Trinity Sparke Sounds; An educational leadership podcast

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Join our panel of Trinity educators as they interview leaders across the MAT. Each week they will delve into the world of teaching, leadership and challenges faced in education and beyond. Exploring their experiences and career choices and finding out what makes each leader unique, offering insights, inspiration and advice. Thank you for tuning in.

  1. Caroline Hobson: The science of leading a team

    5 days ago

    Caroline Hobson: The science of leading a team

    For episode 6, we are joined by Caroline Hobson who is Curriculum Leader for Science and Associate Senior Leader: Curriculum in Alternative Provision at Trinity Academy Halifax. Caroline joined the profession after working in industry for more than a decade and is able to bring her insight of leadership between sectors to this highly informative conversation.

    27 min
  2. Georgina Moore and Jennie Bickell: Teamwork, drive and making a difference

    26 Jun

    Georgina Moore and Jennie Bickell: Teamwork, drive and making a difference

    In this episode we are talking to Georgina Moore and Jennie Bickell who are both Senior Personal Progress Tutors at Trinity Sixth Form Academy in Halifax. This is really interesting to learn about the difference in motivating learners in the post-16 environment and how your leadership style has to change to deliver the same high standards. Our two guests are warm, passionate and driven about achieving the very best for their students - it is well worth a listen.

    33 min
  3. Louis Brown: Building something special

    19 Jun

    Louis Brown: Building something special

    We were delighted to be joined by Louis Brown for episode four of this season. Louis is Curriculum Lead: Open at Trinity Academy Bradford and shares his insights into how to raise standards across multiple subjects whilst retaining disciplinary independence. It is fascinating to hear Louis describe his journey as a leader alongside the turnaround that has taken place at Trinity Academy Bradford.

    37 min

  4. 12 Jun

    Charlotte Gawthorp: Leading collaboratively

    Our third episode of season four sees the team interview Charlotte Gawthorp who is co-Head of School at Trinity Academy St Peter's. This is a brilliant insight into working together to lead a school and how alignment of vision makes collaboration successful.

    22 min
  5. Emma O'Hanlon: Seeing further and shining brighter

    5 Jun

    Emma O'Hanlon: Seeing further and shining brighter

    For our second episode, we are joined by Emma O'Hanlon who is Key Stage Four Phase Leader at Trinity Academy Leeds. Emma is such an impressive communicator. She is deeply aligned with the mission that Trinity Academy Leeds was established to address and it shines through this podcast. It is fascinating to hear why it is so important to choose the right school for you at every stage of your career.

    30 min

  6. 22 May

    Mark Allen: Building a school where everyone thrives

    In our first episode of series 4 which was recorded live at Trinity Fest 2025, we were joined by Mark Allen who is the founding principal of Trinity Academy St Edwards. Mark shares his core values and describes how he put them into practice to build the first secondary school in Barnsley to be judged as 'outstanding' by Ofsted. It is a really powerful insight into how to build a successful school from scratch and how important it is to be guided by your w'hy'.

    31 min
  7. Review: Making a Difference and Knowing When the Time Is Right

    6 Feb

    Review: Making a Difference and Knowing When the Time Is Right

    In our final episode of Series 3, the team reflect on the standout moments and lessons shared by our inspiring guests. Alex, Mike and Elaine explore the insights that stayed with them most, and what these conversations mean for leadership across our schools. It’s a powerful reminder of why the work we do matters - giving every child the very best chance to succeed. Thank you to all of our guests who joined us throughout the season. We’ve loved the conversations and the thinking they’ve sparked, and we’re already looking ahead to Season 4, which goes live May 2026!

    22 min
  8. Rebecca Stothers: Head of Service - Trinity Academy Carlton Mill

    30 Jan

    Rebecca Stothers: Head of Service - Trinity Academy Carlton Mill

    Our young people are at the heart of it all In the final interview of the season, we are interviewing Becky Stothers. Becky is the Head of Service at Trinity Academy Carlton Mill, a Tier 2 Alternative Provision. This is a heartwarming and inspiring discussion about the sector and how we can all support some of the most vulnerable children in the education system. It truly is a fascinating insight into how alternative provision works and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in working to end educational disadvantage.

    32 min
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Join our panel of Trinity educators as they interview leaders across the MAT. Each week they will delve into the world of teaching, leadership and challenges faced in education and beyond. Exploring their experiences and career choices and finding out what makes each leader unique, offering insights, inspiration and advice. Thank you for tuning in.

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