Rebecca Handley-Kirk

Rebecca Handley-Kirk is Inspiration Trust’s Director of Standards and Onboarding. Her role is to ensure the strategic growth of Inspiration Trust, supporting new schools to improve and develop under the leadership of Inspiration Trust. Alongside this Rebecca leads on whole Trust standards, overseeing quality assurance, and supporting the development of exceptional leaders who are empowered to transform children’s education.

Rebecca has a track record of success over nine years as a head teacher and executive headteacher, developing teams, often in challenging circumstances, to drive success in post-16, secondary and primary settings.

Rebecca believes that education is the key to improving children’s futures. Education should always be inclusive and strive to develop self-assured, well-rounded young adults, who are fully prepared to take the next steps in order to live fulfilled, successful lives.