Trust Team (ID 1099)

• STEPHEN MUNDAY
  Chief Executive Officer
  STEPHEN MUNDAY

  Formerly Headteacher at William Edwards for seven years, Steve was appointed full time CEO of SWECET in July 2018. Having led William Edwards through successful academisation as an early Outstanding convertor school in 2011, he has been instrumental in the formation and growth of SWECET including gaining DfE approval to build our new secondary school, Orsett Heath Academy. Steve is also an accredited facilitator of NPQH and NPQSL training.

• CHRISTINA PUMFREY
  Executive Headteacher - Primary
  CHRISTINA PUMFREY

  A vastly experienced and highly successful Headteacher both in Thurrock and Havering.  Christina joined the Trust in 2017 and led Deneholm Primary through rapid improvement to a successful inspection and significantly improved outcomes at KS2.  She now supports our Primary Heads with all aspects of school improvement.  She also provides consultancy on school improvement to a successful London Borough.

• PETER MELVILLE
  Chief Operating Officer
  PETER MELVILLE

  Peter was appointed as the COO in 2015, CFO since 2010 and leads the Trust’s central finance team.comprising four colleagues. He was the ISBL Associate Practitioner (London) and Specialist Leader of Education (Academy Conversion). Previously, Peter led two School Sports Partnerships.

• STEVEN BALL
  HR Director
  STEVEN BALL

  Steve joined SWECET in 2018 and has quickly established the Trust central HR team comprising four colleagues supporting our schools with all their HR and payroll needs. He has more than fifteen years educational HR experience across a range of settings. Before joining SWECET he worked with the largest academy trust in the country. Steve is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD and has a master's degree in HR management.

School Leaders (ID 1100)

• CHRISTINA PUMFREY
  Executive Headteacher (Chadwell St Mary Primary School, Deneholm Primary School & Stifford Clays Primary School)
  CHRISTINA PUMFREY

  A vastly experienced and highly successful Headteacher both in Thurrock and Havering. Christina joined the Trust in 2017 and led Deneholm Primary through rapid improvement to a successful inspection and significantly improved outcomes at KS2. She now supports our Primary Heads with all aspects of school improvement. She also provides consultancy on school improvement to a successful London Borough.

• KELLY MOORCRAFT
  Head of School
  KELLY MOORCRAFT

  Kelly has worked in education for 24 years in a number of primary schools across Essex. She has 8 years of senior leadership experience and previously held the Deputy Head post at Stifford Clays Primary School.

• JACK LLOYD
  Head of School
  JACK LLOYD

  Jack has worked across each of the primary schools whilst progressing through senior leadership levels and is now the Head of School at Stifford Clays Primary. He led Chadwell St. Mary Primary School, alongside Christina Pumfrey, through a successful Ofsted inspection in 2019.

• CLARE BRADFIELD
  Head of School
  CLARE BRADFIELD

  Held previous roles as Assistant and Deputy Headteacher. Also leads the Thurrock Trailblazer scheme for SWECET.

• NEIL FROST
  Headteacher, Marshalls Park Academy
  NEIL FROST

  Neil has previously held senior roles including a Deputy Headship in Norwich and then within the national Ormiston Trust before starting at Marshalls Park Academy.

• SIMON BELL
  Headteacher, William Edwards School & Executive Headteacher of Orsett Heath Academy
  SIMON BELL

  Simon has previously held senior roles across schools in Southend and was previously the Deputy Headteacher at William Edwards School before becoming Headteacher in 2018 and Executive Headteacher of Orsett Heath Academy in 2020.

Governance (ID 1101)

• JOHN KING OBE
  Chair of the Trust Board
  JOHN KING OBE

  John is the former Headteacher of Gable Hall School and William Edwards School, with 4 outstanding Ofsted judgements whilst as Headteacher. He is the former Head of School Improvement for the London Borough of Newham. John was also Chair of the Trust from 2015 to 2021.

• RAY MOORE
  Vice Chair of Trust Board & Chair of Finance, HR & Audit Committee
  RAY MOORE

  Ray is the former Director of Global Trade at HSBC. Ray runs his own training company.

• STEPHEN MUNDAY
  Trustee, Chief Executive Officer, Accounting Officer, Secondary Education Lead
  STEPHEN MUNDAY

  Formerly Headteacher at William Edwards for seven years, Steve was appointed full time CEO of SWECET in July 2018. Having led William Edwards through successful academisation as an early Outstanding convertor school in 2011, he has been instrumental in the formation and growth of SWECET including gaining DfE approval to build our new secondary school, Orsett Heath Academy. Steve is also an accredited facilitator of NPQH and NPQSL training.

• CONNOR STOWERS
  Trustee, Health & Safety Lead
  CONNOR STOWERS

  Connor has previously worked as a tutor, Operations Manager at DWP and an HMI at the HSE.

• HAYLEY MCCLENAGHAN
  Trustee, Pupil Premium Lead
  HAYLEY MCCLENAGHAN

  Experienced school leader and Executive Headteacher of two primary schools in Havering.

• GARRY TAPSELL
  Trustee
  GARRY TAPSELL

  Garry is the Group Manager of Impulse Leisure Trust and a parent of a child at William Edward School.

• BRIAN KASANDA
  Trustee
  BRIAN KASANDA

  Brian is employed at Ernst & Young LLP where he has worked since joining their apprenticeship scheme at the age of 18. He brings experience and knowledge within the financial sector, primarily in audit, and as a former William Edwards pupil and Deputy Head Boy, local knowledge and an understanding of the school.

• LINDA BOSTOCK
  Trustee
  LINDA BOSTOCK

  Linda was previously the local Strategic Lead for 14-19 and has broad experience of Post 16 provision including growing a successful sixth form and area wide inspection.

• RALPH HENDERSON
  Member
  RALPH HENDERSON

  Ralph is the current Vice President of Thurrock Rugby Club. Ralph was also the former Deputy Headteacher
  William Edwards School for 40 years.

• LAYLA MARTIN
  Member
  LAYLA MARTIN

  Layla is a ACA & CTA qualified accountant
  Tax advisor & partner for Barnes Rolfe LLP.
  Layla has extensive experience in tax and audit .

• PAUL SMITH
  Member
  PAUL SMITH

  Paul is the Chief Executive Officer of the Treetops Learning Community. Paul has overseen 4 outstanding Ofsted judgements during this time. Paul is also a National Leader of Education.