Executive Team
Michael Feely
Chief Executive Officer
I feel very privileged to have been appointed as CEO of Sancta Familia and I feel very lucky to work with you all. In my previous role, I was the Regional Director for London and South at Lift Schools, a national multi academy trust (MAT) of 57 schools. Prior to working at Lift, I served as principal of Dixons City Academy, an outstanding school in Bradford, and the flagship school of one of the most successful MATs in the country. Before this, I was the sole Deputy Headteacher of Our Lady's Catholic High School in Hackney, and as a practising Catholic, I am delighted to return to Catholic education.
Janine Kenna
Interim Director of Education
I am delighted to be continuing to work as part of the Sancta Familia Executive Team in the academic year ahead in my role as Interim Director of Education. I have been privileged to work alongside talented school leaders across the Trust over the last few years in my role as Head teacher of St. John Fisher Primary School. I am excited by the prospect of helping to shape the educational landscape of our Trust and the aspirational opportunities for our pupils and staff. In my 30 years in education, I have worked in schools in a range of Middle and Senior leadership roles and for Local Authorities and the National Strategies as a consultant.
Emma Turner
Chief Financial Officer
I am honoured to be part of Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust and look forward to working with colleagues to ensure our financial and business practices effectively support every school and student within the Trust. I have previously served as a CFO across several SATs and have also supported maintained and special schools. I am also a School Resource Management Advisor (SRMA). I am excited to contribute to the development and success of our newly formed Trust.
Nichole Burley-Burton
Head of Human Resources & Culture
It’s a privilege to join Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust and serve its students and staff. Previously, I was Associate Director: People and Inclusion, at a global music management company: The HarrisonParrott Group, and its charity: The HP Foundation. Prior to that, I worked for a multi academy trust (City of London Academies Trust). Alongside my current role at SFCAT, I serve as a Board Trustee for the charity One in Four, which supports survivors of abuse. I look forward to working with colleagues across the Trust to ensure our HR and Safeguarding practices continue to promote the well-being and safety of everyone.
Penny Pemberton
Project Manager (Growth)
I am very proud to have project managed the set up of Sancta Familia. I have worked with the Trust and the Diocese for over 18 months now and have loved every moment of the project. I am currently looking after our new schools hoping to join this term. I have been working in projects my whole career, and in education based projects for the last 10 years, including SEND improvement programmes for Local Authorities and setting up Local Authority Education Trading companies. Prior to education, I led projects including setting up a large mortgage company and implementing CCTV for parking enforcement in central London.
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