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The Governors

Kesteven and Sleaford High School has been part of the Robert Carre Trust since September 2015. Each school in the Trust has a Local Governance Tier, comprising 5 Community Governors, 2 Parent Governors and 2 Staff Governors. Governors’ Terms of Office are usually 4 years. The LGTs are responsible for school-specific policies, such as Admissions, and report to the Trust Board with assurances on aspects of school management, such as Safeguarding, Curriculum, SEND, Wellbeing and Health & Safety. Click here for more details about the Trust’s Governance Structure please see.

Please address any queries to the Governance Professional - Debbie Scott

Members of the Local Governance Tier

Community Governors – Appointed by the Trustees
J Robinson (Vice-Chair) January 2020 - August 2026
J Hoyes (Chair) September 2022 - August 2026
C Johnson September 2023 to August 2027
G McCormack November 2023 to November 2027
Vacancy  
Parent Governors - Elected by Parents
T Smith September 2023 to September 2027
C Cutler October 2024 to October 2028
Staff Governors – Elected by Staff
A Ellison November 2020 - November 2024
J Pankhurst December 2017 - August 2026
Governance Professional
Mrs D Scott, Governance Professional
Kesteven & Sleaford High School, Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS

 

Governor Biographies

J Robinson
Community Governor

John joined the LGT as Parent Governor in January 2020 but converted to a Community Governor in September 2022. He enjoys his role as H&S link, especially the Food aspect.

J Hoyes
Community Governor

James joined the LGT as a Community Governor in September 2022 and was elected Chair in September 2023.

C Johnson
Community Governor

Cheryl joined the LGT as a Parent Governor in September 2022 and then converted to a Community Governor in September 2023.

G McCormack
Community Governor

Georgia joined the LGT as Community Governor in November 2023.

T Smith
Parent Governor

Dr Tom Smith is the Academic Director at RAF College Cranwell, working to ensure the college meets rigorous standards set by bodies like OFSTED. With prior experience in UK and international universities, including selecting newly qualified teachers; and supporting teachers in training securing school placements. Dr Smith holds the position of Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Portsmouth, focusing his research on human rights, terrorism, and Asian conflicts. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, captaining the Sleaford Tennis Club men’s team, and competing in squash and tennis across the county. His daughter joined KSHS in September 2023.

C Cutler
Parent Governor

I am a New Zealander by birth and moved to the UK when I was 34 years old.  Currently, my wife and I reside in Lincoln, with our 13 year old twins, who attend Carre's Grammar & KSHS respectively .  In the last 10 years I have requalified and established my own Financial Planning company.  Prior to this I worked as a professionally trained chef working onboard Superyachts. This role lasted for 14 years and involved extensive global travelling and being employed by some very demanding individuals.  When fortunate to get any spare time, I like to spend it with my family, watch the twins indulge in their pastimes and not surprisingly, I still enjoy cooking for family & friends.  I care about the importance of education in society and how it is delivered. For this reason, I have been drawn to this role and I look forward to working alongside the fellow Governors at KSHS. 

A Ellison
Staff Governor

Amy, hailing from South Yorkshire originally, joined KSHS in 2012 as a Newly Qualified Teacher and has worked as a Head of Year and Subject Leader of French at the school. Before completing teacher training, she worked in Italy teaching English as a foreign language and as a teaching assistant in the SEN department of a large and diverse secondary school in Sheffield. Amy is now a Teacher of French following the birth of her little girl and is adoring the whirlwind that comes with parenthood. A keen linguist and traveller, Amy also enjoys reading. 

J Pankhurst
Staff Governor

Julie is one of the KSHS Staff Governors. She is Subject Leader of Design and Technology at KSHS, specialist Food Teacher and also Head of Year looking after Year 8 this year. Julie has been teaching at the school for 15 years. She is married with 2 grown up children and has a passion for fitness and exercise.

D Scott
Governance Professional

Governor Resignations

L Rooke Resigned - September 2015 - November 2020
D Roberts Resigned - February 2020 - November 2021
S Oakden Resigned – September 2015 – March 2022
S Ray Resigned – September 2022 - March 2023
A Barker Resigned – September 2022 - May 2023
C Nel Resigned - January 2020 - June 2023
C Johnson Converted to Community Governor - September 2022 to August 2023
N Gibbons Resigned - September 2015 - August 2023
K Musgrove Resigned - September 2023 to December 2023
J Lawson Converted to Community Governor - September 2023 to March 2024
J Lawson Resigned - March 2024 to October 2024

Local Governor Vacancies

If you would be interested in being considered for any Governor positions, please contact the Governance Professional.

Financial Arrangements

As part of the Robert Carre Trust, the school’s financial arrangements are the responsibility of the Trust. Full details of the Trust’s accounting arrangements, annual reports, etc., can be found on the Trust Website.