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Governors

Â鶹ԭ´´’s Governors support our continued development, helping ensure the academy provides an outstanding education to our young people.

Professor David Baker

Chair of Governors

I have over 30 years’ experience in higher education, including as Principal and Chief Executive of the University of St Mark and St John (‘Marjon’), Plymouth and as Deputy Chair of the UK’s Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).

I have significant experience of working at CEO level with universities and colleges. In recent years, I have worked with several Higher Education Institutions as their lead consultant on gaining taught degree awarding powers, including Regent’s University London, the British School of Osteopathy and the Anglo-European University College, Bournemouth. I am also Chair of the Corporate Board at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for Istituto Marangoni London.

Outside of education, I am also a professional musician with a first-class degree from Cambridge and a master’s qualification in music. I have performed – and still perform - both in the UK and abroad and have published and edited widely within this field. I am an accredited tutor with the RCO Academy, the premier body for tuition for the pipe organ. I have also published a number of books, both fact and fiction.

Sarah Case

Principal

Â鶹ԭ´´ has a simple vision, Every Individual: Every Opportunity. This stems from the academy's relentless focus on helping every student meet their potential both academically and in character driven learning.

We constantly strive to develop a love of learning, resilience, curiosity, kindness and ambition in all our students. Since the academy opened in 2010 the students and staff have risen to this challenge and today Â鶹ԭ´´ is one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. This success has been recognised with an outstanding judgement from Ofsted and the World Class Schools Quality Mark.

These accomplishments are underpinned by outstanding quality teaching, meaningful pastoral care and a rich curriculum offer that creates an environment where students can thrive and achieve outstanding outcomes at Year 11 regardless of their starting points. However, this is just one facet of what it means to be a Trinity Halifax student. Every day the academy is filled with students participating in vibrant music, arts and drama. Sporting opportunities range from the Netball and Rugby Academies to taekwondo and yoga. There is an extensive range of extracurricular clubs, musical productions and showcases, careers support, charity events, leadership opportunities, educational visits and residential trips - all of which help to develop the whole child into a thriving adult.

Michelle Audis

Governor

I have worked for Hays Education for the last 20 years and have recruited into a range of teaching and non-teaching roles during that time.

I enjoy working with schools and teachers and finding the right job for the right candidate is very rewarding.

I became a school Governor as, in my view, a strong governing body can really support a school and be part of the journey that makes that school outstanding. I also felt that as I live in the local area, it would be a good opportunity to work with a school that serves the community and the children in it.

I am really enjoying my role and working alongside the fantastic team at Â鶹ԭ´´. The work that the school does for their students and families really is exceptional.

Emma Hanlon-Gosling

Governor

Ivan Kuzio

Governor

I look forward to utilising my experience and expertise to support Trinity in my role on the governing board.

Education today should be about inclusion. I have been involved in education for over 20 years and worked within Europe and led projects in the Middle East. It is vital for this 'digital generation' to develop, to continually rethink curricula and adapt classroom methodology to enable them to prepare for lifelong learning.

Stephen Long

Governor

Being born and bred in north Halifax, I am passionate about Trinity Halifax offering the best education to the local communities that it serves.

I currently work in financial services with over 20 years' experience in senior management and executive roles. I have a degree in Business & Management from the University of Bradford, completed my MBA in 2013 and I am also a Chartered Insurer. I'm also on the Board of an insurance research company.

Working for one of the main employers in Calderdale, it is a great privilege to be link governor for careers and curriculum, being able to join the world of work with the excellent students coming out of Trinity Halifax and ensure our provision is always relevant, dynamic and providing the best opportunity for our students.

Sue Marsh

Governor

It is a real privilege to be appointed as a Governor at Â鶹ԭ´´ as I have worked in education for 20+ years and have a wealth of expertise to bring to the role of Governor.

I have taught in secondary education since 2002 in the specialism of Design and Technology and have carried out roles such as Head of Year and Curriculum Leader for Design and Performance. I have now been in an ITT role for 6 years and thoroughly enjoy working with trainee teachers and supporting with recruitment and retention of staff across our MAT schools. I am a positive person who has a real passion for the pastoral side of schools and ensure that I bring this into my governor role.

I am proud to have worked for Trinity MAT for many years and to continue to work closely with my colleagues at TAH.

Miranda Saville

Governor

I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years, the last twelve of which have been spent working within the English curriculum areas across the MAT.

It is a great honour to be appointed as a Governor at Â鶹ԭ´´ and it is a role I have long aspired to fulfil in order to share my expertise in education and to help ensure students are given the very best educational opportunities possible.

I currently work at Trinity Sixth Form Academy as Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning and am proud to work for a Multi Academy Trust which places student learning and progression at the heart of the decision-making progress in order to create truly transformational learning environments for young people. I was born and raised in Halifax, which means I have witnessed the many challenges and changes in education within the north Halifax area and understand how important it is to provide a secure, safe and aspirational institution for young people so that they can progress equitably into their next chosen steps.

Andrew Tagg

Andrew Tagg

Governor

Previously a local councillor for four years, I have also been a governor for Trinity MAT for 11 years now and have enjoyed being involved both at Trinity Sixth Form Academy and Â鶹ԭ´´.

I am passionate about education and how it can empower our young people to aim high and make their aspirations become reality. A Metallurgist by trade, I have been fortunate to have travelled the world with work and this has helped me to have a broad outlook of other countries and how, by embracing education, this can break the cycle of deprivation and create better outcomes for the future.

Scheme of Delegated Authority (SoDA)

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Structure

Body Chair
Board of Directors Mr Tom Miskell
Chair of Members Mr Tom Miskell
Finance Committee Mr Andrew Heley
Audit Committee Ms Elaine Beaumont
White Rose Education Mr Mike Kneafsey
Â鶹ԭ´´ LGB Professor David Baker
Trinity Academy Akroydon LGB Mrs Jackie Tagg
Trinity Academy Cathedral LGB Mr John Hanson
Trinity Academy Grammar LGB Ms Georgie Scully
Trinity Academy St Chad’s LGB Ms Jag Oates
Trinity Sixth Form Academy LGB Mr Andrew Tagg
Trinity Academy St Peter’s LGB Ms Sue Sutton
Trinity Academy Bradford LGB Professor David Baker
Trinity Academy Leeds LGB Mr Tim White
Trinity Academy St Edward’s LGB Mr Nigel Leeder
Whitehill Community Academy LGB Mr Dominic Furby

How to Contact a Governor

If you would like to contact a governor, please write to Â鶹ԭ´´, Shay Lane, Holmfield, Halifax, HX2 9TZ, or send an email marked for their attention c/o contactus@halifax.trinitymat.org

If you would like to contact our Chair of Governors, Professor David Baker, you may email him directly: D.Baker@trinitymat.org

Become a Governor

We are looking to recruit a number of governors to support our school.

The Governors for the Academy Local Governing Body are appointed by the Trust Chief Executive Officer under delegated authority of the Board of Directors, as set out in the Trust’s Scheme of Delegated Authority.

The role of a governor can be very rewarding, and volunteering within our schools will provide you with the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to your local community and the future of our young people.

Governors will sit on our Local Governing Body and work with the senior leadership team to ensure students are receiving the best education possible and that all resources are being used effectively to support this ambition. A strong governing body is made up by people who will contribute various skills and experience. This group will also commit to working together for the benefit of the school and the communities in which we work. Being a governor requires individuals to learn about schools and ways of working, and it is also about individuals bringing their skills and experience to contribute to an existing skillset. It is important that every governing body consists of people who understand their role and responsibilities. These people also need to be committed to gaining knowledge about the school, and willing to ask challenging questions to scrutinise leadership, as well as decisions made within the school.

Governors play an important part in every school and we invite you to learn more about , our schools and the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our young people.

If you are interested in discussing our governor vacancies further, please complete the Expression of Interest form below and return to the email address given on the form. We will then get in touch to arrange a further conversation.

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