Chris Stead

Chris Stead serves as a Student Recruitment Officer at The University of Sheffield since July 2020 and is a Co-Opted Governor at Wath Central Primary School since July 2019, focusing on strategic leadership and school management. Previously, Chris held the position of Senior Activity Officer at HeppSY from March 2017 to July 2020, managing multiple projects to enhance higher education participation across 46 institutions. An extensive background in education includes roles as Assistant Head for Higher Education and Lecturer in Sport at Dearne Valley College, along with experience as a Standards Verifier for Pearson. Early career roles include Supervisor, Pool Lifeguard, and Football Coach at BPL. Chris's educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Sheffield Hallam University and a Certificate in Leadership and Management from The Institute of Leadership & Management.