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Clive Rickart – CEO

After graduating from Manchester University, Clive started his career in 1983 at Stamford School, teaching History and Politics. He was appointed as a Boarding House Master and from there moved to...

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Clive Rickart – CEO

After graduating from Manchester University, Clive started his career in 1983 at Stamford School, teaching History and Politics. He was appointed as a Boarding House Master and from there moved to Oswestry Junior School as Head. In 1996 he became Head of Lincoln Minster Prep School before being appointed Principal of Lincoln Minster School in 1999. During his time at Lincoln, he also took on an Executive Principal role, engaging with four prep schools and leading the merger to create Hull Collegiate School. He became the General Secretary of The Society of Heads in September 2015, and is a Governor of two schools. Throughout his career in schools, which included twenty-four years as a Head, he was passionate about enabling young people to succeed. He is now dedicated to supporting, encouraging and inspiring school leaders.

Julie Andrews – PA

Julie was born, bred and educated in Leicestershire. She started her career working for the National Union of Hosiery and Knitwear Workers in Leicester. She went on to become PA to the General...

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Julie Andrews – PA

Julie was born, bred and educated in Leicestershire. She started her career working for the National Union of Hosiery and Knitwear Workers in Leicester. She went on to become PA to the General Secretary dealing with every aspect of the work which came through the office, which included organising major Conferences in the UK and in Europe. Julie, with a wealth of experience, joined the Society in 2004 and has become a much-valued member of the team with her depth of knowledge, dedication and professionalism.

Jill Howard – Professional Development & Communications

Jill is originally from Lancashire, but was brought up in Bahrain where her parents both worked. After moving back to the UK, she completed her education in Norwich, and started...

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Jill Howard – Professional Development & Communications

Jill is originally from Lancashire, but was brought up in Bahrain where her parents both worked. After moving back to the UK, she completed her education in Norwich, and started her first job at the age of 19. Since then, Jill has enjoyed a varied background, and has travelled extensively working in both customer facing and marketing roles. In 2003, Jill and her husband, moved to Dubai, and it was there that Jill gained her CELTA and Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training and Assessing. She went on to teach English to children and adults in a variety of educational settings, and following on from that, became a corporate trainer, working with many Middle Eastern companies, developing their teams. Jill has developed a passion for education and training and after relocating back to the UK in December 2014, became involved in the independent education sector, and joined the Society of Heads in January 2017. Jill is married, with two children.

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