We know that the success of any school depends on the people who show up every day to make it all happen. That’s why we nurture and invest in our schools’ staff, enabling them to be their best.
When your school is part of the Connect family, you will benefit from a carefully calibrated system of training and development. That means having access to the expertise, support and resources you need.
Plus, we’re committed to a rigorous development and training programme for staff – whether you’re a teacher, caretaker, administrative assistant or leader. This will help you advance your skills, benefit from specialist expertise, and get the input you need to enable you to perform at your best.
“There are great opportunities for staff to develop and grow, and we have an innovative approach to appraisal that increases staff ownership.”
"A sense of a wider team and support network. You never feel on your own as you are surrounded by knowledge and expertise."
“The great teamwork and collaboration means that all schools contribute towards and benefit from Trust-wide support.”
“The Trust and its schools are connected. It is a collaborative way of working whilst schools still have lots of autonomy.”
"There's a supportive and caring atmosphere. Senior leaders are aware of staff and pupil wellbeing and always consider ways this can be improved. I feel listened to."
Our trust succeeds by combining the strengths of several talented people, each with their own area of skill and experience.
Kim Shannon
Finance Officer - part-time
Julie Drew
HR Manager
Shaun Nicholls
Headteacher
Steve Widdecombe
Member
Nicola Bridge
Member
April Hopkins
Trustee
Andrew Swainson
Headteacher
Tamsin Lamb
Trustee
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Hanne Knight
Trustee
Emma Wilkins
School Operations Lead - part-time
Hayley Gilbride
Headteacher
Phil Taylor-Jones
Desktop Support Engineer
Steve Collins
Maintenance Operative
Giles Freathy
Trustee
Sarah Goodman
Finance Officer - part-time
Jon Whittam
IT Technician
Jane Orchard
School Operations Lead - part-time
Adam Hedley
IT Area Manager (Plymouth)
Kate Reeves
Trustee
Sam Barker
Headteacher
Rachel Field
Chief Operating Officer
Lee Atkinson
Facilities Manager
Josh Hughes
IT Area Manager (Torbay)
Louise Hudd
Finance Officer - part-time
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Andrea Price
Facilities Administrator
Paul Osborne
Vice Chair of Trustees
Becky Brookes
School Operations Lead - part-time
Adele Clayton
Acting Headteacher
Sammy Johnson
Senior School Operations Lead
Sarah Ryder
School Improvement Lead
Georgia Dingley
School Operations Lead
Jon Kestell
Trust Wellbeing Consultant
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Sarah Fowler
Member
Stuart Bellworthy
CEO & Trust Leader
Claire Dixon
School Operations Lead - part-time
Adam Losonczy
IT Technician
Melissa Oliver
Headteacher
Ian Mitchell
Chair of Trustees
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Emma Mantell
Headteacher
Liz Bennett
School Operations Lead and Shared Services Support
Lee LeMarquand
Trustee
Susie Wilson
Headteacher
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Nikki Graham
School Operations Lead
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Sam Jones
Trustee
Sonia Blandford
Member
Anamaria Avasilcai
Management Accountant
Christian Jenkins
Chair of Members
Lisa Braund
Health and Safety Manager
Stephanie Bulley
Executive Assistant - part-time
