Governing Body
Trinity Academy Bradford’s Governors support our continued development, helping ensure the academy provides an outstanding education to our young people.
Richard Crowther
Chair of Governors
Tom Taylor
Principal
Laura Barnard-Shaw
Governor
I am the HR Manager for White Rose Education, a subsidiary of Trinity Multi Academy Trust, where I lead on strategic people management and organisational development. Prior to this, I worked within Trinity Multi Academy Trust in HR roles, gaining deep insight into how effective governance, staff support and culture contribute to school success. I have lived in West Yorkshire all my life and am passionate about improving educational outcomes for local children. I became a Governor because I believe that every child deserves the very best education to help pave their path in life. I look forward to using my skills and knowledge to support the school and to working closely with TMAT colleagues to ensure the school is well led and continues to flourish.
Inderjit Kaur
Governor
Gemma Richardson
Governor
Simon Hartley
Governor
Simon McCarthy
Governor
Ian Spencer
Governor
Gemma Murray
Governor
Scheme of Delegated Authority (SoDA)
Download full details of the Scheme of Delegated Authority
Trust Governance Structure
| Body | Chair |
| Board of Directors | Professor David Baker |
| Chair of Members | Professor David Baker |
| Finance Committee | Ms Louise Quinn |
| Audit Committee | Ms Elaine Beaumont |
| Trinity Academy Halifax LGB | Professor David Baker |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon LGB | Mrs Jackie Tagg |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral LGB | Mr Philip Hobday |
| Trinity Academy Grammar LGB | Ms Sophie Woolford |
| Trinity Academy St Chad’s LGB | Ms Kathryn Walker |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy LGB | Mr Pankaj Kaushik |
| Trinity Academy St Peter’s LGB | Ms Sue Sutton |
| Trinity Academy Bradford LGB | Mr Richard Crowther |
| Trinity Academy Leeds LGB | Mr Tim White |
| Trinity Academy St Edward’s LGB | Mr Nigel Leeder |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill LGB | Mr Dominic Furby |
How to Contact a Governor
If you would like to contact a governor, please write to Trinity Academy Bradford, Deanstones Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2AS, or send an email marked for their attention c/o contactus@bradford.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 Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, 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.
