Meet the Local Committee

Community Member

Appointed by GS

I have been a governor since May 2005 and started as a Parent Governor, progressed to a Local Authority Governor and now am a Community 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

Community 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 it's amazing team be the best it can be is not only exciting and rewarding but a privilege too.

Term of Office ends: 15.12.24

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: 14.03.25

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: 14.04.26

Community Member

Recommended by Church PC

Appointed by GST

I became a foundation member in July 2019 and subsequently  a general, then community 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

Community Member

Appointed by GST

Term of Office ends: 27.03.28