The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Bridget Harrison as its new Trust Director of School Improvement. She will join the Trust in January 2027.
Bridget Harrison brings significant experience of school improvement and educational leadership. She is currently Deputy CEO for Education at ACT Multi Academy Trust, having previously served as its Director of Education and led school improvement across five primary academies. She is also a former His Majesty’s Inspector and has successful headship experience in contrasting school settings.
Her experience includes teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, leadership development and inclusion. She has a strong record of working with Headteachers and leadership teams to improve outcomes, strengthen leadership capacity and deliver sustainable school improvement.
Throughout the recruitment process, Bridget Harrison demonstrated a strong alignment with DLPT’s approach to school improvement. This includes combining professional support with appropriate challenge, empowering Headteachers, developing leadership at every level and enabling schools to learn from one another while preserving their individual identity and context.
In her new role, Bridget Harrison will work closely with Headteachers and leadership teams across the Trust. She will build on the strong practice already present within our schools, strengthen collaboration and support greater consistency and continued improvement where it is needed.
Jonathan Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, said:
“I am delighted that Bridget will be joining DLPT. She brings an exceptional breadth of experience as a Headteacher, senior Trust leader and former inspector, together with a clear commitment to improving opportunities and outcomes for children.
“Bridget’s approach closely reflects our own. She understands the importance of combining support with appropriate challenge, investing in leadership and bringing schools together to share effective practice.
“Her appointment significantly strengthens our school improvement capacity. I am very much looking forward to working with her as we continue to develop our schools and deliver our vision that Every Child Achieves.”
Bridget Harrison said:
“I am delighted to be joining the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust and look forward to working alongside its Headteachers, leaders and staff.
“I was particularly drawn to the Trust’s clear commitment to ensuring that Every Child Achieves. I am excited to get to know the schools and their communities, build on the strong work already taking place and support the Trust through the next stage of its development.”
Bridget Harrison will take up her role in January 2027 and will lead the next phase of DLPT’s school improvement work, with a particular focus on strengthening outcomes, developing leadership capacity and supporting collaboration across the Trust.
Every Child Achieves.