Governors
Meeting Minutes
Role of the Governing body
The Governing body is made up of people from different groups, including parents, teachers and other staff, representatives from our Trust partners which include the local authority, local business and community.
A governor’s term of office usually lasts for four years.
The role of Governors is to provide a strategic view of the school, to ensure accountability and to be a critical friend. The Governing body is responsible for the overall direction of the school. It is not responsible for day to day matters which is the responsibility of the Headteacher Mr Andrew Fell. Governors also set and monitor targets, the school budget and the effectiveness of policies to ensure all students have a broad and balanced curriculum.
If you would like any information about becoming a governor at North Huddersfield Trust School then please contact the Chair of the Governing Body, Sarah Grant, via the school.
Gary Deighton
Co-opted Governor
Susan Davis
Foundation Governor
Urfan Faqir
Parent Governor
Andrew Fell
Headteacher
Sarah Grant
Chair of Governors
Richard Kempley
LA Governor
John Maher
Foundation Governor
Greg Murphy
Staff Governor
Steve Plumstead
Foundation Governor
Cheryl Todd
Parent Governor
Tim Winterburn
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor Vacancy x 2
Gary Deighton
Co-opted Governor
Date of appointment:
16/04/2021
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards & Effectiveness
About me:
I am an experienced teacher and have worked in the profession, in various teaching and leadership roles and across a variety of educational backgrounds, for almost two decades. I have been a proud member of the teaching staff at NHTS for six years and have held a series of middle leadership roles in that time.
I am a passionate advocate for our local community and use my role as a platform for the encouragement of inclusion and the celebration of diversity. It has been an honour and a privilege to play a supporting role in the fantastic journey that our school has undertaken. As a member of the teaching staff, as well as a co-opted governor, I am excited to be able to contribute to the future continued success of our school and all members of its community.
Susan Davis
Foundation Governor
Date of appointment:
11/12/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards & Effectiveness Committee
About me:
I am currently the Head Teacher at Birkby Junior School and have been for 22 years. Most of our pupils transfer to NHTS and I look forward to supporting them on the next stage of their learning.
I am also an Associate Kirklees Learning Partner, providing support and challenge to other schools in Kirklees.
Urfan Faqir
Parent Governor
Date of appointment:
8/11/2024
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards and Effectiveness
Andrew Fell
Headteacher
Date of appointment:
29/04/2019
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Resources and Steering Group
About me:
Sarah Grant
Chair of Governors
(Appointed by the Trust)
Date of appointment:
21/11/2020
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards & Effectiveness and Steering Group
Richard Kempley
LA Governor
Date of appointment:
11/12/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Resources Committee
About me:
John Maher
Foundation Governor
Date of appointment:
25/10/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Resources
About me:
Originally from Huddersfield, I grew up in Deighton and attended Our Lady of Lourdes primary school and All Saints High School. I left All Saints at 16 years old and joined Cummins (Holset it was known as then) as an apprentice production engineer. I have since held a variety of roles at Cummins including my recent assignment as continuous improvement leader for our European region. I still live in Huddersfield, although I have travelled a lot with my work over the years. I am also a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town, I enjoy watching football and spending time with my family.
I am excited to be a North Huddersfield Trust school governor and I would like to bring my passion for community and my skills and experience in project management and continuous improvement together to help as best I can.
Greg Murphy
Staff Governor
Date of appointment:
05/12/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards & Effectiveness Committee
Steve Plumstead
Foundation Governor
Date of appointment:
17/06/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Resources
Cheryl Todd
Parent Governor
Date of appointment:
8/11/2024
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Standards and Effectiveness
Tim Winterburn
Foundation Governor - Vice Chair
(Appointed by the Trust)
Date of appointment:
09/09/2023
Term of Office:
4 years
Sub committee membership:
Resources Committee & Steering Group
About me:
I worked at Cummins for the last 22 years until recently taking early retirement. I serve on the Finance and Personnel Committees, because I think I can help the school in these areas. It’s wonderful to do that alongside such an enthusiastic group of people from the local community and to work with the staff. I’m incredibly proud to be linked with such an exciting school, and with such dedicated staff and pupils.