Clare Blackman

Clare Blackman is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Assistant Head of College at Leigh Academies Trust since September 2024. With a background as an Educational Consultant for Hopscotch Consulting since November 2019, Clare has contributed to projects for various organizations, including Teach First, Barclays Lifeskills, the Gatsby Foundation, and Sport England. Clare is also the owner of Number 5 Holidays since June 2017 and has volunteered as a window dresser for Pilgrims Hospices since September 2019. Previously, Clare held the position of Assistant Head at Astor Secondary School from September 2015 to September 2024. Clare's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geography and a PGCE in Secondary Education from Brunel University of London, along with a Master’s in Education Leadership and Management from The Open University.