Ian McNeilly
Head of Quality and Improvement @Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Quality and Improvement @Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust
Royal Sutton Coldfield, GB
Adding capacity and expertise to the Trust’s central improvement and executive functions; line management of five senior trust staff; developing, supporting and mentoring leaders; quality assuring judgements at a school and Trust level; undertaking school and trust reviews; undertaking bespoke projects; carrying out sensitive HR investigations; preparing schools and their staff for Ofsted inspections; outreach and liaison work with other trusts; informing, advising and challenging the CEO, Director of Education, and other senior leaders.
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
Master of Arts - MA, Literature
University of Essex
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons.), English and European Literature
Bath Spa University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Secondary English
ABOUT IAN MCNEILLY
I am a very experienced and highly-effective educationalist and executive leader with a long track record of successfully supporting trusts and schools. I have been a teacher, subject and key stage leader, head of a national association, Senior Her Majesty\'s Inspector, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Quality and Trust Improvement, consultant, and published author. Improving the life chances of children and young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged, is always at the centre of my decision-making.In 2024 and 2025, I was named in Education Business magazine\'s \'50 Most Influential\' people in the sector: https://issuu.com/psi-media/docs/eb50_2025?fr=sYmNkMTg4MDgzNzA
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