City of London Academies Trust
Mark Emmerson has a strong background in education leadership and advisory roles. Mark served as the Chief Executive Officer at the City of London Academies Trust from 2016. In 2019, they joined the Department for Education as the National Behaviour Adviser. Additionally, they held the position of Chair for the London Trust leaders Network at the Confederation of School Trusts from 2019 to 2022. Prior to these roles, they worked as the Education Strategy Director (Secondment) at the City of London Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Mark also served as the Principal at The City Academy, Hackney from 2008 to 2016, and as the Executive Principal at City of London Academy Islington from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in their career, they were the Secondary Education Adviser (Secondment) at Hackney Learning Trust from 2007 to 2008, and the Headteacher at Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form from 2000 to 2008.
Mark Emmerson completed a BA Hons degree from Leeds Beckett University from 1979 to 1982. Mark then obtained a PGCE Secondary certification from the University of Warwick in 1983 to 1984. In 1999, they pursued further education and earned an NPQH from The Open University. Mark Emmerson attended Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham from 1972 to 1979.
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City of London Academies Trust
The City of London Academies Trust, sponsored by the City of London Corporation, aims to provide high-quality education for students and pioneer educational innovation. We are driven by the ambition to provide world-class experiences and deliver exceptional educational outcomes for the young people we serve. All City of London schools and academies draw upon the traditions, institutions, heritage and historical successes of London to furnish each of their diverse communities with life-transforming learning experiences. In doing so, we believe that the young people we serve develop into successful, compassionate young adults, who make a positive contribution to their local, national and global communities. Our schools are characterised by a common understanding of what makes outstanding schools, based on five key principles which are known as our 'Foundations of Excellence'. Our staff have high expectations, and are consistent and driven to provide the best teaching and opportunities for our students. Teachers work in a well-disciplined environment where they are able to teach creative and engaging lessons, and all staff are given exciting opportunities to develop and learn from exceptional practitioners. So, whether you're a parent looking for life-changing education education experiences for your child, or a prospective staff member looking for an organisation which offers its staff fantastic oppotunities, we would invite you to visit our website or get in touch.