MEMBERS

Term of office 09/07/2012 - Present

I currently lead a small team of IT specialists for a large media company.  This role requires me to work with people from different disciplines and analyse and balance many different needs.  Recent and ongoing massive technical change in the industry, along with company mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations, man I am used to leading and delivering organisational change.

During my time as chair of governors at Thomas Estley the College has been through considerable change, including academy conversion and rapid development of the teaching school and now age-range change and appointment of a new principal, whilst maintaining high quality provision, progress and attainment for the students.  I’ve lead the governors through changes to be more engaged, more active and more effective.  Governance was highlighted as accurate and effective in a peer review in the autumn term.

I participated in an early cohort of National College Chairs of Governors Leadership Development programme and have since used principles from the programme to lead training and discussion groups for local governors.

I have a passionate belief in inclusive and comprehensive education.  The formation and development of the multi-academy trust offers opportunities t improve outcomes for young people, increase the rate and sustainability of those improvements and provide a strong organisation to ensure those improvements are sustained.

Term of office 01/09/2016 - 18/05/2020

Sue was a teacher for 30 years and headteacher of three large primary schools in two different LAs for 20 of them. During this time, she managed the implementation of the National Curriculum and LMS as well as a number of other major changes to the Educational system and related legislation including the introduction of Ofsted inspections.  While in post, she studied for and gained a Diploma in Management Studies and a Master’s degree in Education. She also trained and worked as an Ofsted Inspector working within 3 teams. She was involved in the appointment of a number of high-level officers within the LA (Buckinghamshire County Council).  She chaired the local NAHT for a period of time.

Sue became a governor at Richmond Primary school in January 2012 – August 2017 and was elected Chair of Governors from February 2014 – August 2016 when she stepped down to become a Member of Success Academy Trust as it formed.  Since this time Sue has also served as a Trustee and acting Chair of a Local Governing Board within the Trust. 

Prior to training to be a teacher Sue worked for a Local Authority in Finance and as an officer for the Department of Health and Social Security assessing claimant’s entitlement to benefits.  Since retiring from headship, she has worked for her son’s business assisting with Finance, HR and managing the Worldwide Customer Service Department which has included travelling to the USA for meetings and to China to assist in the improvement of production. 

Sue currently works part time for a publishing company as a proof-reader. 

Term of office 25/08/2016 - Present

I have spent 27 years in the education sector, from Teacher of French to College Principal, in Leicestershire, Leicester City and Warwickshire, including working for two years in the School Improvement Sector as a school improvement consultant.

Although substantive posts have mainly been within the secondary phase, since 2013 I have also worked within the area of primary school improvement, often through Teaching School related opportunities within Leicestershire and surrounding counties.

I am currently Trust Principal, Head of Teaching School (Thomas Estley Learning Alliance, with over 40 primary and secondary member schools) and Principal of Thomas Estley Community College and Preschool.

Additional current system leadership roles include Teaching Schools representative for the Leicestershire Education and Excellence Partnership, member of the Leicestershire Secondary Heads steering group, lead for TELA National Professional Qualifications delivery (we are a nationally accredited provider) and programme/oversight lead for Leicestershire Leaders, which offers training and support for headteachers in Leicestershire and Leicester City . 

I am absolutely passionate about Building Leadership and Character Together while continuing to raise outcomes and improve provision within our Success Academy Trust schools.

Term of office 11/07/2018 - 10/07-2022

John Horan has worked within the commercial property arena for twenty years; primary focus has been within facilities management, other roles and experience cover real estate management, property acquisition and disposal, construction and project management. During his career John has worked within client (end-user) companies and held senior positions within global service provider organisations, experienced with clients and services across the UK, Europe and Middle East. John is a Chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and represents the International Facility Management Association at Board level within the UK.  

John lives in Leicestershire and is keen to apply his specific and wide-ranging business and commercial skills to support and progress the Success Academy Trust.

Term of office 11/04/2019 - 10/04/2023

I am a fully qualified ACCA Accountant of 10 years+. I am born and bred in Leicester, and still live in the family home that I was born in.

I have been married nearly 2 years and have beautiful daughter. I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family. In addition to this I enjoy watching and participating in a variety of sports. I am an avid Liverpool fan, and have supported them since I was 8 years old.

I have over 15 years’ experience in developing and managing finance functions for a wide range of industries.  I am able to add value both at a Strategic and Operational level, and have a successful track record of increasing cashflow, identifying partnering opportunities, challenging the status quo  and providing high quality management information. I have recently set up my own Accountancy Practice with my Business Partner in the summer of 2018. Our main focus for the business is to build relationships and offer a different level of service to our clients. 

Term of office 23/09/2019 - 22/09/2023

Born in West London and attended the local Comprehensive School where I achieved 5 grade A ‘Levels and A Levels in Pure Maths Chemistry and Physics before going to Reading University where I obtained B.Sc. Hons (First Class); Food Technology and later an MBA (With Distinction) from Warwick Business School ; I maintain my Chartered Scientist (C.Sci) and am a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (FIFST)

After graduating I have worked in the food industry for 40 years first in food technical roles then process and product development / innovation and latterly in business development and commercial roles. Institute of Food Science and Technology, Board Member And Hon Secretary 2002 – 2012.s

After growing up in London my jobs have taken me to Ashby, Warwick / Stratford upon Avon, Oxfordshire, South Yorkshire and final Northampton. Married for almost 40 years with 2 Children, a daughter 32 and a son 28.

I am a member of the Rotary Club of Northampton and sit on West Hunsbury Parish Council

In business terms I would describe myself as 

A creative and innovative leader with deep strategic and operational insight and a track record of driving margins and turnover, effective customer interface management and business development with key strengths in:

Strategy • Business Development • Commercial & Customer Management • Process Improvement • Change

A passionate food industry expert with analytical and project management skills and proven aptitude in delivering turnarounds for challenged teams and organisations.  An open, approachable and flexible manager, who drives outcomes through team and individual development, building consensus, constructive challenge, analysis and creative solutions.