Sara joined the school effectiveness team in September 2021, part time, while continuing as head of a diocesan primary school. Prior to headship Sara had taught in a wide variety of both primary and secondary schools and was able to use her experiences as a professional musician to work with schools as an arts consultant.

In her current post, as part of the school effectiveness team, Sara undertakes visits to our diocesan primary schools, SIAMS review visits and works with schools on self-evaluation. For a number of years Sara has lead training for school leaders and governors and has a passion for evidence-based research, being part of the Chartered College research hub. As with all member of the team Sara promotes the Christian distinctiveness of our schools.