Member Profile
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Name: Richard Gill
Company: Arthur Terry Learning Partnership
Job Title: CEO
What does your company do? We are an established multi- academy trust (MAT) of seven schools across Birmingham and North Warwickshire, committed to improving educational outcomes for all children through partnership working.
How did it all start? In 2008 the outstanding Arthur Terry School was appointed a National Support School. We were asked by the local authority to provide school- to-school support to Stockland Green School. More schools soon followed and we’ve steadily grown into a learning community of more than 5,000 students and 1,000 staff and governors.
What’s your greatest achievement so far? I am privileged to have a supportive and loving wife. She has given me three wonderful boys who keep me grounded… and busy! On a professional level, my
appointment as CEO to ATLP is the highlight of my career. I am incredibly fortunate to work alongside some fabulously, talented people who make my job so much easier and rewarding.
What is the biggest risk you’ve ever taken – and did it work out? Taking the leap from joint headteacher of a top performing school in Birmingham to CEO of seven. The ATLP is entering its next phase of development and all our schools are all improving – which means that more young people can access a quality education.
What keeps you awake at night? Making sure I do right for every young person within the partnership.
If you could turn the clock back, what would you do differently? I’d be a better Dad. I’ve always tried to juggle my personal and professional commitments but they have grown up too quickly!
What has surprised you in your job recently? How quickly time passes. Every year outstanding new teachers join us after successfully coming through our own teaching school. This year, I was surprised to see another familiar face among our NQTs – a former student of mine... and she’s not the first! My reaction was a mixture of pride over her progression and denial about mine!
What advice would you give to someone starting out? Effective leadership is all about people and relationships. Build good, positive relationships and the rest will follow.
What exciting project is your business working on? Our inaugural staff conference takes place at the National Motorcycle Museum in January – bringing our team together under the same roof for the first time. Our inspirational speakers include former X-Factor contestant Ashley John Baptiste, who is such a positive role model for the transformative power of education – whatever your background.
What made you join Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and how are you making use of your membership? We were keen to reach out to the wider community and forge greater links with business and industry. The Chamber opens doors to more opportunities, which will enable us to join up with a network of members who understand the reciprocal benefits of collaborations. The Coleshill School, a business
and enterprise academy and part of the ATLP, has cultivated some longstanding partnerships with local employers, including Sertec. This has resulted in the launch of Coleshill’s brand new £16,000 IT suite and apprenticeship opportunities. Both organisations are reaping the rewards – it’s a win-win situation.
November 2017 CHAMBERLINK 67
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