Mrs Kirkham has many years' experience in a pastoral capacity in education in the roles of Assistant Head of House and Student Welfare Manager, along with being a qualified Health and Social Care Teacher. She has served in South Yorkshire Police as a SYP Special Constable and was awarded an MBE in 2008 for Services to The Police and Community. 

Mrs Kirkham has established both nationally and internationally recognised youth activities and is currently establishing a new LGBTQ+ group at Maltby Academy and hopes to expand this further to support the local community.
Mrs Kirkham has lots of experience, drive and creativity and sees the role of a Governor as being able to extend her current key skills and leadership qualities by further understanding the role of a Staff Governor within Maltby Academy and the Trust.