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Trust Leadership Team

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.

  • PETER MELVILLE
    Chief Operating Officer

    PETER MELVILLE

    Peter was appointed as the COO in 2015, CFO since 2010 and leads the Trust's central support service.

  • NEIL FROST
    Director of Education

    NEIL FROST

    Neil has worked in education for 30 years, and senior leadership for the last 23 years.

    Neil's most recent role was as Headteacher of Marshalls Park Academy during which the school achieved its highest ever results and 2 successive Good Ofsted judgements for the first time in its history.

    Previously to working for SWECET, Neil worked for Ormiston Academy Trust, including leading a project on establishing best practice for pupil premium spend to raise attainment. 

  • 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.

 Our School Leaders

School Leaders (ID 1100)

Our Trustees

 

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

    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.

  • HAYLEY MCCLENAGHAN
    Trustee, Safeguarding & Pupil Premium Lead

    HAYLEY MCCLENAGHAN

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

  • 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.

  • GRACE DEFREITAS
    Trustee

    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.

  • DAMIAN LEE
    Trustee

    DAMIAN LEE

    Damian has been Headteacher of Mayflower High School in Billericay since 2023. Previous to that he was Headteacher of New Rickstones Academy in Witham and then an Executive Headteacher and Regional Director for a national education trust (AET).

    As a leader Damian has always placed a high focus on building successful teams, driving high outcomes, change management and developing an inclusive culture where every child can thrive.

  • KATY WALKDEN
    Trustee

    KATY WALKDEN

    Katy is CIMA qualified and has supported schools finance teams for nine years through financial consultancy, training and internal audit.

     

  • BEN MADDEN
    Trustee

    BEN MADDEN

    Proud partner of GOS Group, passionate about building strong client relationships. Ben has two children attending Orsett Heath Academy and previously played rugby for Thurrock and Essex

  • DANIEL STEEL
    Trustee

    DANIEL STEEL

    Dan is Headteacher of The King John School and has held senior leadership roles in diverse school settings. He brings extensive leadership experience, strategic insight and a passion for improving outcomes, governance and collaboration.

Our Trust Members

 

Members (ID 1586)

  • JOHN KING OBE
    Member

    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.

  • RALPH HENDERSON
    Member

    RALPH HENDERSON

    Ralph is the current Vice President of Thurrock Rugby Club.

    Ralph was also the former Deputy Headteacher at 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 .

  • CONNOR STOWERS
    Member

    CONNOR STOWERS

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

  • PAUL SMITH
    Member

    PAUL SMITH

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