Governance

Local Governing Body

Woodlands Academy is governed by a Local Governing Body

The membership of the Local Governing Body is:

Chair of Local Governing Body (Co-opted Governor)
Name	Christine Job
Governor Experience	I have previously served on several school governing bodies within the Grimsby area. Most recently as head of the school.
Career	I have been a teacher within the primary sector for many years. My most recent posts as Deputy Head and then Head of a large primary school. I have also worked for the local authority, delivering training for teaching and non-teaching staff. Currently I work as a volunteer safeguarding trainer for the Lincoln diocese.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	22.01.23
Appointed by	MAT

Headteacher
Name	Rachel Green
Governor Experience	This is my first role on a Governing Body.
Career	I began my teaching career in Wimbledon, London where I taught in a girls' preparatory school. I then moved to North East Lincolnshire and have been a proud member of the Woodlands staff for many years, first as a class teacher, then a member of the Senior Leadership Team, an Assistant Head, Deputy Head and currently Headteacher. Although much of my career has been at Woodlands, I have experienced many different approaches to education at Woodlands. I have worked as a leading teacher for the local authority, supporting other schools and more recently have supported with the East of England Initial Teacher Training Centre as a Quality Assurance Tutor.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	N/A
Appointed by	Virtue of office as Headteacher

Name	Claire Constantopoulos
Governor Experience	I have been on many governing bodies over the past 20 years in different roles. I have experienced a great deal of different ways of working and ensured that I keep up to date with training and developments. Further to this I have delivered training to governing bodies over the past 10 years and coached new governors in making a difference in support and challenge.
Career	I have been Headteacher of a local school for the past 10 years in a high deprivation zone, as a team we have developed the school from a severe decline to a consistent upward trajectory for 9 years and have a secure GOOD judgement. I have worked in 5 schools across different authorities and have held leadership positions for the past 20 years. As a teacher I have taught all primary age ranges and lead all subjects. As an LLE I have delivered training in many different authorities and supported other leaders to develop further. I am also a coach for the DFE Women leaders in Education programme and a Pupil Premium Reviewer. I am open to new opportunities to collaborate and develop personally. I am lucky to consider myself to have the best job in the world.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	22.01.23
Appointed by	Rachel Green


Name	Samantha Shires
Governor Experience	This is my first role on a Local Governing Body.
Career	I am a registered pharmacist. In my early career I worked across different sectors and hospitals within West Yorkshire, gaining postgraduate qualifications in clinical practice and psychopharmacology. Having returned to my hometown, I currently work at the local hospital. I have a varied role at the hospital, delivering healthcare direct to patients as both a pharmacist a and independent prescriber, managing and developing staff, and ensuring governance processes within the hospital are adhered to. For the past 3 years I have undertaken a joint role between the hospital trust and the University of Lincoln, where I teach on the Master of Pharmacy course 3 days a week. I believe very strongly in supporting and inspiring young people from the local area to achieve their potential. Through careers events I have links with local secondary schools and further education colleges in the local area, and look forward to supporting students at Woodlands Academy to grown into Tall Oaks.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	22.01.23
Appointed by	Rachel Green


Name	Ray Blain
Governor Experience	1 years previous experience as governor at Woodlands Primary School before the school turned into an academy.
Career	I currently work at Grimsby Town Sports & Education Trust (GTSET) as our Schools Sports Programme Officer. I have worked at GTSET for almost 15 years, in this time I have delivered numerous sport and educational sessions to different schools across the region. I have a degree in Football Coaching, Development & Administration, Level 4 PSHE delivery in schools, Level 3 afPE and other Level 2 NGBs in sports such as football, multi skills, basketball and athletics to name a few.
Pecuniary Interests	Offer sports and educational sessions to schools .
Start Date	04.09.19.
Term Ends	03.09.23
Appointed by

Staff Governor
Name	Louise French
Governor Experience	This is my first role as a school governor and I am proud to be part of such an enthusiastic and driven board of governors. It is an exciting time for Woodlands Academy and I am thrilled to play a role as both teacher and governor to help steer the already rapid progression of the school into the future.
Career	Leaving school at 18, I completed an accountancy apprenticeship before becoming a finance officer for Sure Start. Circumstances somehow then found me as an Estate Agent and Lettings Manager until serious illness while pregnant prompted me to re-evaluate my career choices. I took time out to be a stay-at-home mum while teaching myself A-level sociology and going on to gain a first class honours degree in Education Studies and Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. Completion of a PGCE in 2014 allowed me to become a primary school teacher which had always been a childhood dream. I have now been at Woodlands Academy for two years and I absolutely love it.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	22.01.23
Appointed by	Woodlands Academy staff by way of a secret ballot.

Parent Governor
Name	Phillip Moulson
Governor Experience	This is my first position as a school governor so a steep learning curve but a challenge I meet with enthusiasm and a thirst to gain knowledge and experience.
Career	After leaving school I trained as a mechanic. I then worked as a Head Chef in the Isle of Wight and subsequent roles I have had include working in sales and computing.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.19
Term Ends	22.01.23
Appointed by

Parent Governor
Name	Emma Chapman
Governor Experience	This is my first position as a school governor.
Career	My background is in Accountancy and Finance. Since coming out of my finance role I have decided to take a different approach to my career. I am volunteering at baby play groups and also starting a programme for mums who are struggling their mental health. I believe very strongly in helping young people to believe in themselves and strive to reach their potential. If you free the child's potential, you will transform them in to the world.
Pecuniary Interests	None
Start Date	23.01.20
Term Ends	22.01.24
Appointed by

Curriculum and Effectiveness Committee

Chair

Mrs C Constantopoulos

Members

Mrs R Green

Mrs C Job

Miss L French

Miss S Shires

Mark Knapton (CEO)

Debbie Peers (Chair)

Peter Kipling (Vice Chair)

Graham Walker

Jonathan Lovelle

Karina Ellis

Leoni Kitchin

Local Governing Body Meetings Attendance Record