Directors

Lindsey has over 30 years of experience within HR operating at a strategic business level; and subsequently running her own HR consultancy company from which she is now retired. During this time, she spent nearly 10 years working in HR within Education and has a wealth of experience in this area.

Dr Paul Hayman taught for over 30 years, 17 of which were as a Headteacher; he also became the CEO of a Multi Academy Trust. He has substantial experience of all levels of governance in schools/academies and has supported a number of schools through his position as a National Leader of Education. Paul believes that…

Councillor Fay Evans, former Mayor, is a well-respected member of the community and continues to have strong links with the Local Authority. Cllr Evans believes that children are our future and education is so important. She is passionate that our children should not only be educated academically, but be prepared to adapt to all situations…

Adam is currently Mayor’s Officer & Macebearer to the Mayor of the Borough of Southend-on-Sea. Adam is also a Magistrate on the South Essex Bench covering Southend & Basildon Magistrates Courts. Prior to moving to Southend in 2012 Adam was a British Army Musician in the Corps of Army for 24 years travelling extensively throughout…

Kathy Herlock has lived in Essex for over 35 years. She has a wealth of educational experience from working in a range of schools over 40 years and has a master’s degree in Educational Studies. She is currently an independent education consultant, working closely with school leaders and governing bodies. She is also a member…

Bev is CEO of Legra Academy Trust and Principal at Belfairs Academy. Strength and resilience run through the very fabric of all of the academies within our Trust. We are a great team who encourage each other to always achieve excellence. ‘Whatever it takes’ is our mantra so that all our young people succeed, even…