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Birchwood Primary School

Our Trustees and Trust Executive Group

Trust Executive Group

Alexis Rickus – Director of Institute of Education - Community Academies Trust

Alexis is the Director of the Institute of Education at the trust. Her role at the Institute, which serves as a hub for professional development, school improvement, and teacher training, underscores her commitment to raising educational standards.

An established author in her own right, with a career exceeding two decades, Alexis has amassed extensive experience in senior leadership roles, focusing on enhancing teaching quality and fostering staff development. Her academic credentials include an MA with distinction in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Warwick.

Since joining the Trust Executive Group in 2021, Alexis has been dedicated to cultivating a positive and thriving work culture, where colleagues are encouraged to be the “best versions of themselves”.

She drives innovation through strategic planning, ensuring continuous renewal and high standards within the Trust. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to sustained staff growth and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Alexis Rickus

Director of Institute of Education

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