All boards and committees, regardless of the type or number of schools they oversee, serve three essential functions: 

• Clarifying the vision, ethos, and strategic direction 
• Holding executive leaders accountable for educational outcomes and staff performance management 
• Monitoring the organisation’s financial performance to ensure effective use of resources 

The Academy Trust’s Governance Structure

Governance Portal 

As part of our technology-based ethos, all of our governing bodies have access to our Governance Portal, where there is live data from their respective schools, the ability to ask questions before meetings and access to the required documents to ensure they can perform their function effectively. 

Governor And Trustee Vacancies 

If you are ready to join our passionate team and contribute to the success of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust or would like to find out more information, please contact Joanne Cook, Governance Manager, at joanne.cook@shirelandcat.net. We look forward to hearing from you!  

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. 

Our Members and Trustees 

Members

• Zahur Akhtar 
• Ian Foyle 
• Ashley Savell-Boss 
• Balbir Sandhu 
• Kiran Egan 

Trustees

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust Board. Click on their names to read more about them: 

• Michael Conway Jones – Chair  
• Robert Till – Vice Chair 
• Sir Mark Grundy – Chief Executive Officer 
• Andy Dennis 
• Jitesh Nair
• Judith Hunt 
• Professor Julie McLeod 
• Emma Stenning 
• Peter Johnson

Also in attendance: 

• HR Director – Melanie Adams 
• Chief Finance Officer – Jodie Taylor 
• Chief Strategy Officer – Dr Hasnain Panjwani 
• Chief Operating Officer – Aled Ballard
• Director of Secondary Education – George Faux 
• Director of Primary Education – Lady Kirsty Grundy 
• SLL COO – Sir Mark Grundy