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Leadership Team

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Leadership Team

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    Dr Alexandra Thorp

    Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer

    As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Accounting Officer of Gosforth Group, Alexandra provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Trust.

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    Bryan Stewart

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer Education

    Bryan Stewart serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer Education at Gosforth Group, where he leads the Trust’s educational strategy and takes overall responsibility for safeguarding across all academies.

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    Denise Waugh

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer Operations

    Denise Waugh is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Operations at Gosforth Group, where she provides strategic leadership across several key operational areas including Human Resources, ICT, Estates and Facilities, Marketing and Communications, and Central Administration.

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    Corinne Raybould

    Chief Projects Officer

    Corinne is the Chief Projects Officer at the Gosforth Group, responsible for leading strategic initiatives and Trust wide developments. With a background in project management, school improvement, and operational leadership, Corinne brings a wealth of experience in delivering complex, high impact projects within the education sector.

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    Graham Findlay

    Senior Improvement and Aspirations Lead

    Graham is Gosforth Group’s Senior Improvement and Aspirations Lead, bringing extensive experience in education leadership and school improvement. He has previously held senior roles within both Gosforth Academy and North Gosforth Academy, and rejoined the Group following a successful career in national and trust-level education leadership.

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    Joanne Lowther

    Associate Executive Director of Performance

    Joanne is an Associate Executive Director of Performance at the Gosforth Group, with strategic oversight of academic standards, data, and accountability across the Trust. With a strong background in school leadership and educational improvement, Joanne has played a key role in raising attainment and embedding a culture of evidence-driven practice.

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    Contact the Team

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