Spa School Camberwell - Local Governing Body

Krys McInnis

Chair of Local Governing Body

Krys McInnis MBA is an educator with extensive experience in both the public and private sector. Having been a member before the creation of the Trust, Krys has brought with him his previous HR and Legal expertise to the governing board. As an ex-Chair of Governors, as well as various other board positions, Krys brings with him a wealth of experience in governance, compliance and policy which he extends further as the inaugural Chair of Governor for Spa Camberwell.

Steph Lea

Executive Headteacher

Lauren Cairns

Staff Governor

Lauren has taught special needs education since moving to London in 2016. She worked as the music lead at Spa School Bermondsey from 2017 to 2020 and currently enjoys teaching at Spa School Camberwell, leading music across the trust. Prior to living in the UK, Lauren taught music in Sydney, Australia working at Haberfield Public School and The Arts Unit. Lauren has a Bachelor of Music Studies with Qualified Teacher Status. Lauren is passionate about ensuring outstanding provisions for our pupils and is excited to be part of the governing body.

Fatema Begum

Staff Governor

Fatema has a passion for working with children and has worked in education for 8 years. Fatema brings her passion and experience to support and encourage students in school. 

Iman Ali

Parent Governor

Dr Sophie Penman

Community Governonr

Sophie is a Clinical Development Director within the pharmaceutical industry, bringing experience in leadership and strategic oversight from her professional role. She previously served as a Local Authority Governor at a primary school in Vauxhall for two and a half years and brings this valuable experience to the Spa School Camberwell Governing Board. Sophie is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, contributing to DEI initiatives within her organisation. She is deeply committed to ensuring that all children have access to high-quality, equitable education and is excited to support the work of Spa School Camberwell.

Abigail Williams

Community Governor