This week’s movers and shakers include an American football referee, a bearded dragon owner and a collector of rare 1980s vintage fragrances.
This column is our regular guide to who is moving where in the schools community.
We are keen to hear about appointments at a senior level. Please send submissions for this section to news@schoolsweek.co.uk with ‘Movers and shakers’ in the subject line.
Sue Robb
Best start in life champion, Department for Education
Start date: February
Previous role: Chief children’s officer, Goodstart Early Learning in Australia
Interesting fact: Sue spent 14 years as a teacher, including three years at the British School, Athens, and six years as early years and infant lead at the British School in Manila, Philippines.
Reza Schwitzer
Principal consultant, Avencera
Start date: April
Current role: Director of assessment reform, AQA
Interesting fact: When Gavin Williamson became education secretary, he walked into Sanctuary Buildings perhaps expecting a royal welcome. Instead, he caught Reza and the rest of the delivery unit sneaking out of the seventh floor in full PE kit.
Ben Gadsby
Interim head of policy and external affairs, Skills Builder UK
Start date: February
Current role: Head of policy and research, Impetus
Interesting fact: At weekends, Ben referees American football games. A career highlight was the 2023 European U17 girls’ final, which saw Great Britain beat Italy.
Grace Healy
Director of education, Chartered College of Teaching
Start date: April
Current role: Education director (secondary), David Ross Education Trust
Interesting fact: Grace became unusually familiar with some of London’s rooftops, from King’s College London to Trellick Tower, while looking after weather equipment as a research assistant.
Kelly-Leigh Kulyk
Headteacher, Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning
Start date: April
Current role: Headteacher, High Point Academy
Interesting fact: Kelly-Leigh loves animals. She has an animal room in her home which houses a chameleon, gecko, bearded dragon, axolotl, fish and a tortoise.
Adam Wynne
Director of strategy, policy and governance, Camden Learning
Start date: January
Previous role: Policy lead, Cabinet Office and Department for Education
Interesting fact: Adam has a collection of rare 1980s vintage fragrances. He apologises in advance for over-spraying these.
Karl Edwards
Chief operating officer, Nottingham Forest Community Trust
Start date: February
Current role: Managing director, ImpactEd Evaluation
Interesting fact: Karl started his career as a science teacher at Djanogly City Academy in Nottingham and is excited to be getting back to having an impact locally.
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