Following a career in sales and marketing for creative agencies, EJ made the switch to the education sector where he first worked at a secondary school developing community links and promoting the school, before moving to a well-known university. Working at SSAT since 2016, EJ thrives on the inspiration schools give youngsters and is dedicated to supporting them in their journey.

Amir has previously worked at accountancy and taxation membership institutes in sponsorship and business development roles, building partnership packages and delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. With a keen interest in the education sector, Amir moved to SSAT to continue building successful relationships working with schools.

Dan leads on SSAT’s leadership programmes and has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering professional development. Before joining SSAT in 2009 he was a senior leader and a teacher of French and German. Dan has a Masters in Educational Leadership and is currently completing a Doctorate in Education.

Julian joined SSAT in 2010 after a diverse career spanning project and technical management roles at the BBC. He is passionate about the potential to use technology to enable SSAT deliver a focused service to all members. A strong supporter of the role vocational education and apprenticeships play in social mobility, outside SSAT he is a board member of a London housing association.

Alex joined SSAT in 2008 and is now a senior education lead. She runs SSAT’s Leading Edge network, our network for high performing schools, supporting schools to collaborate, innovate and share best practice. Alex also leads on curriculum for SSAT. Prior to joining SSAT, Alex taught for fifteen years in schools in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Kirsty came to SSAT in 2016 to help expand the network by working with schools to identify their needs and how they can collaborate with us. Prior to working at SSAT, she worked in the International Education sector. Kirsty is passionate about education for everyone, everywhere.

Pauline has worked in the special education sector for over 30 years. She has experience of teaching, leadership, training and undertaking research. Her philosophy is that all students require outstanding teaching that takes into account their needs, abilities and aspirations in order to prepare them for adult life.

Previously Acting Principal at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, Angelina joined SSAT as Director of School Improvement in 2017. Her school leadership career has been largely focused on south London schools in diverse, vibrant yet challenging communities. Angelina is driven by an unwavering belief in the difference a high-quality learning experience can and must make to the life chances of young people.

Zeynep is a qualified secondary teacher who taught social sciences in London and Essex before joining SSAT in Autumn 2015. She is also a school governor. Zeynep is passionate about improving the life chances of disadvantaged students, and continues to actively support school leaders in overcoming the day-to-day challenges in the current education landscape.

Colin has worked at five large comprehensive schools as a languages teacher, head of department and faculty, deputy head and finally headteacher. He was also a senior adviser in the National Strategies in the data and evaluation team, and trained as an Ofsted inspector. He joined SSAT in 2011 and is currently a senior education lead with responsibility for data, accountability and inspection.

As Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Tom leads on SSAT’s responses to government policy and explores the implications of policy on school practice. He also directs the SSAT National Conference programme and contributes to SSAT’s educational offer. Tom is a qualified English teacher, and a governor and trustee of several schools and MATs. Tom enjoys travel, food and wine, the theatre, and is an avid Archers fan.

A former Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Defence, Sylvia is a qualified Project Manager and a National College certified trainer. Working in the education sector since 2000, she was Director of Training at King Edward VII School in Leicestershire. Sylvia has been at SSAT since 2008, and is now Director of Operations leading the development of the SSAT Secondary Network.

Corinne has an insatiable passion for teaching & learning which is focused through inspiring and supporting teachers and school leaders to become even better. Corinne has worked with hundreds of teachers through the delivery of TEEP and EFA programmes and has considerable experience as a teacher and senior leader herself, having worked in schools in Salford and Hull.

Passionate about the transformative potential of education, Andy offers both challenge and high-quality training to improve teaching and learning across a wide range of institutions, based on his extensive experience in education at a strategic and operational level.

Sue joined SSAT in 2002 and focused on leadership and innovation. She worked with Professor David Hargreaves on the personalising learning agenda, and developed SSAT’s suite of leadership programmes. She was Headteacher of Monks’ Dyke Technology College for eight years. She is trustee of two MATs and Chair of Governing Board at Melbourn Village College.