Governance

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Julie Hope

Julie is an established business owner of three companies and has worked in public, private, and voluntary sector in both social care and education for over 37 years and has extensive experience in both business management and leadership roles from children’s services to adults.

Julie is a voluntary Director for Staffordshire Carers Association, and a voluntary committee member for both St Albans Little Learners Nursery and the Hive Blurton.

Julie has served both on local governing boards as a parent governor and at Trust level for over 12 years and is currently the chair of the trust board.

Director, Chair / HR Lead 

1 Apr 2016 

5 Dec 2029

Mr A Stone

Director, Vice Chair / Safeguarding

3 Jan 2024

2 Jan 2028

Reverend P Kingman

Since September 2003 I have been involved in the school governance for Christ Church Academy, Christ Church First and Oulton First Schools. This was initially as a Governor. On the formation of the Multi Academy Trust I have transitioned to being on the Board of Directors and retained Chair of Trust during this time. 

My own educational journey was through a three-tier system in London, before a gap year and onto study Food Science at The University of Reading. There I met my wife Sue who had arrived to do a PhD in Nutrition. After graduating I worked in product Research and Development technologist based in the Dalgety Research and Development Centre in Cambridge involving lots of time hanging around in factories to try out new recipes and packaging! In 1992 I started training for ordained Anglican Ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Theology is of course called The Queen of Sciences, and I’ve found a happy partnership between science and faith. I served my title post (curacy) in Wiltshire (and simultaneously was a retained Fire Fighter), then became an associate minster in Harold Wood, Essex. In 2003 we moved as a young family to Stone where I became vicar of Christ Church and Oulton with Moddershall. I am currently serving as the Rural Dean, and I am member of Diocesan Synod with some associated committees. I am now in my second term as the Stone Mayor’s Chaplain. We have two adult daughters who went through the local school system.

In the diminishing spare time that I have my interests include road cycling, tennis (less play and more spectating now), enjoying theatre and cinema. I also serve as a humble under gardener.

Director, Incumbent

1 Apr 2016

31 Aug 2028

Mr A James

Director, A&R, Finance Lead

1 Sept 2018

31 Aug 2030

Mrs G Latos

Gill is a retired Head teacher / Senior Educational Professional. She is an experienced Trustee and, as a qualified SIP, has a particular interest in Educational Attainment and Achievement including the enrichment of pupils’ opportunities leading to enhanced life chances.  She is also interested in promoting CPD opportunities for all and is an experienced professional coach.

Gill was an effective Primary Head Teacher with a proven track record of successful primary leadership across a number of schools in the Stoke on Trent area. Gill also worked as a Senior Primary Adviser within the LA and latterly as a Senior Leader at SBMAT and was fully involved in the leadership and development of the Trust.

Gill currently enjoys a full and busy family life with many creative hobbies and a zest for travel. In addition, she keeps up to date with developments in education and educational research and is also an active Trustee at SBMAT.

Director, School Improvement Lead

6 Dec 2016

31 Dec 2029

Mr M West

Director

6 Oct 2025

6 Oct 2029

Mrs K Smith

Director, Interim CEO

1 Sept 2026

31 Aug 2027

Mr C Wright

Director, CEO

1 Apr 2016

31 Aug 2026

Mrs J Jones

Associate, CFO

1 Jan 2026

31 Dec 2026

Mrs F Stagg

Director, Resigned 31/07/26

Mrs C White

Director, Resigned 08/06/26

Mrs E Furnival

Director, Resigned 11/03/25