With 19 years of experience in education, Tom's journey in teaching has encompassed working with pupils of all age groups and holding various leadership positions, each of which has deepened his commitment to fostering an enriching and supportive educational environment.
Tom is particularly passionate about developing innovative teaching and learning practices. Throughout his career, he has championed the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance educational outcomes and engage students in new and exciting ways. Additionally, Tom believes in the power of community in education and has worked diligently to build strong, collaborative relationships with students, parents and staff.
Having completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship, it has reinforced Tom's desire for headship and equipped him with the skills and insights necessary to lead effectively. He is dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.
http://www.aloeric.wilts.sch.uk
Kerry Parker is the Head of School at Corsham Primary's Broadwood Site. She has enjoyed over 20 years in the teaching profession and has taught all ages in the primary sector, gaining her expertise with many children in a variety of settings. She has over 10 years of school leadership experience and is qualified in the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Her particular areas of expertise and passion include teaching and learning for all, enhancing the curriculum and behaviour management.
http://www.corshamprimary.co.uk
Lindsay Fry is the Head of School at Corsham Primary’s Pound Pill site. She has enjoyed over 20 years in the teaching profession and has taught the whole of the primary age range, in a variety of settings, ranging from a small village school to larger town schools. Lindsay has over 12 years of school leadership experience and has been a Head of School for 6 years. Her qualifications include the National Professional Qualification for Headship, and a Masters of Education studies in Mentoring. Her particular areas of expertise include teaching and learning, behaviour management and school improvement.
http://www.corshamprimary.co.uk
Helen Lammin became Head of School at Ivy Lane School in 2019. She has enjoyed over 22 years in the teaching profession and has taught across the whole of the primary age range, gaining her expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from smaller village schools to a large urban primary school with high social deprivation in Bristol. She has worked in the capacity of senior leadership for over 14 years, in roles as Assistant Head, Deputy Head, Acting Headteacher and now Head of School.
She has taken on the roles of Lead Maths and English Teachers for the Local Education Authority, supporting colleagues and as SENCO where she was also Chair of the Calne Multi-Agency Forum coordinating meetings and collaborating with various multi-agencies within the community. She has also completed the Leadership Pathways course and worked alongside Shirley Clarke completing an 'Assessment for Learning' Action research project. She actively involves herself in all aspects of school life, with a particular passion for Music and performing, where she has led a choir for most of her career.
She has a real drive and passion for excellence in Teaching and Learning which is inclusive for all and enables every child to meet their full potential regardless of their starting points. Her particular areas of expertise and passion include teaching and learning for all, enrichment, SEND and behaviour. She passionately believes in the Ivy Lane School's vision to create a 'life-long appetite for learning', striving for excellence, within an exciting and collaborative multi-academy trust.
http://www.ivylane.wilts.sch.uk
James Essam, the Head of School at Queen’s Crescent, has worked in education for over 12 years. He has held a variety of different roles throughout his career including class teacher, senior leader, Specialist Leader of Education and now Head of School. James is passionate about collaboration and firmly believes in an outward-facing approach to school improvement. His particular areas of expertise include assessment and the use of data to drive progress and teaching and learning. He has built his teaching philosophy around a belief that all children should feel empowered to take risks, learn from mistakes and have high aspirations for themselves.
http://www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk
Harriet Collins was appointed as Headteacher of Ludwell Primary School in January 2022. She has over 7 years experience as a Senior Leader, including 4 years as a Deputy Head Teacher and is qualified in the National Professional Qualification in Headship.
Harriet has a real drive for developing excellence in teaching and learning by providing a meaningful and balanced values-based curriculum. She is passionate about nurturing a love of life-long learning for all and supporting pupil well-being. A particular area of Harriet's expertise includes coaching and mentoring of both Early Career Teachers and Middle Leaders.
https://www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk
Kate has been teaching for 14 years and this is her first Headship after many years as a Senior Leader and Deputy Headteacher.
Kate has experience teaching across all key stages with a degree specialism in Early Years Education. As a Specialist Leader in Education, she has provided teaching and learning support across many schools in Wiltshire and within the Trust.
As the new Headteacher at Winterslow, Kate is looking forward to leading and supporting all those in the school community to ensure the best education for the children enabling them to 'Explore Discover Sparkle - As Light of the World'.
https://www.winterslow.wilts.sch.uk/welcome/
https://www.winterslow.wilts.sch.uk
Emma Wilkinson was appointed as Headteacher at Pitton CofE (VA) Primary School in April 2021. She has enjoyed over 7 years at Pitton and has more than 18 years teaching experience. Emma has taught in variety of different schools including a large 2 form entry, 1 form entry and mixed year groups. She has taught in both urban and rural schools and has worked in the capacity of senior leadership for over 6 years.
Emma has taken on the roles of Maths, Science, PE and Learning Outside the Classroom lead during her career. She is passionate about ensuring children receive a rounded education where moral, social and emotional skills are integral to the development of the whole child. After working as Assistant Head and more recently being appointed Headteacher, she is excited to become part of the multi-academy trust.
http://www.pitton.wilts.sch.uk
Sue is the Headteacher of Gillingham Primary School. She has enjoyed a career in education of over 20 years, teaching across the primary age range in Hampshire, Slough and Dorset.
Sue’s experience includes 6 years as a senior leader and 9 years as a Headteacher. She holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship.
Sue is delighted to lead the first Dorset school into Pickwick Academy Trust because she is passionate about working with others in order to support one another and improve life chances for children by creating the very best school experience possible.
Sue believes that a school should wrap around its community, empowering families and providing support and opportunities to ensure every child is safe, happy and included. She has particular interests in Trauma Informed Practice and Leadership Development.
https://www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
Wesley Thorpe has been Headteacher of Alderbury & West Grimstead CE Primary School since 2017. He has 23 years teaching experience, and has a passion for the highest quality pastoral care, and for promoting a love of lifelong learning. Prior to joining AWGS, he was Head of Key Stage 3 in a secondary school for 9 years. He has an MA(Ed) and is currently undertaking his NPQEL.
Outside of school, as a former Geography teacher, he loves to spend time in the New Forest and is involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, as well as being a Trustee for his local church.
https://www.alderbury.wilts.sch.uk/
Louise has been Headteacher at Longford Primary since January 2016 and is qualified in the National Professional Qualification in Headship. She has enjoyed over 18 years in the teaching profession, working in a variety of settings, enjoying her time as a class teacher, mentoring PGCE students along the way. Prior to Headship, Louise worked as senior leader for many years, as Assistant Head and as Acting Headteacher.
Louise is passionate about the power of education to change lives for the better, influenced by her time working in the Magistrates Court. Louise has worked as a KS1 moderator and had an outreach role with the Wiltshire Healthy Schools SEAL team, helping to write some of the Learning for Life curriculum units.
Working in partnership with families, Louise believes that education is about the development of the whole child, preparing them for life-long learning, happy and enriched lives. Louise is looking forward to working with Pickwick Academy Trust.
https://www.longford.wilts.sch.uk/
Rhiannon has been Headteacher at Milton-on-Stour Primary School since January 2019. She has taught for over 20 years in a variety of settings in Dorset and Somerset. She has been a Headteacher since 2010 and holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship.
Milton on Stour Primary joined Pickwick Academy Trust in February 2024 as we thoroughly believe that working together as a group of schools we will improve the outcomes and school experiences for all our young children.
https://www.milton.dorset.sch.uk
Ed has taught in a variety of schools in Somerset before joining Wyke Primary School as Deputy Headteacher in 2018, being appointed as Headteacher in March 2021. He has recently completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Ed is committed to fostering inclusive education, ensuring the success of all children irrespective of their backgrounds. This involves unlocking their potential, embracing diversity and empowering them through knowledge. We believe that education serves as the gateway to boundless opportunities for every child at Wyke.
Wyke Primary became part of Pickwick Academy Trust in February 2024, driven by our firm believe in the collective strength of schools. Together, we aim to enhance the outcomes and enrich the educational experiences of all our young learners.
https://gillinghamwyke.dorset.sch.uk
Jill has been the Headteacher of St George’s School, Bourton since 2018. She has enjoyed over 25years in the teaching profession, having taught all the primary age groups across a range of settings from small rural schools to large town schools. Jill has over 12 years of school leadership experience and has been a Headteacher for 8 years.
During her many years in education she has taken on the roles of Leading Teacher for the Local Authority, and Key Stage 1 Moderator as well as carrying out Local Authority School improvement advisory work supporting schools with teaching and learning.
Jill’s life and education values are in line with those at St George’s (Perseverance, Kindness and Thankfulness). She believes that all children can “shine” and reach their full potential. She is passionate about providing an education that is inclusive for all and very much looking forward to being part of the Pickwick Academy Trust.
In September 2024, Jill was appointed as Executive Headteacher for St George's and St Gregory's.
https://www.bourton.dorset.sch.uk/web
