FUTURA LEARNING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- Founding Chief Executive
Andrea is the founding Chief Executive of the trust, which was set up in 2014. She has 16 years' successful headship experience in three secondary schools. Andrea is a National Leader of Education and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Bath Spa University. She plays a full role as a system leader in the wider area and is a governor at Bristol Grammar School and City of Bristol College.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DIRECTOR of SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Claire has over 19 years of school leadership experience. Her most recent role was as executive headteacher for two primary schools.
Claire has extensive leadership experience at a school level, trust level and within a local authority. She was a Local Leader of Education and a School Improvement Lead with responsibility for driving forward improvements in the curriculum and teaching and learning. She has a proven track record of raising standards across a wide range of schools including, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
Job Titles:
- Director of Education
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DIRECTOR of SECONDARY
With 29 years in education, Dean has a wealth of senior and Executive Leadership experience that he brings to the role. He has been a Principal, Executive Principal and Director of Education. He has a Masters in Education Leadership and has worked extensively with schools to raise attainment and improve standards. Dean enjoys working with school leaders to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for young people.
Job Titles:
- DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE
- DIRECTOR of EDUCATION
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DEAN ANDERSON
With 15 years' headship in two secondary schools and executive leadership in other schools and specialist settings, Gary has significant experience in school leadership and in raising achievement. Gary has been involved in training headteachers internationally including in Africa and the Middle East. Much of his current work is involved in school improvement.
Job Titles:
- EXECUTIVE LEAD for SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT - GOVERNANCE
- Retired Director of Education
Margaret is a recently retired Director of Education with extensive experience in working to raise standards and improve outcomes. She has led services including school improvement, school finance, school admissions and capital planning, looked after children and the music service. Margaret has been an Ofsted inspector. She is committed to working with schools to address inequality and social injustice.
Stephen has 25 years of experience in leading schools as a headteacher, executive headteacher and director of education. During this time he led nine schools from an inadequate judgement to good or outstanding within a three year period. This experience was gained at schools in areas of high deprivation and resulted in rapid raising of outcomes for all pupils.
Job Titles:
- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DEAN ANDERSON
Tim joined the Trust in August 2014 following a 20-year career in the hospitality industry, at Accor Hotels and previously at Disney and Marriott Hotels. He has significant experience in financial strategy, estates management, human resources and marketing. Tim leads the Trust's business services teams, responsible for delivering shared professional services to all academies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DIRECTOR of BUSINESS and OPERATIONS
Wendy has worked in education business leadership for more than 30 years in primary, special, and secondary schools and trusts. She has a Certificate and Diploma in School Business Management, a Masters (distinction) in Educational Leadership and is a Fellow of the Institute of School Business Leadership.