Meet Simon

Simon Dix joined the Board in December 2025 and brings more than three decades of leadership across primary education, including service as a Headteacher and Interim Headteacher, where he successfully led schools through periods of transition, stabilising leadership and improving outcomes.

'It is an honour to support the board in delivering an inclusive, creative and inspiring strategy that benefits the children and young people in our care.'

About Simon

Simon’s track record also includes establishing two centres of specialist provision for autism, serving as an advisory teacher in Dudley, leading the development of new technologies across the local authority, and advising schools on ICT strategy and staff development. He has previously served as a governor and holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Art & Design with Science subsidiary.

Other team members

Charlotte Allsopp | Marches Academy Trust
Nicola Fox | Marches Academy Trust
Claire Turner, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Cavelle Priestley-Bird, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Sarah Finch, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust

Mandy Jones

Executive Director of Education (School Improvement)

Amy Chevin-Dooley

Executive Director of Education (Inclusions and LEAD for Safeguarding and SEND)

Charlotte Allsopp

Executive Director of Finance and Business

Claire Turner

Senior Executive Director of Education

Alison Pearson

Executive Director of Education

Cavelle Priestley-Thelwell

Executive Director of People and Development