
ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

MIKE
SIDEBOTTOM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I am honoured to be the CEO/Executive Headteacher of Woodbridge Trust. I have always loved working with young people, especially the most vulnerable. I have over twenty years' experience working in education and love being in the classroom. My philosophy of getting the best from every young person through a fun, supportive and nurturing environment has never changed.
I have experienced a range of school leadership roles, taking on my first headship six years ago. My team and I were successful in removing the school from special measures to good in a short space of time. I am a governor at a local primary school and a trustee at an outstanding alternative provision.
I am committed to build on Woodbridge Trust principles of high expectations, integrity and equality with an unflinching commitment to preparing our pupils for successful and rewarding lives. I will ensure that Woodbridge Trust is strong, vibrant, happy and ambitious for all our children/young people as well as our incredible team who work so hard to achieve our mission of "inspiring successful futures for all."

JENNIFER
MOORE
I am a technically strong qualified accountant with 17 years’ experience in various industries from Public sector Educational settings to Private Sector, Manufacturing businesses. I have always been a strong advocate for enabling and encouraging self- development of myself and others and within my role as CFO I have had the opportunity to do this.
With my career background in business and my core values rooted in best financial value principles that include integrity, objectivity and openness. I am committed to striving to support the values of Woodbridge Trust in order to secure aspirational outcomes for our pupils and staff.
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER/
FINANCE DIRECTOR

SUSAN
TAILOR
HEAD TEACHER - LADYWOOD
I have had the honour of being part of the Bolton Community since I became an NQT, working alongside colleagues from both mainstream and special schools. Ladywood School’s overarching mission statement of ‘Believe and Achieve’ is something I hold as a core personal value.
I believe that children have the right to surprise us and should be enabled to achieve their upmost potential. As a school we aim to ignite curiosity, make learning electric and offer a curriculum that brings learning to life.

CATE
MARSDEN
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS
I started my teaching career in Bolton in 1999 in a mainstream setting and very quickly became interested in children with additional needs. Inclusive practice, in that the whole education system will facilitate learning where teachers and learners embrace and welcome the challenge and benefits of diversity, is something I am still extremely passionate about. 4
Our aim at the Woodbridge Trust is to have high expectations and aspirations for the learners we support, helping schools, help learners to become the very best versions of themselves giving every child an opportunity to succeed.

DAWN
EVANS
HEAD OF SCHOOL - FIRWOOD
I have worked across the North West teaching in both Mainstream and Special School Secondary settings.
I have worked as a Senior Leader at Firwood for over 15 years and as Head of School, I am fully committed to ensuring all our students are able to learn without limits and are able to reach their full potential through a rich and diverse curriculum which prepares all students for their next steps.

RUTH
MACLEOD
COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
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HEATHER
SCOTT
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
I am honoured to be the chair of the trustees of Woodbridge where I work with a group of skilled people who all have the values and vision of this trust at the heart of everything we do.
I have experience of more than 20 years of governance: in a local primary school, in Ladywood School and in the development of Woodbridge Trust. Add to this, over 30 years of working within the NHS, and I have shown a life time's commitment to working within teams for the benefit of children and their families.
I believe that Bolton is a special place, it is where my children and now my grandchildren have gone to school. I will continue to work to support the leaders of this trust to enable our inspiring staff, children and young people to have the successful futures they deserve.