Our Governors

Structure and Register of interests

Articles of Association

GOVERNOR PROFILES

Rev. Sarah Fletcher (Foundation Governor) - Chair of Governors

For the past eight years, I have served as a vicar, guiding and supporting my parish community through worship, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership. Alongside my ministry, I have also been a dedicated school governor for the same length of time, working closely with staff, pupils, and fellow governors to help shape a nurturing and ambitious educational environment. These twin roles have allowed me to combine my commitment to faith, service, and the flourishing of young people in all aspects of community life.

• Appointed on the 27/09/2017

• Term of office expires N/A

• Ex-officio foundation Governor

Mr Gareth Redston (Member appointed Governor) 

• Gareth joined the Octagon Theatre in May 2025. He is passionate about removing barriers to inclusion, ensuring publicly funded work benefits the people who need it most and using participation in arts and culture to bring people together to make communities happier, healthier and more connected.

  Outside of the Octagon, Gareth is Chair of Governors at Cheetham Community Academy and volunteers for Tackling Minds, a charity offering ‘fishing therapy’ for people facing issues with mental health, addiction recovery or social isolation.

   Prior to joining the Octagon, Gareth was CEO at Manchester Jewish Museum, where he played a key role in their £6million capital development project. He has also previously held positions at Museum of Science and Industry and Chester Zoo.

• Term of office as a governor is 4 years.
• Appointed on the 8th November 2022
• Term of office expires on the 17th December 2026
• Appointed by the members
• Ex-officio member

Jawad Amin (Member)

Jawad Amin is a Solicitor and Accredited Mediator based in Cheetham Hill. He is in his 16th year in practice as a lawyer and practices in general commercial matters and more recently, Human Rights Law. Jawad is the former chair of a local mosque. Jawad was a mentor at his former secondary school and annually met with children preparing for their GCSE’s and played an important role in encouraging these children to make a concerted effort to do well in their GCSE examinations and thus progress to further education or vocational courses. He was the former head of a Youth Development Programme at a local community centre which involved arranging activities for children and was tasked with keeping them engaged and active and through, sports, coaching and private sessions. Jawad continues to work with young children on a daily basis and is committed to supporting local youth in development and progression and to motivate them to continue to further their education.

Jawad is also currently involved in several community projects and NGO’s which involves him working with people of all faiths and those of no faith. He is the Chair of the Cheetham Village Traders Association. One of the said NGO’s won the best community project of the year award in 2013 at the Manchester Be Proud Awards.

Jawad is also a former pupil at Cheetham Community Academy and is honoured to be able to assist the school in its goal of achieving excellence in education for its pupils.

• Appointed on the 15th October 2019
• Term of office expires N/A
• Appointed by members

Samuel Dada (Member)

I have first degree in Quantity Surveying and Post Graduate Certificate in Construction Procurement Management. I am a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, Association for Project Management, Chartered Association of Building Engineers and Chartered Management Institute. I am also a Registered Project Professional and Chartered Environmentalist. I have worked in the UK Construction Industry for over 30 years as Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager both in Private Practice and Local Authority.

• Appointed on the 15th October 2019
• Term of office expires N/A
• Appointed by members

Rachel Bruno (Principal)

• Appointed as Principal on the 1st January 2023
• Accounting Officer

Dr Maureen Cain (Member)

I have always been involved in different aspects of education throughout my career knowing that a good education can transform a child and their family’s life for the future. I worked as a Primary school teacher and, after raising my family, began my career path involving different qualifications and useful experiences. I was a Headteacher in Warrington for fifteen years and in this time I also supported other schools with their development and improvement programmes. I then worked for the National College of School Leaders and in 2011 completed a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with Manchester University. I am now involved in Community Education programmes with Trafford College, focusing on classes in improving Confidence, Assertiveness and Life Skills particularly for women. I am honoured to be invited to join the Governors at Cheetham C of E Community Academy and appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution to this successful school.

• Appointed on the 29th September 2020
• Term of office expires N/A
• Appointed by members

Mr James Riordan (Foundation)

I'm an experienced software developer at a Manchester based software agency, where I've worked on projects for several household names. I have a background in Computer Science but now specialise in developing Android Applications. I spend a lot of time developing the next generation of technology professionals.  I moved to Cheetham Hill 7 years ago to be involved in Church Planting and still live nearby to the school.

• Appointed on the 22nd July 2019
• Re appointed on 22nd July 2023
• Term of office expires on the 21st July 2027
• Appointed by the members

Saima Iqbal (Staff Governor)

I value the strong sense of community at Cheetham and believe that building positive relationships with families is key to a child’s success. I’ve enjoyed being involved in planning school iftars and other charity events, helping to strengthen the bond between school and home. Outside of school, I also support charity work through my local mosque, which is another important part of my community life.

• Term of office as a governor is 4 years.
• Appointed on the 21st June 2023
• Term of office expires on the 2oth June 2027
• Appointed by the staff

Tasiref Hussain (Parent Governor)

As a dedicated parent governor, I bring 18 years of experience in education, with a strong

specialism in Accounting and Finance. My teaching career has focused primarily on A Level

and professional accounting courses, complemented by my part-qualified accountant status

and hands-on experience in the finance sector. I’ve also taught GCSE Maths and currently

hold middle leadership roles at my college, including the position of timetable manager—a

role I find both challenging and rewarding.

I’m proud to have a young child at the school, whose love for learning and joyful stories

about school life inspire my commitment to supporting the school’s continued improvements.

I believe my combined expertise in education and finance allows me to make meaningful

contributions to both the curriculum and financial governance.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about football—both playing and watching—and enjoy

walking, reading, and spending quality time with my family. I approach all my responsibilities

with dedication and integrity, and I’m driven by a genuine desire to support the school’s

growth and positively impact our local community.

• Term of office as a governor is 4 years.
• Appointed on the 22nd July 31st May 2023
• Term of office expires on the 30th May 2027
• Appointed by the members

John Rosenbloom (Member appointed Governor)

 I was born and raised in Cheetham and Lower Crumpsall and it is a privilege to be part of the Cheetham Church of England Academy community. I am currently the Assistant Curate for Cheetham and Lower Crumpsall, based at St Thomas with St Mark Church on Chataway Road. Previously I worked in the public sector for both Central and Local Government organisations.  

• Term of office as a governor is 4 years
• Appointed 11th March 2024
• Term of office expires on 10th March 2028
• Member appointed Governor

Ammar Baadj (Parent Governor)

•  Professional Background: Software Programmer.
• Personal Connection to the School:  Children attending the school. 

• Skills and Expertise: I can contribute in areas such as event organization for children, educational program management, and IT-based child safety — including awareness on dangerous online games and digital mind control prevention.

• Personal Interests: I enjoy working with children, organizing educational events, exploring technology, and promoting online safety and digital awareness for young people.

• Commitment to the School:  I am dedicated to supporting the school’s continuous growth by promoting a safe, engaging, and innovative learning environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.

• Term of office as a Governor is 4 years
• Office started 31st March 2025
• Office ends 30th March 2029
• Elected by parents

 Lakhvinder Singh (Member Appointed Governor) 

• Term of office as a Governor is 4 years
• Office started 17th November 2025
• Office ends 16th November 2029
• Member appointed Governor