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Welcome
from the CEO
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Andrew Jordan
(Interim) CEO of Essa Foundation Academies Trust
I am delighted to be the (interim) Chief Executive for ESSA Academy Trust.
I have worked with Northern Education Trust (NET) for ten years, firstly as a Principal, then advancing through the roles as an Executive Principal, having responsibility for 3 schools in the North East, to position of Senior Executive Principal, with the responsibility of overseeing 7 schools (including Kearsley and Kirk Balk in the North West).
The strands for which I hold responsibility within NET are Curriculum and Assessment as well as Teaching and Learning.
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MEET THE TEAM
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JEN SIDEBOTTOM
PRINCIPAL - ESSA ACADEMY
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PETER STEWART
PRINCIPAL - ESSA PRIMARY
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STEPHANIE SMITH
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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JEORGIE SMETHURST
SENDCO and EAL Lead
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MARIA NEARY
DATA MANAGER / DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
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PAUL GIBNEY
CATERING MANAGER
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