Dave Dickinson OBE

I have been fortunate to have worked in education for well over twenty years, teaching in colleges, universities, and primary schools across the Yorkshire region. During this time, I have held many positions, from class teacher, through to my current position as CEO of Waterton Academy Trust. I have held the position of CEO of Waterton Academy Trust since 2015. I feel extremely privileged to be working alongside such talented and committed colleagues, both within our trust and throughout the system leadership network.

I currently represent academies on the Wakefield School's Forum, am a founding member of the Wakefield System Leaders Network, sit on the West Yorkshire Sub-Regional Group and have acted as a representative CEO for the West Yorkshire and Lancashire region at a number of Parliamentary and DfE events. Most recently I have accepted an invitation to sit on the newly appointed Barnsley & Doncaster Teaching School Hub Strategic Group. I have delivered CPD for aspirant executive leaders and mentored MAT CEOs on behalf of the DfE. I am proud to have received an OBE for my contribution to education, something that I look upon as recognition of the work carried out by not just myself, but all the talented colleagues I have been fortunate to work alongside. I believe the future is exciting and I am passionate that whatever we do, we should always have the welfare of our children at the forefront of our thinking.