Our Executive Team
ALISON ENGLAND Director of Primary
Ali England has over twenty years’ experience working in a range of large Primary schools in challenging circumstances . Prior to her role as Director of School Improvement, she gained extensive experience as Headteacher, Head School Support for Local Authority and Head of Safeguarding for a large trust of over 60 schools.
Ali has particular expertise in teaching and learning, curriculum and leadership development. In her role as Director of Primary, Ali works closely with leaders at all levels to secure and maintain excellence in the education the schools provide. She believes that coaching, continuous professional development, and collaboration are the key to making this happen.
David Atter Chief Executive Officer
David Atter brings with him a wealth of experience in trust leadership, school improvement and organisational development. Having worked across a wide range of educational settings, he has built a strong track record of delivering sustained improvement, fostering positive organisational culture, and developing effective partnerships across the education sector.
David loves to travel and currently has visited 25 per cent of the countries in the world. His favourite destinations to date are Tallinn, Estonia and Cusco, Peru.
Jon Hebblethwaite Headteacher Jack Hunt School
Jon Hebblethwaite is the Headteacher at Jack Hunt School. After his initial degree in Politics from Swansea University, he began teaching in 1996 and soon completed his PGCE in Secondary History in Bristol (his home city). His first job was in Luton, and he has taught in a variety of school in London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. He became a senior leader in 2007 and has previously been a Head at a school in South-West Herts and also in Oxford. He is passionate about how as educators we can improve the life chances of young people and is thrilled to be the Head at Jack Hunt School. He is looking forward to collaboration with everyone across the Trust and with other school in Peterborough.
In his spare time you will probably find him watching cricket or rugby, playing his drums or listening to his rapidly expanding vinyl collection, but not all at once!
Howard Nelson Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Howard Nelson holds the role of interim Chief Executive Officer for the Trust, taking a lead on many aspects of our operations outside of the classroom. Howard joins us after his role as COO for DNEAT and CEO for DoNESC; giving him a wealth of experience in all areas of Trust Leadership, Operations and Finance. Howard has extensive experience within the Education Sector, and is a key member of our Executive Team.