne |
Director |
Wellbeing, Stakeholder Engagment |
29.05.2015 |
10.05.2019 |
Melanie Havelock-Crozier |
Director |
Pupil Care (Safeguarding, Vulnerable Groups, Nurture, Provision & Achievement) |
29.05.2015 |
10.05.2019 |
Caroline Humphries |
Director |
Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion |
29.05.2015 |
10.05.2019 |
Charles Bradshaw-Smith |
Director |
Finance, Trading & Risk Management, Environmental Responsibility |
05.07.2019 |
05.07.2019 |
Angela Burns |
Director |
Premises, Health & Safety, Legal, Compliance, Audit |
11.02.2022 |
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Charlene Gethin |
Director, CEO and Accounting Officer |
Curriculum, Performance and Standards |
01.09.2021 |
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Previous Directors |
Date Appointed |
Date Resigned |
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Colin Hopkins |
28.09.2018 |
10.05.2019 |
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Gareth Wood |
29.05.2015 |
05.07.2019 |
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Julie Smith |
01.01.2016 |
12.07.2021 |
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Heather Bowman | 29.05.2015 | 29.09.2023 |
Directors pen portraits
Board members (except for CEO) normally appointed for a period of four years which can be extended by another four years by agreement and then a further two years in exceptional circumstances which must be accounted for.
- Chair to be elected annually from amongst Board members
- Default Chair is the CEO who will facilitate the election of the Chair
- Meeting half termly and providing minutes of each meeting to the trustees and following a structured schedule to ensure proper coverage of all elements of the Board.
- All appointed Board members must be acceptable to the Church of England and fulfil at least two of the following criteria:
- Are sympathetic to the aims and objectives of a Christian foundation for the education of children
- Have demonstrable links to a Christian denomination that is recognised by the UK Churches Together organisation
- Have direct links with at least one of the communities served by the schools in the Trust - As well as one of the following criteria:
- Can demonstrate substantial experience that prepares them for the proposed role
- Have never been disqualified from holding the role of company director - And are willing to be examined in these matters prior to appointment by at least providing a CV and, if required references.
- The Board has the responsibility of considering if reasonable expenses should be paid to Trust or Board members and at what rates.
- The Board will be required to create appropriate sub groups in order to comply with statutory requirements.