Shared Services Education Team

Sue qualified as a teacher over 20 years ago initially specialising in Secondary Music and SEND.  During her career she has worked in both Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools and Specialist Settings working with children aged 5 – 16.  While working in the Primary phase she became a SENCO and Safeguarding lead developing my expertise in supporting and overcoming those wider barriers to learning.   

Over the last 12 years Sue has worked in Specialist Education initially as a middle leader and for the last 8 years as a Senior Leader.  This included responsibility for safeguarding and curriculum development. 

Sue has developed her leadership skills further by supporting colleagues in other settings as a Specialist Leader of Education focusing on behaviour and SEND and then as a Sector Led SEND Specialist.   

Educational Ethos: 

I am passionate about ensuring that all children and young people are given the opportunity to realise their full potential regardless of circumstance.   

Favourite Quote: 

“History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children” – Nelson Mandela. 

With over 20 years of experience in education, Maxine has worked across nursery, primary, and secondary phases, bringing a deep understanding of the full educational journey. Her career has been driven by a strong commitment to social inclusion and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive. 

A qualified SENCO, Maxine has spent the past 7 years as MAT SEND leader within Voyage, where she has led strategic initiatives to improve outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities. She is also newly appointed NPQSEN assessor, experienced SEND reviewer, and facilitator of professional development in a range of areas including: adaptive teaching, strategic SEND leadership, and behaviour. 

Maxine believes in the power of mentoring and coaching to build inclusive, reflective practice among educators. Her approach is rooted in the belief that inclusive education is not just a strategy, but a mindset. 

Her favourite quote encapsulates her philosophy: 
"Inclusion is a belief system. It begins with the belief that every child has strengths to build upon, interests to share, and experiences to honour." 

With over 14 years’ experience across Early Years, primary, and secondary settings, Caroline is passionate about helping children and young people thrive. Throughout her career, she has supported a wide range of learners, including those with SEND, children facing social challenges, and those learning English as an additional language (EAL). 

She has led school readiness programmes and support groups, helping children make a confident start in their education. Caroline has also worked closely with EAL families to support smooth transitions into the UK school system, often bridging gaps in expectations and cultural understanding. 

Her interest in improving attendance and engagement grew from hands-on work with families to break down barriers to regular school attendance. Caroline spent several years as an Education Welfare Officer, and now, as Trust Attendance Lead at Voyage Education Partnership, she works across schools to develop sustainable, effective strategies that support both children and families. 

Caroline is committed to building strong systems and policies that make a real difference. By understanding the wider context behind attendance, she helps schools intervene earlier and more effectively—putting the right support in place to achieve long-term positive outcomes. 

Favourite Quote: "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." Henry Ford 

Suzie has been part of the Shared Service Education Team at  Voyage Education Partnership for the past three years, where she leads on both Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Teacher support and professional learning. In her role, she works closely with Lincolnshire ITT as a Lead Mentor, supporting trainees and their mentors on the SCITT programme. She also facilitates curriculum sessions alongside SCITT Lead Mentors and local experts, helping to shape the next generation of teachers. 

Suzie collaborates with the L.E.A.D Teaching School Hub to support Early Career Teachers (ECTs), induction tutors, and mentors through the Appropriate Body and as a facilitator on the Early Career Framework (ECF) programme. More recently, she has drawn on her university background in PE to lead Voyage’s PE Lead Network, supporting subject leaders across the trust. 

Before joining the Shared Services Education Team, Suzie held a range of leadership roles at her previous academy, including subject leadership in PE, science, computing, and English. She was also the E-Safety Officer and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. As a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) in English, Science, and Behaviour Management, Suzie played a key role in curriculum development and staff training, particularly in reading, writing, phonics, and assessment. 

Suzie brings a wealth of experience, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to teacher development and pupil outcomes across the trust. 

Educational Ethos: "I am passionate about investing time and expertise into our early teachers and believe that, in doing so, we are ensuring the education of not only those we are teaching now, but those who will be taught for many years to come. Being part of someone’s journey to achieving their goals is a privilege and one of the most incredible experiences you can imagine." 

Favourite Quote: " “Invest in our teachers, and our children will succeed.” — Barack Obama 

Rachel has been a member of the Trust for 15 years, during which she has held a variety of senior leadership roles. With Qualified Teacher Status and Specialist Leader in Education status, she brings extensive expertise in a range of areas. Beyond her work within the Trust, Rachel has had the privilege of collaborating with schools and academies across the county, where her experience has enabled her to develop leaders and teachers, driving sustained improvement across diverse educational settings. 

In her current role, Rachel is focused on academy improvement, with particular emphasis on developing subject leaders, enhancing curriculum delivery, and refining assessment strategies. She plays a key role in shaping and implementing Trust-wide teaching and learning initiatives, offering tailored training and coaching to Senior Leadership Teams, Middle Leaders, and teachers. Grounded in research, her approach fosters innovative pedagogical practices that ensure continuous improvement across schools. 

Rachel’s leadership experience spans a broad range of roles, including Maths, PE, ICT, and Assessment Subject Leader, Key Stage Two Lead, Deputy Head, and Acting Headteacher. Additionally, she has served in various advisory and coaching capacities, including Trust Maths Lead, Programme Tutor for SCITT, Mobilise Research Champion for Maths, Accredited Pupil Premium Reviewer, Lincolnshire Attaining in Maths Programme Leader, NQT and ITT Mentor, and Instructional Coach for Accelerate Coaching. 

Rachel has also played a pivotal role in supporting a school’s journey from Special Measures to Outstanding, underscoring her unwavering commitment to achieving excellence and driving transformative change in educational settings. 

Educational Ethos: "Every learner has the potential to achieve and the key lies in nurturing resilience and confidence. The foundations of a child’s early education are critical to their future success and it is a privilege to contribute to shaping that foundation." 

Favourite Quote: “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” – Marian Wright Edelman 

Corinna supports the educational development of our primary academies, in collaboration with our Chief Education Officer, the wider Shared Education Team and the individual academy leaders.  

She has 25 years’ experience of working in schools in Lincolnshire which have high-levels of deprivation, during which time she gained extensive Maths subject leadership experience - and had roles as Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal, Principal, Executive Principal, Local Leader of Education and nationally accredited Pupil Premium reviewer. Corinna has also had the rare opportunity to set up a new school within a Multi-Academy Trust, developing an inspiring and high-performing learning experience for staff and pupils.  

Corinna has supported many senior and middle leaders within her own academies, and the wider Trust and local authority, supporting all aspects of their work - with a particular emphasis and passion for developing aspiring leaders, enhancing the curriculum through effective design, refining assessment practises and developing aspirational enrichment opportunities for all pupils.   

She believes strongly in equality for all pupils, ensuring they have access to a broad curriculum with a clear purpose, and is driven by the core values of each individual academy - equipping pupils with the essential knowledge and skills they can take into their future lives. 

Corinna’s passion and enthusiasm to support leaders in providing quality continuous professional development, leadership cohesion, and clarity of vision, stem from her educational ethos. 

At the heart of Corinna’s educational ethos lies the unwavering conviction that ‘Every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves to flourish in a supportive and challenging environment. She believes that education is more than the acquisition of knowledge—it is the cultivation of curiosity, resilience and a sense of belonging. Her philosophy centres on nurturing the whole child, empowering both staff and pupils to embrace change, seek out opportunities, and develop a lifelong love for learning. Corinna is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where diversity is celebrated, individuality is respected, and every voice is valued—ensuring that all members of the community are enabled to reach their fullest potential. 

Favourite Quote: "If you do what you’ve always done you will get what you’ve always got."