Earlier this year, Russell Dalton became the new Chief
Operating Officer of the Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust (DoWMAT). Russell joined the DoWMAT
from Pershore High School where as Finance and
Business Director he helped the school become an
academy and form a small multi-academy trust.
Russell said: “I’m looking forward to using my leadership
experience to provide strategic input to a much larger
multi-academy trust. I moved into education to try to improve learning outcomes for
young people and I believe strongly in the ethos of the DoWMAT to ensure schools are
focussed on the child and their achievements.
The DoWMAT currently includes ten primary schools, with more lined up to join. “It has
grown rapidly in a short space of time,” continued Russell. “That’s great, but it means
there is a lot to do. My role will be to help achieve a level of standardisation across the
MAT, helping our schools to focus on teaching and learning and improve standards. I’ll
also be ensuring that every school is financially viable.”
Russell joined the army when he was 16 and rose to the rank of Regimental Sargeant
Major before moving into education. While at Pershore High School he was nominated
as School Business Manager of the Year and was an advocate for the National College
of School Leaders. He is married to Angelique and they have two grown up children. In
his spare time Russell enjoys outdoor activities, running, dancing, going to the gym and
baking exceedingly good cakes!
Please pray for Russell and all those involved in the Diocese of Worcester Multi
Academy Trust.
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