Trust Leadership

 Rachael Sharpe has worked in education for over 20 years, serving in roles including teacher, SENDCo, senior leader, headteacher, and executive head. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for the most vulnerable pupils. She believes in the power of curriculum design and high-quality pedagogy to ensure every child can thrive. Rachael is committed to inclusive, ambitious education that meets the needs of  all learners.  

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Sue is a qualified business management professional with over 30 years of experience supporting schools within the Alumnis MAT network. She specialises in finance, operations, and strategic school business planning. Sue’s long-standing dedication and expertise make her a valued leader in ensuring schools run efficiently and effectively.

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Liz has over 20 years of experience working in schools connected to the Alumnis MAT. In her current finance-based role, she supports the Trust with precision, reliability, and care. Her in-depth knowledge of school operations makes her a trusted and valued member of the team.

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Jac is a Trust Business Partner, where she leads on HR, governance, MIS, and communications across our nine schools. Her expertise in organisational leadership, HR, and compliance underpins her pivotal role in driving operational excellence and supporting the Trust’s strategic ambitions.

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Paul brings over 30 years of experience in delivering IT solutions across commercial and educational sectors. As a key member of the Trust, he provides strategic oversight and technical leadership, ensuring robust, secure, and forward-thinking digital infrastructure. His calm, analytical approach and depth of knowledge make him a trusted advisor in all aspects of technology planning and implementation.

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James is a Social Inclusion Officer across the Torridge cluster of schools, with extensive experience in safeguarding, leading child protection cases, delivering staff training, and supporting school refusers. Specialising in behaviour and classroom management, James provides guidance to staff on conflict management and fostering positive learning environments. With a strong background in working with children in the care system, James plays a vital role in Early Help and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring families and young people with emerging needs receive the appropriate support.

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