Leadership Team
Mrs Jane Blackwell
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Ball
KS1 Assistant Head Teacher
Ms Nicky Agnew
KS2 Assistant Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Hannah
Business Manager
Mrs Hancock
Human Resources Shared Service Manager
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Mr Haase
Project Manager / Building & Facilities
Mrs Ainsworth
Mr Boughey
Key Stage 1
Mr Lewis McAlpine
1H
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Miss Alice Cockbain
1W
Mr Kyle Askew (Phase Leader)
2H
Mr Peter Leck
2W
Upper Key Stage 2
Miss Jess Hope
5H
Ms Rhea Halshall
5W
Mrs Stacey Parkinson
6H (Phase Leader)
Mr Eric Fawcett
6H
Mrs Coulson
6H
Nursery and Reception (EYFS)
Jo Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
Jo joined the Trust from Ofsted where she worked as the Regional Director for the North West and National Director for Initial Teacher Education and held the status of Her Majesty’s Inspector. Previously Jo held three secondary headships: leading out of special measures, accelerating performance to outstanding; gaining Teaching School status and delivery of academisation. Jo worked extensively in a strategic role in the Greater Manchester Challenge. A proven systems leader, Jo has supported a large number of schools to accelerate improvement. Jo has delivered programmes for the National College, worked with local authorities and provided advice to the Department of Education. Her portfolio of experience spans all phases, all sectors and all contexts. Jo continues as a National Leader of Education and a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching; working to generate capacity and talent within the profession. Jo regularly contributes to conferences, training programmes and networks, in order to support leadership and workforce development. Jo is a Trustee of Ambition Institute and a route panel member for Education and Early Years at the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE). Jo is committed to putting children and young adults first- ensuring that they are the beat of the heart across the Trust.
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Kerry Inscker
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Kerry joined the SET team as an Executive Principal, having worked in the secondary sector for 25 years. Kerry started her career as an English Teacher and then moved into a range of leadership positions, including Senior Literacy Consultant for a Local Authority. In addition, she has held leadership posts in secondary schools including Head of Department, Assistant and Deputy Headteacher, and Principal. Kerry has experience of working in a wide range of secondary schools and has also been fortunate to undertake a year's teaching in New Zealand and has also undertaken a term's sabbatical to undertake research in outstanding schools across the country.
Helen Turner
Chief Finance Officer
Helen serves as the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of Shaw Education Trust, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. With a distinguished background in school business management, Helen has honed her skills working with diverse groups of schools and at the Local Authority level. Prior to the formation of Shaw Education Trust, Helen collaborated closely with several schools that would later become part of the Trust. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the unique financial challenges and opportunities within the education sector. As the CFO, Helen's primary focus is ensuring that every financial decision made within the Trust has a positive impact on students' educational experiences. Her strategic approach to financial management aligns with the Trust's mission to provide high-quality education and support for all learners. Helen's qualifications include an MBA with Distinction, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional development and her ability to apply advanced business principles to the education sector. This academic achievement, combined with her practical experience, enables her to navigate the complex financial landscape of multi-academy trusts effectively.
Key Stage 1
Mr Lewis McAlpine
1H
Miss Alice Cockbain
1W
Mr Kyle Askew (Phase Leader)
2H
Mr Peter Leck
2W
Lower Key Stage 2
Mrs Amanda Smith
3H (Phase Leader and Acting AHT PT)
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Mrs Kiera Rooney
3W
Mr Kyle Milligan
4H
Mrs Cara Mahone
4W
Upper Key Stage 2
Miss Jess Hope
5H
Ms Rhea Halshall
5W
Mrs Stacey Parkinson
6H (Phase Leader)
Mr Eric Fawcett
6H