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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

School Leaders (ID 1100)

Governance

 

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, Safeguarding & 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.

  • Grace Defreitas
    Member

    Grace Defreitas

    Grace has inspired learning through the arts and education sectors since 2011, at national and regional institutions of note.

    With training in Pastoral Care, Health and Development Grace has over five years of experience delivering in private and alternative arts education settings.

    Since 2017, Grace has worked with the Royal Ballet & Opera (Learning & Participation) team leading the Thurrock Trailblazer programme; collaborating with over 40 local, regional and national cultural partner organisations and schools.

 

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