Our Central Team
The Central Team of The Stour Academy Trust consists of a team of professionals who support the primary academies within the Trust. The Central Team works collaboratively to enhance educational outcomes and ensure effective operations across the Trust.
Please visit the individual Academy websites here to find out more about Academy staff.
Rachael Howell
Chief Executive Officer
Tommy Cullen
Chief Operating Officer
Rob Butterworth
Digital Operations Lead
Victoria Acors
School Improvement Partner
Stella Schâringer
School Improvement Partner
Claire Jobe
School Improvement Partner
Toni Hamilton
Trust Digital Curriculum Advisor
Liz Melia
Trust EYFS Advisor (Nursery)
Chloe Johnston
Trust EYFS Advisor (Reception)
Jen Stokes
Trust CPDL Advisor
Annette Bevan
Trust Reading Advisor
Helen Evemy
Trust Executive Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead
Rachel Sullivan
Trust Assessment and Data Lead
Julie Ireland
PA to the CEO
Amy Blake
PA to the COO|Governance Professional
IT
The IT Team ensures that all schools within the Trust have reliable, secure, and effective digital infrastructure. They provide technical support, manage networks and devices, and help embed digital solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and operations.
Estates
The Estates Team maintains safe, functional, and welcoming learning environments across the Trust’s schools. From site management to premises development, they ensure facilities are well looked after and compliant with health and safety standards.
People Services
The People Services Team supports staff across the Trust by overseeing recruitment, staff wellbeing, professional development, and governance. Their work ensures that the Trust attracts, develops, and retains high-quality professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
Finance
The Stour Academy Trust has a Finance Team of five professionals who manage the Trust’s financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. They oversee budgets, funding, and reporting, providing schools with the support they need to deliver excellent education while ensuring value for money.
