Our Team

Claire joined the central team in September 2020 after five years as Deputy Headteacher in the secondary phase. Her degree is a BA Hons in International Business and her subject discipline is Business and Economics, with extensive experience teaching both subjects to A Level.

In her role, Claire works closely with the Education Team on school improvement strategies to improve academic outcomes, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children.  Her time in the education sector spans 21 years, with 15 years as a senior leader after successfully completing the Fast Track programme in her early career and a Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Management.

She has held a number of SLT roles in challenging schools, including as Acting Head of School, gaining experience in the leadership of curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning, professional learning & development and quality assurance. As a long-term associate of Best Practice Network, which includes leadership coaching, face-to-face facilitation and assessment of national professional qualifications, Claire has a particular interest in professional learning & leadership development linked particularly to developing evidence-informed approaches to improving teaching and learning.