Medway Anglican Schools Trust
Our People
Our central team provides strategic leadership, specialist expertise and practical support across MAST.
Working alongside Headteachers, senior leaders and school teams, the central team helps build capacity, strengthen systems and ensure that schools can access high-quality support in the areas that matter most.
School Leaders
Our school leaders are at the heart of MAST.
Headteachers and senior leaders are responsible for the day-to-day leadership of their schools, while also contributing to the wider development of the Trust through collaboration, shared practice and collective improvement.
Each school retains its own identity, context and priorities, supported by the capacity and expertise of the wider MAST family.
MAST Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Acting Headteacher: Nicola Milton
Chair of Governors: Allan Warrington
St James’ Church of England Primary Academy
Headteacher: Fay Cordingley
Chair of Governors: Carolyn Cassatteri
St John’s Church of England Infant School
Headteacher: Beki Edwards
Chair of Governors: TBC
St Margaret’s Church of England Junior School
Headteacher: Clare Dixon
Chair of Governors: Chrissy Hornby
Associate Members
Dunton Green Primary School
Head of School: Daisy Holliday
Chair of Governors: David Strachan
St Edmund’s Church of England Primary School
Headteacher: James Johnson
Chair of Governors: David Strachan
St Nicholas Church of England VC Primary School
Headteacher: Katie Forghani-Ashrafi
Chair of Governors: Simon Wilson
St Paul’s Church of England Primary School
Head of School: Stephen Emmett
Chair of Governors: David Strachan
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Ben Hulme
CEO
Provides overall strategic leadership for MAST, working with Trustees, school leaders and the central team to set direction, drive improvement and ensure that the Trust fulfils its educational, organisational and financial responsibilities.
School Improvement Team
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Lenny Williams
Director of Education
Leads on educational standards, school improvement and leadership support across the Trust, working with schools to strengthen outcomes, quality of education and improvement planning.
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Ruth Stoneham
Trust Inclusion Lead
Leads the Trust’s strategic work on inclusion and SEND, supporting schools to strengthen early identification, inclusive practice, the graduated response and provision for pupils with additional needs.
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Lucy Baker-Clarke
Teaching and Learning Lead
Supports the development of high-quality teaching, curriculum and professional learning across MAST, working with leaders and teachers to share effective practice and strengthen classroom provision.
Governance Team
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Natalie Hobbs
Governance Professional
Supports the Board of Trustees and the wider governance framework, helping to ensure effective governance, compliance, administration and assurance across MAST.
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Jenny Allen
Governance Clerk
Provides clerking and administrative support for governance meetings and processes across the Trust.
Estates & Operations Team
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Gerry Simmons
Chief Operating Officer
Leads the Trust’s operational functions, helping to ensure that systems, estates, compliance and wider operational services effectively support schools and the Trust’s strategic priorities.
Finance & Business Team
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Abdul Juned
CFO
Leads the Trust’s financial strategy, financial management, reporting, budgeting and compliance, ensuring that resources are used effectively and sustainably.
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Tegan Godfrey
Deputy CFO
Supports Trust-wide financial planning, monitoring, reporting and operational finance, working closely with schools and the central finance team.
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Prosper Elango
Finance Manager
Supports day-to-day financial management, controls, reporting and the effective operation of Trust finance processes.
Safeguarding Team
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Robert Sinclair-Harris
Safeguarding Compliance Lead
Provides Trust-wide safeguarding compliance and assurance, supporting schools with monitoring, policy implementation, safeguarding systems, DSL support and the development of consistent safeguarding practice across MAST.
People & Culture Team
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Natalie Hobbs
Director of People & Culture
Natalie is MAST’s Director of People and Culture, leading the Trust’s strategic approach to people, organisational culture and workforce development. She works closely with school and Trust leaders to support recruitment, retention, staff wellbeing, professional growth and effective HR practice, helping to ensure that MAST is a positive, supportive and high-performing place to work.