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Our Academies

Our Team

Our people are at the heart of Polaris. Our executive team, central management team, and heads of school work closely together to provide strong leadership, clear direction, and consistent support across our schools. United by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people, each team plays a vital role in shaping our strategy, supporting our staff, and ensuring every school can thrive.

Executive Team

  • Photo of Steve Evans

    Steve Evans

    CEO

  • Photo of Sarah Laverick

    Sarah Laverick

    CFO

  • Photo of Matthew Crowther

    Matthew Crowther

    Director of School Improvement

Central Management Team

  • Photo of Jamie Jenkins

    Jamie Jenkins

    Marketing Manager

  • Photo of Lyndsey Parkin

    Lyndsey Parkin

    HR Manager

  • Photo of Chris Brookes

    Chris Brookes

    IT Manager

  • Photo of Richard Hirst

    Richard Hirst

    Estates Manager

  • Photo of Peter Dawson

    Peter Dawson

    Data Manager

  • Photo of Carole Swales

    Carole Swales

    Payroll Manager

  • Photo of Damien O'Brien

    Damien O'Brien

    Catering Manager

  • Photo of Susan Howard

    Susan Howard

    Finance Manager

Heads of School

  • Photo of Mathew Williams

    Mathew Williams

    Head of School - Rastrick High School

  • Photo of Lucy Aaron

    Lucy Aaron

    Head of School - Siddal Primary School

  • Photo of Carolyn Greenwood

    Carolyn Greenwood

    Head of School - Luddendenfoot Academy

  • Photo of Claire Allen

    Claire Allen

    Head of School - Fixby Junior & Infant School

  • Photo of Lucy Harper

    Lucy Harper

    Head of School - Salterlee Primary School

  • Photo of Gemma Brook & Sarah Riley

    Gemma Brook & Sarah Riley

    Head of School - Field Lane Primary School

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