Working together as part of a Trust is immensely powerful. It allows us to both challenge and support the work we do, ensuring that all of our learners have the opportunity to reach their full potential and positively influence their futures. As a former student of Hessle High, I was fortunate enough to be one of the first beneficiaries of the 6th Form Consortium in its early days. What started as a vision from a few dedicated teachers almost 30 years ago has now evolved into what we strive to achieve on a larger scale today.

Since 2007, I have held positions as Headteacher and Executive Headteacher across various schools in the Yorkshire region, working with both Local Authorities and Multi Academy Trusts. I have successfully led several schools out of OFSTED categories and have been recognised as a National Leader of Education.

As one of two Executive Directors of Education, my responsibilities include overseeing Primary and Special Schools, Special Educational Needs, Disadvantaged Learners, Alternative Curriculum, and leading the Trust's Mental Health team. Additionally, I currently serve as the Trust's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Outside of the Trust, I have had successful stints chairing multiple school governing bodies. Most recently, I chaired an Alternative Provision school that received its first 'good' OFSTED judgement under my leadership. Furthermore, I am also a facilitator for National Professional Qualifications and frequently speak at conferences nationwide on leadership development topics.

After graduating from The University of Salford with a degree in Applied Chemistry, I moved to The University of York to undertake my PGCE. My first teaching appointment was at Maltby Comprehensive School, where I taught chemistry at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. After 3 years at Maltby, I moved to Lady Lumley’s School in Pickering, North Yorkshire to take up the post of Deputy Head of Science and Head of Chemistry. I moved to Hull in 1999 to work for the Local Authority as a Science Consultant and later became a Secondary Advisor.

I joined Winifred Holtby Academy in Bransholme, Hull as Deputy Headteacher in 2005, before being promoted to the role of Associate Headteacher. I was appointed as Headteacher at Winifred Holtby in 2014. Leading the academy for nearly 10 years has been a huge privilege and has provided me with extensive secondary headship experience that I now bring to the role of Executive Director of Education within the Trust. The remit of this role is to provide strategic leadership for secondary education and school improvement across the organisation.