Marc is a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience, having held Headteacher and Executive Headteacher roles across six schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. He played a pivotal role in shaping school improvement strategies and previously served as Director of Education in a large Multi-Academy Trust. Marc is also a Trustee at Reach2, the UK’s largest primary MAT, bringing valuable insight and strategic oversight to QUEST Trust’s growth and success. 

Nicola has worked extensively across EYFS, primary, secondary, mainstream, and specialist settings. She has held significant leadership roles including Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, and National Leader of Education. Before joining QUEST, Nicola was Deputy Director of Education at REAch2, where she gained valuable experience leading education initiatives at scale, focused on improving outcomes for all learners. 

Tonianne brings over 15 years’ experience supporting the financial and HR operations within education.  Tonianne is a Fellow of ISBL, CIPFA Affiliate and holds a Level 7 Diploma in School Finance and Operational Leadership.   She has been awarded full membership of the association of accounting technicians MAAT.  Tonianne provides strategic advice on complex financial issues. Her expertise includes strategic and operational management of finance and HR and extends to the areas of facilities and operational management, governance and legal matters. 

Tonianne supports with the academy conversion process providing comprehensive support to schools throughout the pre- and post-conversion stages ensuring financial health and operational sustainability. Tonianne is also a Director of PlayPals Childcare and the Trust Mental Health First Aider. 

Stephanie is an experienced finance professional working with QUEST since 2011. Her background includes extensive experience in finance, administration, business and ICT.  

As Head of Business and Operations Stephanie is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of all aspects of the schools. She also works closely with the School Leadership and Central Trust Team to accurately plan and control the school budget. Stephanie enjoys the breadth and diversity that the role offers and is particularly proud to have managed the implementation of the trusts new finance and MIS systems.   

Debra joined QUEST in 2016.  As the Compliance Lead, she is responsible for overseeing the Trust's centralised support services, including Estates and Facilities, Governance, and Data Protection.  Debra works closely with the Trust's IT Solutions provider to ensure that our systems and processes are secure and compliant with the relevant regulations. Her extensive knowledge ensures that the Trust meets statutory requirements and operates with integrity and transparency. Debra has significant experience across both primary and secondary education sectors.  

Kate has over 15 years’ experience leading early years education across Yorkshire and the North West. She has held various leadership and advisory roles, driven by her passion for improving children’s outcomes. Kate holds a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with Early Years Specialism, a Diploma in Achievement in Urban Schools, and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), combining academic excellence with practical leadership skills. 

Amy is an experienced educational leader with a strong track record of outstanding classroom practice. Passionate about developing others, Amy leads the Trust’s approach to identifying teaching talent, enhancing pedagogy, and delivering high-quality professional development. She plays a key role in supporting Early Career Teachers, overseeing induction, mentoring, and quality assurance. By working collaboratively with leaders and external partners, Amy helps ensure consistent, research-informed practice is implemented across the Trust. Maintaining a small teaching commitment, Amy models exemplary practice and champions the Teacher Standards, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional education for every child.

With 13 years of experience in education, the majority of which has been spent in leadership roles, Fiona is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for children and young people to thrive. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with schools throughout the North West to strengthen early reading, phonics and a culture of reading for pleasure, recognising the profound impact that strong literacy skills can have on a child’s future. Most recently, she has supported our Trust school’s in exceeding national standards in KS1 Phonics Screening Check. 

Most recently, she has taken on the role of Trust Head of Personal Development, working across the full educational journey, from our youngest children in the early years through to sixth form. Her work is rooted in the belief that the vision of ‘Early Years to Employment’ should permeate every aspect of practice, ensuring that personal development is not an additional strand of education, but an integral part of every child’s experience.

At the heart of Fiona’s role is a commitment to ensuring that every child, from birth through to young adulthood, has the opportunity to thrive, develop a strong sense of belonging and feel confident about their place in the world. She is passionate about creating environments where children are known, valued and supported to develop the knowledge, skills, character and confidence they need to navigate their future lives successfully.

A dedicated and professional education specialist committed to providing meaningful industry insight and career opportunities for children and young people. With 12 years of experience in the aviation industry, Olivia brings valuable real‑world expertise that enhances employer engagement and enriches learning experiences across both primary and high school phases. Passionate about developing employability skills from an early age through to post‑16 pathways, Olivia works closely with schools, employers, and students to create aspirational and informed career journeys. As a qualified careers adviser, supporting learners to make confident, informed choices and successfully progress along their UTC pathways.

Kerry has over 10 years' experience working within the Trust, supporting children, families and school communities to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. She has developed extensive expertise in pupil wellbeing, engagement and attendance and is passionate about ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

As Head of Attendance, Kerry leads attendance strategy across the Trust's primary schools, working closely with school leaders, staff, families and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes and promote a positive culture of school attendance. Her experience in pastoral support has provided her with a strong understanding of the factors that influence pupil engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

Alongside her Trust-wide responsibilities, Kerry continues to serve as Executive Pastoral Lead across two primary schools, supporting the development of inclusive and nurturing environments where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn. She is committed to helping schools create positive cultures where every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Vicky serves as Head of Safeguarding for the Trust's primary schools and brings over 20 years of experience working at St. John's Abram. Her safeguarding leadership journey began 14 years ago as a Learning Mentor before progressing to Pastoral Coordinator. Having been part of the Trust's development from its origins as a federation through to the formation of QUEST Trust, Vicky has extensive experience in supporting the wellbeing and safeguarding of children. She is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

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Abi Lockett serves as Head of Safeguarding for the Trust’s Secondary school. She brings over 10 years experience at UCS Bolton, developing a successful career that has progressed from administration into pastoral leadership and, most recently, into her trust-wide role. Throughout her career, Abi has built an extensive experience in supporting staff, students, and families to thrive. Ensuring that the wellbeing and safety of school communities remain at the heart of her work. She is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive environments where young people can succeed and where staff are empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Amber is a passionate and dedicated educator who believes strongly in the power of education to transform children’s lives. As Head of Behaviour at QUEST Trust, she works across the Trust to develop a consistent, positive and proactive approach to behaviour that enables every child to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Amber’s role focuses on supporting schools to establish clear and effective behaviour systems, developing staff confidence and expertise, and ensuring that the Trust’s approach is rooted in strong relationships, clear expectations and appropriate support for individual needs.

She works closely with school leaders, pastoral teams and staff to strengthen behaviour practice, analyse patterns and identify strategies that have a meaningful impact on pupils’ experiences and outcomes. A key part of Amber’s work is ensuring that behaviour is understood not simply as a response to incidents, but as an important part of creating positive school cultures where children can thrive.

Through collaboration, training and ongoing development, she aims to build consistency across the Trust while recognising the individual needs and contexts of each setting. Her passion for education drives her commitment to empowering staff and creating calm, safe and inclusive environments where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

Nellie is an experienced HR professional with over 10 years’ expertise, specialising in all aspects of Employee Relations. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong reputation for providing pragmatic, people-focused solutions that support both organisational goals and employee wellbeing.

Over the past decade, Nellie has worked with a range of multinational and international organisations, where she has led and contributed to a variety of strategic HR projects. Her experience spans complex case management, policy development, organisational change, and stakeholder engagement, enabling her to navigate challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.

Prior to joining Quest, Nellie built a solid foundation within the education sector, working in both high schools and further education (sixth form) settings. This background has given her valuable insight into diverse working environments and the ability to adapt her approach to meet the needs of different organisations.

Nellie is particularly passionate about employment law and its impact on shaping fair, compliant, and effective workplaces. She is committed to staying up to date with legislative developments and using this knowledge to drive best practice and positive outcomes for both employers and employees.

Jonathan joined QUEST in 2025, bringing experience from Wigan Council as a Content Creator. Skilled in video production, animation, marketing, and graphic design, he uses his creative expertise to enhance the Trust’s communications, branding, and community engagement across all schools. 

Angelica has held various roles within school settings and now supports all primary schools within QUEST Trust, managing purchase and sales ledgers. Proficient in IRIS Financials, she provides essential advice and assistance to individual schools while fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders. Angelica also has a AAT Level 2 qualification and has 10 years finance experience, including 4 years in an education setting.

Tricia brings over 20 years of experience in education, having previously worked as a teacher before transitioning into administration in 2024. She supports the Trust Executive Team and provides Data, HR administration and Finance support. Tricia recently completed her Level 2 AAT Accounting qualification, and holds a certificate in School Administration, further strengthening her contribution to operational support across the Trust.

Mary brings over 15 years of executive assistant experience across different industries. Experience within education includes managing education technology, promethean’s participation in the Educational World Forum where she managed online and in person debates with senior figures, high level meetings, an exhibition stand and a dinner for over 100 people. Mary also worked on the Teachers First Project, an innovative project which involved training 850,000 teachers on behaviours. The role included event and project management.