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    • 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.

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