Meet the governors
Below are the appointment details of Yate Academy, including persons serving at any time during the current or previous academic year.
All current governors are also members of the panel from which members may be selected to form an ad hoc committee if and when required to deal with matters relating to a specific incident or individual, such as considering a complaint or a personnel matter.
The current register of interests can be downloaded below.
Local Governing Body
We currently have a vacancy for a Trust Governor and a Parent Governor. If you are interested in becoming a governor, please contact Julie Adams, Head of Clerking at the Greenshaw Learning Trust: jadams@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk.
Mrs Isabel Ambrose - Headteacher
| Mrs Isabel Ambrose - Headteacher | |
| Appointment date | 6 September 2017 |
| Date term of office ends | 5 September 2021 |
| Appointing body | Board of Trustees |
Mr John Scott - Parent Governor
Mr John Scott
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Appointment date |
2 September 2020 |
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Date term of office ends |
1 September 2024 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
Finance |
Mrs Angela Holland - Parent Governor
| Mrs Angela Holland - Parent Governor | |
| Appointment date | 31 August 2019 |
| Date term of office ends | 31 August 2023 |
| Appointing body | Board of Trustees |
| Responsibilities | Personal development and the 'wider curriculum' |
Mr Lee Howe - Parent Governor and Vice Chair
Mr Lee Howe - Parent Governor
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Appointment rate |
6 September 2017 |
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Date term of office ends |
5 September 2021 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
Behaviour and attendance
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| About |
I have lived in Yate for much of my life and as a child attended King Edmund School, which is now Yate Academy. I have two children at Woodlands Primary and I am an Assistant Director in charge of Supplier Analysis and Reporting for the Ministry of Defence. I have considerable experience of managing teams through business change and performance management. I am comfortable challenging senior leaders and am committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children. My other interests include birdwatching and supporting Bristol City FC. |
Mrs Mary Hutton - Parent Governor
Mrs Mary Hutton - Parent Governor
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Appointment date |
6 September 2017 |
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Date term of office ends |
5 September 2021 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Disruption free classrooms |
| About |
I have lived in Yate for 20 years and have two children at Yate academy. As a governor, I have interests in safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and SEND. As the parent of a child with SEND needs, it is important to me that any child with SEND receives appropriate support and an inclusive education. It is also important to me that our children have good attendance and can feel safe and secure in school. We are keen gardeners as a family and have two allotments in Yate. |
Ms Nicola Murley - Trust Governor and Chair of Governors
Ms Nicola Murley - Trust Governor
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Appointment date |
29 April 2019 |
|
Date term of office ends |
28 April 2023 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
HR, Staffing and curriculum |
| About |
I am a mother of one daughter, three step-daughters and four grand-children. I have been living in Yate for over 16 years and currently work in Bristol for an insurance broker dealing with and providing management information, analysis and administration. My daughter previously attended Yate Academy through to sixth form and whilst she was there, I additionally held the position of Clerk to the Governors for approximately five years. This included both primary and secondary and I therefore gained knowledge and experience of governance for students aged between four and 18 years. |
Mr Ben Nutland - Trust Governor
Mr Ben Nutland - Trust Governor
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Appointment date |
6 November 2017 |
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Date term of office ends |
5 November 2021 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
Site and H&S |
| About |
I have been a resident of Yate for the past twenty-five years. I am a serving Councillor on Yate Town Council and was elected to South Gloucestershire Council in May 2019. I served as a member of Ambassador Matthew Barzun’s Young Leadership team during the Administration of President Barack Obama. I am an active member of the community and have served as a Trust Governor at Yate Academy since 2017 |
Barry Tugwood
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Appointment date |
2nd September 2020 |
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Date term of office ends |
2nd September 2024 |
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Appointing body |
Board of Trustees |
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Responsibilities |
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| About |
I have lived in Chipping Sodbury/ Yate for 14 years and my two Step children attend Yate Academy. I work for Business West (Chamber of Commerce) as Lead Advisor for vocational skills and training. My early career was extensively focused on national governing bodies of sport roles and latterly in business skills development and employer engagement. I keep active playing tennis, family activities and am an ardent Bristol Bears supporter. |