As the headteacher, I am automatically a member of the Governing Body. Before I became a headteacher I was a staff governor. I was also a parent governor at Suffolk One when my daughter was in the 6th Form.  I value the challenge and support that the Governing Body offers the school. Our governors bring a wide range of experience to the school and can bring a new perspective to our work.

• Business Interests to declare: Employee of Active Learning Trust.

Mr Tim O'Keefe

• Acting Chair of Governors with effect from January 2020.
• Appointed December 2020 as Trust Governor.  Term of office ends November 2023. 
• Business Interests to declare: None declared.

I joined the school in 2001 and before becoming Deputy Headteacher, was a class teacher in Years 1, 3 and 5.  I have been an Associate Governor since 2011, helping to shape and facilitate the future direction of the school.  Whilst I am proud of the breadth and quality of learning opportunities that the school offers our pupils, I understand that the work of the Governors to build upon, improve and sustain this, remains a constant challenge. I am pleased to contribute to this process.

• Staff Representative.  Business Interests to declare:  Employee of ALT.

I am a chemistry teacher at Northgate High School, where I am also responsible for teacher training and professional development across the school. I have been a governor at Northgate since 2008 and I sit on the Finance Committee of the governing body.  I am passionate about teaching and working with teachers to support them as they work with young people. I am excited about being a part of Sidegate’s local governing body and I hope that I will be able to make a valuable contribution to the life of the school.

• Appointed by ALT September 2017 as Trust Governor.   Term of office ends August 2021.  
• Business Interests to declare:  Northgate High School Employee.

• Convert to Trust Governor May 2021.  Term of office ends May 2024.

I have worked in Financial Services for most of my career.  I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and currently work as a Project Manager.  I understand the financial pressures of business and the importance of compromise.  I believe in the commitment and dedication of the leadership team at Sidegate and am very proud to be part of it today.
 

• Appointed December 2020 as Parent Governor.  Term of office ends November 2023.

• Staff Representative since April 2017.
• Business Interests to declare:  Employee of ALT.

• Staff Representative since September 2017. 
• Business Interests to declare:  Employee of ALT.

Mrs Karen Wesley

I have lived and worked in Suffolk for most of my life and I am currently employed as a School Financial Business Manager at two Suffolk Local Authority schools.  Prior to this I worked in the School Finance Team of Suffolk County Council (Schools Choice) and provided financial support and advice to a number of schools and academies in Suffolk.  I believe that every child should be given the opportunities to reach their full potential and I am proud to be part of the school team as we continue to build on the positive progress made over the last three years.

• Appointed by ALT September 2017 as Trust Governor, Child Protection Governor and Safer Employment Champion.  Term of office ends August 2021. 
• Business Interests to declare: Suffolk County Council Employee.