Dedicated staff, committed to delivering educational excellence
Gavin Ball
Chief Executive Gavin Ball has been Chief Executive of the Wessex Learning Trust since his appointment in September 2017 and is the lead Trust Employee for matters regarding the efficient, effective and compliant management of the Trust.
Jane Hutton
Acting Head of Operations Jane joined the Trust team in 2021 as Acting Head of Operations. Jane's primary role is to look after the non-teaching aspects of the Trust.
Sarah Hobbs
Director of Learning Sarah joined the Trust in 2018, leading the School Improvement Team which supports groups, Headteachers and schools to help them improve and grow.
Nicola Windridge
Trust Finance Manager Nicola joined the Trust in September 2017. Nicola manages the finances across all schools in the Trust.
Lisa Fairchild
Trust Data Manager Lisa joined the Trust in September 2019 and collates data across the Trust, as well as managing the data and timetables at both Kings of Wessex and Hugh Sexeys.
Richard Palmer
Trust Estates Manager Richard joined the Trust in August 2021 to manage matters and strategy relating to estates, compliance, and procurement across the Trust.
Chris Oakley
Trust IT Manager Chris joined the Trust in January 2020 and leads on the Trust’s IT strategy and implementing common software, procurement, and networking solutions across the Trust.
Linzi Tanner
Leisure Centre Manager Linzi joined Kings Fitness and Leisure in 2014 and manages the running of centre. She works closely with the Trust to provide outstanding facilities to the centre's members and wider community.
Fran Bowler
Trust Inclusion Manager Fran joined the Trust in December 2019, to look at Inclusion and alternative provision for vulnerable students in the Trust, in addition to managing Kings' alternative provision centre.
Lynette Blacklock
Trust Finance Officer Lynette joined the Trust in September 2018 and provides direct support to many of the First Schools as their Finance Officer.
Sam Kail-Dyke
Trust Projects Officer Sam joined the Trust in December 2019 to provide key administrative support for the Trust in its development and growth. Sam also manages the Trust's website and social media.
Ian Squire
Trust SEND Lead Ian joined the Trust in April 2021 to oversee Special Education Need and Disability provision across the Trust.
Ali Luckins
TAS Coordinator Ali joined the Trust in May 2017 and coordinates Team Around the School (TAS) for the Cheddar Valley, enabiling shared conversations about young people schools may be worried about so that early help can be sought.
Martin Driscoll
Senior IT Technician Martin Joined the Trust in May 2021 to provide IT support to schools as they expand and grow, working primarily with our two middle schools.
Becki Pearce
Executive Assistant Becki joined the Wessex Learning Trust in June 2019 to provide administration support as well as coordinating meetings dates and events for the Chief Executive.
Lucy Raby
PA to the Head of Operations Lucy joined the team in September 2021 to administrative support as well as coordinating meetings dates and events for the Head of Operations.
Felicity Spinner
School Improvement Administrator Felicity joined the Trust in September 2021 to support the Director of Learning and assist in the coordination of training, development, and school improvement across the Trust.
Louise Hulbert
Central Services Officer Louise joined the team in March 2021 to provide key administrative support for the Trust.
Ali Saull
Central Services Officer Ali joined the Trust in March 2021 to provide administrative support to our schools with a particular focus on data management