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Trust central team
To provide our staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best possible education for our children and young people across the trust and beyond.
The trust has developed an
Outstanding team
The Learning Community Trust believes that academy improvement, both academic and pastoral, is the single priority in fulfilling our vision. The ever-evolving strategy is embedded within our academies and within other schools and colleges nationally. The key for successful delivery of the strategy is the expertise in our human resource within collaborative principles. The trust has developed an outstanding team of professionals, who have been successful within their own areas of expertise, who are research driven and forward thinking, above all, educators who have a passion for developing staff and students.
Central education team
Alison Ashley
Director of Education: Specialist and SEND
About
I’ve worked in special education for 24 years, completing every role possible. I’ve been fortunate to work with some great training providers, both as a...
Maddie Griffin
Director of Education: Primary
About
I bring over two decades of experience in the primary sector, spanning various leadership roles and subjects. I have had the privilege of serving as...
Richard Gummery
Director of Education: Secondary
About
After earning degrees in Sports Science and Accounting & Finance Management, I initially pursued careers in sports and banking. However, a year later I felt...
Central operations team
James Youngman
Director of Finance
About
Finance was a career change for me following several years in sales. Since then, I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a degree in Applied...
Kerriann Hughes
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Directors of Education
Laura Deakin
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and Operation Leads and Office Manager
About
I am a dedicated Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting C-suite executives in the fast-paced utilities and insurance industries. A master of...
Rachael Wilson
Head of Communications and Projects
About
My journey into education wasn’t a straight path and took time and dedication at a mid-point in my life. Following the completion of my degree...
Russell Garner
Estates Manager
About
I had been working at Wrekin View Primary as a Site Manager for many years before being promoted to Trust Estate Manager. I was very...
Si Badley
Head of IT and Data
About
I have worked within a range of roles within the education sector for over 14 years, where I have been student facing and worked in...
Val Turner
Director of People
About
Following my graduation in Business Studies and Finance I undertook my professional qualifications in HR (CIPD) and have developed a career at senior level within...
