Robert (Bob) Young - M Ed; B Ed (hons); Advanced Diploma

Areas of Expertise/ Specialisms

Secondary education 1975 to date, with particular reference to SEND; management and secondary school governance.

Details of your last three roles

Professional Body Membership(s)

None current

General Areas of Expertise to Support a Trust Board

Knowledge and experience of educational change and developments 1975 - present (1975 to 2010 as a teacher and manager in secondary schools; 2008 to 2019 as a governor: member of academy trust and chair) . Member of MAT, 2019 to present.

Education Improvement Specific Experience and Skills

See above

Specific Leadership and Skills Experience

See above

HR and Data Handling Specific Experience and Skills

Experience gained in the context of all my previous roles.

Finance Specific Experience and Skills

As a member of HAT finance committee.

Brief comments on why your previous experience is relevant

I was associated with Hungerhill School and its feeder primary schools from 1985 until 2010 as a teacher and from 2008 until 2019 as governor and have therefore been involved with and experienced all the major changes and developments in education since in that period.  Until my retirement in 2010 I ran a successful department which was always judged outstanding by OFSTED and significantly contributed to the development of the school’s excellent provision and reputation. As governor and trust member I  played a significant role in decisions which  guided Hungerhill’s transition from local authority school to academy and subsequently the formation of the current MAT.

I believe the length of my service and  commitment to public education in Doncaster gives me the experience to offer a valuable perspective to the continuing development and administration of the current MAT.