This week’s movers and shakers include a school leader whose grandad invented Starburst and a Take That mega fan. 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 to news@schoolsweek.co.uk with ‘Movers and shakers’ in the subject line. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in Olivia Page Deputy chief executive officer, Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) Start date November Previous role Director of professional growth, Orion Education Interesting fact Olivia’s grandfather invented the sweets Starburst, formally known as Opal Fruits. Before them, there were boiled fruit sweets and caramel toffee but opal fruits were the first chewy fruity sweet. Jonathan Dando-Laing Chief executive officer, Centre for Education Systems Start date February 2027 Current role Director of external relations and school support, Oak National Academy Interesting fact In a previous role Jonathan was responsible for giving the King his birthday cake on his 60th birthday. Rather than being employed as a royal butler, he worked at The Prince’s Trust, and was hosting a visit with a group of young people in East London. Jennifer Maskell Director of education, Excelsior Multi Academy Trust Start date November Previous role Primary strategic lead, Arthur Terry Learning Partnership Interesting fact Jennifer's two great loves (apart from her children) are Aston Villa and Take That. She is totally crazy about both of them and follow her team and the group wherever possible. Rachael Breen Regional safeguarding lead, north, E-ACT Start date September Previous role Deputy designated safeguarding lead, Sandwell Academy Interesting fact Rachael loves adventuring to new places and spent a large part of her 20s travelling. She lived in Australia and the Netherlands and has travelled to many other countries such as China, America and Dubai, to name a few. Stacey McDermott Regional SEND lead, north, E-ACT Start date September Previous role Assistant headteacher and SENCo, E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Interesting fact Stacey sets herself a new personal challenge every year. Last year, she visited 12 countries in 12 months, and this year she's taking on a new adventure by running a 5–10K event every month across the country – with just two more to go. Lucy Dan Regional safeguarding lead, south west, E-ACT Start date September Previous role Designated safeguarding lead, Pyrland School Interesting fact Lucy has travelled to various European countries, with her friends of 40 plus years, to see Robbie Williams in concert. Jess Shakespeare Regional SEND lead, south, E-ACT Start date October Previous role Co-headteacher, The Gallery Trust Interesting fact Jess learned to handle high-stakes environments early in life. Having achieved grade 8 in classical singing at age 15, she spent her weekends performing at weddings. That's not your average Saturday job! Bethan Cullen Deputy chief executive officer, Centre for Education Operational Excellence Start date November Previous role Deputy chief executive officer, Institute of School Business Leadership (part of the CEOE group) Interesting fact Bethan has had the pleasure of dancing with Bob Holness from Blockbusters. She simply said: "Can I have a D for dance please?"