GOVERNORS' INFORMATION
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OUR governors
For all correspondences to the chair of MCA please send to 2 Silchester Drive, Manchester, M40 8NT or mail admin@mca.manchester.sch.uk (F.A.O Clive Palmer)
Clive Palmer
Chair and safeguarding of MCA
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 01/09/2021
Clive currently works as Head of Equalities at the Department for Education (DfE), leading cultural change initiatives and assisting the developing of policies that make opportunity equal for children and young people. He has previously held senior management appointments in the Criminal Justice and Health and Social Care industries and awarded Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) in 2015 in recognition of his leadership and management achievements.
Clive has a passion for mentoring, coaching, and supporting individuals to develop their potential. In addition to his work at DfE, he has a long history of voluntary work supporting individuals from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups within the community.
Clive is committed and looking forward to his term with the school’s Local Governing Body, and contributing to the future success of the students and staff.
susan watmough
headteacher
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 01/11/2019
I first joined Greater Manchester Academies Trust at the secondary school, MCA in 2012 as a PE teacher, Area Leader for Health and Wellbeing and Head of Olympic House. Over the years I had various senior leadership roles at MCA and I was delighted to have been appointed as headteacher in 2019. I am incredibly proud of how MCA has evolved over the years to become the excellent school it is now, taking great care of our students and achieving academic success. Ensuring that our children are safe, healthy and happy is always my priority and I want to provide children at MCA with opportunities that take them beyond the classroom and equip them with the knowledge and skills that will open doors for them in the future.
Sport has always been a passion of mine, I play netball, run and hike, which keeps me connected to the excitement of teamwork and competition. As a mother of two young boys, I understand the importance of nurturing both academic and physical development in our children. I am committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive, embracing their unique talents and interests.
JENNY MUTER
QuaLITY OF EDUCATION governor
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 01/09/2021
Jenny is the Director of Impact at The Tutor Trust, an innovative charity that partners with schools to provide small group tutoring to pupils in disadvantaged communities. Prior to joining The Tutor Trust in 2017, she worked in a variety of teaching and middle leadership roles at a secondary school in Bolton, and is a TeachFirst ambassador. She shares MCA's commitments to educational equity, evidence-based practice, and working closely with families and communities.
NIALL BEARD
governor
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 01/09/2023
Niall works for GMAT within the IT department, with over 10+ years experience working here. He feels that being a governor will help other's achieve the full potential that MCA can offer each and every single one of its members and community.
HELEN ROBINSON
SEND governor
date of appointment - 01/09/2021
Helen joined MCA as a Governor in April 2021 and feels privileged to be part of such a dedicated team of staff and Governors. MCA made a huge impression on Helen right from her first meeting with John Rowlands when she realised that she shares many of the same values as the school. Most importantly, Helen feels that all children have the right to receive the best quality education regardless of their postcode.
Helen’s professional background is in the education sector where she has been a primary school teacher for the last 7 years. Helen has worked in most of the primary year groups and is currently working in Year 6. At her school, Helen is geography subject leader and have been heavily involved in the Year 6 to Year 7 transition process between her own and her feeder school. Helen’s varied roles have given her the amazing experience of working closely with primary children of all ages. Helen looks forward to now working within the secondary sector to help MCA to continue to provide the best education they can for their students.
Stephen Doyle
Parent Governor
date of appointment - 01/12/2022
Stephen has 20 years experience in the financial institution helping people to achieve goals they feel maybe out off reach.
His current role is to help people achieve their goals in the Telephony world of mortgages and help them achieve their goals in their future lives within the company
Stephen feels that being a governor at MCA will help him to understand where the school are looking to go and also to help the parents and the children of the school to have a voice and encourage a healthy working relationship across all parties.
Joanne Davies
Finance governor
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 01/12/2022
alan mulvany
Assistant Headteacher for Upper School (mcpa)
DATE OF APPOINTMENT - 17/10/2024
Alan has dedicated nine years to Greater Manchester Academies Trust, where he completed his teacher training through SCITT in 2015 and advanced to the role of Assistant Headteacher at Manchester Communication Primary Academy. With extensive experience in primary education, Alan understands the critical journey of children from nursery through to high school. He believes that where you come from doesn’t determine your potential; with hard work and equal opportunities, anyone can achieve their dreams. Alan has a strong connection to the local community and has fostered valuable relationships with many local residents through his work at the primary school. He is eager to expand his knowledge of the high school environment and looks forward to collaborating with staff and families to ensure every child can thrive.