Our Team

Tom studied at Leeds University before transferring and graduating from Middlesex in 2001 with a degree in English.  After several years in the pharmaceutical industry, he then completed his PGCE at the university of Reading.  

He has held several leadership roles within the trust including deputy headteacher and headteacher. He has also served as headteacher of another school outside RET and worked for several years in a Home Office unit tackling knife crime amongst young people. 

Much of Tom's school leadership has been in teaching, learning and CPD. As a result,  he is passionate about leading our SCITT alongside school improvement work with other schools inside and outside our trust.  

Tom lives in Newbury with his wife and two sons.  He enjoys running and all things sport-related. 

Stella holds a first-class degree in English Language and Literature and a PGCE from the University of Oxford.  She is also a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. 

She has taught at Didcot Girls' School since September 2000 and has been appointed to a number of different roles during that time, including Key Stage 5 English Co-ordinator, Second in English, Associate Senior Leader and Senior Leader for Oracy and Literacy.   For the last eight years, she has held the position of Professional Tutor, which has meant co-ordinating and leading on the support and training of all interns, Associate Teachers, new staff and Early Careers Teachers in the school. 

Stella is also a keen musician and martial artist.  She teaches and competes in Shotokan karate and enjoys writing about these experiences in her blog.