Meet the Local Committee

General Member

Appointed by GST

I have been a governor since May 2005 and started as a Parent 
Governor, progressed to a Local Authority Governor and now am 
a General member of the Local Committee. I coached a local 
football team (Ottershaw FC) for 15 years from junior to adult 
football and for many years refereed football at adult level. I still run 
fitness boot camps in the village and along with my wife, Marise still 
coach children in football and fitness. We also run our own Health 
& Wellbeing business. Outside of sport for many years I have been 
writing a fiction thriller and hope to finish it in the next 12 months. 
Being born and brought up in Leeds I am still an avid Leeds Utd 
supporter and have sadly influenced my son to do the same! We 
also have two daughters, Emily and Maddie and all three of our 
children attended the schools.

Term of Office ends: 22.05.27

General Member

Recommended by Church PCC

Appointed by GST

As a busy magazine editor it's not always easy to help out and be 
involved with everything that I'd like to be. But, for me, becoming a 
member of the Local Committee and more recently vice chair of the 
LC is a way that I can try and give that little bit back. I have had two 
children start their education at the Infant School and am 
passionate, as is every parent I'm sure, for children to get the best 
start on their educational journey as possible. To be a part of that 
journey, involved in helping the school and its amazing team be the 
best it can be is not only exciting and rewarding but a privilege too.

Term of Office ends: 15.12.26

Appointed by GST

 
I joined the Local Committee when I took over as substantive 
Headteacher in September 2014. I am passionate about education 
and preparing children to be successful adults. I live locally with my 
partner and young daughter. Family life and my extended family are 
very important to me. 

Staff Member

Elected by Staff

Appointed by GST

I have been a member of the Local Committee since 2010. Within 
my role as teacher, Deputy and Staff member I have been 
privileged to get to know many of the children and families of 
Ottershaw well. Outside of school my family and I share a passion 
for the outdoor life. We live on a small holding locally - and have a 
number of pets including dogs, pygmy goats, donkeys and assorted 
ducks, chickens and geese! 

Term of Office ends: 27.11.26

Parent Member

Elected by Parents

Appointed by GST

I became a parent member in March 2017 with the intention to help 
support the schools become the best that they can be. I look 
forward to making a contribution through the exciting times ahead. 
I live locally with my husband and our 2 sons, one in the junior 
school and one in the infant school. In my working life I am 
Operations Manager for an Insurance Services company, and I am 
lucky to be able to balance this part-time with looking after my 
children. I enjoy keeping fit and I value quality time with my family 
and friends.

Term of Office ends: 14.03.27

Parent Member

Elected by Parents

Appointed by GST

I became a parent member in April 2018. I live 10 minutes’ walk 
from the school with my wife Nici and our two girls, one of whom 
joined the infant school in September 2017. 
I work in Regulatory Operations for an Insurance firm in London and 
hope that some of that experience will be useful to the school going 
forward. I enjoy keeping fit and watching all sports and am a big 
supporter of Swansea City. 
I look forward to making a contribution to school life and seeing the 
school develop in the coming years.  

Term of Office ends: 14.04.27

Community Member

Recommended by Church PC

Appointed by GST

I became a foundation member in July 2019 and subsequently  a 
General member following academisation. I live in Ottershaw and 
have two children who have both attended the infant school and 
junior schools. In my working life I am a Family Law Consultant and 
in my spare time I volunteer at Homestart to help people locally who 
may be struggling with a young child. I am passionate about 
Ottershaw schools and enjoy helping and giving something back. 

Term of Office ends: 24.05.27

Alasdair Gordon

Parent Member

Appointed by the GST

 
I became a general member at the tail-end of 2019 and was 
subsequently appointed as a parent member by the Good 
Shepherd Trust, and am very much enjoying my time on the 
Local Committee. I live locally with my wife Suzi, and we have three 
girls who attend/have attended the school. 

I work as an Office Manager for a Member of Parliament and have 
worked in Westminster for over eleven years. This has spanned 
four General Election campaigns and two referendums - one 
perhaps, slightly more notable than the other! I have a particular 
interest in education and am currently launching a small 
educational project in East London called 'Donate A Workspace'. 

Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and playing cricket. I am also a keen 
supporter of Leeds United and hope that - one day - my blind loyalty 
will be rewarded. 

Term of Office ends: 4.12.27