Staff and Governors
At Hammersmith Academy, we are ambitious for our students and push them to succeed and realise their goals.
Hammersmith Academy Governing Body
Hammersmith Academy has a board of 15 governors, who provide strategic leadership and are ultimately accountable for the performance of the Academy. The governors, who are also trustees, appoint the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
The role of the governing board is to:
- set the strategic aims and objectives of the school;
- ratify the policies for achieving those aims and objectives;
- approve and monitor the Academy’s annual budget;
- approve and sign the annual report and financial statements; and
- be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher, acting as a critical friend.
Eight of our governors are from our sponsor organisations, four from the Mercers’ Company and four from the Information Technologists. Currently, the governing body also includes five community governors, one parent governor, and one from the local authority.
The governing body is organised into four sub-committees, which undertake delegated work on behalf of the full board. The sub-committees are
- Curriculum;
- Pay;
- Finance, Audit and Estates; and
- Endowment and Reserves.
As and when required, additional sub-committees are convened on a temporary basis to help formulate policy and provide strategic guidance in addressing particular issues that the Academy is facing. These have included to date
- Curriculum Funding
- Staff Retention; and
- Growth and Sustainability.
A full list of governors, along with details of which sub-committees they serve on, can be found below.
Parent Governor Announcement
We are pleased to announce that, following a successful official voting process, a new Parent Governor has been selected to join our Governing Board. We extend a warm welcome to Ms Shalene Shimer.
Ms Shimer brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our school community. Her passion for education and dedication to fostering a positive environment for all students will be invaluable as we continue to strive for excellence.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all candidates who participated in this election. Their enthusiasm and willingness to contribute are greatly appreciated. Additionally, thank you to all the parents and carers who took the time to vote and engage in this important process.
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Parents/Carers can arrange to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team with any questions or concerns they may have. Appointments can be arranged by emailing the Senior Leadership Team member directly or by using the contact form on the Contact Us page.
Hammersmith Academy Governors
Ms Roz Hooper
Chair of Governors
Community Governor
(10/12/2021 – 09/12/2025)
Committees: Pay | Growth, Sustainability & MATs
Elected by GB
To contact please email headspa@hammersmithacademy.org
Or write to us at Hammersmith Academy, 25 Cathnor Road, W12 9JD FAO Ms Roz Hooper
Mr Edwin Harrison
Sponsor Governor
(16/12/2022 – 15/12/2026)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Staffing & Wellbeing | Growth, Sustainability & MATs
Appointed by the Sponsor
Mr Niall Aston
Sponsor Governor
(10/06/2020 – 09/06/2024)
Committees: Curriculum
Appointed by the Sponsor
Ms Karen Langton
Community Governor
(26/06/2020– 25/06/2024)
Committees: Curriculum | Staffing & Wellbeing
Appointed by GB
Ms Laleh Dubash
LA Governor
(18/03/2022– 17/03/2026)
Committees: Curriculum
Appointed by GB
Mr Tom Morrison-Bell
Sponsor Governor
(23/06/2022– 22/06/2026)
Committees: Curriculum
Appointed by GB
Mr Richard Vincent
Sponsor Governor
(23/06/2023-22/06/2027)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves
Appointed by GB
Mr Chris Harris
Associate Governor
(21/06/2024-20/06/2028)
Committees: Curriculum
Mr Richard Cassell
Sponsor Governor
(21/10/2022– 20/10/2026)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Pay | Growth, Sustainability & MATs
Appointed by the Sponsor
Mr Anant Patel
Community Governor
(13/12/2022– 12/12/2026)
Committees: Curriculum | Staffing & Wellbeing
Appointed by the Sponsor
Mr Stuart Block
Associate Governor
(28/06/2019– 27/06/2023)
Committees: Curriculum
Appointed by the GB
Mr Seatal Patel
Vice Chair, Sponsor Governor
(13/12/2019– 12/12/2023)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Pay
Appointed by Sponsor
Ms Kiran Sandford
Sponsor Governor
(23/09/2020– 22/09/2024)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Growth, Sustainability & MATs
Appointed by Sponsor
Mr Michael Winslow
Sponsor Governor
(25/06/2021– 24/06/2025)
Committees: Curriculum | Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Staffing & Wellbeing
Appointed by Sponsor
Ms Jane Slaughter
Community Governor
(18/03/2022– 17/03/2026)
Committees: Curriculum | Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Growth, Sustainability & MATs
Ms Shalene Shimer
Parent Governor
(21/06/2024-20/06/2028)
Committees: Finance, Estates & Audit | Endowment & Reserves | Staffing & Wellbeing
Ms Laura Cioffi
Associate Governor
(21/06/2024-20/06/2028)
Committees: Curriculum
Mr Fred Hitchcock
Community Governor
(21/06/2024-20/06/2028)
Committees: Curriculum
Ms Claudette Thompson
Clerk to Governors
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