Governors
Trinity Sixth Form Academy Governors support our continued development, helping ensure the academy provides an outstanding education to our young people.
Meet the Team
Pankaj Kaushik
Chair of Governors
With over 20 years of experience in consultancy for framework, delivery, and organization management, I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of teams and organizations to help streamline processes and enhance overall effectiveness.
My name is Pankaj Kaushik, and I am currently a Senior Manager at Cognizant Worldwide Limited. In addition to my role at Cognizant, I also serve as the Chair of Governors at Trinity Sixth Form and as the Chair of Governors at Delta Academies Trust. These positions allow me to pursue my passion for education and contribute to the development of strategies that help GenZ achieve their goals through improved processes and innovative approaches. I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and share insights on how we can create more efficient and effective organisations.
Michael Fitzsimons
TSFA Principal
The vision for Trinity Sixth Form Academy is to provide the highest quality academic, university feel experience for the young people of Calderdale and beyond. We achieve this through our world class people, systems and the subsequent culture that we collectively create as an academy community. This then allows us to fulfil our shared mission; to develop life ready young people.
I am incredibly proud of the culture that we have created as a college community at TSFA. Because of our success, we have become one of the fastest growing institutions in the country and are on our way to achieving World Class status. Our Trinity Scholars programme is also truly exceptional, and I would encourage you to visit our Trinity Scholars website to find our more.
Nick Robinson
Governor (SEND and Safeguarding)
Our vision has always been to create a school that relentlessly focuses on helping every student meet their potential in order to open up a lifetime of opportunities.
Today, Trinity Academy Halifax is one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. Our focus on outstanding teaching, meaningful pastoral care and a creative curriculum means that every student thrives.
Sarah Case
Governor (Curriculum)
As TAH principal I constantly strive to develop a love of learning, resilience, curiosity, kindness and ambition in all our students.
Since the academy opened in 2010 the students and staff have risen to this challenge and today Trinity Academy Halifax is one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. This success has been recognised with an outstanding judgement from Ofsted and the World Class Schools Quality Mark.
Duncan Brundell
Governor
Duncan is passionate about providing future opportunities for young people to reach their potential, particularly through sport.
Duncan previously worked in local government for 37 years followed by short spells in the NHS as a social prescriber. He finally worked as a consultant in education procurement and is now retired. He is also a Governor at Rastrick High School for over 20 years and more recently Chair. He also sat on the Programme Board for the development of the new Trinity Sixth Form facility. A keen sportsperson he has held numerous positions in local sports organisations from Secretary and Treasurer to coach and referee/umpire. He also sits on the Mary Law Foundation Trust, one of the oldest charities in the UK.
Warren Gillibrand
Governor
Warren Gillibrand is currently Head of Nursing at the University of Huddersfield, having been an academic there for 16 years.
He has worked in the further and higher education sector over 30 years in combination with clinical and research practice for the NHS, and he is a great believer in lifelong learning. He also holds governor positions with South-West Yorkshire NHS Trust and Kirklees Council Health and Well-being Board.
Jacqueline Tagg
Governor
Jackie is also a governor at Trinity Academy Akroydon, a Trinity MAT primary school in Calderdale.
Jackie Tagg is currently the income manager at Together Housing. She has over 20 years experience in housing which works with many of the families within the Calderdale community.
David Fairclough
Governor
David is a Secondary Science Specialist at White Rose Education.
He thrives in supporting teachers into delivering world-class STEM education. This support goes to students across the globe.
Lillie Hand
Governor
I am a third-year trainee teacher at Manchester Metropolitan University with a passion for education.
My name is Lillie Hand and I’m a sixth form alumni and current trainee teacher with a strong passion for education.
Freya Hobson
Governor
I am currently in my third year studying Sport and Exercise Science (BSc) at Leeds Beckett University.
My name is Freya Hobson, I’m a TSFA Alumni member who has a strong passion for sport and health.
Scheme of Delegated Authority (SoDA)
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Trust Governance Structure
| Body | Chair |
| Board of Directors | Professor David Baker |
| Chair of Members | Professor David Baker |
| Finance Committee | Ms Louise Quinn |
| Audit Committee | Ms Elaine Beaumont |
| Trinity Academy Halifax LGB | Professor David Baker |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon LGB | Mrs Jackie Tagg |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral LGB | Mr Philip Hobday |
| Trinity Academy Grammar LGB | Ms Sophie Woolford |
| Trinity Academy St Chad’s LGB | Ms Kathryn Walker |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy LGB | Mr Pankaj Kaushik |
| Trinity Academy St Peter’s LGB | Ms Sue Sutton |
| Trinity Academy Bradford LGB | Mr Richard Crowther |
| Trinity Academy Leeds LGB | Mr Tim White |
| Trinity Academy St Edward’s LGB | Mr Nigel Leeder |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill LGB | Mr Dominic Furby |
How to Contact a Governor
If you would like to contact a governor, please write to Trinity Sixth Form Academy, Northgate House, Halifax, HX1 1UN, or send an email marked for their attention c/o contactus@sixth.trinitymat.org
Become a Governor
We are looking to recruit a number of governors to support our school.
The role of a governor can be very rewarding, and volunteering within our schools will provide you with the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to your local community and the future of our young people.
Governors will sit on our Local Governing Body and work with the senior leadership team to ensure students are receiving the best education possible and that all resources are being used effectively to support this ambition. A strong governing body is made up of a group of people who will contribute various skills and experience, and who will commit to working together for the benefit of the trust and the local communities in which we work.
Being a governor requires individuals to learn about schools and ways of working, and it is also about individuals bringing their skills and experience to contribute to an existing skillset. It is important that every governing body is made up of a group of people who have an understanding of their role and responsibilities, who are committed to gaining knowledge about the school and who will ask challenging questions to scrutinise leadership and decisions made within school. Governing bodies have key strategic responsibilities and these need to be explored within every meeting, without getting involved in the day to day operational activity within the school.
Governors play an important part in every school and we invite you to learn more about Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, our schools and the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our young people.
If you are interested in discussing our governor vacancies further, please complete the Expression of Interest form below and return to the email address given on the form. We will then get in touch to arrange a further conversation. Please note that Trustees and Governors are appointed by the Trust/CEO.