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Privileged to lead this thriving 11-18 grammar school in South Belfast. Wellington is a values rich school focused on building aspiration and providing exceptional opportunities. Our motto is 'we learn together', we believe boys and girls learning together is the best preparation for life. Our naturally integrated intake draws from both traditions and we are proud of our ethnic diversity and mission to promote social mobility. Delighted to have led the school from ETI inspection category 4 to 2.

Founding Principal of the Heyford Park Free School, responsible for the implementation of the school curriculum, recruitment of the founding staff team, and leadership of all aspects of communication with parents and other stakeholders. Heyford Park Free School is Oxfordshire's first state funded all through school and at capacity will have students from ages 4-19. We opened with an initial intake of 2 Secondary classes and 1 Reception class in September 2013. The school was judged Good by Ofsted in April 2015, who noted that 'an ethos of respect pervades the school'.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Education Leadership (International)

Ba Hons, Geography

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