The Governing Body for the South Devon UTC is one part of the governance structure for the college, as part of the multi-academy trust Education South West.
The terms of reference and the scheme of delegation can be found here: https://educationsouthwest.org.uk/governance/
The Governing Body for the UTC enrich the college, with in addition to parent Governors, industry professionals and academic leaders with a particular interest in promoting the unique educational provision of the UTC.
James Trout, Co-Chair
National Laboratory Service Manager, Environment Agency
David Goldsmith, Co-Chair
Captain, Royal Navy, Ships Acquisition, IFC, Future Systems
Robert Coles, Executive Head
South Devon UTC and Coombeshead Academy
Claire Plumb, Head of College
South Devon UTC
Maria-Rosaria Marsico, Governor
Associate Professor of Structural Dynamics at the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Exeter University
Neil Blaney, Governor
Head of Place & Commercial Services, Teignbridge District Council
Andrew Postlethwaite, Governor
Expert in Forensic Reconstruction, VR Forensics
Phil Reynolds, Governor
Teacher
Karen Siemund, Governor
Elected Parent Governor
Liz Durrant, Governor
Staff
The Governing Body can be contacted via the Clerk to the Governors
Caroline Battong
Coombeshead Academy
Coombeshead Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1PT
Tel: 01626 883556