Greenshaw Learning Trust News Feed - What our people have to say

Tracy Carter

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:59:43 GMT

Tracy joined Five Acres 10 years ago as a Numeracy Support Worker and has since progressed to Maths Intervention Lead. Throughout her journey, she has embraced new opportunities, developed targeted maths interventions and played an important role in supporting students to reach their full potential.

Will Meldrum

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:27:37 GMT

I joined the Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2018 as a Teacher of Art at Five Acres High School, drawn to the Trust's unwavering commitment to providing the very best education for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. What stood out to me was the collaborative, outward-facing approach to school improvement and the belief that we achieve more by working together.

Catherine Penn

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 09:21:06 GMT

Catherine Penn has spent 18 years at Park Hill Junior School, progressing from NQT and class teacher to Year Leader and now Assistant Headteacher. Following Park Hill’s move to Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2024, Catherine took on an exciting year-long secondment as Deputy Headteacher at Sandy Lane Primary School, gaining valuable experience across two schools and continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Stuart House

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:55:37 GMT

Stuart joined Woodlands Primary School in 2024 as HR Lead and Office Manager and, after beginning his CIPD Level 5 qualification, has since progressed to Assistant HR Partner within the Trust.

Bekki Smith

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:55:35 GMT

Bekki Smith joined us in 2017 with the creation of Five Acres High School and has progressed to become Lead for History and Character Education.

Kathryn Ralley

Tue, 5 May 2026 09:38:47 GMT

Kathryn joined us in 2023 as an Assistant Headteacher at Waterwells Primary Academy and has since progressed to Headship at Crown Wood Primary School.

Paul Farr

Fri, 1 May 2026 10:57:43 GMT

Paul has built his career in education IT, most recently as IT Manager across two primary schools, and has now progressed into a secondment role as an IT Operations Engineer within the Trust.

Rachel Dean

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:22:15 GMT

Rachel began her career as an NQT in 1997 and has since progressed through Key Stage Lead and Deputy Head roles to Headteacher, remaining a constant through the school’s evolution.

Robert Gerrard

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:08:12 GMT

Robert joined Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2025 as a School Improvement Lead, bringing nearly two decades of experience. Now Headteacher at Oakbank School, he champions a values-led, collaborative approach grounded in high expectations and a strong sense of belonging.

Aurora Reid

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:57 GMT

Aurora joined us in September 2025 and has already made a significant impact on our school improvement work.

Sallyann Hummel

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:50 GMT

Sallayan has been with us since 2019 and has grown from Finance Officer to Senior Finance Officer, now undertaking a secondment with the Finance Business Partner team while supporting the expansion of our shared services across 40 schools.

Sophie exton

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:38:43 GMT

Sophie began at Gloucester Academy in 2014 and has grown within Greenshaw Learning Trust into a Senior Leader, progressing through Assistant Headteacher, School Improvement Leader, and Deputy Headteacher roles.

Claire Ward

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:17:37 GMT

Claire joined us in 2022 as our School Improvement Lead for Primary English, bringing experience from school leadership and initial teacher education.

Michael Brewis

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:49:41 GMT

Michael joined Henley Bank High School in 2020 and has since progressed from IT Technician to IT Manager. Most recently, he has taken on a secondment within our shared services team as an IT Operational Engineer.

Sophie DICKIN

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:39:14 GMT

Sophie joined us in 2024 as our School Improvement Lead for SEND and has found her role deeply rewarding.

Clara Griffin

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:54:56 GMT

Clara joined us in 2024 as the Behaviour and Culture School Improvement Lead, while also maintaining her role as Assistant Headteacher and SENCo.

Craig Weir

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:26:58 GMT

Craig joined Coombe Wood School in 2020 as a Teacher of English and Head of Year, progressing to Assistant Headteacher and now working across the Trust as a School Improvement Lead for Safeguarding.

Natasha Hannaway

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:35:53 GMT

Natasha joined Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2023 when her school joined our trust and has developed into one of our Primary Maths School Improvement Leads.

Sarah Jones

Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:31:26 GMT

Sarah joined us in 2017 with the creation of Five Acres High School and has progressed from Head of RE to Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning.

Ann Pratt

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:09 GMT

Ann joined us in 2024 as a Headteacher and continues to champion inclusive, high-quality education within our Trust.

Luke Crouch

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:43:36 GMT

Luke joined us in 2022 as a Deputy Headteacher and has recently developed into our Headteacher at Tyndale Primary School.

Kirstin Couto

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:21:25 GMT

Kirstin joined Widden Primary School in 2021 and has progressed within our trust from Assistant Headteacher to Deputy Headteacher, and ultimately to Headship.

Julie Carrick

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:34:58 GMT

Julie joined Greenshaw High School in September 2004 and has since progressed her career from HLTA to Head of Attendance and Educational Welfare.

Kim Jarvis

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:34:04 GMT

Kim’s journey began in 2006 as an Office Administrator at John Madejski Academy, which became part of GLT in 2025. Over the years, Kim progressed through a range of operational roles, building extensive experience and expertise, and has since taken on the role of Systems and Integration Lead.

Natalie Mansell

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:40:45 GMT

Natalie joined us 6 months ago as our Digital & MIS Lead at Greenshaw Learning Trust and is loving her new role.

Janice Bowling

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:36:18 GMT

Janice joined Greenshaw in 2003 and has since developed into a senior leader within our Trust as our Head of Systems & Integration.

Julita Kaczmarek

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:22:55 GMT

Julita joined us in 2024 as a Teaching Assistant and has shown exceptional dedication to supporting learners with diverse needs.

Luis De Abreu

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:44:01 GMT

Luis joined us in 2013 as a Food Development Manager and has since developed into our Head of Catering.

Su Jenkins

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 13:53:24 GMT

Su joined us in October 2018 as an Office Manager and has since progressed to our PA to Headteacher, Admin Manager, GLT S&I Liaison

Jade Thompson

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:45:12 GMT

Jade joined us 10 years ago in the Inclusion team and has since developed into our Specialist Head of Year.

George Bligh

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:56:57 GMT

George joined us in 2012 as a Media Studies Technician and has developed into a Digital Platforms Manager.

Holly Chapman

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:59:09 GMT

Holly joined us in January 2024 midway through her first year as an ECT.

Eve Kirby

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:04:10 GMT

Eve joined us in January 2024 as an Acting Deputy Headteacher.

Chris Brown

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:56:52 GMT

Chris joined us in November 2023 as an Assistant Head of School.

Kate Rimell

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:39:42 GMT

Kate joined us in 2017.

Fi Boucher, Admissions Lead

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:38:24 GMT

Fi joined us full time in 2022.

Director of People

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:03:46 GMT

Kate joined us in 2022 as Director of People.