Our Trustees
Mayleen Atima
Mayleen is a Headteacher with over 20 years' experience of schools in Ipswich and London. Mayleen has previous experience of supporting a school in transitioning to a Multi Academy Trust, working with Ofsted and HMI Inspectors, and leading strategic improvement in schools.
Keeley Potter
Keeley is a qualified social worker and has worked in the Child Protection assessment team, as a Family Court Adviser and Children's Guardian. Keeley is currently a Domestic Abuse champion working with towards achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.
Beverly Lawrence
Beverly is a qualified business and marketing professional, with over 25 years' commercial experience. Beverly has previous experience as a CEO in Suffolk and Buckinghamshire, and directing strategy towards sustainable, profitable growth in the healthcare and construction industries. Beverly is now semi-retired and provides accountancy and administrative support to a local riding school, including a branch of Riding for the Disabled (RDA).
Alastair Heath-Robinson - CEO
Alastair has worked in education for more than 26 years and has been a head teacher in both Essex and Suffolk schools. He has extensive experience working across the primary and secondary sector and immediately prior to becoming the CEO of OMAT, Alastair was the Consortium Director for Colchester Teacher Training Consortium. This is an outstanding initial teacher training provider working with primary, secondary and specialist schools across North Essex, South Suffolk and Southend, including a training hub at the Halifax Primary School.
Jason Dearsley
Jason has previous experience as Chair of Governors with a primary school. Jason is a Police Sergeant regularly dealing with members of the public across a wide range of situations, including on health and safety matters. Jason is leading the training of new Roads Policing Officers in Essex and for many other forces across the country.