Leadership
Academy Leadership team
| NICK MARTIN | Principal Strategic Direction, Staffing, HR, Finance & Student Outcomes |
|---|---|
| IAN BUTLER | Vice Principal Quality of Education, Curriculum Intent, Data, Assessment, Exams & Student Outcomes |
| CHARLOTTE LINEHAN | Vice Principal Quality of Education, Improving Teaching and Learning, HR, CPD & Student Outcomes. |
| THOMAS ROWELL | Assistant Principal SWA SENDCo, BEST SEND lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Dr CLARE HOOD | Assistant Principal Student Behaviour, Attendance & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| LEE HUCKLE |
Associate Principal – Head of Sixth Form Quality of Education in the Sixth Form & KS5 Outcomes. KS3, KS4 and KS5 Homework and Independent Learning |
| KATIE BRIDGE | Associate Principal Quality of Education and Improving Teaching & Learning |
| RICHARD CANDLIN | Associate Principal Outcomes of Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds & School Transport |
| EMMA FOREMAN | Associate Principal Student Personal Development, CEIAG & SMSC |
Funding
For information on the funding of Samuel Whitbread Academy and the rest of BEST please visit the BEST website.
Governing Body
Local Governing Board (LGB)
| Sharon Dickman |
Chair of Governors |
|---|---|
| Nick Martin | Principal |
| Tony Edwards | Staff Governor |
| Alexandra Mason | Staff Governor |
| Yvonne Cain | Staff Governor |
| Thomas Jackson | Governor |
| Jennie Conde | Governor |
| Steve Botterill | Governor |
| Alison Wilshaw |
Governor |
| Laura Knowles | Governor |
| Richard Fordham | Governor |
|---|---|
| Vikki Hayward |
Governor |
| Justine Walshe | Clerk |
The Governance Handbook/Scheme of Delegation document can be found on BEST website here.
