Sarah Bailey

Sarah Bailey is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the Head of Service Access to Education at Croydon Council since January 2019, where leadership focuses on enhancing educational outcomes for looked after children and young people. Prior to this role, Sarah held positions as Head of Virtual School at St Marylebone School and Senior Behaviour Lead at St Marylebone Bridge Special School. At ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy from May 2013 to August 2016, Sarah contributed significantly as Headteacher, resulting in school outcomes surpassing national standards. Sarah's career includes an early aspiration to Headship, beginning with a Deputy post in an Ark primary in 2013. Earlier roles included serving as Assistant Principal at Saint Gabriel's College from September 2011 to May 2013. Sarah's educational background includes a PG Dip Cert in Psychology of Education from the Institute of Education, a PGCE in Secondary Education from Canterbury Christ Church University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Joint Honours English and Dance with Theatre Arts from the University of Birmingham.