Career Stories
At L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we know that it’s our people that make our schools so successful. Hear from staff members across the Trust, from headteachers to support staff, to learn more about what a career at L.E.A.D. can offer.
‘Everyone is valued, everyone is supported, and if you hold the same values that L.E.A.D. has, then really consider coming to work with us.’
Becky Hyder, Safeguarding Compliance Lead, L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
‘It's been amazing working with L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. All staff are striving to achieve the same things so we work really well as a team and we all have a good understanding of each other.’
Olivia Barnett, Teaching Assistant, Rainbow Forge Academy
Paige MacKinder
‘The past five years working at Bishop Alexander have been incredible for my career development. The school and the Trust have been incredibly supportive with my CPD.’
Umrana Malik
Umrana Malik joined in 2005 and progressed from Class Teacher to Deputy Head Teacher at Forest Lodge Academy.
Amanda Griffiths
With over 20 years of experience in education, Amanda Griffiths is the Director of L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub.
Rebecca Riley
With over 20 years’ teaching experience working in an urban setting, Rebecca Riley is currently a Head of School at Huntingdon Academy.
Phil Creed
Phil Creed, Site Manager at Forest Lodge Academy has share his experience of working within L.E.A.D. Academy Trust.
Sarah Jackson
Learn more about Sarah Jackson, a year 6 teacher at Forest Lodge Academy, an inner city primary school based in Leicester.