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12/02/25

Year six loved their visit from Steel today and asked some brilliant questions!#pshe pic.twitter.com/SVSTN0xR3p

12/02/25

Yesterday, some of our A-Level students attended the Sustainable Hertfordshire Youth COP at North Hertfordshire College, a leadership conference hosted by Hertfordshire County Council. The day consisted of debates, interactive workshops, future pathways talks and a careers fair. pic.twitter.com/SCAGLG9dS5

12/02/25

Oracy Week; yesterday three students from our Climate Action Group attended the Hertfordshire Youth COP - taking part in a climate debate where they put forward arguments on how to tackle climate change, showing excellent oracy skills as they justified the decisions made. pic.twitter.com/Idc64fwzu6

11/02/25

Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/ewcfvsfMRX

11/02/25

Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/iabdKAYvHI

11/02/25

Please click on the link below for more information about this exciting opportunityhttps://t.co/7vXSyCJ1D2 pic.twitter.com/Um3bc4Lheq

10/02/25

Last week our Year 7 students had an assembly on cybercrime in order to help them create a safe digital environment to navigate the online world. pic.twitter.com/cfAt8EQGqt

10/02/25

Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Education for the New Academic Year! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something transformative—submit your application today and embark on an enriching journey with us! https://t.co/BNn5ZN2Oag#schoolvacancies pic.twitter.com/rlXbz0olai

10/02/25

Year 3 had a visit from Hands on Science and took part in a workshop on biological diversity. pic.twitter.com/RoqPJoSdUj

07/02/25

On Friday we were pleased to welcome the CEO of to Longdean School. Ms Robins came to talk to some members of our Longdean Forum about the qualities she thinks are needed to be a good leader. pic.twitter.com/3BOnU70lXH

06/02/25

Those look delicious! What a kind thought! https://t.co/eHZIkd7j5C

05/02/25

* Media Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/x4194JHZeH The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/Rsi29M2D14

05/02/25

* Modern Foreign Language Teacher – Spanish vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/YsYhm4raEg The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/543xysDhMr

05/02/25

* Religion and Society Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/eiJQxsPNt0 The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/kxX17S4AkD

05/02/25

* Maths Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/3LR8tZvufc The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/zAuooCRSbM

05/02/25

* Economics Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/tK5nvZBmHt The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/Lh4n0TOQg1

04/02/25

* Examinations Officer vacancy * Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract: Term-time only + INSET + 2 weeks required during exams and results dates Actual Salary: £30,600 per annum Start Date: May 2025https://t.co/I2WDXUxdEw#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/CFUxRqF4rB

04/02/25

The lead Education facilitator from Warner Bros Studios London attended our Awards Presentation. She presented awards to our deserving Year 11 Graphic Communication students who have been creating some amazing coursework projects based around graphic products in movies. pic.twitter.com/jVLNIdZG0i

04/02/25

Year 8 students have been busy mocking up designs for their candle stick holders in Design & Technology class - which they will later make using wood and metal. pic.twitter.com/Hud1Xv91HL

03/02/25

This week we have started the week looking at Children’s Mental Health Week and even had a little boogie in assembly to a song that makes us feel ‘joy’ 🕺🤩 pic.twitter.com/MOujwYAHkM

31/01/25

Exciting Career Opportunities in Education! Are you driven by a passion for education and eager to make a meaningful impact? Our schools are currently hiring for multiple positions, and we want YOU to be part of our dedicated team.https://t.co/BNn5ZN2gkI#educationmatters pic.twitter.com/Ja1Jl6smcY

31/01/25

On Wednesday, 150 students from Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11 took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, organized by the UK Mathematics Trust. These students demonstrated impressive logic and problem-solving skills, tackling a range of challenging questions. pic.twitter.com/pappzXXGhb

31/01/25

Thank you to for playing host to this year's Chess Tournament. Wonderful to see student's have the opportunity to represent their individual school's by coming together as one Trust. https://t.co/PLogtwfMjX

31/01/25

Thank you to Gail’s bakery for providing us with some delicious treats to share with the firefighters on our Ladybirds trip. We are very thankful for all the work they do to keep us safe. pic.twitter.com/PRGIFsyE48

31/01/25

On Wednesday morning, 120 students across Year 9 to Year 11 took part in the UK Maths Trust Intermediate Mathematical Challenge. The 60 minute, 25 multiple choice Challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think.#UKMT pic.twitter.com/XnQDe2ooBI

Trust Senior Leaders

Scholars’ Education Trust

Position Name
Co-Chief Executive Officer Claire Robins OBE, BA, MEd, NLE
Co-Chief Executive Officer Matthew Gauthier BA (Hons) NPQH
Chief Operations Officer Hazel Wale FISBL

 

CLAIRE ROBINS - Co-Chief Executive Officer

Claire Robins

Claire taught at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before becoming head of Sir John Lawes School in 2006. In 2008, Sir John Lawes became a National Support School and Claire was made a National Leader of Education, since when she has led on school to school support work with a number of schools, leading to the setting up of the Scholars’ Education Trust in 2011. In September 2022, she stepped down as head of SJL and became full-time CEO of the Trust.

Claire sat on the Regional Schools’ Commissioner’s Head Teacher Board for the NWLSC region for 8 years and is also a founder director of the Harpenden Secondary Schools’ Trust, which was established to promote wider educational opportunities across the town. She is a Member of the Harpenden Secondary Education Trust, the governing body for Katherine Warington School, a free school which opened in Harpenden in 2019, and also a trustee of the Atlas Academies Trust and The Kemnal Academies Trust. Claire was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in June 2018 for Services to Education, is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, and an honorary fellow of Worcester College, Oxford University. In March 2023 Claire became an Ofsted Inspector.

MATT GAUTHIER - Co-Chief Executive Officer

Matt Gauthier

Matt taught Business and Economics at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before being appointed deputy headteacher at Sir John Lawes School in 2007.  Matt was appointed Headteacher of Francis Bacon School in 2011 and led its transformation into Samuel Ryder Academy, Hertfordshire's first all-through school.

As Co-CEO, Matt supports other schools in the Trust, mentoring newly appointed headteachers and providing leadership and strategic guidance, particularly over data and curriculum.  Matt is a board member of the Alban Teaching School Alliance, Governor and Chair of the Resources Committee at the local Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), as well as a member of the St Albans Strategic Partnership Executive Group.

HAZEL WALE FISBL - Chief Operations Officer

Hazel

Hazel has worked in education for a number of years achieving her SBM qualification in 2004 followed by the NPQH in 2008.  She is a NASBM Fellow and was awarded NASBM School Business Manager of the year in 2015. 

Hazel was part of the original EIP team that supported Samuel Ryder and is now responsible for our central operational provision that encompasses finance, payroll, governance, IT, attendance, HR, SCR, Estates, administration & data, governance support and PR/marketing. Hazel’s expertise has led to her being frequently approached to speak at local and national conferences and to provide consultative support for a number of schools. Hazel is a key member of the school to school support team. 

 

@HarpAcademy1
Year six loved their visit from Steel today and asked some brilliant questions!#pshe pic.twitter.com/SVSTN0xR3p
@SRA_StAlbans
Yesterday, some of our A-Level students attended the Sustainable Hertfordshire Youth COP at North Hertfordshire College, a leadership conference hosted by Hertfordshire County Council. The day consisted of debates, interactive workshops, future pathways talks and a careers fair. pic.twitter.com/SCAGLG9dS5
@sirjohnlawes
Oracy Week; yesterday three students from our Climate Action Group attended the Hertfordshire Youth COP - taking part in a climate debate where they put forward arguments on how to tackle climate change, showing excellent oracy skills as they justified the decisions made. pic.twitter.com/Idc64fwzu6
@HarpAcademy1
Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/ewcfvsfMRX
@HarpAcademy1
Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/iabdKAYvHI
@sirjohnlawes
Last week our Year 7 students had an assembly on cybercrime in order to help them create a safe digital environment to navigate the online world. pic.twitter.com/cfAt8EQGqt
@ScholarsEdTrust
Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Education for the New Academic Year! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something transformative—submit your application today and embark on an enriching journey with us! https://t.co/BNn5ZN2Oag#schoolvacancies pic.twitter.com/rlXbz0olai
@HarpAcademy1
Year 3 had a visit from Hands on Science and took part in a workshop on biological diversity. pic.twitter.com/RoqPJoSdUj
@LongdeanSchool
On Friday we were pleased to welcome the CEO of to Longdean School. Ms Robins came to talk to some members of our Longdean Forum about the qualities she thinks are needed to be a good leader. pic.twitter.com/3BOnU70lXH
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