Governors
Trinity Academy Akroydon Governors support our continued development, helping ensure the academy provides an outstanding education to our young people.
Meet the Team
Kate Wilson
Governor (Vice Chair)
As Vice Principal of Trinity Academy Halifax, Trinity Academy Akroydon is our only feeder school and I can see the fantastic work that staff do at this primary school to prepare them for the big leap to secondary.
I applied to be a Governor so that I could support the school even further with this and gain a deeper understanding of the educational offer the children at Trinity Akroydon benefit from. My specialist area of support is safeguarding.
Callum Bennett
Governor
Vishal Gupta
Governor
Rebecca Holland
Principal
Dianne Moffat
Governor
I see my role as a school governor at Trinity Academy Akroydon to be a combination of challenge and support to the leadership team of the school with the ultimate aim of driving up standards (and keeping them there).
Working in school has allowed me to recognise how important it is that the children leave equipped with the knowledge, skills and moral foundations to enable them to achieve and succeed in later life. I hope to utilise my skills and experience gained over many years, to work with the school, the governing body and the staff to positively influence the educational experience of the lovely children who attend our academy.
Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, I love the outdoors and spend many hours walking and developing my (limited) skills in gardening.
Aaron Pickles
Governor
Mick Rhodes
Governor
I joined the Governing Body at Akroydon Primary Academy in September 2022.
I would like to make a worthwhile and active contribution to the school in order to sustain and further enhance a learning environment where both staff and pupils feel inspired, valued and supported in fulfilling their potential and aspirations. After serving in the military for 9 years with the Royal Engineers, I then went on to work at Holy Trinity, Trinity Academy and Trinity Multi Academy Trust for 33 years in estates and premises management. Although retired, I continue to be involved and work part time with Trinity MAT in a support capacity.
Nurina Sharmin
Governor
Scheme of Delegated Authority
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 Akroydon, Rawson Street North, Halifax, HX3 6PU or send an email marked for their attention c/o contactus@akroydon.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.
