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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...
Gary Carlile
Director of Education: Secondary
About
After completing my degree in Engineering, and a PGCE in secondary mathematics, I worked in finance and IT. I have worked in education for over...
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
Assistant Director
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
Finance team
Central finance team
About
Our centralised finance department enables us to achieve economies of scale and value for money across our academies, whilst ensuring adherence to the financial regulations...
James Youngman
Director of Finance
About
I am a qualified chartered accountant, with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. I trained and qualified...
Laura Deakin
Executive Assistant 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
Communications and Project Lead to the Executive Team
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...
Simon Badley
Digital Innovator and Technical Lead
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...
Steph Morley
Head of Governance & Corporate Support, Company Secretary
About
I have worked within a range of roles and organisations across the public sector where I have advised senior leaders; developed organisational systems, policies and...
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...
Veronica Croft
HR and Administration Compliance Officer
About
With over two decades dedicated to the field of education, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my role at the Learning Community...
