Key Staff (ID 1038)

• Leanne Benge
  Personal Assistant
  Leanne Benge

  Leanne has over 10 years' experience as an Executive Assistant and provides PA support to Andrew. In addition to providing day to day support to Andrew, Leanne works closely with the SEEAT central team and Headteachers across the Trust.

• Louise Butson
  Primary Finance Support Manager
  Louise Butson

  As well as being the bursar of Prince Avenue Academy, Louise also supports Westborough, Holt Farm Junior and Rochford Primary with their finances.

• Diane Cotgrove
  HR & Payroll Manager
  Diane Cotgrove

  Diane has been working in the Trust for a number of years after joining as HR Manager at Westcliff High School for Girls in 2006 . Diane now  co-ordinates HR and payroll across the Trust and supports the schools with any HR issues. Diane is a member of The Chartered Institute of Personal Development (Level 5) and has a Certificate in School Business Management.

• Louise Davy
  Deputy Chief Operating Officer
  Louise Davy

  Louise is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of knowledge of the education sector. Before joining SEEAT she worked with the Essex School Finance Support Team and has worked with scores of schools across Essex, both primary and secondary. Louise also assists with all the other areas of the COO role but leads the finance function, external audit and internal scrutiny.

• Lucy Lock
  Communication, Marketing and Development Manager
  Lucy Lock

  Lucy is responsible for communication and marketing for SEEAT and supports all the schools with their communication and marketing needs. Prior to her role, Lucy worked at WHSG as their Fundraising Manager and has over 20 years' experience in various events and marketing positions within the charity sector.

• Darren Sanders
  IT Manager
  Darren Sanders

  Darren has extensive experience as a Network Manager and is responsible for leading the central IT function at Westcliff High School for Girls and across the Trust. Darren supports the schools across the Trust with their technology operations and manages the core infrastructure to ensure efficiency and compatibility in the systems.  

• Sally Scott
  Payroll Manager
  Sally Scott

  As well as looking after the day to day finances at Westborough School, Sally is also the payroll manager for SEEAT.

• David Struthers
  Director of SETSA
  David Struthers

  David has been the Director of SETSA (South Essex Training and Support Alliance) since 2021 and leads the SETSA team and Science Learning Partnership.

  He has a huge amount of experience as a senior teacher across a range of schools, including 5 years as a Headteacher.

• Caroline Thornton
  Pastoral Care & Inclusion Manager
  Caroline Thornton

  Caroline is an experienced pastoral care and inclusion manager who works across all of the SEEAT schools developing and implementing effective practices that support vulnerable pupils and families.  This includes children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Looked After Children (LAC), English as an Additional Language (EAL) and children entitled to Pupil Premium (PP). Caroline is also responsible for leadership and management across the Trust for Safeguarding and Attendance.