Meet Our Local Advisory Council
Local Advisory Council Members
Gordon Jamieson, Headteacher
Seven years in the armed forces and three years in telecoms preceded a change of career and a passion for working in children's education. I spent eleven years in secondary education as a History and PE teacher as well as teaching PE in Primary schools across Greenwich. I was the Head of school at a Greenwich Primary school for three years before making the move out to Orpington to join St Mary Cray.
I am excited about the prospect of continuing to improve the journey at school and the outcomes for our children as well as maximising the children's opportunities along the way.
| Type of Appointment: Headteacher |
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Date of Appointment: 1 September 2022 Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 3 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: none declared Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Liam Frost, Deputy Headteacher
| Type of Appointment: Deputy Headteacher |
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Date of Appointment: 28 August 2018 Attendance Record 2022/23: 1 of 2, 2023/24: 2 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: none declared Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Dr Colm Lonergan, Chair
My professional background is as an Educational and Child Psychologist. I can see the strong progress children at St. Mary Cray are achieving.
The quality of teaching has been consistently good and this is seen through the positive views children have expressed when we have asked their views. Teachers I recently met are all approachable and have high expectations for all the children. The school leaders are exceptionally hardworking and reflective, always looking for ways to improve their practice. The school has a real culture of excellent outcomes for all children, whether that be academic or social is celebrated. I feel that St Mary Cray Primary Academy is aiming high to provide an excellent education for all its pupils and this is being reflected in the above national average results over the last few years. I am the SEN/D Governor for the school and I sit on the Achievement and Curriculum Committee
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Type of Appointment: Trust appointed Date of Appointment: 17 March 2020 (4 years) extended for 4 years - 15 March 2028 Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 3 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: First Step Psychology ASD Limited Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Yvonne Bear
A long career in community banking across London and the South East has given me commercial skills and experience which I hope to now use for the benefit of my local community. Passionate about the importance of education, I am delighted to be joining the successful team at St Mary Cray Primary Academy and helping the school go from strength to strength. I am also a Trustee of the Cray Valley Memorial Hall and have lived locally for 27 years.
| Type of Appointment: Trust appointed |
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Date of Appointment: 29 September 2021 (4 years) Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 1 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: Local Councillor in the London Borough of Bromley and Trustee of the Cray Valley Memorial Hall Date Interest Acquired: 9th May 2022 Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Lisa Edwards (Parent member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
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Date of Appointment: 21 June 2021 (4 years) Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 3 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Michelle Stevens (Parent member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
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Date of Appointment: 21 June 2021 (4 years) Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 3 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Abhishek Kumar (Parent member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
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Date of Appointment: 1 September 2021 (4 years) Attendance Record 2022/23: 2 of 2, 2023/24: 1 of 3 Business or Pecuniary Interest: None declared Date Interest Acquired: n/a Business Interests of close family members : None declared Gifts of Hospitality Received: None declared |
Former Members
Yemi Gbajobi (Parent member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 31 October 2017 (4 years) resigned 10 March 2021 |
Sofija Kirovski-Mclean (Staff member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 7 December 2020 (4 years) Resigned 5 May 2021 |
Ian Raittt
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 30 October 2018 (4 years) resigned 31 December 2020 |
eNicola Richards (Staff member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 7 December 2020 (4 years) resigned |
Vicki Candish (Parent member)
| Type of Appointment: Trust Appointed |
| Date of Appointment: 9 October 2019 (4 years) resigned |