Our Staff

Lorna Rourke -CEO of the Trust

Expertise: Executive Head Teacher/Leadership/School improvement/ Curriculum/Health & Safety/Governance/HR/Coaching & Mentoring/NPQEL/Maths

We are very proud of Elveden Schools Trust and the schools within it. I am extremely privileged to be the CEO and have the opportunity to facilitate the high aspirations demonstrated by all staff and children who truly believe that nothing is off limits in what can be achieved. By working together, we are stronger and can offer so much more to our pupils and staff in terms of learning experiences, holistic opportunities and wellbeing. Everyone wants to come to work to enjoy what they do and make a difference and this is at the forefront of the decisions we make so they are always in the best interests of our pupils. 

I am supported by a strong Trust Board who have a range of expertise  which has helped the schools go from strength to strength and ultimately establish a brand new Trust. I am excited to see how this develops as we grow and welcome new schools to our trust family. 

Cat Bond- CFOO of the Trust

Expertise: Finance

Having worked at Elveden Academy for over three years it has been an amazing journey to help set up a trust that takes the incredible ethos and values that Lorna and all the staff have worked so hard to ensure were integral and share and grow these with other amazing schools. 

I was delighted to be offered the opportunity to step up and oversee the Finance and Operations across the trust and having been in Finance for almost ten years across several industries, I am keen to bring my expertise to assist in the smooth running of our trust and schools with support tailored to the needs of each. 

I believe that setting up the right systems and support with our schools can help free up valuable time to build and grow the best possible environments for our staff and pupils.