Governors
Governance
Our school is governed at a local level by an Academy Committee, comprised of individuals local to our community who have a commitment to improving education, parents and staff. The Academy Committee’s main role is to carry forward the vision, values, ethos and strategic direction of the school, hold senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the school, and ensure the voices of stakeholders are heard. The Committee meets regularly, and individual governors also visit the school to oversee specific aspects of our work.
Governor Responsibilities:
Chair - Thom Gartrell
Thom works as a project manager in the communities team at Cross Keys Homes. Based next door to Nova, he has collaborated closely with the school on various community projects for several years. Thom previously served as a governor at Nova before being appointed chair in July 2022.
In his spare time, Thom enjoys football and is a big Spurs fan. He also loves listening to music.
Vice Chair & SEN Governor - Sean Melia
Sean recently retired after over 40 years in Financial Services. His most recent role was as Director of Business Services for BGL Group, overseeing all 24/7 services for the Group, including IT Operations, Infrastructure Services, Facilities Management, and Catering.
Sean has extensive experience in leading and participating in Steering Committees on various group-wide topics, such as GDPR and FCA regulatory reviews, as well as numerous project-wide initiatives.
An avid sports enthusiast, Sean is looking forward to resuming his travels post-pandemic.
Safeguarding Governor - Joan Savage
Joan is a retired secondary school teacher who has held various leadership roles, including being part of the Senior Leadership Team, Head of Year, and Head of Department. Currently, she works as a private tutor and has been a resident of the area for over 40 years. With both of her children having attended Nova, Joan is eager to contribute her time and expertise to support Nova and the local community.
In her free time, Joan enjoys travelling, running, walking, and reading.
Parent governor - mitesh sisodiya
Mitesh serves as a Parent Governor, driven by his commitment to ensuring that the school provides a high-quality education for all its pupils.
PKAT APPOINTED GOVERNOR - ABIGAIL BRANSTON
Abigail is training to become a Chartered Accountant. She has a passion for sports and travel, enjoying activities such as running marathons, skiing, and participating in triathlons. Abigail decided to become a governor to explore new opportunities and offer a fresh perspective to the education sector.
sTAFF gOVERNOR - KATHRYN WILD
Kathryn has dedicated 23 years to teaching and has been a part of Nova Primary Academy since January 2023. Her extensive experience spans across various year groups from EYFS to Year 8, providing her with a deep understanding of the education system, learning development, and the crucial role education plays in a child’s life.
In her free time, Kathryn enjoys travelling, walking, and spending quality time with her family.
How to contact the Chair of the Academy Committee:
Academy Committee members can be contacted through the school office on 01733 262696 or by email office@npa.pkat.co.uk
Our wider governance structure:
Our Academy Committee is part of the wider governance structure of the Peterborough Keys Academies Trust (PKAT). To find out more about the PKAT governance structure, including our Members and Trustees, visit the PKAT website here: PKAT Governance Structure
You can also find further compliance information here:
Compliance Documents including Gender Pay Gap Information and Executive Pay Reporting
Are you interested in becoming a governor?
To find out more about the role and current opportunities within PKAT, please contact our Head of Governance, Emma Stephens-Dunn, at estephens-dunn@pkat.co.uk
https://www.pkat.co.uk/page/?title=Nova+Primary+Academy+Committee&pid=24