Meet Our People
Our Trust has approximately 550 staff that are all committed to delivering the best possible opportunities for the young people in our organisations to flourish.
Every single person involved in our Trust is critical to our success, and we place no ego on position or title. Everyone is as important and is equally valued.
Our employee's work is supported by the vision of the Members and the strategy of the Trustees, and then under the daily encouragement of our Headteachers and with the support of our Central Team.
The websites of each individual organisation give the details of those working in that particular setting (Our Settings).
View our teams' profiles to read their full bio!
Carl Elder
Executive Lead for Secondaries
Often serving challenging communities, Carl became the Principal of a previously failing school in Nottingham and led it to sustained and significant improvement. Carl has witnessed first-hand the incredible impact that improving schools by improving leadership undoubtedly has; a profound impact on children and communities.
Carl has significant experience of Trust development and growth. Carl progressed from Middle Leadership to become the Director of Education in parallel with the growth of a Nottinghamshire Trust from a single academy to one with multiple schools spanning the full 3-18 age range.
Most recently, Carl has worked as an Education Consultant, providing School and Trust Improvement guidance alongside coaching and professional development for experienced leaders and those new to the teaching profession. Carl has worked with Teaching School Hubs and national providers to deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for Executive Leadership, Headship, Leading Teaching and Leading Behaviour and Culture.
Carl has a sound knowledge of the education sector, a track record of successful leadership, and a genuine interest in self-development regarding leadership theory and practice.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
PGCE Secondary Maths
MEd Educational Leadership and Management
NPQH
