Every child is special and capable of extraordinary things. Their limitless potential flourishes in a culture of hard work and kindness. We challenge them to do what they think they can’t, to persist, to work hard and to be at their best. Every adult working in every United Learning school acts with the utmost respect, care and professionalism - the highest standards come with the greatest attention to the wellbeing of all.
Inclusion, diversity, and equality are central to everything we do. Staff and leaders set high expectations for themselves. Colleagues are clear about what is expected of them and understand how they contribute to the success of the school. They demonstrate their high expectations and their professionalism in everything they do – from the way they speak, to the way they behave. They are passionate about making a positive difference to pupils within their care.
Oli is Regional Director for Cumbria, and plays a key role in Leadership Development across the…
Oli
Senior Secondary Regional Director
Oli is Regional Director for Cumbria, and plays a key role in Leadership Development across the Trust. She has previously been the Regional Director for the East Midlands where she has worked with three schools on their improvement journey towards Outstanding. Prior to this, Oli led the first national SCITT for United Learning and was Principal and Executive Principal of Paddington Academy for 10 years.
Leon is a part-time Regional Director and part-time Executive Head at The Elms and The Hurlingham…
Leon
Secondary Regional Director
Leon is a part-time Regional Director and part-time Executive Head at The Elms and The Hurlingham Academies. Leon works with schools across London and his strategic priority is Year 11 Standards.
Steve works as a Regional Director with United Learning schools in Cambridge and London. Before…
Steve
Steve works as a Regional Director with United Learning schools in Cambridge and London. Before taking up this post, Steve established United Learning’s team of subject and specialist advisers and led the team’s curriculum work which accelerated during the pandemic. In 2018, Steve was part of the team that led the introduction of the Rosenshine Principles to United Learning schools.
Steve joined United Learning in 2015 following senior leadership positions in two London schools. He has a Masters in Education Management and recently completed the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership. Steve enjoys reading and running, and playing football with his son while he still has the upper hand. He lives in east London with his wife and son.
Ben Antell currently works as Director of Secondary Academies in United Learning. Before taking…
Benjamin
Director of Secondary Academies and Regional Director for Paddington Academy
Ben Antell currently works as Director of Secondary Academies in United Learning. Before taking up this post, Ben worked for four years as a Secondary Regional Director supporting schools across the country.
Ben has previously held Executive Principal and Principal posts in a number of schools before his appointment as Regional Director. Ben holds an honours degree from the University of Exeter. His wider interests include keeping fit, playing a variety of sports and providing a taxi service to his two teenage sons.
Chris works as a Regional Director, supporting schools across the East Midlands and Salford.…
Chris
Chris works as a Regional Director, supporting schools across the East Midlands and Salford. Prior to this role, he served as Principal of Northampton Academy, where his leadership saw the school recognised nationally for its excellence in character education and achieving a strong Ofsted outcome in March 2023. Drawing on this strength, Chris now leads the Trust’s work on Education with Character.
Outside of work, Chris is kept on his toes by his two young children. When time allows, he’s a passionate sports fan - more of a spectator these days, though he still enjoys playing cricket when he can. His sporting loyalties lie with the Scotland rugby team and Dundee United Football Club - both of which regularly put his character to the test.
Dino works primarily with schools in the Midlands and Lancashire, and is also the Trust lead for…
Dino
Dino works primarily with schools in the Midlands and Lancashire, and is also the Trust lead for Attendance for Secondary Academies. Alongside his other roles, Dino has guided many of United Learning’s aspiring leaders through the completion of the group’s NPQH programme.
Katie is a part-time Regional Director and joint Principal of Paddington Academy. Katie works…
Katie
Katie is a part-time Regional Director and joint Principal of Paddington Academy. Katie works with schools in South-East London and her strategic priority is United Teaching.
Stuart is a full-time Regional Director and works with schools in Bournemouth and Poole and more…
Stuart
Stuart is a full-time Regional Director and works with schools in Bournemouth and Poole and more widely across the South. Stuart’s strategic responsibility is Behaviour and Suspensions. Stuart has worked in the Trust since 2015 where he started at Glenmoor and Winton Academies in Bournemouth. His interests include coaching at his local cricket club and being an active parent for his three children.
Laura is a full-time Regional Director and works with schools in Yorkshire and Manchester.…
Laura
Laura is a full-time Regional Director and works with schools in Yorkshire and Manchester. Laura’s strategic responsibility is Inclusion, including Disadvantaged and SEND. Before taking up this post, Laura worked as a Principal of a high performing secondary school in Leeds. Her wider interests include visiting galleries, arts and crafts, walking and keeping her young daughter entertained.
Chris is a secondary Regional Director for academies in the south. She joined United Learning in…
Christine
Chris is a secondary Regional Director for academies in the south. She joined United Learning in September 2017 following 7 years working for Ofsted as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors. For her last three years with Ofsted, Chris was a senior HMI, working in the South West, overseeing and quality-assuring inspection throughout the region. She is an experienced secondary senior leader, working in schools and local authorities in two London authorities and, since 2005, in Hampshire, where she lives.
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