College Governors
Read below to learn about our College Governors.
SUZAN MCGLADDERY
DAVID MALONE
JENNY GRAINGER
Chair of Corporation
Chief Executive
David has 18 years’ experience of working in the Further Education sector and is passionate about education for all.
He has a wealth of experience in senior management, strategic planning and cultural transformation, as well as being a life-long teacher at heart.
David began his career in Performing Arts as a performer, as well as owning his own theatre company. It was during this period that David found his passion for education and retrained as a teacher. Over the next 18 years, he went on to manage departments and faculties before moving into senior management.
Having supported his previous colleges to achieve Good and Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, he is excited to be leading the Calderdale College community through the next chapter of its journey.
Vice-Chair to the Corporation
Jenny is also the Chair of CQS & SSEC, and Link Governor for Marketing.
Jenny joined the Board of Calderdale College in April 2017. She is a marketing professional with experience in both the private and public sectors. Her current role is Director of Marketing and Communications at the University of Huddersfield. She is responsible for the central teams that look after public relations, the website, printed publications, digital marketing, alumni relations and student recruitment.
Jenny holds a DBA, and her doctoral research explores how students form a relationship with their University. Jenny’s other qualifications include an MBA and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Diploma in Marketing. She is a Member of the CIM and fellow of the CMI.
MARTYN STONE
JOHN-PAUL YATES
SUZANNE DUNKLEY
Chair of Audit Committee & Link Governor for Health & Social
Chair of Finance & Resources Committee
Chair of Search & Governance Committee
NAZ MUKHTAR
SAFIA KAUSER
RICHIE DUNK
Safeguarding Link Governor
Naz has worked in the field of domestic abuse for the past 10 years, eight of which were spent in London.
Supporting some of the most high risk and vulnerable in society, Naz has a wealth of experience supporting people and within safeguarding. Following this Naz managed a domestic abuse service across three different London boroughs before re-locating back to West Yorkshire where she now works in a strategic facing role, leading on one of West Yorkshire councils response to domestic abuse.
EDI Link Governor
Safia joined the Corporation in 2019 and sits on the Curriculum, Quality and Standards Committee.
Safia has been teaching for 12 years. She is passionate about education as a means of developing independent and critical thought, transferable skills and providing opportunities and choices for young people.
Her role as Lead Practitioner demonstrates her interest in developing and supporting teaching and learning to making learning accessible and effective for students, it also provides her with the opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Safia was born and brought up in Halifax and has lived locally for the vast majority of her life. Safia joined the Governing body to make a positive contribution in supporting her local community and the young people in it.
Digital & IT Link Governor
Richie joined the Board of Calderdale College in October 2016. He is a Lecturer in Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and has a breadth of experience in the education sector, having worked in a variety of establishments, including an inner city school, large further education institutions and Scotland’s oldest boarding school. Prior to teaching, he worked in IT.
Richie believes that nobody should be a teacher unless they care deeply about young people and their future. As a teacher of eight years, Richie has a passion for education and today’s youth which drives his professional practice. Richie has a Masters in Theoretical Physics, is a member of the Institute for Learning, a member of the Association of Science Education and an Associate Member of the Institute of Physics.
DIANE COTHEY
RICHARD LAYCOCK
GREG SCULLY
English & Maths Link Governor
Diane joined the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee as a member in August 2016.
In her late teens, she started working as an apprentice aircraft/guided weapons/satellite engineer in Bristol – the first female to do so with much media coverage! This formed part of a sandwich course with St Andrews University, where Diane read Astrophysics and Applied Mathematics.
Diane was then approached to go into teaching Mathematics and Computer Studies and her education career spanned nearly 30 years. For some of this period, Diane also held a responsible pastoral role in one of the leading girls’ schools in the country and obtained a Diploma in Counselling at Bristol University and a Certificate in Stress Consultancy. In her role at the College, she brings her skills and experience and is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people once again. She is currently studying for a Degree including Child Psychology and Working with Children with the Open University.
External Governor
Richard joined the Board of Calderdale College in October 2020.
He has over 25 years’ experience as a finance professional, first working in practice in large accountancy firms Arthur Andersen and BDO. Most recently he was Chief Financial Officer of FTSE 250 transport conglomerate, Stobart Group. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Born and raised in West Yorkshire, Richard studied for a degree in Chemistry at Bristol University. In his spare time, he enjoys independent travel and cycling in Yorkshire and further afield.
Richard is a member of the Finance & Resources Committee.
External Governor
BILL MACBETH
JENNY STOCKS
SUZANNE GRIFFITHS
External Governor
External Governor
Staff Governor
Suzanne was appointed as a staff Governors in July 2023, her duties within Calderdale College include Course Leader of the Creative Media level 3, Lead IV for all of the Creative Industries level 1 – level 3, First Aider and has worked hard to develop T-Level Media Broadcast for the curriculum in 2024. She has also worked hard to develop collaborations with industry where the students have gained valuable work experience in both year 1 and year 2 of their study.
Suzanne has been in Education for over 20 years and has a passion for the student experience and bringing industry to the classroom. She has been a mentor to many new teachers and believes her experience in teaching can help with their progression, training and career aspirations.
Previously Suzanne has worked as a Curriculum Team Leader for an international Film School where the emphasis was on work based learning and international collaborations.
Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys wildlife photography, crafting and being a competitive amateur ballroom dancer where she competes in Blackpool every year.
PAUL CHRISTIAN WATERWORTH
VACANT
VACANT
Staff Governor
Paul was elected by his peers to the Board of Governors in 2021, and his duties include Digital Technology Enhanced Specialist, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Coordinator, First Aider and is the only accredited Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert in Calderdale.
With the student experience as his priority, you will find Paul at every open evening and College event, supporting his colleagues where possible. Paul leads, or is heavily involved in, organising many of the College’s major calendar events including the Student Awards, the Festival of Cultures, and Fresher’s Month. Prior to his current duties, Paul taught Computer Science from level 2 to level 5 in the College, alongside mathematics.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys travelling around the world, alongside being a competitive amateur ballroom dancer. Paul is a trustee for Andy’s Man Club, and works to develop the charity further. He working part time towards an EdD focusing on Employee mental wellbeing in further education.
Paul is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee.
Student Governor
To be appointed by October 2024.
Student Governor
