As CEO, Rebecca provides strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, setting a clear vision to secure sustained improvement and high-quality outcomes for all children and young people. She holds overall accountability for educational performance, safeguarding, financial sustainability, governance, and organisational growth.

Rebecca leads the development and delivery of the trust’s strategic plan, working closely with the Board and senior leaders to drive excellence across all schools. Her leadership is rooted in inclusive practice, high expectations, and continuous improvement.

A key focus of her role is ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning through robust quality assurance and evidence-informed practice. She also leads on talent development and succession planning, strengthening leadership capacity at all levels.

Rebecca previously served as Deputy CEO from 2021 to 2025, with responsibility for school improvement, teaching and learning, and quality assurance. Prior to this, she held two successful headships, including Principal of Abbey Hill Academy, a specialist secondary school, and Principal of Green Gates Primary Academy.

Rebecca began her career as an English Teacher and, in 2007, was nominated for a Teaching Award in recognition of her ability to inspire pupils to take risks with their learning and to build confidence, particularly among learners with additional needs. This early recognition reflects a consistent thread throughout her career: a commitment to inclusive, high-impact practice that enables all learners to thrive.

She holds a BA (Hons) in English, a PGCE in Secondary English, and the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL).