Date of appointment: 17/09/19

Term of office: 4 years to 16.09.23

Appointing body: Governing Body

Committee membership: Resources Committee

TBC

Relevant business interests: N/A

Date of appointment: 01.03.19

Term of office: 4 years to 28.02.23

Appointing body: Governing Body

Committee membership: Resources Committee and Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee 

I am a Co-opted Governor at present, having been a Parent Governor from November 2010 until November 2014. I believe it is important to be able to give back to the school that my two (now grown up) sons – one of whom had a Statement of Special Educational Needs – both attended.

I work in Kirklees, predominantly with Primary schools but also at Key Stage 3 and also in the Pupil Referral Unit,  with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and so I think I am able to bring an understanding of children’s needs to the role. I attend both the Resources and Standards Committees.

Outside of work I enjoy walking, reading and listening to all kinds of music.

Relevant business interests:

Employed by The Ethos Academy Trust – previously Kirklees Pupil Referral Service.

Date of appointment: 25.05.20

Term of office: 4 years to 01.06.24

Appointing body: TBC

Committee membership: TBC

I am married with two children; my eldest is currently at the school and is the third generation of my family to attend Holmfirth High. My younger son currently attends Scholes Junior School and will, hopefully, be transitioning to the high school in September.

I’ve been impressed with the school environment and progress my son has made since he joined Holmfirth High school. I have seen the changes made over the last couple of years as positive steps and feel I could help support future change using skills developed across my career.

I have worked for Lloyds Banking Group for 26 years; my current role is Senior Data Manager responsible for leading a team of specialists managing the banks data, data quality and governance. Prior to this, I ran a complaints team and have a back group in IT, risk and project management.

I hold a Degree in Business Studies from Huddersfield University as well as industry recognised qualification in technology and data. I am an accredited Mental Health First Aider and a highly experience leader having lead teams of varying sizes across both single and multiple locations. I am extremely analytic with an ability to identify simple solutions from complexity.

Relevant business interests:

TBC

Date of appointment: ​​​​​​​25.05.20

Term of office: 4 years to 01.06.24

Appointing body: TBC

Committee membership: TBC

I am a qualified secondary school teacher who has worked in education for 10 years; prior to this I worked in the media sector, producing and managing websites. I left education five years ago to support my husband with his rapidly expanding engineering consultancy and to improve our family’s work life balance.

I have two children currently at the school, both of whom have had a very positive experience at school to date. I have enjoyed being actively involved in school life both as a teacher and also as the Chair of the PTA at primary school.

My experience in teaching has given me an insight into the rewards and challenges involved in delivering education. I believe I can offer as a parent governor my skills in communication and a dedication to the continuing improvement of the school.

I strongly believe that all children should be treated as individuals and be supported both in their academic life and also on a social and emotional level. I feel it is important not to focus solely on the delivery of the curriculum but also on the wider aspects of the school community.

Relevant business interests:

TBC

Committee membership: Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee

Date of appointment: 01/09/2018

Appointing body: Governing Body

Committee membership: Resources Committee and Standards & Pupil Welfare Committee

Relevant business interests:

N/A

Term of office: 4 years to 01.06.24

Appointing body: TBC

Committee membership: TBC