Lee Barber started his role as CEO on 02 September 2024. More information to follow.

Julia is Deputy CEO for the trust with responsibility for the strategic, governance, financial and operational management. 

Julia is also Chief Finance Officer and Company Secretary.

Julia has over 10 years experience in education and over 30 years’ experience of developing trusts to improve governance and financial controls. Her roles have included Chief Executive of an Independent Trustee company, Chair of Finance for Hospice UK and a Trustee at Weston Park Cancer Care. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) and has worked at PwC and BDO.

She is passionate about making a difference to ensure each student realises their life chances and dreams.

Martin in an experienced leader in education, having been a substantive headteacher of three schools and a local authority school improvement advisory and accredited school improvement partner for a wide range of schools. 

Martin was one of Her Majesty's Inspector (HMI) for over four years in the East Midlands where he led inspections of primary, secondary, special and independent schools. He was a regional trainer, leading training for HMI and Ofsted Inspectors (OIs). He also led on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for the region. This involved leading Area SEND inspections in the East Midlands. 

Martin was promoted to Senior HMI in London where he quality assured inspections. Martin was seconded to work for six local authorities in London to develop their strategy for remote education during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Martin is passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. He wants schools to be nurturing and provide a safe and secure environment for every child to flourish. Martin is determined to help every child become a fluent reader. He also believes that schools should deliver a broad curriculum which enables children to gain a deep knowledge in a wide range of subjects.

Scott currently works as the Director of Secondary Education for TSAT, alongside leading the vital aspect of inclusion across the trust. Previously Executive Headteacher at Chaucer School, he led the school through academisation and to the forefront of inclusive practice in Sheffield.

Before working within TSAT Scott led in a school within the city of Nottingham, bringing together two schools and their communities as one united, highly aspirational, thriving and performing academy.

Scott has a real desire to see every student succeed by unlocking their drive and passion for achievement through quality support leading to multiple pathways for success; where young people are happy and experience a sense of enjoyment. As a result, Scott is currently working, alongside Learn Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, on a strategy to ensure further highly inclusive practice citywide leads to the fulfilment of life chances and dreams.

After graduating with a degree in neuroscience, Julie-Ann began her career over 23 years ago as a secondary school science teacher.  Throughout her journey she has had the privilege of serving in various roles including Head of Science, Trust Science lead, CPD Facilitator for STEM Learning, Assistant Headteacher (T&L/ITT), Deputy Headteacher responsible (Quality of Education/outcomes/SEND), Trust Deputy Headteacher Network Lead, and Headteacher.

Most recently she has served as Director for Quality of Education in a large, cross-phase MAT where she worked with the education team to lead innovative Trust-wide strategies aimed at raising educational standards, and led on the evolution of the Trusts MIS and data systems.

Julie-Ann is particularly passionate about leveraging digital strategies with a strong pedagogical intent to ensure inclusivity, equity and excellence for all through transformational learning experiences. 

Julie-Ann is truly excited to embark on this next journey with TSAT and looks forward to building strong relationships, sharing ideas and working collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and communities.

Andy has spent over 25 years working across the education sector, predominantly in secondary schools. He has held positions including Director of Specialism (Science and Mathematics), Assistant Headteacher (T&L), Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion/Behaviour and Attitudes), Designated Senior Lead and Headteacher. 

Andy has worked centrally for a large MAT operating between Birmingham and Manchester. This Trust had specialisms in the Special School sector, along with a range of primary and secondary schools. 

Andy has a specific interest in inclusion, ensuring that schools can deliver curriculums that are relevant and aspirational for all learners while taking account of local context. He has extensive experience in supporting and leading vulnerable school settings, with significant levels of deprivation and SEND needs.