Paul has spent all of his teaching career in the east end of London. He is currently the Executive Head Teacher of four schools, two of which he led to outstanding with Ofsted, as well as one nursery and children’s centre, all within the London Borough of Newham. Paul is passionate about ensuring that all children are given the very best life chances and has a proven track record of tackling key contextual issues to lead schools rapidly and sustainably to being outstanding in all categories.

Named Head Teacher of the Year in 2015, Paul is also a National Leader in Education (NLE) and school improvement advisor working with schools in challenging circumstances. Paul is a regular speaker at educational events, particularly after his involvement as a member of the DfE’s Rochford Review.

Margaret has been a governor at both Kensington and Ranelagh Primary Schools, and also at Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children’s Centre. She has also worked for the Every Child, a Musician programme within a number of schools.

She is committed to ensuring that all children receive a broad and balanced curriculum, which places value on sport and the arts, alongside the core subjects. 

George is currently working as a director at LNG Capital and a Board Member for the CFA Institute Investment Committee in which he monitors and evaluates investment performance and oversees implementation of the Investment Policy Statement.

Laura is a Newham resident and a recently retired headteacher, having taught and led schools in Hertfordshire.

Previously trained in library and information studies, Laura worked in a variety of roles, including for the British Council, and was also involved in the charity sector. She was a governor at her children’s school in Tottenham before making the decision to train as a teacher in 2002. After a successful career in an outstanding Hertfordshire school, she became headteacher of her own school in 2014. 

She is a keen amateur musician and enjoys attending concerts and the theatre, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Misbah is currently a Strategy & Policy Manager at NHS England. Here, he contributes to the development of the Strategic Framework and the Engagement of the Long-Term Workforce Plan, leveraging his expertise in
governance and project management to ensure the success of these healthcare initiatives.
Before his shift to healthcare, He began his career in education in 2015 as a qualified teacher, covering subjects including Cambridge Nationals in Project Management and KS3, GCSE and A-Level computer science.
Throughout his educational career, he held leadership roles, including Head of Careers, Enrichment
Coordinator, and KS3 Computing Curriculum Coordinator.
Prior to education, he worked in inpatient and community mental health as a Social Therapist in
Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and in Mental Health Law in Medium Secure Units, Acute Mental
Health wards, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Jack is the newest member of the board, having joined in February 2024.

Jack is a pupil barrister at Gough Square Chambers. Before coming to the Bar, he studied German and Russian at university and helped to set up a consultancy in Berlin. 

As a Trustee, Jack particularly aims to contribute legal expertise and invest time in understanding the Trust's schools and the communities they serve.