Leadership Board (ID 1279)

• Jayne Fahey
  Head of School
  Jayne Fahey

  I am the Head of School for Awbridge Primary School, having previously been a senior leader at Halterworth Primary School. I also lead the Halterworth Training School Partnership which involves recruiting and training the next generation of teachers through our School Direct Programme with Winchester University. I am also delighted to facilitate the Early Career Teacher programme for the Capita/University of Birmingham programme.

• Beth Larcombe
  Head of School
  Beth Larcombe

  I am the Head of School for Wellow Primary and Co-Leader of Awbridge Primary School with Jayne Fahey. As part of the Leadership Board of UWinAT, I work with other leaders to focus on school improvement projects across our five schools which ensure the outcomes for our pupils is strong and continually improving.

• Phil Thomas
  Head of School
  Phil Thomas

  I am the Head of School for Halterworth Primary School. I work collaboratively with the other members of the Leadership Board to challenge outcomes for UWinAT pupils and enjoy the opportunities to work in partnership with other school leaders. I facilitate the National Professional Qualification for Behaviour & Culture (NPQB&C), also through Capita & University of Birmingham and am the Headteacher representative for the local Maths Hub.

• Nicola Wells
  Executive Headteacher
  Nicola Wells

  I am Nicola Wells, Executive Headteacher for Barton Farm Primary and Stoneham Park Primary Schools in Winchester and Eastleigh, respectively. I led the project ￿to open these two new schools in 2020 ￿on behalf of the University of Winchester Academy Trust.

  I have previously been part of the senior leadership teams in a range of schools, both in the UK and overseas. Prior to joining UWINAT I led a Teaching School and set up a school centred initial teacher training programme (SCITT). ￿Before joining the teaching profession, I worked for several years in corporate banking.

• Jo Cottrell
  Executive Leader
  Jo Cottrell

  I am the Executive Leader for the Trust and also the Executive Headteacher for Halterworth, Wellow & Awbridge Primary Schools. It is my responsibility to set the strategic direction of our Trust working in partnership with governors and Trustees to do this. I have a strong background in school improvement and leadership development as a National Leader of Education (NLE) nationally and recognise the importance of collaboration when working to improve outcomes for children. I am privileged to work with a committed and passionate group of leaders and staff who always go the extra mile to make the difference.