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01/07/25

Hot off the Hob🔥🔥 Student Masterchef Competition was back this evening and this year it was hotter than ever! We were thrilled to welcome back ⁦⁩ – MasterChef star, bestselling author, and our very own ex-student – as special guest judge! pic.twitter.com/EaXH8a0ddm

01/07/25

An incredible performance at the GBDO National Finals in Cheltenham by our Dance Performance Team! We are very proud of you all💫🩵💛 pic.twitter.com/qMsLvVZafn

19/06/25

Students from across our Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 recently attended an inspiring careers talk presented by The Power of Events. During this session, they learned about the seven key sectors within the events industry, as well as the diverse range of jobs and opportunities available. pic.twitter.com/8i6UuCPS5Y

19/06/25

It was a delight to witness our talented actors/actresses showcase their improvisational skills in our recent House Drama Improvisation Competition. Congratulations to all participants, and a special commendation to Austin for winning!https://t.co/MAtIZmnbOm pic.twitter.com/KXgnZUOOFy

18/06/25

Our Sixth Form students have expressed their wish to recognise National Thank a Teacher Day today and would like to share with our Samuel Ryder Academy community. Thank a Teacher Day is the UK-wide celebration of all teaching and support staff.https://t.co/nzRHSoWnDa

17/06/25

Our young chefs got a real treat today! Ex-MasterChef semi-finalist+ex student Theo delivered an inspiring masterclass to prep them for the RBA MasterChef comp! Big thanks to for the expert tips & fun! pic.twitter.com/nuX16r6yQg

16/06/25

Sign up now for the summer session of our creative art teachers network on 30 June and find time to explore new ideas! book here: https://t.co/4dyNOATWFt pic.twitter.com/hMqe1kgJZg

16/06/25

Last Thursday, Samuel Ryder Academy proudly hosted the inaugural Primary Oracy Showcase, inviting primary schools from the local community to participate. The event, to celebrate oracy, was a remarkable success, with 13 primary schools involved. pic.twitter.com/BVRbN4zdCH

12/06/25

The Sports Academy students are undertaking a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course to support them with their excellent work as Sports Leaders in our community. They have been fantastic throughout the year working with the PE & Sport team at different clubs and practices 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gcqBpshSfE

22/05/25

On Tuesday evening, we were treated to the Primary Spring Concert which provided an exciting opportunity for our children to showcase their musical talents - we were incredibly proud of them all. Please click here for further photos: https://t.co/FujVybRFPJ pic.twitter.com/blBrQCYgQq

21/05/25

Our Year 9 Graphic Communication students were invited to Sunday’s St Albans Spring Festival. There was an exhibition run by our students displaying their work, as well as an exhibition from the Artist and Residents community project.https://t.co/zdEL3Pljnf pic.twitter.com/nQoZKIMsMK

21/05/25

* Cover Supervisor vacancy * H4 £19,400 Actual Annual Salary 32.5hrs per week - Term Time + 5 INSET Days Start date: September 2025 A Cover Supervisor is required to join our talented support staff team.https://t.co/IcRRr9kHcN#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/lATL984oVN

20/05/25

Building an electric motor is famously fidgety and meticulous, a truly tough feat. But for our science club members, that challenge was just a call to action! And today? It was an absolute triumph! pic.twitter.com/KDjKk42nbA

20/05/25

Freddie C, our first XV captain, was recently selected to represent Herts County Rugby U17's. Congratulations to Freddie for a fantastic achievement. pic.twitter.com/oR4OBejkJM

20/05/25

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19/05/25

Our Year 12 student, Sophia S, was invited to spend a day at the Houses of Parliament. In the evening, Sophia gave a brilliant speech at the House of Lords, speaking on behalf of , discussing the importance of talk within our classrooms and the power of connections. pic.twitter.com/a6wgLOOjhl

19/05/25

* English Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025 Samuel Ryder Academy seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to teach across the age and ability range.https://t.co/3RzpBe8YiD#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/dPrLwIIiUz

19/05/25

* Science Teacher (Focus on Chemistry) vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/LIRz9ZQbOz#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/O1HuC3bPO6

19/05/25

* Religion and Society Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/eiJQxsPNt0#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/TtNJbHRK1R

16/05/25

📣 Sophia is a student at Voice 21 Oracy School . Last night she travelled to London with her teachers to give a speech at the . 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/ymxCxhYx47

16/05/25

This Sunday, the new St Albans Spring Festival takes place on St Peter’s Street. The council have professionally printed 50 posters, designed by our Year 9 Graphic Communication students, and they have been put on display around St Albans. pic.twitter.com/sbItqlj78e

14/05/25

Huge thanks to HHJ Siddique for delivering an insightful and inspirational talk to our Year 10 and Year 12 Philosophy & Ethics students. They had an amazing experience, and his powerful message about resilience will undoubtedly encourage them in the upcoming exam season! pic.twitter.com/WcX538fouv

13/05/25

Week 2 and we’re already flying high 🙌 Cheer club Tuesday lunchtime🤸🏽 pic.twitter.com/U5jbsrl1a2

08/05/25

Outstanding CPD session examining the Power of Coaching delivered by experienced facilitators. Book now for next Friday https://t.co/jevMASbNas pic.twitter.com/zabaUktwgy

08/05/25

* Science Teacher (Focus on Chemistry) vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/LIRz9ZQbOz#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/Jxy1Cb0wQ0

Trust Senior Leaders

Scholars’ Education Trust

Position Name
Co-Chief Executive Officer Claire Robins OBE, BA, MEd, NLE
Co-Chief Executive Officer Matthew Gauthier BA (Hons) NPQH
Chief Operations Officer Hazel Wale FISBL

 

CLAIRE ROBINS - Co-Chief Executive Officer

Claire Robins

Claire taught at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before becoming head of Sir John Lawes School in 2006. In 2008, Sir John Lawes became a National Support School and Claire was made a National Leader of Education, since when she has led on school to school support work with a number of schools, leading to the setting up of the Scholars’ Education Trust in 2011. In September 2022, she stepped down as head of SJL and became full-time CEO of the Trust.

Claire sat on the Regional Schools’ Commissioner’s Head Teacher Board for the NWLSC region for 8 years and is also a founder director of the Harpenden Secondary Schools’ Trust, which was established to promote wider educational opportunities across the town. She is a Member of the Harpenden Secondary Education Trust, the governing body for Katherine Warington School, a free school which opened in Harpenden in 2019, and also a trustee of the Atlas Academies Trust and The Kemnal Academies Trust. Claire was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in June 2018 for Services to Education, is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, and an honorary fellow of Worcester College, Oxford University. In March 2023 Claire became an Ofsted Inspector.

MATT GAUTHIER - Co-Chief Executive Officer

Matt Gauthier

Matt taught Business and Economics at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before being appointed deputy headteacher at Sir John Lawes School in 2007.  Matt was appointed Headteacher of Francis Bacon School in 2011 and led its transformation into Samuel Ryder Academy, Hertfordshire's first all-through school.

As Co-CEO, Matt supports other schools in the Trust, mentoring newly appointed headteachers and providing leadership and strategic guidance, particularly over data and curriculum.  Matt is a board member of the Alban Teaching School Alliance, Governor and Chair of the Resources Committee at the local Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), as well as a member of the St Albans Strategic Partnership Executive Group.

HAZEL WALE FISBL - Chief Operations Officer

Hazel

Hazel has worked in education for a number of years achieving her SBM qualification in 2004 followed by the NPQH in 2008.  She is a NASBM Fellow and was awarded NASBM School Business Manager of the year in 2015. 

Hazel was part of the original EIP team that supported Samuel Ryder and is now responsible for our central operational provision that encompasses finance, payroll, governance, IT, attendance, HR, SCR, Estates, administration & data, governance support and PR/marketing. Hazel’s expertise has led to her being frequently approached to speak at local and national conferences and to provide consultative support for a number of schools. Hazel is a key member of the school to school support team. 

 

@RBAcad
Hot off the Hob🔥🔥 Student Masterchef Competition was back this evening and this year it was hotter than ever! We were thrilled to welcome back ⁦⁩ – MasterChef star, bestselling author, and our very own ex-student – as special guest judge! pic.twitter.com/EaXH8a0ddm
@SRA_PE_Dance
An incredible performance at the GBDO National Finals in Cheltenham by our Dance Performance Team! We are very proud of you all💫🩵💛 pic.twitter.com/qMsLvVZafn
@SRA_StAlbans
Students from across our Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 recently attended an inspiring careers talk presented by The Power of Events. During this session, they learned about the seven key sectors within the events industry, as well as the diverse range of jobs and opportunities available. pic.twitter.com/8i6UuCPS5Y
@SRA_StAlbans
It was a delight to witness our talented actors/actresses showcase their improvisational skills in our recent House Drama Improvisation Competition. Congratulations to all participants, and a special commendation to Austin for winning!https://t.co/MAtIZmnbOm pic.twitter.com/KXgnZUOOFy
@SRA_StAlbans
Our Sixth Form students have expressed their wish to recognise National Thank a Teacher Day today and would like to share with our Samuel Ryder Academy community. Thank a Teacher Day is the UK-wide celebration of all teaching and support staff.https://t.co/nzRHSoWnDa
@RBAcad
Our young chefs got a real treat today! Ex-MasterChef semi-finalist+ex student Theo delivered an inspiring masterclass to prep them for the RBA MasterChef comp! Big thanks to for the expert tips & fun! pic.twitter.com/nuX16r6yQg
@SRA_StAlbans
Last Thursday, Samuel Ryder Academy proudly hosted the inaugural Primary Oracy Showcase, inviting primary schools from the local community to participate. The event, to celebrate oracy, was a remarkable success, with 13 primary schools involved. pic.twitter.com/BVRbN4zdCH
@SRA_PE_Dance
The Sports Academy students are undertaking a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course to support them with their excellent work as Sports Leaders in our community. They have been fantastic throughout the year working with the PE & Sport team at different clubs and practices 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gcqBpshSfE
@SRA_StAlbans
On Tuesday evening, we were treated to the Primary Spring Concert which provided an exciting opportunity for our children to showcase their musical talents - we were incredibly proud of them all. Please click here for further photos: https://t.co/FujVybRFPJ pic.twitter.com/blBrQCYgQq
@SRA_StAlbans
Our Year 9 Graphic Communication students were invited to Sunday’s St Albans Spring Festival. There was an exhibition run by our students displaying their work, as well as an exhibition from the Artist and Residents community project.https://t.co/zdEL3Pljnf pic.twitter.com/nQoZKIMsMK
@SRA_StAlbans
* Cover Supervisor vacancy * H4 £19,400 Actual Annual Salary 32.5hrs per week - Term Time + 5 INSET Days Start date: September 2025 A Cover Supervisor is required to join our talented support staff team.https://t.co/IcRRr9kHcN#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/lATL984oVN
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