I am a retired teacher having held several senior posts before retirement and then worked, briefly, as a National Strategy Consultant and for one of the headteacher professional associations. I am the current Chair of Worcester Diocese Board of Education and Worcester Diocese Academies Trust. I am also a Director of another Trust and have been a member of the governing board of Holyoakes Field First School for many years. I am a member of a local choir and golf club and a volunteer with the National Trust.