Central Team

David is a National Leader of Education (NLE) and has extensive experience in education. David has over 20 years’ experience in senior leadership in different settings. David has completed the NPQH and the Professional Qualification for Schools Inspectors. David has been a Headteacher in two different settings. David has taken a school from special measures to good with outstanding features. David works with school leaders to empower them to drive and embed positive change. As an NLE  David and his team have worked with a large number of schools, locally and nationally, to improve outcomes and build leadership capacity. David’s last school is graded outstanding and his leadership was described as ‘innovative, passionate and inspirational’.

David has a passion for running and has completed a couple of marathons, including the London Marathon. When David is not running he enjoys watching and coaching rugby.

David is the CEO of Engage Enrich Excel Academies and is working with the board to build a primary trust built on trust, support and corporate responsibility. David is passionate about education and is passionate about improving the hopes and dreams of every child, employee and family connected with EEEA.

David is always keen to talk to schools about how EEEa enables schools to meet their community needs. If you are interested in finding out more please email David at dharris@eeea.co.uk.

Melanie has extensive experience in education supporting the business functions. She is experienced in providing support to School Business Managers, Bursars, Finance Managers and Headteachers.  Melanie is proficient at the management of key school functions including Finance, HR, and Premises and is a member of the senior leadership team with strong relationship management skills.

She provides support to all Headteachers across the MAT developing and producing policies and ensuring we are compliant with all government regulations

Having converted all schools in the trust, Melanie is efficient in the conversion process of schools into the trust.

She has completed the Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM), Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies (CIPFA) and Level 7 Certificate in School Finance and Operational Leadership. 

Stephanie has extensive experience in education supporting the business functions.

She is experienced in providing support to School Business Managers, Bursars, Finance Managers and Head teachers. Stephanie is proficient at the management school Finance functions

She works alongside the Chief Operating Officer running the central finance function. As Trust Finance Manager she is responsible for consolidating accounts for the Trustees and Auditors. She provides support to the School Business Managers across the MAT in producing their budgets and monthly reporting.

She has completed the Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM), Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies (CIPFA) and qualified as a Chartered Public Sector Finance Accountant in July 2023