School Governors
| Dr Geraldine Hutchinson | Chair of Governors |
I am Head of Teaching and Learning at CfBT Education Trust and Chair of Governors at St Marks Academy. I am passionate about ensuring success for each and every pupil and making sure that St Marks is a happy and nurturing school of choice for the local community. |
| Reverend Stephen Coulson | Vice Chair of Governors | I am the Vicar of nearby St. Mark's Church, and Area Dean of Merton, and also a governor of two local Primary Schools. I love being involved in the Academy - I am frequently inspired by the skills and commitment of the staff, and constantly encouraged by the creativity and energy of the students. Our Church is committed to serving our community, and we are passionate about trying to enable local young people to get the best possible care and education. |
| Wendy Woodcock | I am Director of Schools for CfBT Education Trust with responsibility for all CfBT Academies in the south of England, including St Marks. My professional background is in teaching and school improvement, and my personal commitment is to support St Marks in providing an excellent education for every student. | |
| Nigel Fishwick | I am an experienced marketing professional who has worked with blue chip companies worldwide, from Asda to Zanussi, for many years. I am passionate about bringing best practice from the commercial sector into education, so that schools can maximise their resources effectively and focus on what they do best: meeting the needs and aspirations of pupils. | |
| Richard Hughes | I began my career in educational publishing but then pursued the real thing and taught for over thirty years before retiring slightly early. I continue to work as a senior examiner with Edexcel and CIE, where I am involved with the new Pre-U qualification. I much appreciate being involved as a governor at St Mark's , watching the institution develop and strengthen. | |
| John Rouse | Parent Governor | As a parent, local resident and former pupil of the school, I have a keen interest in ensuring St. Mark's Academy goes from strength to strength. |
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| Faith Pilgrim | I'm a I'm a Teach First Ambassador who has an interest in making faith schools' communities of exellence for their students, staff and community. | |
| Olivia Douse | Staff Governor | I am Vice Principal at St Mark’s and also Staff Governor. I am passionate and committed to St Mark’s being the best it can possibly be. I have worked at the Academy and its predecessor for 8 years now and there has never been a more exciting time in the St Mark’s journey. It is an excellent school with extremely talented young people and staff. |
| Simon Surtees | As a staff member of CfBT, I have been a Governor of St Marks since 2009. I currently manage a Project designed to help young people, who have disengaged with education, to take a renewed interest in making the most of the potential they have. You could say that's why I love working with St Marks, the Principal and the staff. We all want St Marks pupils to realise the potential we know they all have! | |
| Jonathan Matthews | Clerk to the Governors | As a retired lawyer and Clerk to the Governors I am excited to be watching St Marks impressive progress over the last couple of years. Onwards and upwards! |
