Lilliput CE Infant School

Lloyd graduated with a BA (Hons) degree specialising in Media, Culture and Communications before gaining his Primary PGCE from Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. He began his teaching career in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, where he taught across the primary age range and supported teacher development through cross-trust professional development programmes.

After relocating to Poole in 2020, Lloyd joined Hill View Primary School's wider leadership team as Head of Year 3 before moving to Lilliput CE Infant School, where he soon joined the senior leadership team as Head of Year 1 and English Lead. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Headteacher and, in 2026, became Headteacher.

Having taught and led from Reception to Year 5, Lloyd is passionate about curriculum design, literacy and ensuring every child receives the very best start to their education. Having been educated in a Church school himself, he values the strong sense of belonging, community and purpose that Church schools foster. He is a passionate advocate for the teachings of Jesus Christ and the way they inspire us to live a life guided by love, respect and service.

Lloyd believes the infant years are truly the magic years of education. Alongside creating joyful memories and a lifelong love of learning, these years lay the foundations of knowledge, skills and character that underpin future success. He is committed to ensuring every child leaves Lilliput with strong foundations, happy memories and the confidence to flourish in school and in life.

St George's CE Primary & Pre-School and St Mark's CE Primary School

Katy has a BA Hons degree in Primary Education with a specialism of English. She attended the University of Durham and began her first teaching position teaching Reception in West Berkshire. She then worked in Watford and Oxfordshire in a range of different teaching roles, teaching all year groups in KS1 and KS2. In 2010, Katy became SENDCo and completed the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCo) at Oxford Brookes University. In 2017, Katy decided to move to Dorset to be closer to the sea and worked in a number of schools in Poole as a Year Leader and Deputy Headteacher, before moving to St George’s in 2021 initially as Deputy Headteacher/SENDCo. Katy became Acting Headteacher in September 2021 and was then made the substantive Headteacher in September 2022.

Swanage Primary School & Pre-School

Adam is a dedicated Headteacher with over 12 years’ experience of raising standards and improving outcomes for children. Adam gained his degree in Sport and Physical Education from Cardiff University before returning to Poole to complete his PGCE through Poole SCITT.

Adam's teaching career began at Old Town Infant School in Poole, where he progressed to the role of KS1 Phase Leader. Adam then moved to Lilliput CE Infant School, where he held the roles of Assistant Headteacher and later Deputy Headteacher. During his time there, he completed his NPQH, further strengthening leadership skills and strategic understanding of school improvement.

In 2024, Adam took up his first headship at Swanage Primary School. Adam is passionate about creating a positive, inclusive school culture where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their best, and where staff are supported to thrive and grow professionally.

Courthill Infant School

Ali has been teaching since 1994 and had the privilege of starting her teaching career in the London Borough of Newham. Her first class had 100% children from ethnic minority backgrounds and social deprivation was high. Her years teaching there were her formative years where she was able to grasp a fundamental understanding of how children acquire the English language and also of how deprivation can be a key factor in affecting life chances.

When Ali moved to Poole she taught in Early Years and Key Stage 1 in two different first schools. During which time she extended her leadership responsibilities by taking on roles such as English Leader, Leading Literacy Teacher for the Borough, Assessment Leader and EYFS leader. In 2011 she was appointed as Deputy Headteacher in a large Primary School in Bournemouth, which included leading Inclusion across the school.

In April 2015 Ali returned to Poole as Headteacher of Courthill Infant School.

Heatherlands Primary School

Julian qualified as a teacher in 1995 in South Wales before developed his early career in Bournemouth as a strong classroom practitioner, before moving into middle management leading across KS2. In 2002, Julian started his journey into senior leadership as Deputy Head of a Poole first school, before being part of a team that worked through the Age of Transfer process to establish the school as a strong local primary. Julian had a successful track record as a Deputy Head before moving into headship in 2019.

Julian also gained further professional growth as part of a team that successfully achieved National Support School status (NSS), this enabled staff to be deployed to support other schools in challenging circumstances. Julian was also recruited as an SLE for behaviour across Poole and Dorset and undertook deployments across Dorset. Julian has a Masters in Professional Studies from the University of Kingston specialising in coaching and mentoring and qualified as a level 5 leadership coach in the summer of 2023.

Julian remains a dedicated local Headteacher who retains a standards focus approach to leadership whilst paying close attention to the emotional well-being of staff, children and the broader community. Julian is also committed to partnership working in all areas of his MAT, Coastal Learning Partnership.

St Luke's CE Primary School

Martin has been teaching in the local area since qualifying in the summer of 1996. His first teaching post was at St Aldhelms Combined School in Poole (now Bishop Aldhelms). Working in both Y3 and Y5, Martin learnt a great deal about how to be an effective primary educator at this supportive school.

In September 2000, Martin moved onto Baden Powell and St Peters Middle school where he led Computing and become Y6 leader for many years. Then in 2008, he was appointed as Assistant Headteacher in a large Infant School in Poole, which included leading Maths and CPD across the school. Martin later became Deputy Headteacher and Head of school in the same establishment.

In September 2016, Martin returned to work for Dorset Council as Deputy Headteacher of the largest primary school in the county. From the summer of 2018 to the summer of 2024 he was the Headteacher at Swanage Primary School. Martin has recently taken on the role of Headteacher of St Luke's CE Primary School from September 2024.

Lulworth & Winfrith CE Primary and Wool CE Primary School & Pre-School

Ellie has a BA Hons degree in English Literature from Cardiff University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Exeter University. She qualified as a teacher in 2002 and since then has taught across the primary phase. Her career has included leading in a variety of areas including English, Science, Music, RE and Pupil Premium, and she has also been part of a steering group for Dorset Council which focused on assessment for learning. Ellie has delivered training for schools in this area and has continued to prioritise the use of this strategy when monitoring teaching and learning. Whilst teaching at a large primary school in the Purbecks, Ellie became an Assistant Headteacher with a focus on Key Stage 2. Following this position, she furthered her curriculum knowledge and practice by then teaching in the early years foundation stage. This experience cemented her belief in the importance of this first year of primary school if we are to encourage children to be lifelong learners. Since taking on the substantive role of Headteacher at Wool CE Primary in April 2019, Ellie has shared her passion for developing strategies which nurture positive relationships within the school setting. She is a Therapeutic Thinking Tutor and passionately believes in the importance of encouraging strong partnerships between home and school in order to enable everyone in the school community to feel valued and to flourish.

Queen's Park Infant Academy

Doug completed his degree in Performing Arts at Winchester University before going on to complete a PGCE through the Borough of Poole SCITT. In 2005 he took up his first teaching post at Broadstone First School, where he taught across a range of year groups from Reception through to Year 4.

During his time at Broadstone First he took on leadership roles for ICT and the Early Years Foundation stage. Doug was also given the exciting opportunity to work with an Educational Consultant on Curriculum Development across the primary years. This allowed him to work with colleagues across neighbouring authorities such as Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

As a result of his work with (a) Early Years and (b) Curriculum Development, Doug was made a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) by the National College of School Leadership in their very first round of recruitment across the country – he then went on to support schools in these two particular areas.

Doug was seconded across to Old Town Infant School in 2012 to provide some leadership support. He worked there on a part-time basis before permanently moving across as Deputy Headteacher in January 2013.

Whilst being at Old Town, Doug was responsible for assessment, leading EYFS and all things ‘Inclusion’. In addition to this he has also worked in partnership with Poole SCITT and Poole Teaching School Alliance’s SDITT programme as a School based professional mentor, supporting both newly qualified, and trainee teachers. Doug has also worked as a Local Authority Moderator for EYFS for the past six years. He is passionate about quality CPD and has equally enjoyed teaching the SEN and EYFS modules to Newly Qualified and Early Entry teachers across the Coastal Learning Partnerships NQT+1 course.

From September 2026, Doug will be the Headteacher of Queen's Park Infant Academy.

Out of school Doug has been a prominent figure in the amateur dramatic scene, recently retiring as a co-owner of a local production company. He enjoys cinema, fitness, food and quizzes – one of his proudest achievements to date is making it to the final on BBC’s Pointless.

Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-school

Janine is an experienced headteacher who began teaching in 1998. Her first leadership post, in St Luke’s CE Primary School in Bournemouth, as an Infant Phase Leader when the school split site due to expansion. Janine then became Inclusion Leader and Assistant Head at Sylvan Infant School in Poole and during this time she was seconded to another local school as Deputy Head. Janine was the Headteacher at Old Town Infant School & Nursery in the centre of Poole from September 2012 until May 2020.

Janine became the Headteacher at Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-school in May 2020. She is passionate about learning for all and children having the best possible education regardless of their start point.

Janine has led collaborative projects across the Local Authority. Additionally, she has been a lead moderator for the Local Authority. Janine has also worked with local teaching schools to support the next generation of teachers and has a long-established link with ITT provisions including SCITT and School Direct programme for EYFS. She also mentors new Headteachers.

Longfleet CE Primary School

As well as being the Headteacher at Longfleet CE Primary School, Nigel is also the Leader for Church Schools Flourishing within Coastal Learning Partnership.

Nigel has worked in several schools within the Poole and Dorset area since graduating in 1999. He began at Upton Junior School before moving on to Lytchett Matravers Primary School. During his time at Lytchett Matravers he undertook a number of roles including being accredited as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Mathematics and PE.

In 2008 Nigel moved post to become the Deputy Head at Courthill Infant School before taking up his first headship at Upton Infant School. Alongside his six successful years at the school he also supported several other Dorset schools in his role as a School Evaluation Partner for the Local Authority.

Nigel has been headteacher at Longfleet CE Primary School since September 2016 in which time the number of pupils on roll has grown to 630 and it continues to have a flourishing partnership with St. Mary's Church Longfleet.

Stoborough CE Primary School

Jemma has been teaching across the full primary range since 2006, including leadership roles of assistant at Lytchett Matravers Primary School and deputy headteacher at St Luke’s Primary school in Bournemouth. In this time, Jemma was a KS1 moderator across Dorset and BCP and became a qualified coach. She particularly enjoys working with colleagues to raise standards. Jemma became acting headteacher of St Luke’s in January 2020 before taking on the substantive role of headteacher at Stoborough in September 2020. Jemma feels privileged to lead a talented and committed staff who serve at the heart of their community.

Jemma believes that the primary school years should be some of the best of your life and that every child should be given the opportunity to find the things that helps them to flourish. She is passionate about the wider curriculum and the opportunities to broaden children’s horizons so that, regardless of their background, every child has the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.

Baden-Powell and St Peter's CE Junior School

Rachel has been in education for almost thirty years and has loved every moment! A graduate of Exeter University with a BA Ed (Hons) degree, specialising in Humanities, Rachel has had extensive Key Stage Two and Three experience having spent many years teaching in the middle school sector, at both Sandford and St. Michael’s Middle Schools for a number of years. In 2012, she decided to dip her toes into the primary age range by joining Baden-Powell and St. Peter’s CE Junior School. Rachel played an integral role in the school’s conversion from middle to junior school in 2013 and was able to draw on her experience of both systems, as well as working in large schools, to help influence and shape Baden-Powell and St. Peter’s CE Junior School into a vibrant community of learning.

Appointed to the role of Headteacher in February 2017, Rachel has continued to lead a highly successful school through her inclusive leadership style; her excellent relationships with the school community; her passion for the right of every child to be happy at school and to thrive. It continues to be an absolute privilege to serve the school!

Wareham St Mary CE Primary School

Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Beccy qualified in 2000 from the University of Winchester with a BA (Hons) in English and Early Years Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Following a year teaching in Hampshire, she returned to her home county of Dorset, where she has built a successful career in primary education spanning more than two decades.

Beccy spent 14 years at Lytchett Matravers Primary School, where she became an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team and led the Early Years Foundation Stage. In 2015, she joined Stoborough CE Primary School as Early Years Leader and was subsequently promoted to Deputy Headteacher. In this role, she held responsibility for EYFS, early reading, mathematics, geography and history, driving improvements in teaching, learning and curriculum development across the school.

Committed to her own professional development, Beccy completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in 2022. She is passionate about ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential and firmly believes that children's wellbeing must be at the heart of all educational decision-making.

Beccy is a strong advocate for community engagement and values the importance of building positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and nurturing school environments where children feel safe, supported and inspired to succeed.

Oakdale Junior School

Ali has been teaching since 2009 having graduated from Loughborough University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Science. Her first teaching post was as a PE teacher and SSCo in a secondary in London which alongside teaching PE, also involved delivering CPD to the local feeder infant and primary schools. In 2012, Ali completed her GTP in Primary Education and has been teaching in Bournemouth and Poole ever since. Ali has extensive experience across both EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as well as whole school curriculum and assessment improvement. In 2018 Ali became the Assistant Headteacher at Winton Primary and in 2021, the Vice Principal of Jewell Academy and is deeply committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and academically enriching environment for every child.

Ali was appointed Headteacher of Oakdale Junior School in January 2024 and is extremely proud to continue to lead Oakdale’s journey towards excellence as well as being part of, and contributing to, the success of the wider CLP family.

Corfe Castle CE Primary School & Pre-School

Robert holds a BA (Hons) in Language and Culture from University College London (UCL) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the UCL Institute of Education. He began his teaching career in London before moving to Dorset in 2016 to take up a position at St Mark’s CE Primary School in Swanage.

Throughout his career, Robert has led across a wide range of subject and leadership areas, including English, Maths, Music, Religious Education and SEND. In 2018, he completed the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) with Middlesex University.

In early 2021, Robert was seconded part-time to Corfe Castle CE Primary School to support the leadership team in strengthening teaching and learning. By September 2021, he joined the staff there full-time and soon took on the role of SENDCo.

In September 2022, Robert stepped into the role of Acting Headteacher. Following the return of the substantive headteacher, he became Deputy Headteacher in 2023. In 2024, he once again served as Acting Headteacher, during which time he completed his NPQH qualification.

In September 2025, Robert was appointed substantive Headteacher of Corfe Castle CE Primary School and Pre-School. He is delighted to lead such a wonderful school community and remains committed to driving forward high standards while promoting wellbeing in the modern educational landscape.

St Clements & St John's CE Infant School and Bethany CE Junior School

Lawrence has a degree in Psychology from University of Aberdeen and postgraduate teaching qualification from Oxford Brookes University. Lawrence has worked in both Oxford and Bournemouth through his teaching career and has taught from most ages from Nursery to Year 6. Lawrence has also worked in three of the Trusts schools: St Clement’s and St John’s, Heathlands Primary Academy and Bethany CE Junior School. Throughout his career, Lawrence has been a KS1 moderator, English coordinator and has supported schools with English in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Lawrence has been the Headteacher of Bethany CE Junior School since September 2016. From September 2024 Lawrence will be the Headteacher across two schools – St Clement's & St John's CE Infant School and Bethany CE Junior School.