Paul is the existing Deputy CEO at Flying High Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 35 schools. Paul has been seconded to Scholars Academy Trust to support both interim capacity and the smooth transition of the three Scholars schools into Flying High Partnership. Paul brings extensive experience of Education and Trust Business and Operations, having developed Flying High from a Trust of 1 school to a Multi Academy Trust of 35, which is now recognised as one of the highest performing MATs in the country.

Zoe is the existing Director of Business and Finance at Flying High Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 35 schools. Zoe has over 20 years working in school finance both within the Local Authority and within Flying High Multi Academy Trust. Zoe has expertly led the school finances of Flying High since 2014, enabling the partnership to develop as a high performing and financial sustainable organisation. Zoe will utilise this experience and expertise to support Scholars schools in the short term and enable a smooth transition to Flying High.

An education professional with 30 years’ experience, Ralph taught and led in primary schools ranging in size from 70 to 320 pupils. He worked for 14 years as a headteacher, 4 years as a deputy headteacher and 26 years as a governor. He is also a trustee of a Leicestershire academy trust.

Recently retired from 6 years spent in a school effectiveness role in a local multi-academy trust of 14 schools, Ralph now serves as Head of Governance and Clerk to the Trust Board at Scholars Academy Trust, supporting the work of trustees and local governors to enable high quality governance, working closely with the other executive leaders to continue to make Scholars Academy Trust a success.