Executive Leadership Team
Aidan Sadgrove
CEO and Accounting Officer
Aidan joined Brigshaw Learning in 2021 from One Degree Academy, where he served as founding Principal, and Aim Academies Trust where he worked across different schools.
Aidan Sadgrove
CEO and Accounting Officer
Julie Lawson
Chief Operating Officer
Julie joined the trust in 2022. Previously she led on operations and compliance at The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.
Julie Lawson
Chief Operating Officer
Tiana Walker
Finance Director
Tiana joined Brigshaw Trust as Finance Director in 2017. Previously she worked in the school finance team at Leeds City Council.
Tiana Walker
Finance Director
Luke Robbins-Ross
Director of Primary
Luke joined the executive team at Brigshaw Trust in May 2023 as Director of Primary from Dixons Academies Trust, where he was Principal at Dixons Music Primary.
Luke Robbins-Ross
Director of Primary
Adam Welch
Director of Digital Services
Adam joined Brigshaw High School in 2007, after previously working at a sixth form college in Leeds.
Adam Welch
Director of Digital Services
Adele Dempster
Director of Safeguarding/TSL
Adele Dempster
Director of Safeguarding/TSL
Board of Trustees
Ann-Marie Spry
Vice Chair of the Board; Standards & Curriculum Committee
Ann-Marie is Vice Principal at Leeds City College, which is the third largest FE college in the country, and has been a senior leader and manager for over 20 years. She has significant knowledge and experience of the education sector. Ann-Marie has managed large budgets and has experience of managing a college merger, successfully bringing together separate organisations with different cultures and ethos.
Ann-Marie Spry
Vice Chair of the Board; Standards & Curriculum Committee
Rachael Bajulaiye
Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Rachael is a Director at Harriet Medical Services and a Solicitor (non-practising). She is also a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Rachel has particular interest in compliance, governance and child protection. She has worked as a Legal Advisor and a Company Secretarial Assistant and has previously been a trustee for a charity.
Rachael Bajulaiye
Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Dave Noble
Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee. Safeguarding Trustee
Dave offers Brigshaw a wealth of experience having previously worked with schools and Multi Academy Trusts in Leeds. He was instrumental in the development of the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership and opening the Temple Learning Academy. Prior to his education experience, Dave worked in the private sector for 23 years in various HR, operations and customer support senior management roles.
Dave Noble
Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee. Safeguarding Trustee
Neil Clephan
Standards and Curriculum (Chair) Pay Committee; Emergency Committee and Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Neil has twenty years’ experience as Headteacher at Roundhay School, a large 4 to 18 school serving diverse communities. He has significant experience as a National Leader of Education (NLE) working in partnership with many schools, governing boards and senior teams, providing school to school support. Neil is a founding strategic partner of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance. Neil brings his wealth of educational knowledge and experience to the board of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.
Neil Clephan
Standards and Curriculum (Chair) Pay Committee; Emergency Committee and Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Emma Jackson
Standards & Curriculum Committee; Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee; Chair of the Emergency Committee
Emma is a History graduate with ten years’ experience of successful middle and senior management in a major multi-store retailer. Emma has experience of all aspects of running a large and complex commercial operation and high level inter-personal and organisational skills. Now a stay at home mum of one, Emma is keen to offer her time and energy to benefit the Brigshaw Learning Partnership. As well as a Director of the Trust, Emma is Chair of Governors at Kippax Greenfield Primary School and has an active role on the PTA.
Emma Jackson
Standards & Curriculum Committee; Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee; Chair of the Emergency Committee
Stuart McDougall
Chair of the Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Recently retired partner at EY global Tax service and previously a partner at KPMG, Stuart has worked in industry and professional services, principally, in international tax and finance roles. Stuart's roles have been in the UK and abroad. Stuart has expertise in law, operational transformation, risk management, process improvement and finance. Stuart is also a Trustee at Liberty Academy Trust which has three schools for autistic children. He additionally serves on the Finance and Resource and Remuneration committees at that Trust
Stuart McDougall
Chair of the Finance, Audit, Risk and Resource Committee
Jane I'Anson
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Jane is Director of School Partnerships at The Brilliant Club, which is a charity that supports disadvantaged pupils to get into university and to succeed in higher education. Before that, Jane was a teacher and senior leader in schools in Leeds and Bradford. She has significant knowledge and experience of the education sector, particularly regarding disadvantaged pupils' attainment and school and trust improvement.
Jane I'Anson
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Peter Bell
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Peter has worked in school governance for over 25 years and is currently employed as the School Governance and Alliance Board Service Manager for Barnsley MBC, a position he has held since April 2022. Prior to that, he worked for Wakefield Council for almost 30 years, the majority of which he served in the School Governance Team. Peter has a wealth of experience of working with and supporting governors and governing boards and currently serves as a Chair of Governors of two primary schools. He has recently been supporting Brigshaw Learning Partnership in a governance professional capacity and is now looking forward to serving on the Brigshaw Learning Partnership Trust Board as a Trustee.
Peter Bell
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Tim Mobbs
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Tim is Head of Networks at Teach First, a charity with the mission to make education fair for all. Before this, Tim was a teacher trainer working with trainees in schools across Yorkshire. Tim is an experienced primary school teacher and leader with a wealth of experience in curriculum development, assessment for learning, transition from KS2 to KS3, and school improvement. He is experienced in governance and currently holds a Vice Chair position for a primary school in Kirklees.
Tim Mobbs
Standards & Curriculum Committee
Brigshaw Partnership
Employee
CEO and Accounting Officer
Trustee – Adnan Jaffery Academy Trust / One Degree Academy
9.1.2021
Luminate Education Group: Leeds City College
Further and Higher Education
Vice Principal Curriculum and Adults
Governor at Allerton Bywater Primary School
Governor St Francis of Assisi Primary School Morley
- Trade Union Membership ATM
9.1.2016
Compliance Advisor, JBC soon to be part of the UKHSA
Soon to be part of the UKHSA
Governor at Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Primary School, Ledston
- Law Society
- GradICSA - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Affiliate Member - International Compliance Association
9.1.2016
NSBL Associates Ltd
Read Kite Leading Trust
Ralph Thoresby High School
Arbor Education
Education Skills Funding Agency
Institute of school Business Leadership
Education
Director of NSBL Associates Ltd
7.5.2022
Red Kite Learning Trust and Red Kite Alliance
Educational Consultant
Education (both)
- School Improvement Director (uncontracted)
- Consultant - includes Cranmer Education Trust
NHS Head of Dietetics
Trustee Springwell MAT
- Leeds Rhinos Foundation Trustee Board Member
- Jigsaw Armley HMPS Trustee Board Chair
- University of Leeds Board Member
- Leeds Heritage Theatres
- Member of ASCL
9.1.2016
None declared
Chair of Governors at Kippax Greenfield Primary School
9.1.2016
Consultant to nestle SA
Tax Consultant
Aidan Sadgrove
Brigshaw Partnership
Employee
CEO and Accounting Officer
Trustee – Adnan Jaffery Academy Trust / One Degree Academy
Ann-Marie Spry
Luminate Education Group: Leeds City College
Further and Higher Education
Vice Principal Curriculum and Adults
Governor at Allerton Bywater Primary School
Governor St Francis of Assisi Primary School Morley
- Trade Union Membership ATM
Rachael Bajulaiye
Compliance Advisor, JBC soon to be part of the UKHSA
Soon to be part of the UKHSA
Governor at Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Primary School, Ledston
- Law Society
- GradICSA - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Affiliate Member - International Compliance Association
Dave Noble
NSBL Associates Ltd
Read Kite Leading Trust
Ralph Thoresby High School
Arbor Education
Education Skills Funding Agency
Institute of school Business Leadership
Education
Director of NSBL Associates Ltd
Neil Clephan
Red Kite Learning Trust and Red Kite Alliance
Educational Consultant
Education (both)
- School Improvement Director (uncontracted)
- Consultant - includes Cranmer Education Trust
NHS Head of Dietetics
Trustee Springwell MAT
- Leeds Rhinos Foundation Trustee Board Member
- Jigsaw Armley HMPS Trustee Board Chair
- University of Leeds Board Member
- Leeds Heritage Theatres
- Member of ASCL
Emma Jackson
None declared
Chair of Governors at Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Stuart McDougall
Consultant to nestle SA
Tax Consultant
Members
Ken Morton
Member
Ken worked for over 30 years with Leeds City Council in Education and Children Services – latterly as Head of Service for Young People and Skills with responsibilities for Youth Services, Information, Advice and Guidance service, and the school arts and music services. Since retiring Ken has also built up a portfolio of volunteer ‘governance’ roles including: Governor with the Luminate Education Group serving as governor on the Group Board and Chair of the Leeds City College Board, Safeguarding and SEND link governor. Member of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership, governor at Kippax Ashtree Academy. Chair of. Governors of Springwell Leeds and Harrogate (an SEMH Special School).
Ken Morton
Kirsty Malloch
Kirsty is an ex pupil of BLP schools; Methley Primary School and Brigshaw High School. Whilst at school, in addition to her studies, Kirsty embraced every opportunity, taking on the role of student ambassador for our huge international Olympic legacy project. One of her first tasks was to persuade all of our partner primary schools to get involved in hosting over 200 international students from ten countries. After leaving school, Kirsty graduated in Law with first class honours, received the prestigious Neuberger prize, was awarded the Denning Scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn, completed Bar Professional training and qualified as a barrister.
Kirsty Malloch
Martin Dove
Martin Dove has given invaluable service to the Brigshaw Learning Partnership. He was previously Chair of Governors at Brigshaw High School for over 15 years and was instrumental in the development of the Brigshaw Trust. Martin has extensive experience in education, including three headships and decades of experience in school governance.
Martin Dove
Peter Laurence
Peter Laurence’s association with the Brigshaw community goes back to 1997 when he became Headteacher of Brigshaw High school. Peter was instrumental in the establishment and design of the successful partnership which evolved from a soft federation to a co-operative trust and, in 2016, to a Multi-Academy Trust. Peter led Brigshaw High School until 2008. He subsequently focused on the trust as Development Director. Peter retired from this role in 2018 but continues to support the BLP, becoming a Member in September 2020, amongst other voluntary governance roles across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Peter Laurence
Nothing declared
Nothing declared
Trustee, The Abbey MAT, Leeds
Chair of Governors, Lightcliffe Academy (Abbey MAT)
Chair of Governors, Christ Church CE Primary School (Abbey MAT)
Member, YCAT (MAT, N Yorks)
Member, MAST (MAT, Kirklees)
Member Leeds Diocesan Board of Education
Co-opted Member of Leeds Diocesan Board of Education School Organisation Committee
Park Associates
GIPSIL
The Luminate Group
Springwell, Leeds
The White Rose Academies Trust
Leeds College of Music
Luminate Group
Education
GIPSIL – trustee. GIPSIL is a an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status which provides eg housing support services, leaving care support, school counselling services.
Springwell Leeds is part of The Wellspring Academies Trust
The Luminate Group Board has responsibility for Leeds, Keighley, Harrogate College, Leeds College of Music and is the sponsor for The White Rose Academies Trust and The Leeds City College Board which is part of the above group structure.
Director of West Park Associates
GIPSIL Trustee
Governor on the Luminate Group Board
Governor and Chair of the Leeds City College Board
GIPSIL – trustee. GIPSIL is a an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status which provides eg housing support services, leaving care support, school counselling services.
Chair of Governors of the Local Governing body of Springwell, Leeds
Governor on the Luminate Group
Aidan Sadgrove
Brigshaw Partnership
Employee
CEO and Accounting Officer
Trustee – Adnan Jaffery Academy Trust / One Degree Academy
Ann-Marie Spry
Luminate Education Group: Leeds City College
Further and Higher Education
Vice Principal Curriculum and Adults
Governor at Allerton Bywater Primary School
Governor St Francis of Assisi Primary School Morley
- Trade Union Membership ATM
Rachael Bajulaiye
Compliance Advisor, JBC soon to be part of the UKHSA
Soon to be part of the UKHSA
Governor at Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Primary School, Ledston
- Law Society
- GradICSA - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Affiliate Member - International Compliance Association
Dave Noble
NSBL Associates Ltd
Read Kite Leading Trust
Ralph Thoresby High School
Arbor Education
Education Skills Funding Agency
Institute of school Business Leadership
Education
Director of NSBL Associates Ltd
Neil Clephan
Red Kite Learning Trust and Red Kite Alliance
Educational Consultant
Education (both)
- School Improvement Director (uncontracted)
- Consultant - includes Cranmer Education Trust
NHS Head of Dietetics
Trustee Springwell MAT
- Leeds Rhinos Foundation Trustee Board Member
- Jigsaw Armley HMPS Trustee Board Chair
- University of Leeds Board Member
- Leeds Heritage Theatres
- Member of ASCL
Emma Jackson
None declared
Chair of Governors at Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Stuart McDougall
Consultant to nestle SA
Tax Consultant
Join our team
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Historic Trustees
Nicholas Mitchell 1 September 2016 - 17 March 2023
Stewart Ross 8 March 2019 - 31 August 2023
Our Local School Committees & Chairs
Click the links below to view the governors for each school.
Brigshaw High School LSC: Chair - Mr Stuart McDougall
Allerton Bywater Primary School LSC: Chair - Mrs Sally Hall
Attendance link
Register of Interests link
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School LSC: Chair - Mrs Sally Hall
Kippax Greenfield Primary School LSC: Chair - Mrs Emma Jackson
Kippax North Primary School LSC: Chair - Mrs Emma Jackson
Methley Primary School LSC: Chair - Mrs Louise Hallworth
Swillington Primary School LSC: Chair - Mr Philip Cook
