Trust Leadership Team

Trust Leadership Team (TLT)

The executive arm of the Board under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. 

Its principal functions are:

• Management of the conversion of schools to Academies which includes all aspects of due diligence and the associated processes.

• To direct and support the operation of each Academy, developing strategic plans and policies in all areas of the operation.  These include risk, teaching and learning, finance, HR, ICT and Compliance.

The TLT specifies management controls and reporting requirements, audits the associated processes, procedures and outcomes across the Trust.  Identifies and delivers appropriate training and support and reports to the Board on progress and concerns.

Mr Peter Rhodes

Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer

Peter Rhodes is an experienced Headteacher and Executive Leader, having successfully led and improved a number of schools across Southwark, Bexley and Bromley. He has been a part of working with the Amadeus Primary Academies Trust and formally the Hillsgrove / Old Bexley Partnership for the last 10 years. In recent years Peter has taken Executive Lead across our schools, both leading on School Improvement centrally and as Executive Head in three of our schools, where this has led to significant and sustained improvement.

Peter has also been a Trustee for Anti-Bullying Charity – The Song writing charity for the last 12 years. Formerly a PCC Member at his local Church, Peter is now a trained occasional speaker and speaks and leads at his local benefice as well as occasionally at one of our Trust Churches, and he is keen to build on the relationships with the diocese and clergy in our Church schools.

He has been central to driving our research-led approach to Teaching and Learning and has supported schools both at Trust and local authority level utilising up to date research and supporting effective implementation.

His excellent record in school improvement, alongside knowledge of the Trust, it’s strengths and areas for development, as well as his relationship with its stakeholders, provides him with a strong cornerstone on which to build on the work of the outgoing CEO.

Mrs Sarah Young

Director of Education

Sarah has over 30 years’ experience of primary teaching and school leadership. Having worked as a Head Teacher in Bexley, Sarah became heavily involved in formation of the Amadeus Primary Academies Trust and is dedicated to collaborative approaches and shared best practices. Whilst leading one of the academies she also worked as an Executive Leader across all schools in Amadeus as Head of Learning Development before taking on the sole role as Director of Education.

Sarah's professional qualifications include the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) and the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) which equip her with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education.

In her current role, Sarah works closely with principals and senior leaders within each academy and across the Trust to enhance the quality of education for all children. Her focus is on improving teaching and learning practices, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistency through research led projects and practices.

Mrs Sabrina Bridges

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Sabrina started working at Amadeus Primary Academies Trust in 2015.  Sabrina has worked in both the public and private sectors.  However, over the last 9 years has worked in leadership roles within education, across both Primary and Secondary settings. 

The CFOO has been instrumental in conversions, process implementation, monitoring and compliance.  This has in turn improved the process, reduced management points and provided assurance to the ESFA when required.   Prior to Amadeus, Sabrina worked as Group Accountant for a large multi academy trust with responsibilities for compliance, audit and finance.  Roles also included Head of Finance and Finance Manager predominantly for travel insurance companies preparing accounts for audit before moving to education in 2010.

The CFOO is responsible for the non-educational areas of the Trust which include HR, Finance and Compliance and is supported by the Central Team.  Sabrina works closely with the Director of Education to ensure oversight of Academy risks and safeguarding.