Learn about our Governors
Our aim is to make every pupil’s experience exciting and fulfilling and one they will look back at with genuine happiness. We provide a warm, supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to seek challenge, to value effort and to persist in the face of obstacles.
Mrs Susan Marlow
Chair of Governors
Susan is an active supporter of Holy Trinity and supported the School through its transition from an independent/private school to the Free School it is today. Originally a parent, Susan was an active member and supporter of the PTA. She became part of the Parents' Steering Group before joining the Board of Trustees. Susan is an owner and Managing Director of Minster Micro Computers Ltd in Kidderminster which specialises in IT systems and solutions, cyber security and ERP software.
Our Chair of Governors can be contacted through the Clerk to Governors, Mrs T Barnes: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (please mark FAO: Mrs. Marlow)
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Holy Trinity School, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BY
Mr Ian Williams
Headteacher
Mr Williams started his career as a Science teacher in Birmingham, before moving into teaching IT and heading an IT Department in a Secondary School. Mr Williams worked as a Project and Business Manager for a government organisation focusing on advancing technology in education and then moved to directing a large school-based initial teacher training provider and teaching school alliance
Mr Williams has a wealth of senior leadership experience across several educational sectors, including two prior headships. He has chaired the national representative body for school-based teacher training, as well as being an Education Adviser to the Premier League. As Headteacher of a large secondary school judged outstanding by Ofsted, Mr Williams successfully led the school through Covid and the post-pandemic period to deliver its best set of results in 2022. Prior to joining Holy Trinity School, Mr Williams was an Executive Leader in a Primary Multi-Academy Trust.
Mrs Pamela Leek-Wright
Mrs Pamela Leek-Wright is the past Headteacher of Holy Trinity School. She has extensive experience in both state and private schools, including two periods as a Deputy Head. She came as Deputy Head to Holy Trinity School in 2004 and was promoted to be the school’s Headteacher in 2011 and was key in helping to coordinate the school’s application and transition to become a Government Free School.
Dr Roy Peakman
Roy studied Chemistry at the University of Birmingham, achieving a PhD. He worked in industry as a Research and Development Chemist, initially for Pilkington Glass plc and then for Royal Ordnance plc in Kidderminster, where he specialised in adhesives, paints and thermal insulants. Roy achieved Health and Safety professional qualifications in 1998. Working as an H&S professional for Education at Warwickshire CC (1999) and then Solihull MBC (2001), Roy provided H&S advice, support and training to Head Teachers, Governors and Staff in Local Authority schools. Roy retired in 2015 which allows him to attend Health & Safety meetings during the School day and he is also the Link Governor for Safeguarding.
Miss Katherine Slack
Katherine is now in her fourteenth year at HTS. An Associate Head with responsibility for Reading and Phonics and a Key Stage 2 class teacher, she is very proud of the school's unique approach to education. Katherine has enjoyed teaching in all Primary year groups, working collaboratively with parents and staff to enrich the experiences of our pupils.
Ms Sam Ward
My name is Samantha Ward; I am a staff governor at Holy Trinity School. I have worked at Holy Trinity School since September 2015 and I currently teach in year 3. I am part of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team and Currently Looked after Children’s Coordinator. I am also the Link governor for Pupil Premium. I feel very lucky to be part of a dedicated and hardworking team who constantly strive for excellence and the best possible outcomes for our children.
Mr Stuart Whitehead
Governor
Stuart is a mechanical engineer by qualification and training and for the past 13 years has worked in the field of forensic investigation, specialising in the analysis of road traffic collisions and industrial accidents. In addition to his data and evidence based analytical skills, Stuart brings significant experience in the litigation process. He is often called upon in his capacity as an expert witness to assist in Mediations or to give evidence in Coroners, Magistrates, Crown and County Court proceedings. Stuart is also a Holy Trinity School parent and is keen to maintain the school’s high standards and Stuart Whitehead is now the Link Governor with the English Department.
Mr Peter Knight
I am a Chartered Control Systems Engineer/Manager with 20 years' experience in many industries including Water Treatment, Power Generation from black bin bag waste, Theme Park Attractions, Special Gases, and most recently conquering Mayonnaise production. I manage a team of engineers now, having spent the first 15 years of my career travelling the world and working on the tools. I am accustomed to handling large budgets, liaising with clients, and forging fruitful working relationships.
In my spare time, I really enjoy spending time with my family, travel in the UK and abroad, Muddy Obstacle Runs, CrossFit style Fitness Training, and I love my food.
I am a HTS parent, and I have a passion for helping the school to maintain its high standards.
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Mrs Hilary Barber
I have recently been appointed to the role of Trustee at Holy Trinity having come from a working background in Business and Operational Management at a Multi Academy Trust in Birmingham. Holy Trinity offers an exciting opportunity for pupils to follow their entire educational journey through the school and I count it a privilege to support the school’s vision to “educate through empathy and enquiry in preparation for a future society within a better world”.
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Mr Chris Coldicott
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Chris Davis
I am a retired lawyer having worked in a top four Birmingham firm for some 35 years where I became a partner. In all I have spent 50 odd years in the law dealing with a variety of cases from crime to injury and disease. Acting for individuals, corporate clients, insurers,Lloyds syndicates and unions.
I have always had a pragmatic approach.
I became a consultant in recent years handling over 1000 noise induced deafness cases on behalf of telephone engineers.
I enjoy travel at home and abroad, gardening and watching sport. Particularly motor racing. I attempt golf.
My daughter was a Holy Trinity pupil and is now a teacher at the school. Granddaughter Lily is at Little Trinity.
The Free School is run by its own Trust. Ours is called the Holy Trinity School Academy Trust. The Trust has a Board of Governors responsible for appointing and supervising the work of the Head Teacher, setting goals and objectives for attainment, agreeing the School’s strategic plan, and approving the School’s annual budget. The Board will include up to 10-11 members, including the Head Teacher and two elected parent governors.