Our Team (ID 1348)

• Tuesday Humby
  CEO
  Tuesday Humby

  Tuesday joined the Bishop Fraser Trust as CEO in January 2024.

  Prior to joining the Bishop Fraser Trust, Tuesday worked for one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the country for over a decade. Tuesday has also taught across private and public sectors nationally and internationally.

  Tuesday is a former Principal and Executive Principal having led a 11 to 16 secondary school in Widnes from special measures to outstanding in just over two years. The school was in the Top 100 schools nationally for progress for three years running under Tuesday's leadership. The school won the Education Awards most Inspirational Secondary School for the North West in 2018 and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year three years running in the TES Awards. During this time, Tuesday continued as an active practitioner in the classroom, teaching across a range of subjects including Law, Politics, Drama, English and Mathematics. In 2018 she was shortlisted in the Top 50 for the Global Teacher Prize.

  Tuesday was the former Regional Director for the North for Ormiston Academies Trust, overseeing nine secondary schools, two primary schools and two associate schools, before promotion to the Director of Curriculum, Teacher and Personal Development at Ormiston Academies Trust where she led a team of lead practitioners who helped bolster school improvement through enhancing curriculum and teacher development, supporting teachers at all levels. She was also responsible for teacher development from ITT (running a large SCITT) to delivery of the Early Career Teachers programmes and the full suite of NPQs and internal leadership training programmes to Headship.

  Tuesday has an absolute belief in the power and necessity of a thriving enrichment programme in schools and the value of an exceptional personal development programme. She refuses to let children we serve miss out on these types of life changing experiences that are prevalent in the private sector. Schools that join The Bishop Fraser Trust share that common belief that it is as important to develop our pupils as well rounded, kind and resilient citizens of the future, as it is to ensure they gain the qualifications to lead a successful life. In this way we prepare our pupils to lead 'life in all its fullness'.

  Tuesday has particular research interests in transforming educational outcomes for pupils who arrive with us from the most disadvantaged starting points. Unashamedly competitive, it is Tuesday's desire for all children we serve to achieve well beyond expectation, so every door is open to them to stride through with confidence, in many cases breaking generational cycles of poverty.

  Tuesday holds master's degrees in both Child Law and Educational Leadership & Management and is a qualified SENCO. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Education and Social Justice at Lancaster University.

• Andrea Bailey
  Chief Financial Officer
  Andrea Bailey

  Andrea is a qualified chartered accountant (ACCA) and a fellow of ICAEW, undertaking her professional training in an audit and accountancy practice in Preston. During a varied career in practice acting for many clients from different sectors, to working commercially as a group accountant, through to public service in the local authority finance team predominantly for the Adult and Community Services Directorate, she has gained years of valuable experience.

  Education and the explosion of academisation allowed an opening for a exciting mix of Senior Leadership, operational and financial skills. Andrea was able to combine a school Business Manager role and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) role in a single school academy trust for a couple of years before being appointed at The Bishop Fraser Trust in September 2018. Again, the role started as a combination of school Business Manager at St James's High School at the same time as undertaking the CFO role for the whole Trust.

  Through centralisation of the Finance and HR functions in September 2020, the independent role of CFO can now focus more on the embedding of efficient and effective support services whilst progressing financial strategy combined with trust wide procurement, risk management and ensuring funds are used in the most advantageous way to allow children to experience “life in all its fullness”. The next stage will also centre around growth of the Trust and enabling other schools to benefit from the high performing infrastructure being created, allowing Headteachers the ability to concentrate on educational improvements.

• Nicola McGonagle
  Director of People
  Nicola McGonagle

  Nicola joined the Bishop Fraser Trust in January 2022 and has worked within the HR Education Sector for over 15 years, working for Local Authorities and a Multi Academy Trust. Nicola has significant experience of complex employee relations matters, working closely with trade unions whilst supporting schools and academies to achieve their strategic improvement priorities. Nicola brings a 'solution focused' attitude committed to adding value through delivering a professional HR function with the aim of supporting the Trust and its schools to improve educational and welfare outcomes for all students.

• Sarah Martindale
  Director of Personal Development & Safeguarding
  Sarah Martindale

  Sarah Martindale joined our Trust in June 2024 bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion for education. Prior to this, she served as Vice Principal at a state-of-the-art Alternative Provision (AP) school, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the institution's innovative approaches to education. Sarah led on Curriculum, PD, Safeguarding and Careers.

  With 20 years of experience in the education sector, Sarah's journey began in further education. She worked for both Government and Private training Colleges during her first five years of teaching before transitioning into secondary education. Over the next eights years in mainstream education, Sarah held various leadership roles, including careers, safeguarding, attendance, and personal development. Her leadership and dedication were instrumental in these areas, paving the way for her subsequent role as a lead practitioner in a multi-academy trust.

  During her time with the multi-academy trust, Sarah's journey in personal development and youth social action flourished. Sarah and her team successfully managed a nationwide youth social action project that in one year engaged over 12,000 pupils from primary age to 16. This trust, comprising of over 42 schools, provided Sarah with opportunities to specialize in safeguarding and to focus on closing the gap for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or at risk of NEET. It was here that Sarah gained her first experience teaching in Alternative Provision, which ignited her passion for promoting social justice for excluded children and re-engaging them in education.

  Sarah is a staunch advocate for inclusivity and character development. Sarah firmly believes that every child can succeed with the right support and opportunities.

  Joining our growing Trust, Sarah aims to leverage her extensive knowledge to foster collaboration, progression, and inclusivity for all students. Her commitment to providing a supportive and equitable learning environment aligns perfectly with our Trust's mission, and we are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly make.

• Don Jones
  CISCO
  Don Jones

  Formerly the Head of Information and Insights at a large national trust, Don has been passionate about making a difference for students facing challenging circumstances. He led a cultural shift in how data is approached - from mere production to intelligent utilisation. By sharing best practices and empowering local agency, his team delivered innovative insights across all business functions. These insights support evidence-based improvements and enhanced the quality of education for its 35,000 students and 6,500 staff.

  Before this role, Don served as an Assistant Principal at a disadvantaged school in Halton. His focus was on academic performance, ensuring that every student had the opportunity to thrive.

  During his formative teaching career, Don spent 9.5 years as the Director of Teaching and Learning for Digital Technology at a trust in Cheshire. His responsibilities included overseeing whole-school IT provision and pedagogy.

  Prior to entering the education sector, Don worked in IT for a large government department in Gloucestershire. This experience shaped his understanding of technology and its impact on organisations.

  Beyond his day job, Don contributes to education and community development. He serves as the Chair of Governors for a highly disadvantaged secondary school in Halton and as a Trustee for a Trust based in Warrington and Merseyside, chairing its Standards and Safeguarding committee.

• Catherine Anderson
  Headteacher of St James's Church of England High School
  Catherine Anderson

  Catherine became Headteacher of St James's Church of England High School in September 2019 having previously been Deputy Headteacher at the school since September 2017. Prior to joining The Bishop Fraser Trust she was Deputy Headteacher at Blue Coat School in Oldham.

  At St James's our mission is to ensure every young person, no matter what their starting point, can experience ‘life in all its fullness.' To this end we ensure every young person fulfills their full academic potential whilst also developing into happy, confident, compassionate and accomplished young adults. We are ambitious for every student and we support and encourage them to be ambitious for themselves.

  We are a Church of England school that welcomes members of other Christian denominations and of other faiths. Our Anglican beliefs, values and worship are central to everything we do. Every child is valued at St James's and through the highest quality pastoral care they are nurtured and loved. Our moto of ‘Caring for others † Achieving Excellence' sums up our view that care must and should come first in order to support and enable achievement.

  All staff at St James's are absolutely committed to giving every young person the very best. We work to ensure all students go on from us as committed, caring, serving leaders that work to make their communities and our society a better place.

• James Gilhooly
  Headteacher of Canon Slade School
  James Gilhooly

• Karen Graham
  Headteacher of St Catherine's Primary School, Horwich
  Karen Graham

  Karen has been Headteacher at St Catherine's Church of England Primary School since 2008 and is passionate about the privilege in working in such an incredible school with a truly dynamic staff team. Karen is committed to ensuring that the school provides the very best opportunities for all children.

  In addition to her work as a Headteacher Karen is also a member of the Horwich & Blackrod Learning Collaborative, a highly effective and active group and Chairs at Bolton Multi-Academy Trust's SCITT Board. Karen has also gained the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership.

• Ryan Mallett
  Secondary Headteacher of Bolton St Catherine's Academy
  Ryan Mallett

• Gareth Watson
  Primary Headteacher of Bolton St Catherine's Academy
  Gareth Watson