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 | |
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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 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. |
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J Hoyes James joined the LGT as a Community Governor in September 2022 and was elected Chair in September 2023. |
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C Johnson Cheryl joined the LGT as a Parent Governor in September 2022 and then converted to a Community Governor in September 2023. |
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G McCormack Georgia joined the LGT as Community Governor in November 2023. |
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T Smith 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. |
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C Cutler 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. |
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A Ellison 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. |
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J Pankhurst 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. |
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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.