Our Governors

Governor Information

 

Amanda Jahdi – Co-Chair of Governors

I have been a governor at John Jamieson (East SILC) for approximately 16 years. I also have many years’ experience as a governor in a high school and a number of primary schools across the city, in some cases providing additional support at the request of the Local Authority.

I took early retirement from the Local Authority six years ago after 25 years working variously as a senior HR advisor, in pupil place planning, and as a project manager in the Built Environment Team primarily involved in building new high schools across Leeds. I currently work part time as an office co-ordinator and as a clerk to governing boards which allows me a privileged insight into other governing boards across the city.

In my spare time? Well I don't have much of that but I am trying to wind down. I enjoy the theatre, walking and looking after my granddaughter and my daughter's two dogs.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	12/02/2027

 

Stuart McFarlane – Co- Chair of Governors

I have been a governor at John Jamieson since the autumn term in 2016 and prior to that I was a community governor for 10 years at Lawnswood School which is local to where I live.

I am currently Vice Chair on the Governing Body and sit on all 4 committees. I also have responsibility amongst the governors for data protection and health and safety.

In my working life I was a qualified solicitor and after 7 years in private practice I joined the in-house legal team at Yorkshire Water. After 25 years with the company, where I became Head of Legal and Company Secretary, I retired in December 2014.

In addition to acting as a governor I have another volunteering role linked to the water industry. In the rest of my spare time I try and keep fit and healthy and pursue various leisure activities usually involving holidays, reading, cinema going and music.

 

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	30/06/2025

 

Russell Trigg – Vice Chair  Co-Opted Governor

I have been a Governor at the East SILC since 2015. I sit on the Curriculum and Welfare, the Resources and the Health & Safety and Premises Committees. I am also the school's Mental Health Governor.

I was a professional dancer before working in Education, in the Higher and Further Education sectors; working as a Teacher, Lecturer and Senior Manager. This has included co-ordinating and apprenticeship scheme for dancers, facilitating their entry to the professional world. 

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	07/02/2024

 

Diane Reynard - Executive Principal

Diane is Executive Principal of the East SILC. A National Leader of Education (NLE) and member of the National Teaching Council.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	Ex-Officio

Jack Clark - Co-Opted Governor

I retired from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1996 after a long career in education. During this time I was a parent governor at a middle school where my family attended. I became a governor at John Jamieson in 1985 and remained a governor and Vice Chair of the Governing Body until the present time.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	12/02/2027

Sam Harupa – Parent/ Carer Governor

I became a parent governor in September 2018. 
As a parent of a child with complex / challenging behaviour I have experienced how hard school work at helping my son to thrive.
Now I would like to give something back.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	29/06/2026

Lisa Dunn – Staff Governor

I am the Finance Manager at the East SILC and I've worked here since 2006. I became staff governor in February 2019 because I feel I can contribute greatly to the East SILC and put staff views forward to the Governors.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	13/02/2027

Emma Sidebottom – Co-Opted Governor

I became a Co-Opted governor at the East SILC in February 2018. My term of office was renewed for a further 4 years from 2022.

I work in the Paediatric Surgical Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Many of my patients attend the East SILC schools or similar schools throughout Yorkshire so I learn a lot from my role as a governor but also insights from my work can be valuable to the Governor’s and committee meetings I attend.

I am the Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	26/02/2026

 

Chris Ade – Co-Opted Governor

Dr Chris Ade

Co-opted governor from March 2020.

Experience of working within development committees for Leeds North East Primary Care Trust as a Medical advisor and GP, and

Also within mainstream Primary Care.

Retired as a GP in November 2019 with a career developed interests and lead roles in Respiratory and Palliative care.

Current Governor lead for attendance and on Health and Safety and Premises subcommittee having also spent time on the resources and

Curriculum subcommittees.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	05/02/2024

 

Caroline Foster – Co-Opted Governor

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	05/02/2024

Louisa Smedley– Parent/ Carer Governor

Louisa Smedley

I am a parent governor, and my son attends the John Jamieson site. I used to be a mainstream primary school teacher for over 15 years, but I now run my own online gift shop. I have been a governor before in mainstream schools but now I want to be able to learn more about the SILC. I feel passionate in supporting the East SILC to be the best that it can be.

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	29/06/2026

 

Cllr Sharon Hamilton – Local Authority Representative Governor

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	16/03/2024

 

Yvonne Winteler – Parent/ Carer Governor 

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	29/06/2026

 

Gwyneth Stephen - MNTS Governor

Business interest in the school?	No
Governor at another school?	No
Related to any member of the school staff?	No
End of term	29/06/2026