Director of People appointed

Kate Ivackovic has been appointed as the Director of People and started as part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust’s senior leadership team at the end of September.  Originally a barrister, Kate is currently a Strategic Lead at Mole Valley District Council, and brings a wealth of experience in the public sector and organisational development. The Director of People is a new role for the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

Will Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, said: “The Trust continues to have significant success in improving our schools, and in turn the life chances of the young people we serve. We have grown, broadening our influence, with over 20 schools and 2,400 staff. Kate will provide strategic oversight of recruiting, supporting and developing our most important asset – our staff, and we are thrilled she will be joining us as Director of People.”

Kate commented: “I am excited to join the Greenshaw Learning Trust and get to know more about the schools and their staff. Together with the HR team, I am really looking forward to working with people across the trust to understand their needs and strengths and developing an outstanding people strategy that contributes to Greenshaw’s ongoing success.”