Gareth Stevens

Gareth Stevens

Chief Executive

(Interviewed in 2020)

Gareth Stevens the Chief Executive of Inspiration Trust has progressed his career at our organisation. Joining as the Principal at Hethersett Academy, he was promoted to Secondary GarethDirector, before being promoted again into his leadership position.

Gareth was the Principal at Hethersett for seven years. During that time he received record GCSE results, an outstanding rating from Ofsted and oversaw the school’s expansion.

He said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved at Hethersett Academy – and look forward to building on this with the Inspiration Trust’s other schools. I’m thankful for the dedication of our team who ensure young people reach their potential – and of course our hardworking students and supportive families. The community really is fantastic."

Jane Diver, Hethersett Academy's Vice Principal, was also promoted.

Jane said: “I’m looking forward to taking over from Mr Stevens to lead our talented teaching team. I’m excited to continue working with families and students to achieve impressive results and deliver a high quality education for everyone that enters our classrooms.”

Gareth said: “Ms Diver has played an integral part in the school’s improvements and I’m looking forward to seeing it go from strength to strength under her leadership. I’m sure our families will join me in congratulating Ms Diver on this well-deserved promotion.”