All Academy Trusts have two layers of governance – Members and Directors. Some (like NCLT) choose to have a third, i.e., Advisory Groups. Details of Members and Directors can be found on the Trust’s website – https://nclt.ac.uk/governance-information. Our Advisory Group can be found below.
All governance and financial information can be found on the Trust policies page – https://nclt.ac.uk/policies
I am the Principal at New College Pontefract. I started my teaching career in 1993 in the independent sector, teaching Chemistry to 11-18 year-olds. In 1998 I became Head of Lower School and was responsible for transition and pastoral care for these students. In 2001 after having my second child I took on the role of SENDCo and after a couple of years we relocated the family to Yorkshire, nearer to my family, and I taught in York. From 2006 I took a break from teaching due to my third child being profoundly deaf. After keeping myself busy with a number of projects, I returned to teaching and I started at New College Pontefract in 2013 in the Chemistry department. I have been on the senior team since 2016 with responsibility for data and curriculum – a role that has kept me busy and is constantly changing. I have also line managed the SENDCo and Heads of School in Maths & Science.
Anthony Dee
Chair of the NCP Advisory Group and Director
Board appointed
Date Appointed: 15/03/2017 First Date Reappointed: 22/03/2021
For most of his career, Anthony has worked as a manager for bus and tourist companies. He has now retired.
He has extensive governor experience. His two daughters attended New College Pontefract. Providing his time to support New College’s governance as well as the Board, reflects his gratitude for their educational success at the college.
Karen Sykes
Safeguarding, SEND and LAC Link Advisor
Board appointed
Date Appointed: 22/09/2016 First Date Reappointed: 22/03/2021
Karen is a Chartered member of the CIPD with over 30 years’ experience in Human Resources and Organisational Development; her mission is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive in their workplace and believes post-16 education is key to this. She has held a number of senior Human Resources positions across the public sector.
Karen has also held a range of voluntary and elected roles including Chair of Governors.
Outside work her interests centre around her family, she enjoys walking, cycling and anything outdoors!
Russell has extensive Governorship and Trustee experience. He was the lead on a programme, ‘Leader of Local Governance’. He has been involved with the DFE in many areas such as the consultation towards to moving to a National Funding Formula and I have presented the implications of this to other local governing associations.
My career has revolved around working with young people to raise their aspirations and making sure that they are fully informed about their options post further education. I have over a decade of experience within the Higher Education whilst being passionate about supporting young people, and I am incredibly excited to be involved with the advisory group for New College Pontefract by supporting in their overall aims and objectives.
Michelle Eccles
Board appointed
Term: 25/02/2025-24/02/2029
Rachel Williams
Board appointed
Term: 14/03/2025-14/03/2029
All of the Advisory Group members (except the Principal) serve a 4 year term of office.
The group are currently seeking parents to join the group.
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