Mark McCourt, a leading figure in maths education, has been appointed chief executive officer at Academy Transformation Trust (ATT).
He succeeds Sir Nick Weller, who became the trust’s CEO in 2022. ATT runs 22 academies across central England, including primary, secondary, special schools and further education colleges.
In a wide-ranging career, Mr McCourt, currently a non-executive director of Bedford-based Advantage Schools, has provided support for major multi-academy trusts, government agencies and ministries, both domestically and overseas.
New CEO for Academy Transformation Trust
As founder and CEO of La Salle Education, he built what is said to be the UK’s biggest provider of mathematics teacher professional development. And in his role as an expert adviser to Ofsted, he helped to shape national inspection frameworks.
He has also led significant national initiatives such as the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and the Teacher Development Trust, and has designed and delivered education improvement initiatives for various governments.
At Tribal Group, he managed numerous education improvement projects globally.
McCourt has also advised large groups of state and independent schools, further education colleges and local authorities. In the private sector he has advised education publishers, edtech companies and education services corporations.
ATT runs 22 academies comprising primary, secondary, special schools and further education colleges across central England.
Pat Beanland, chair of the ATT board, said: “Following a rigorous search and recruitment process, we are delighted to be able to announce Mark as our new CEO. His vision for educational excellence shone through in all our discussions and we are excited about the future of ATT under his leadership.”
Mr McCourt said: “The board of ATT has a firm conviction in the power of education to meaningfully transform the lives of all our pupils and students - a mission that strongly resonates with me.
“I am looking forward to leading the trust to continue to deliver on this mission and working with our 22 academies in bringing the very best education to all.”
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