About Us

TLT is a successful multi-academy trust established in 2016 with a clear mission to deliver inspiring education that leads to outstanding outcomes. Following a period of rapid growth we now have 13 schools in three regional hubs and expect further growth by 2025. 

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Our Employees 

Our members of staff are essential to realising our mission. We are looking for colleagues who share our passion to help our young people flourish. We are proud to have a team of exemplary staff who are motivated to deliver exceptional experiences for our pupils.

Office Culture 

We provide an engaging work environment with a high expectation culture. All staff are valued and equipped to meet new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Members of the central team are based at a school local to them and encouraged to become part of the team.

Career Development 

We offer excellent opportunities for further professional development. We have a strong track record of investing in all our colleagues to ensure they continue to provide quality professional services to our schools and meet  their own career aspirations. 

Brand Values 

The Tove brand stands for quality, aspiration, respect and achievement. Each school has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to meet the needs of the local community. Controlled growth and high expectations have been key ingredients to our success.

Meet the team

Dr Jamie Clarke
CEO

Jamie has led the strategic vision, growth and development of the trust since 2016 which has grown to 10 secondaries and three primaries. He was previously Headteacher at Sponne School, an outstanding academy. He is a National Leader of Education and sits on various educational boards and advisory groups.  Jamie is a Lead Ofsted inspector.

Carl Salt
Director of Education - Secondary

Carl has been Headteacher at Grace Academy Darlaston for the last 9 years. His strengths include data analysis and driving school improvement having worked with Challenge Partners and as a data consultant supporting schools across the country. Carl is passionate about developing staff teams so they can reach their full potential in serving their school community.

Jane Burton
TLT Director of Safeguarding and Area Director

Jane was previously Principal at Rushden Academy where she established a strong #TeamRushden culture and successfully led the school to achieve a Good Ofsted inspection in 2022. Jane is now Executive Principal in the East Northants region and leads on safeguarding strategies and initiatives across the trust. 

Sue Wagstaff
CFO

Sue became CFO for Tove Learning Trust at its inception in November 2016 and was instrumental in the set up and development of the trust. As a School Business Manager for 23 years, Sue has extensive experience in financial management, human resources and estates management and sits on the Northamptonshire SBM Forum and other local networks.

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