Members:
Jane Gant - Education (Chair of the Board)
Sam Clulow - Finance
Robert Bevington - Chartered Surveyor
Walaiti Rathore - Legal
Register of People with Significant Control (PSC) April 2016
“The SHINE Multi-Academy Trust knows or has reasonable cause to believe that there is no registrable relevant legal entity in relation to the Company."
Trustees:
David Bailey
Most of my working life has been within public sector scientific research organisations – initially at the Natural History Museum in London and later at the British Geological Survey in Nottingham. During my career I have developed an interest in encouraging and supporting excellence and creativity in science education for all ages, from Early Years to the Third Age. I am particularly interested in breaking down the barriers that lead to a lack of diversity in the scientific workplace. I am an active member of the STEMNET Science Ambassador and RGS Geography Ambassador schemes. As Vice Chair of BMAT, I gained experience of supporting and challenging an Academy Senior Leadership Team during a period of significant change both to the organisation itself, and to the education sector more generally. I have also been an independent member of Admission Appeals Panels for schools in Leicestershire for many years. I believe my scientific career and experience as a trustee of several charities have given me a broad appreciation of the principles of good governance, accountability and financial control.
Declaration of interest: Secretary/Trustee Earth Science Teachers’ Association, former Trustee of the National Stone Centre
Area of responsibility: Policies and Procedures
Appointed on: 01/12/2018
Term of office ends: 30/11/2021
Employment: Self-Employed Geologist and STEM adviser
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Jane Gant (Chair)
Even though I have lived all of my life in Nottingham, I have taught Food Technology and Textiles in Leicestershire secondary schools for 30 years. I have been part of Senior Leadership teams for over 21 years, fulfilling the roles of Assistant Head, Deputy and Acting Headteacher. I am looking forward to working with the SHINE MAT team to share the knowledge and skills I have acquired to improve the education for children in my hometown. I understand the importance of a great start in Primary Education and believe that a broad curriculum with enrichment activities will enable all children to find their talents and achieve their full potential.
Contact: vicechair@shine-mat.com
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Chair of the Board
Appointed on: 19/07/2017
Term of office ends: 18/07/2021
Employment: Retired
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Anna Gregory (Vice Chair)
I am a former Head of English and Assistant Head at Garibaldi College in Mansfield and previously taught English at Arnold Hill School in Nottingham. I am currently a senior examiner for International GCSE English Literature Drama Papers with a leading awarding body. I have written texts books for several GCSE specifications and trained teachers both in the UK and overseas. I have over 30 years teaching and examining experience. My main area of expertise is in assessment and tracking pupil progress. I am a keen singer and have a strong interest in drama and fully support widening the cultural experience of children in our schools.
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Vice Chair - with a focus on Teaching and Learning
Appointed on: 11/09/2017
Term of office ends: 10/09/2021
Employment: Senior Examiner (Cambridge Board)
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Paul Hawkins (Vice Chair)
I have been a Derbyshire resident for all of my life and served as a police officer in the county for 30 years before retiring in 2014. I then worked for the police for five years as an Information Security Manager before retiring in May 2019.
I have been a school governor for over 20 years at both primary and secondary schools as well as serving on the management committee for Derbyshire Special Schools. I sit on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Appeal panels for school admissions and I am currently vice-chair of the board of governors at a Derby secondary school. I also sit on Independent Review panels for school exclusions.
I am now semi-retired and work occasionally an examination invigilator. I also carry out voluntary work with the Royal National Institute for the Blind.
I have always enjoyed volunteering in schools, and supporting children to achieve their best, as education is key to so many things in life. Now that I have more free time and am looking forward to supporting the school and everyone connected with educating our children.
Declaration of interest: Di Vinci Academy - Vice-Chair Academy Advisory Board
Area of responsibility: Vice Chair - with a focus on Finance and Business Management
Appointed on: 06/06/2019
Term of office ends: 05/06/2023
Employment: Examination Invigilator at Chesterfield College
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Bryan Jones
I am a retired Chartered Accountant with a career with a major accounting firm; before moving into industry and commerce, where I held senior positions and directorships, including responsibility for managing manufacturing and wholesaling businesses. I was also responsible for the business operations of the Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, which included management of adult training centres in Nottingham, Newark and Mansfield.
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Finance and Audit
Appointed on: 05/07/2019
Term of office ends: 04/07/2023
Employment: Retired
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Judi O'Leary
I am an experienced Headteacher, previously the Head of Whitemoor and Birklands Primary in Warsop. I was appointed as a leadership consultant at Riverside Primary in Nottingham. Previously, I have worked for Nottinghamshire as part of the LA school improvement team to support schools in an Ofsted category. Successfully moving schools from a category of concern to good within a year due to a tried and tested school improvement programme, effective in all school settings.
My most recent Ofsted report (February 2016) positively highlights my desire to remain forward looking as a leader, continually adapting practice appropriately leading to ‘a high level of consistently effective teaching’ with Whitemoor’s systems being described as ‘innovative and distinctive.’
Declaration of interest: Related to SHINE team member and married to a member of staff at Whitemoor Academy
Area of responsibility: Securing quality Teaching and Learning across all academies and the viability of SHINE.
Appointed on: Ex-officio
Term of office ends: Ex-officio
Employment: CEO of SHINE
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Mary Robson
Mary is currently human resources director supporting for four Multi Academy Trusts, covering 84 schools across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has extensive human resources experience gained by working in the education sector and advising schools, academies and colleges.
Declaration of interest: Human Resources Director across four Multi Academy Trusts
Area of responsibility: Human Resources
Appointed on: 01/11/10/2017
Term of office ends: 31/10/2021
Employment: Human Resources Director
Attendance 2018/2019: https://www.shine-mat.com/trust-documents/
Retired Members and Trustees:
Chris Coverley
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Chair of the Board
Resignation: 25/07/2019
Employment: Investors in Pupils Assessor
Sam Clulow
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Vice Chair of the Board – with a focus on Finance and Audit
Resignation: 31/08/2019
Employment: Director and Financial Adviser at Park View Financial Services Ltd
John Paramore
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Member - with a focus on Education
Resignation: 16/09/2019
Employment: Retired
Chris Beardsley
Declaration of interest: None
Area of responsibility: Member - with a focus on Finance
Resignation: 03/10/2019
Employment: Retired