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…Adam joined Ofsted as a fixed term appointee on a six-month contract, working as an Administrative Officer/A2 in a small data team, monitoring performance and the completion of Ofsted’s various inspection cycles.…

Alex Jones was appointed as Ofsted’s Director, Insights and Research in March 2022.…

…Before joining Ofsted she was chair of the exam regulator Ofqual from 2011 to 2016, and a founding member of the leadership team at the multi-academy trust Ark Schools. Before that she spent more than 15 years in strategy consulting, finance and investment.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement, school inspection policy and organisational restructuring. His previous posts in Ofsted were Senior His Majesty’s Inspector in the West Midlands and Regional Director for the East of England.…

…Following graduation from Glasgow University, Anna spent time in Japan and has worked for a number of government departments, including as a Special Adviser in the Home Office and as Deputy Director, Communications at Ofsted.…

…She is currently a Non-Executive board member at Ofsted, a Trustee of The Urology Foundation and a member of the House of Lords Public Services Select Committee.…

…His previous work at Ofsted focused on school improvement and on policy and frameworks. He was also a senior inspector in Ofsted’s South East region.…

…Caroline joined Ofsted as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors in 2015. Before that she was headteacher of a large primary school, held several leadership roles in a range of schools and facilitated programmes to develop leaders.

…Her previous roles in Ofsted include Senior Operational lead for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, and Principal Officer, Schools Causing Concern. Prior to joining Ofsted in 2004, Cathryn held leadership roles in general further education and sixth form colleges.…

…Chris previously led Ofsted’s research and evaluation team, and before Ofsted worked in the Department for Education, the Treasury and the Department for Transport in a variety of policy and strategy roles.

…Before joining Ofsted, Chris worked in secondary schools, including as a headteacher. As an HMI he worked in the quality assurance team, and was a senior HMI in Ofsted’s South East region. Chris was appointed to the post of director in 2014.…

Christine’s professional background includes a successful full-time career in education with leadership roles in schools, Ofsted and local government, focusing on development and improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.  …

…He is an experienced OFSTED inspector and has led many inspections throughout England.

…Prior to her appointment, she had a varied career within the education sector: an early years teacher, additional Ofsted inspector and headteacher for 18 years National Leader of Education, running an outstanding school and a teaching school an Associate Director of the National Education…

…The school has moved from being a low-performing, unpopular school to a school that is now oversubscribed and has achieved an outstanding grading by Ofsted.…

Debbie joined Ofsted as Director, Social Care and Regional Director, London in September 2013.…

…He is also the director for The Lancashire Colleges and Bury Grammar School and a part-time Ofsted inspector. He has also taken part in a range of expert panels to help shape education policy.  Fazal was awarded a CBE in 2025 for his services to further education.

…Jo was an external advisor to the Department for Education and Ofsted on various policy areas from 2008, and became policy advisor for the school system to the Education Secretary from 2020 until 2021.…

…Susan is also a member of Ofsted’s behaviour and attendance external reference group and a director of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

…He has been a School Improvement Advisor, Ofsted Inspector and  coach and mentor for Headteachers, and was a teacher for 35 years. Tim is a Trustee of The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. He also previously spent three years on the Independent Monitoring Board of HMP/YOI Ashfield.…

…At heart Emma is a teacher, but immediately before joining Ofsted Emma worked as a School Improvement Adviser and Inspector for a local authority. She also led governor services.…

…Before working at Ofsted, Jo was a: qualified teacher who has held 3 secondary headships National Leader of Education strategic lead in the Greater Manchester Challenge local authority adviser in primary, secondary and special schools consultant for the National College for Teaching and…

…John’s other NED roles have included for the London School of Economics, Ofsted, Abkons, Marlow Global, Community Schools Trust and Blessed Investment. He has also been the Lead Reviewer for the FCDO global scholarship schemes.

…Before working for Ofsted, Jonathan gained extensive senior leadership experience across a number of educational organisations. He was a headteacher and executive headteacher of 2 secondary schools. He has particular expertise in leadership, curriculum and teaching and learning.

Kath joined Ofsted as Director, Social Care Inspection and Improvement in May 2014, but has now taken on the role of National Director from 1 June 2015.…

…In 2017, Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in every category. In 2022, almost 75% of all GCSEs were graded 9 to 7 (A* to A). 98% of pupils achieved a 4+ (C or above) in both English and Maths, with 99% of all pupils achieving grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in at least 5 subjects.…

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…She joined the then-new Ofsted in April 2007 as an assistant divisional manager. This followed 10 months as the lead officer of the Creating New Ofsted programme and her role as an inspection manager at the Adult Learning Inspectorate.…

Lucia Wilde was appointed as Ofsted’s Director, People in June 2023. She was previously His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan in 2021.…

Luke Tryl was Director, Corporate Strategy at Ofsted February 2017 to February 2019. In that role he oversaw the development and implementation of Ofsted’s strategic priorities, as well as the organisation’s research function and external relations.…

…Martin is also Chair of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for Ofsted, and a Non-Executive Director for Companies House, the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, and the Criminal Cases Review Commission.…

…The Trust has been regularly praised for rapidly turning around failing schools, often in challenging circumstances, obtaining excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes. OGAT is a ‘System Trust’ and has spent the last decade supporting the wider school system.…

Matthew Coffey is Ofsted’s Deputy Chief Inspector and Chief Operating Officer. Matthew joined Ofsted in 2007 following a career teaching in further education and leadership roles in an awarding body and a national learning provider.…

…Earlier in his career, Matthew was Deputy Director for Schools at Ofsted. He has also worked at the Home Office and the Department for Education.

…Before this he was Director, Schools, leading Ofsted’s work in improving schools by developing inspection policy and frameworks.…

…Mike first joined Ofsted as a seconded head teacher in 2007 and then went on to be appointed as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors in 2009. He is a qualified teacher and, before being employed by Ofsted, held several leadership roles.…

…As a governor, Khalid has represented her schools’ governing bodies during Ofsted inspections. She is active nationally and presents at various education events.…

…Prior to this his roles included: National Director, Early Education, Ofsted, January 2014 Corporate Director, Children’s and Adults’ Services, Wigan Council Service Director, Learning, Development and Localities, Oldham Council Service Director, Children, Young People and Families, Oldham…

Nick joined Ofsted as Director, Corporate Services in September 2013.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement in both primary and secondary schools and has held the role of Ofsted’s national lead for academies and free schools. His previous post in Ofsted was Senior Her Majesty’s Inspector in the East of England.…

…Paul joined Ofsted in 2005 as HMI having previously worked within the Further Education and Skills sector in both general and specialist further education colleges.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement, school inspection policy and organisational restructuring. His previous post in Ofsted was National Director, Schools.…

…Sir Jon has had a lengthy finance career including as Director General of Finance at the Ministry of Defence, Director General of Corporate Services at the Department for Education and Finance Director of Ofsted.…

…This led on from being Finance Director of Ofsted .…

…Prior to joining Ofsted, Sir Michael had a distinguished career as a teacher for 43 years, 26 of these as a headteacher in London secondary schools, and most recently as Executive Principal at Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney.…

…During his tenure at Exeter, the college was judged outstanding by Ofsted and won several national awards for excellence.…

Sir Robin joined Ofsted as Regional Director, South East region in April 2014. He is also currently Director, Quality and Training.…

Stephen has a background in education, working in a range of schools and a university school of education before joining Ofsted. At Ofsted, he initially focused on the inspection of schools causing concern, before gaining experience across the education and social care sectors.…

…She was also: Associate inspector for the Further Education Funding Council for England (FEFC) and Ofsted Principal of Abingdon and Witney College During her tenure the college was the first to introduce a Teaching and Learning Academy for staff, a model for ongoing quality improvement…

…She was also Finance Director for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and before that for Ofsted. In addition to managing all aspects of the company’s finances, the Chief Finance Officer oversees: Corporate Assurance Estates DartCharge