Gareth joined Endeavour Learning Trust in January 2024, following ten years of headship in an outstanding two-form entry primary school. Gareth holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship and is a practicing Ofsted Inspector, regularly inspecting schools across the North West. Having worked across 6 different schools, Gareth has over 20 years’ experience in primary education, 19 of which have been in senior leadership roles. In addition to his substantive Headship/Deputy Headship posts, Gareth has undertaken a number of secondment headships across the region, providing leadership and management support to schools. Gareth has an unwavering drive to ensure that all pupils have access to the very best possible education and has secured exceptional outcomes in all settings in which he has worked.
Gareth has particular interest and expertise in the use of technology to raise educational outcomes and his former school was awarded the prestigious Apple Distinguished School status. Gareth’s role within the Trust is to provide strategic leadership and guidance to improve educational outcomes and standards, working with Headteachers, teachers, Governing bodies and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of curriculum, assessment and school improvement strategies.