Meet Our Governors

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• Umar Faruk
  Chair of Governing Body
  Umar Faruk

  I have been an educator within the community I reside in, for over the past ten years. My diverse expertise and experience vary from curriculum development, school governance to behaviour management and most recently specialising in safeguarding. This has been in both the secondary and post compulsory sector.
  
  My commitment is to empower and enrich the young people I serve in Luton, as I am dedicated to education’s transformative power. In my current setting, which is an outstanding school and the outcomes are in the top 2% nationally for GCSE progress. I am an advocate for social mobility and community based projects. I have worked extensively with local charities from Luton Foodbank to Level Trust, along with many others.
  
  I believe Education has the power to transcend life opportunities and with my passion to make change, I can add value to Chantry’s dynamic vision. We will consistently champion high aspirations as a prerequisite, this will enable all learners to succeed.

• Noshin Hussain
  Headteacher & Ex-Officio
  Noshin Hussain

  I am a very proud Lutonian born and bred. I enjoyed my education in Luton, having attended the local primary and secondary school. I graduated from Kings College London where I gained a degree from the Theology and Religious Studies department. My passion for Philosophy, Religious and Spirituality saw me qualify as a secondary Religious Studies teacher. I enjoyed a successful career, covering roles like Head of Department, Head of House, Assessment lead at KS 3, SENCO, Teaching and Learning lead and teacher trainee mentor/coordinator. Having secured an Assistant Headship in an Outstanding school within 5 years of qualifying as a teacher, I further developed my understanding of education by completing a Postgraduate with Warwick University. I also received a prestigious Pearson award from my school improvement initiative.

  Having secured my first primary Head of School position, I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges this post brings.

• Alex Collins
  Vice Chair & Parent Governor
  Alex Collins

  I am a parent of two children at Chantry and am keen to make a positive difference as a parent governor. As a software developer with a keen interest and understanding of technology I hope I can help to provide an environment where children can flourish as individuals in this new digital-focused world.

  In my spare time, I enjoy playing sports and getting out in the countryside on bike rides with the family.

• Leonie Gordon
  Parent Governor
  Leonie Gordon

• Erin Stewart
  Community Governor
  Erin Stewart

  Proudly born and raised in Luton, I have always been keen to give back to the town. I have lived in Luton for the majority of my life, working within the education sector. I have a vast experience at Senior Leadership level, and have governance experience in schools and an Alternative Provision. I am passionate about social justice and feel all children should have the right to achieve in a safe and nurturing environment. My areas of expertise include Quality of Education, Curriculum, Safeguarding and Personal Development. I am currently the Deputy Headteacher of an all through school, and understand how the building blocks of a brilliant primary education can ensure learners flourish and achieve in the secondary phase too.

• Jenni Lloyd
  Staff Governor
  Jenni Lloyd

  I am the Deputy Headteacher and have been at Chantry since 2001. I've held several different roles and taught in every year group from Reception through to Year 6. I have a passion for teaching and learning and love to see the children thriving in our school. I hope to bring experience to the Governing Body as well as being a spokesperson for the wonderful Chantry staff.

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• Natalie Gill
  Staff Governor
  Natalie Gill

• James Ellershaw
  Parent Governor
  James Ellershaw