An experienced senior leader in education, Robert has both strategic and operational expertise in financial management, Human Resources and facilities management along with comprehensive knowledge of Governance and safeguarding processes in schools.

Mick was appointed Interim Director of the National Portrait Gallery on 1st May 2024. Prior to this he was interim Chief Executive of Arts Council Wales. Before his retirement in 2020, Mick was Chief Executive of the ABRSM. He has previously served as Chief Executive of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Royal Scottish National Orchestras, Associate Cultural Director of Liverpool Culture Company and Director, Culture in the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Mick has also led consortia of Chief Officers in the arts funding system, in regional tourist boards, and in the cultural sectors in the English West Midlands and Liverpool. Mick’s interests in the arts and education are demonstrated not only by his past professional roles, but also by some of his non-executive current roles such as Chair of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Governor of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Trustee of Birmingham Royal Ballet and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton.

Dan trained as a teacher through the Teach First programme before going on to work for Teach First as the West Midlands Area Manager. He joined the University of Wolverhampton in 2017 as Director of the Aspire to HE programme managing a contract of over 8 million to increase progression to university for students in targeted IDACI postcodes. Dan returned to the schools sector in 2020 to become Director of Programmes for the New Schools Network and more recently to the Football Association as Strategic Programmes Lead working with schools. In his spare time Dan is a Non Executive Director for Wiltshire Cricket.

Simon is a property industry leader and Director with Savills Property. He has over 35 years experience in managing property consultancy companies, leading people and developing client/partner relationships. He is a Chartered Surveyor, Independent Expert for RICS, qualified Arbitrator, member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Fellow of RICS. Previously sitting on the Trustee Board for GLP, Simon brings tremendous expertise in estates management to Greenheart Learning Partnership and has supported and contributed to policies on diversity & inclusion in his workplace.

A retired educationalist with a First Class degree in English and American Literature, qualifying as a teacher in 1973 with a PGCE from the University of Bristol. Roy worked in Further Education and in the  Education Department of Berkshire County Council, going on to join Coventry City Council as an Assistant Education Officer. Roy joined the  Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council in 1988, where he went on to spend 23 years of his career, first as an Assistant Director in the Education Department, then as Director of Education, and finally as the Council’s first Director of Services for Children and Young People, a position from which he retired in 2011.

Sean works in the School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton supporting partnership development, ITT and CPD for schools. Prior to joining the university he worked for 10 years as a school improvement adviser for a local authority within the West Midlands. Sean serves on other MAT Boards across the West Midlands.

Mark is a Company Director and has led a company which delivered one of the fastest growing retail drinks brands in the UK and brings expertise in business planning, revenue development and compliance. He has over 20 years of leadership along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrable track record of accomplishment

Hayley leads the Secondary Physical Education PGCE at the University of Birmingham. With 12 years of experience in teaching and school leadership across Birmingham, she specialises in developing and supporting Initial Teacher Education (ITE) through meaningful, educative mentoring strategies. Her work champions intentional mentoring practice that enhances teacher development and improves pupil outcomes.

Hayley is a strong advocate for character education, promoting values-led approaches that foster holistic development, identity formation, and meaningful personal growth in young people. She is passionate about contributing to governance across the Greenheart Partnership, bringing both insight and empathy to the opportunities and challenges schools face.

Tony has close on 4 decades of experience working in manufacturing and engineering up to CEO level and has , in that time, developed teams and scaled organisations successfully in the West Midlands region. Recognised as a thought leader in UK manufacturing , Tony has constantly stressed the importance of promoting STEM within schools and the need to engage and develop young people that are going to be essential for the future prosperity of UK manufacturing. The businesses he has led have been at the forefront of engagement with local schools and colleges and promote the apprenticeship system , for which Tony himself was a result of.
An active volunteer , Tony also works with a number of local Charities in the Midlands that support young people in developing employment skills and building self confidence as well as promoting outdoor activities for mental and physical wellbeing. A qualified sports coach, Tony was involved in gymnastics for over a decade and helped establish a leading Midlands based club.

Jessica is a mother and a Lead Lawyer of a Local Authority. She has responsibility for a team with expertise in property, education, highways, planning and ancillary areas of the law. Jessica also has experience at governor level as a former Vice Chair of a primary school. She is passionate about education and is of the opinion that all children should be entitled to education and encouraged to reach their potential. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys gardening and outdoor recreation.  

Michelle is the CEO and a qualified teacher. She has held senior posts as a primary head teacher, local authority school improvement officer, Head of ITT at Staffordshire University and Director of Education for the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to her current role Michelle was instrumental in the setting up of Staffordshire University Multi Academy Trust. She has served on numerous MAT boards as a Trustee. Committed to life-long learning and an absolute belief that education is about the development and nurture of the whole child, Michelle has a PhD in Education and most recently a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership completed at Oxford University.

Karen has worked in education for nearly 30 years and has a passion for pastoral work and supporting Special Educational Needs.  Karen has strong experience of governance roles, undertaking terms of office as a staff elected and a community co-opted governor, and holding the position of Chair of Governors for a local governing board. Karen continues to support local schools in a voluntary role, and enjoys spending time travelling with her family.

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Richard has over 22 years experience of working in Primary Education, as a Headteacher and Executive Headteacher for both maintained and Multi-Academy Trust schools. Throughout his career he has guided schools through multiple Ofsted inspections, ensuring that standards were raised and maintained at every opportunity. Richard has a background in music and is an active member of several local organisations in his home town in Cheshire.

Every Greenheart school has a Food citizens council.

Pupils representing the school will take part in a Greenheart Global Food Citizens forum once per year.

Pupils will share their views about things that matter to them with Partnership leaders.

Every Greenheart school has a School Council.

Pupils representing the school will take part in a Greenheart school council forum once per year.

Pupils will share their views about things that matter to them with Partnership leaders.

Every Greenheart school runs a Parent and Community Advisory Forum

These Forums meet twice per year to ensure that the voice of our parents and our communities are represented and heard, these forums ensure that trustees are connected to and understand the unique context of every school in the partnership.

All parents of children attending a Partnership school will automatically be a member of the Forum and will be invited to every meeting.

The Forum is an advisory forum and does not hold any statutory responsibilities.

Every Greenheart school has a wellbeing Forum.

A staff member from every school who will attend a Wellbeing Forum to share their views about things that matter to them with Partnership leaders.

The Forum is advisory and does not hold any statutory responsibilities.

Every Greenheart school has an Eco/Green council.

Pupils representing the school will take part in a Greenheart green council forum once per year.

Pupils will share their views about things that matter to them with Partnership leaders.