Our Team

Dr. Paul Heery

Chief Executive Officer

Paul is the Chief Executive Officer. He leads the Academy Improvement Strategy, and leads the Trust team.

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James Macdonald

Chief Operations Officer

James leads the Trust Operations team and oversees the expansion of the Trust.

Jacqueline Sainsbury

Chief Schools Officer

Jacqueline leads the Academy Improvement Strategy in all our schools.

Julia Gibbs

Chief Financial Officer

Julia manages all financial reporting and compliance for the Trust and its academies.

Jo Hume

Finance Manager

Jo manages the operational financial processes and budgets across the Trust.

Hollie Stafford

Finance Team Leader

Hollie leads the Finance Team, managing day-to-day operations across the Trust.

Olena Gray

Finance Analyst

Sarah works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.

Sarah Jones

Finance Analyst

Sarah works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.

Tabby Kawala

Finance Analyst

Tabby works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.

Sue Angood

Director of HR

Sue provides HR support and advice to Trust leaders, Trustees and LGBs.

Karen Sims

HR and Operations Manager

Karen oversees and manages the recruitment and selection of all new employees across the Trust and provides schools with advice and guidance on safer recruitment practices.

Claire Roe

HR and Operations Assistant

Claire supports the recruitment and selection process, ensuring all procedures are in line with Trust policy.

Hannah Nicol

HR Advisor

Hannah provides HR support and advice to all Trust staff.

Paul Bedford

Director of IT Services

Paul leads on strategic development of the IT offer across the Trust, shaping the vision for ICT and digital transformation.

Dan Goulding

IT Services Manager

Dan leads on operational management and technical delivery of IT systems and IT support services across the Trust

Abi Haywood

Senior IT Field Technician

Abi provides IT support to the Trust's academies, installing and maintaining software and hardware and assisting users.

Pritvi Thirunavukkarasu

IT Field Technician

Pritvi provides IT support to the Trust's academies, installing and maintaining software and hardware and assisting users.

Colin Strawbridge

Head of Property and Estates

Colin leads the Trust strategy on all matters relating to buildings, estates and premises.

Sandie Wilson

Information and Analysis Manager

Sandie works with the Data team to ensure that Headteachers, LGB, Trust leadership and Trustees have the necessary information to understand the performance of academies in the Trust.

Catherine Hayes

Information and Analysis Manager

Catherine works with the Data team to ensure that Headteachers, LGB, Trust leadership and Trustees have the necessary information to understand the performance of academies in the Trust.

Steve Coney

Data Assistant

Steve supports the Trust Information and Analysis Managers with the work of the Data team, and in particular supports schools in the Trust with regular reporting to parents about pupil progress.

Sam Mensah

Trust Safeguarding Lead

Sam leads on Safeguarding across the Trust, ensuring correct procedures are followed to ensure the wellbeing and protection of all our students and ensuring staff are recruited and trained safely.

Susanna Atassi Wagner

Governance Manager

Susanna provides advice and training to LGBs to promote high standards and achievement, and to fulfil statutory responsibilities.

Jacqueline Sainsbury

Chief Schools Officer

Jacqueline leads the Academy Improvement Strategy in all our schools.

Dawn Maddock

School Development Team Administrator

Dawn provides support to the schools Development team managing school visits.