Governors – Thrybergh Academy

Governing Body

Joanne McCreath

Chair of Governors

I have been a Governor at Thrybergh Academy for many years. I started as a parent governor while we were a 3-16 Through School with Foljambe Primary so have experience within the Primary phase of education as well.

I have worked for many years in customer service and management positions. I am currently a full time carer. My caring role has inspired me to learn more around disabilities and inclusion and how to advocate for someone to get the best outcome they can achieve.

I am passionate about education for all and believe all children should have access to good quality education. I want to ensure all children have the ability to achieve their very best and get the outcomes they need to reach their goals.

Claire Bamford

Local Governor

Caroline Lee

Vice Chair, Parent Governor

I am a passionate senior social value advisor. Currently working in rail sector, but have experience within construction and social housing. School Engagement, STEM engagement, Encouraging Young Talent, Volunteering, Community Engagement and partnership working. Tracking, measurement and reporting.

I have been involved in school governance since 2012 (Chair at a primary in Doncaster) as well as vice chair at Thrybergh.

I am passionate about education and the start this gives your next generation. Have had direct experience of what happens when young people haven’t had what they need and the resulting challenges they face.

Contact the Chair of Governors

To get in touch with Joanne McCreath, Chair of Governors, please email j.mccreath@thrybergh.com

What does the Governing Body do?

The work of the Governing Body is carried out for one purpose only: to give the children the best possible start in their school life, by providing the finest in terms of the education they receive. The Governing Body is made up of the Headteacher, and members of the school community and wider Wickersley Partnership Trust where possible.

The Governors work closely with the Headteacher and meet regularly. Decisions are democratic, with all governors being given as much information as possible to aid them in that decision-making process, ensuring lively often lengthy and healthy discussions prior to decision making. Their work is focused around teaching and learning and in ensuring the school is offering the best possible values for its pupils. The position of school governor is a voluntary one, but it demands a high level of commitment, both in time and responsibility, as the decisions made directly affect the children.

The Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities, they can only act together, they cannot act as individuals.

Governors are appointed to help:

Decide what is
Set standards of
Agree targets for continual school
Interview and select
Monitor and engage with teaching and learning

School Governors can be:

Parents
WPT members
Community

Become a school governor

inspire. change. develop.

Wickersley Partnership Trust encompasses 13 schools across Rotherham and Gainsborough. It exists to further the interests of the young people it serves.

Becoming a School Governor can have a positive impact on the young people in your local community and help to drive school improvement. A Local Governing Body plays an integral role in a school’s success; working together with senior school leadership and guiding their strategic direction.

Why not give back and help give children and young people the best start in life, whilst developing your own skills in a way which can benefit your career. We like to think of it as a win-win situation!