Meet our Local Committee Members

Philippa is a civil engineer keen to support local education, and encourage more children to engage with science at a young age. Philippa has worked both in the UK and overseas. She brings her project management skills in finance and health and safety to the Governing board.

Term of Office Ends: 3rd March 2025

Appointed by: Trust

Penny joined the governing board in 2021. Since University she has been working in the arts sector, initially as an Education Officer for Access and Early Years and latterly as a grant manager. Over the last few years Penny has developed expertise in charity governance, and is currently Governance Administrator for Depaul UK. She is passionate about good governance and its role in ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved for children and young people. Having grown up in the London Borough of Sutton, and with a child attending primary school here, she is a committed part of the local community.

Term of Office Ends: 3rd March 2025

Appointed by: Trust

Jo Guerin is the Head of School at Wallington Primary Academy. Jo’s career in education has spanned over 20 years incorporating a range of teaching and leadership experience. Jo has been a senior leader for ten years and has been actively engaged in educational research. In the past five years Jo has worked with a number of schools involving the development of middle and senior leaders working on a range of projects from curriculum design, Pupil Premium Strategies and Inclusion.

Term of Office Ends: N/A

Appointed by: Trust Committee

I am the Assistant Headteacher and SENCo at Wallington Primary Academy. I have been in education for over 20 years with over 10 years in Senior Leadership and SEN. I champion inclusive practice for all children in removing barriers to enable children to fulfil their potential. I have also led a variety of curriculum subjects and been involved in curriculum development and design.

Term of Office Ends: 23rd June 2024

Appointed by: staff

I am excited to be a parent governor at Wallington Primary Academy. I have 10 years’ experience of working with charities engaging with marginalized sections of the community as well as 20+ years of martial arts training which led onto instructing children and adults of all abilities. I have two children who currently attend the school. My passion and focus will always be advocating for SEN and mental health encouraging better understanding, acceptance and wellbeing.

Term of Office Ends: 23rd September 2025

Appointed by: Parents

Natalie has worked as a class teacher at Wallington Primary Academy since January 2023. She is also subject leader for English and PE and oversees Lower Key Stage 2 as Year 3 and 4 Phase Leader. Natalie has been working in the Cirrus Primary Academy Trust since 2017 when she began as an NQT. She has a passion for creating a stimulating, nurturing and inclusive environment in her classroom ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Natalie enjoys researching and trialling new strategies that will best support children's knowledge and understanding of new concepts and has a particular interest in teaching and learning and developing practice.

Term of Office Ends: 15th March 2027

Appointed by: Staff

Geoffrey is a happy husband and an excited father. He spends his weekdays working at an energy company, where he is the Director of Compliance & Regulation. In my spare time, Geoffrey likes reading, exercising, brushing up his French and going for long walks. Geoffrey's passion is to develop people to be the best that they can be.

Term of Office Ends: 4th October 2026

Appointed by: Local Committee

Term of Office Ends: 24th September 2027

Appointed by: Local Committee

Carol Mannion - Co-opted 

Date of Resignation: October 2023

Appointed By: Local Committee

Sarah McNamara - Co-opted

Date of Resignation: December 2023

Appointed By: Local Committee