Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.
Governance
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Woodkirk enjoys a fantastic reputation, both in Leeds and the surrounding district. We are about people - students, staff, both teaching and non-teaching, parents and governors - and in this regard we are second to none. No other school can match the commitment, ethos and atmosphere of Woodkirk. This is a brilliant place to grow up and mature, to learn, to play and to work.
R Naglis
THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD
Woodkirk Academy is part of Leodis Academies Trust. The Trust Board is the Governing Board for all Academies within the Trust. Please click here to view Trust documents, including the Scheme of Delegation.
The Woodkirk Academy Local Governing Board work closely with the Principal, school staff and other external agencies to make sure all Woodkirk students get the best possible education. The bringing together of Governors with different backgrounds, experience and interests provides a wide range of skills that benefit the Academy.
While no individual Governor has the authority to act alone there are opportunities to contribute in areas of particular interest, for example linking to a specific area of the curriculum. Being a Governor is challenging, but rewarding. Governors must be committed and willing to give up their time to attend meetings and visit departments.
THE LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD
| Name | Appointed By |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office |
Date of Resignation |
Business / Personal Interests |
Attendance at LGB meetings 2023/24 |
| James Elstub | Woodkirk Academy parents | 13 Nov 23 | Four years | Employed at Lloyds Banking Group | 3/3 | |
| John Clark | Trust Board | 31 Jan 23 | Four years | 19 Apr 24 | Employed at Mercado Governor: Ashton Sixth Form College |
2/2 |
| Timothy Jones | Ex-officio | 1 Sep 21 | While in post | Principal, Woodkirk Academy Associate Principal to 31 Aug 21 |
4/4 | |
| Anthony Lazarus | Woodkirk Academy staff | 11 Nov 21 | Four years | Employed at Woodkirk Academy |
4/4 | |
| Emma Lester |
Trust Board | 11 Nov 23 | Four years | Employed at the University of Leeds Spouse: Trustee, Leodis Academies Trust |
4/4 | |
| Joy Lumb Vice Chair |
Trust Board | 18 Jun 23 | Four years | Self-employed | 4/4 | |
| Russell Naglis Chair |
Trust Board | 14 Mar 22 | Four years | Employed at Fintel plc |
3/4 | |
| Samantha Ockwell | Trust Board | 8 Jun 21 | Four years | 27 Nov 24 | Employed at BJSS IT Consultancy |
4/4 |
| Clare Othman | Trust Board | 7 Feb 24 | Four years | Employed at GSL Education | 3/3 | |
| Janet Standage | Trust Board | 29 Sep 23 | Four years | Employed at Woodkirk Academy |
4/4 |
Get in Touch
Attendance Office: 0113 887 3602
If your child is absent from school, please call the Attendance Office before 9.30am. You can also email the attendance team using attendance@woodkirk.leodis.org.uk
Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.
Governance
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Woodkirk enjoys a fantastic reputation, both in Leeds and the surrounding district. We are about people - students, staff, both teaching and non-teaching, parents and governors - and in this regard we are second to none. No other school can match the commitment, ethos and atmosphere of Woodkirk. This is a brilliant place to grow up and mature, to learn, to play and to work.
R Naglis
THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD
Woodkirk Academy is part of Leodis Academies Trust. The Trust Board is the Governing Board for all Academies within the Trust. Please click here to view Trust documents, including the Scheme of Delegation.
The Woodkirk Academy Local Governing Board work closely with the Principal, school staff and other external agencies to make sure all Woodkirk students get the best possible education. The bringing together of Governors with different backgrounds, experience and interests provides a wide range of skills that benefit the Academy.
While no individual Governor has the authority to act alone there are opportunities to contribute in areas of particular interest, for example linking to a specific area of the curriculum. Being a Governor is challenging, but rewarding. Governors must be committed and willing to give up their time to attend meetings and visit departments.
THE LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD
| Name | Appointed By |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office |
Date of Resignation |
Business / Personal Interests |
Attendance at LGB meetings 2023/24 |
| James Elstub | Woodkirk Academy parents | 13 Nov 23 | Four years | Employed at Lloyds Banking Group | 3/3 | |
| John Clark | Trust Board | 31 Jan 23 | Four years | 19 Apr 24 | Employed at Mercado Governor: Ashton Sixth Form College |
2/2 |
| Timothy Jones | Ex-officio | 1 Sep 21 | While in post | Principal, Woodkirk Academy Associate Principal to 31 Aug 21 |
4/4 | |
| Anthony Lazarus | Woodkirk Academy staff | 11 Nov 21 | Four years | Employed at Woodkirk Academy |
4/4 | |
| Emma Lester |
Trust Board | 11 Nov 23 | Four years | Employed at the University of Leeds Spouse: Trustee, Leodis Academies Trust |
4/4 | |
| Joy Lumb Vice Chair |
Trust Board | 18 Jun 23 | Four years | Self-employed | 4/4 | |
| Russell Naglis Chair |
Trust Board | 14 Mar 22 | Four years | Employed at Fintel plc |
3/4 | |
| Samantha Ockwell | Trust Board | 8 Jun 21 | Four years | 27 Nov 24 | Employed at BJSS IT Consultancy |
4/4 |
| Clare Othman | Trust Board | 7 Feb 24 | Four years | Employed at GSL Education | 3/3 | |
| Janet Standage | Trust Board | 29 Sep 23 | Four years | Employed at Woodkirk Academy |
4/4 |
Get in Touch
Attendance Office: 0113 887 3602
If your child is absent from school, please call the Attendance Office before 9.30am. You can also email the attendance team using attendance@woodkirk.leodis.org.uk