Mr Boon is a Vice Principal at Maltby Academy having joined as a temporary teacher of ICT and Business in 2010. Mr Boon fulfilled several roles during this time including Director of Post 16, lead for careers, lead for high ability students, educational visits coordinator and line managing a range of curriculum areas. 

Mr Boon is currently responsible for developing Curriculum Intent across Maltby Academy and links this with Trust primary school with a view to ensure the knowledge and systems designed allow students to thrive is of the highest quality. As part of this process, Mr Boon is striving to create links and clear understanding across all stakeholders about each curriculum phase from EYFS through to KS5. 

Mr Boon is an experienced Governor, serving as staff representative for four years at Maltby Academy and as a primary Governor following this at both Maltby Manor Academy and Maltby Lilly Hall Academy. Mr Boon achieved a Masters in Teaching and Learning while working at Maltby Academy and is aspiring to be a Headteacher.

Ms Best has lived in Maltby since 2016 and now has two young children that attend school within the Trust. In her professional life Ms Best works within a Human Resources department for a global recycling company and often uses her professional skills to help support her role as a Governor. Ms Best has been a Governor since 2018 and her aim is to ensure all children in the community get the best education possible to give them a great start in life.

Ms Leahy has been in the role of Governor since 2016 for Maltby Lilly Hall Academy and 2021 for Maltby Manor Academy. Ms Leahy is passionate about the voice of the child being a golden thread throughout their educational journey and how keeping children safe in education is fundamental to this.

Miss Nuttall is an experienced educational professional with a track record of improving academic and personal outcomes for children. Both her children have attended MLT primary schools and are currently enroled in Maltby Academy. Miss Nuttall is committed to vision of the Trust and the community it serves. Miss Nuttall has a strong commitment to ensure all children receive a high-quality education. She will endeavour to utilise her skill set to provide challenge and support in order to make quality education a priority for all students in MLT. In her spare time, Miss Nuttall is a dedicated volunteer at a local animal rescue centre. 

Sara has been a Governor in primary settings for more than 20 years and is currently SEND Governor for Maltby Manor and Maltby Lilly Hall Academies.  She has extensive experience of safeguarding, working as Director of Safeguarding and Mental Health for Maltby Learning Trust but has also worked as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in two of the Trust secondary schools, as well as fulfilling this role in a voluntary sector organisation prior to joining the Trust in 2014.  Sara quality assures safeguarding practice across the Trust, providing supervision for safeguarding colleagues, and works closely with both internal and external colleagues across the safeguarding partnership and local area to promote effective networking which facilitates information sharing and joined up practice.

As a trained Counsellor, Sara has worked with specialist colleagues and multi-agency partners for over 20 years to drive the development of mental health services for children and young people, as well as mental health and wellbeing across whole school communities, and sits on several local strategy and partnership groups.  She worked with MLT's CEO to implement Rotherham MAST, an inhouse provision employing school mental health specialists, which secured a therapeutic offer for the Maltby Learning Trust community.  Having working knowledge of SEND, Sara also contributes to the development of provision for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and whole-school trauma informed practices.

Sara is an experienced trainer having written and developed a range of bespoke evidence-based training packages. She is an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and is also working with Trauma Informed Schools UK as a trainer. Sara has been asked to speak at national level about a whole school approach to mental health and to contribute to new academic qualifications in this area. 

Mr Love is a Parent Governor and has two children at the Academy. Mr Love has a background in both finance and Law and he believes his experience will bring many attributes to Governance particularly around planning and budgeting. Mr Love has an understanding of the needs of busy working parents in wanting to ensure the welfare of their children, along with ensuring their education remains paramount. Mr Love feels that his professional skills, combined with his passion for making a difference to the lives of children will contribute in his role as a Parent Governor.

Mrs Hollinger has worked for Maltby Manor Academy since 2007. Mrs Hollinger has two daughters who both attended Trust schools and are now working within education. During her time working for Maltby Learning Trust, Mrs Hollinger has worked over both primary and secondary schools as a Safeguarding Lead where she has gained valuable links with colleagues and parents. Mrs Hollinger is passionate about making a difference in supporting families within the community. 

As a dedicated Special Needs Coordinator and leader of an Integrated Resource for children with SEMH needs, Miss Shorebe is deeply committed to supporting and enhancing the educational experience for all students.

Since joining Maltby Manor in April 2024, Miss Shorebe has been excited to be part of the school’s development. The school’s values resonate strongly with hers, especially the commitment to improving outcomes for every child, regardless of their individual needs. Miss Shorebe believes in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

In Miss Shorebe's current role, she leads interventions and supports staff in meeting the needs of all children. Miss Shorebe is passionate about creating an environment where all children can flourish and is eager to contribute to the school’s strategic direction, particularly in areas such as SEND and mental health.

As a Governor, Miss Shorebe brings expertise in SEND and inclusion, while gaining valuable insight into school governance. Miss Shorebe is excited about the opportunity to support Maltby Manor’s continued success and help shape its future to ensure it remains responsive and forward-thinking for all students.

Mrs Forster applied for the role of Governor as a committed and experienced Teacher with a strong understanding of the education sector and a genuine desire to contribute to the strategic development of the school.

Mrs Forster has worked in the further and higher education sectors for 25 years, and has first-hand experience of teaching, curriculum planning, assessment, and safeguarding. This has given her a clear understanding of the challenges schools face, including supporting diverse learners, raising standards, staff wellbeing, and meeting accountability requirements. Mrs Forster is confident in interpreting data, understanding school policies, and contributing thoughtfully to discussions about school improvement.

As a Teacher, Mrs Forster is passionate about ensuring every child receives a high-quality, inclusive education and has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Mrs Forster understands the importance of strong leadership, effective governance, and collaboration between staff, parents, and the wider community. Mrs Forster offers a balanced perspective that combines classroom experience with a strategic outlook.

Mrs Atkin has worked in education for over 20 years, having taught in both Scarborough and Doncaster where she progressed from classroom teacher to deputy head at Bawtry Mayflower, before becoming headteacher at Mallard Primary in Balby. Mrs Atkin is now the Principal for Maltby Manor Academy and is a partnership Governor for Maltby Lilly Hall Academy.