Executive Leadership Team
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Williams - B.Ed / NPQH
Key aspects of the role:
- Educational Strategy Development
- Deliver the Vision and Values of the Trust
- Accounting Officer
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership and Management Structures
- Overview of Human Resources
Dave was appointed Headteacher of Netherthorpe School in 2016 and began the dual role as CEO for the trust in 2018. Since establishing a reviewed structure for the Trust in 2020, Dave's move to full-time Chief Executive Officer enables him to focus upon the strategic leadership of the Trust and the management of the Central Team, the Executive Primary Lead and the Senior Leadership Team.
Executive Primary Lead
Joanne Mappin - BA (Hons) with QTS / NPQH
Key aspects of the role:
- Support Educational Strategy Development
· Quality Assurance
- Professional Learning
- Income Generation
- Project Development
Joanne was appointed Headteacher of Gilbert Heathcote School in 2010 and has worked alongside the Shared Services Team since the school became part of the trust early in 2018. On appointment to Executive Headteacher, Joanne has strengthened the leadership of three of our schools to focus upon school improvement and educational performance.