Ben Pike (chair of Trustees)
Former Director QA Ltd
Ben has worked in various board level roles in large scale educational businesses over the past 20 years with particular expertise in tech and vocational learning. He has four children who have been blessed by attending MCS. Together with Rachel, his wife, Ben is passionate to see children thrive at MCS and for the school to be an effective support for Christian parents seeking to raise and educate their children with God centred perspective. Ben is a member and leader of North Swindon Baptist Church.
Responsibilities: Governance, quality of education, overall school management
Stuart hook (Safeguarding trustee)
stuart.hook@maranathaschool.org
Stuart Hook is a dedicated trustee at Maranatha Christian School, where he serves as the lead for Safeguarding, committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of every student. With a deep-rooted Christian faith, Stuart is passionate about nurturing a secure and supportive environment that reflects the love and teachings of Christ. His belief in the school’s mission is unwavering, recognising the importance of fostering a Christ-centered education that empowers students to grow spiritually, academically and personally. Stuart's commitment to safeguarding stems from his conviction that every child deserves to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment, guided by the principles of faith, integrity and compassion.
Responsibilities: Safeguarding, governance, overall school management, structure and admissions
Bobby Agwu (health & safety Trustee)
bobby.agwu@maranathaschool.org
Pg.Cert in Leadership and Management Development, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, MSP, APM-PMQ, IMechE Associate
Bobby is currently a technical programme innovation lead in artificial intelligence, data and economy for a non-governmental organisation. His previous time in the rail industry comprised of roles in health and safety, construction management, site management and design engineering.
He lives in Swindon with his wife Vivienne, son Jesse and daughter Micheala, where they worship at the Church of God in Swindon and are passionate about their children’s Godly academic foundation in the Bible and the love of God.
Bobby is dedicated to ensuring that both the pupils and teachers at MCS learn and teach in a safe environment.
Responsibilities: Health and safety, overall school management and bursaries
Isaac Raine (Treasurer)
Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ACA)
ICAEW Business and Finance Professional (BFP)
Isaac is a chartered accountant and currently works in Strategy & Finance for a Financial Services company. He lives in Highworth with his wife, Amanda, and their three young children who are pupils at MCS. Isaac attended a Christian school himself so has experienced first-hand the blessing of a God-centred education. Convicted that their children be taught by those with a Biblical worldview and amongst other families with the same faith, he and his family relocated in 2022 to join the school.
Isaac and Amanda are members at North Swindon Baptist Church.
Responsibilities: Finance, governance, structure and admissions
sara egas-kitchener
Sara is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist working at Great Western Hospital (Swindon), qualifying from Kings College London and is currently due to complete a Masters degree in Care of the Elderly from the University of Buckingham. Sara lives locally with her husband and two children that attend Maranatha Christian School, and has enjoyed volunteering in the school in a variety of assisting roles. Sara and her family attend St Alban's Church in Watchfield and are committed to raising their children in a Christian school where the love of Jesus is celebrated and God is at the centre.
Responsibilities: Governance, overall school management, structure and admissions