Our Governing Body

What do school governors do?

School governors are a team of people who work closely with the Head of School to make key decisions vital to the successful running of the school. To find out more about the role of our governors on Gov.uk please CLICK HERE They play an important role in improving standards throughout the school and agree the school’s budget. In other words, it’s a very meaningful role!

How school governors work

School governors are the largest volunteer group in the country and are drawn from all walks of life. What governors share is a passionate belief that all children deserve to have access to effective schools.

Details of Cockburn John Charles Academy's school governors can be seen below.

If you would like to contact our chair of governors, please write to

Mr D Gurney

Cockburn John Charles Academy

Old Run Road

Leeds

LS10 2JU

Current

Mr David Gurney

CEO Cockburn MAT

Term of Office 01/04/18 – 31/03/22

Register of Interests: CEO of Cockburn MAT.

Mrs Siobhan Roberts

Head of School

Term of Office 01/04/18 – 01/09/50

Register of Interests: No interests to declare.

Mrs Vanessa Norton

Staff Governor

Term of Office 02/10/18 – 01-10-23

Register of Interests: No interests to declare.

Angus Kinnear

Community Representative

Term of Office 01/09/18 – 31-08-23

Register of Interests: No interests to declare.

Dominic Bascombe

Community Representative

Term of Office 14/10/21 – 14/10/24

Register of Interests: No interests to declare

Julia Pope

Community Representative, Safeguarding Governor

Term of Office 28/04/2022 – 28/04/2026

Register of Interests: No interests to declare

Kelly Newby

Community Representative

Term of Office 30/11/2022 – 29/11/2026

Register of Interests: No interests to declare

Historic

Adrian Cobbledick: Chair of Governors

Parent Governor

Term of Office as Chair of Governors 06/03/19 – 31/08/22 resigned

Register of Interests: No interests to declare.

Cllr Angela Gabriel

Community Representative

Term of Office 01/04/18 – 31/03/22 resigned

Register of Interests: Elected Member of LCC

Richard Lake

Parent Governor

Term of Office 16/10/18 – 15/06/22 resigned

Register of Interests: No interests to declare.