Mark Snell - Chair of Governors and UK Education Director

Mark has worked in education for 30 years. Prior to joining Inspired as UK Education Director in September 2023, Mark was Headmaster of Wetherby School Notting Hill for 15 years, and Deputy Head for 2. With extensive experience in all aspects of academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, Mark was also Executive Headmaster of Wetherby School Kensington from September 2022 until April 2023. Mark also brings to governance his experience as Head of Mathematics at King’s College Junior School, Wimbledon for 5 years and Head of House, at Westminster Under School and Eaton House the Manor.

Ashley Harrold - Chief Executive Officer - UK

Ashley joined Inspired in 2021 as Executive Head of the Online Schools, before being promoted to Online CEO, and is now the Chief Executive Officer for Inspired UK. This followed six years as Headteacher, as well as leading one of the DfE UK National MFL Hubs and setting up the Pavilion & Downs Teaching School Alliance. Holding a B.A Hons and PGCE in History from UCL, as well as the NPQH and NPQEL qualifications, Ashley brings a wealth of experience of school leadership and education innovation.

Jez Prior - Safeguarding Governor

Jez is the Global Safeguarding Lead for Inspired (role commencing September 2022) and is based in London, UK. Jez was the Head of Safeguarding in Education for West Sussex County Council for six years. Before this position, he served as a senior detective with Sussex Police, leading the county’s multi-agency safeguarding response hub. Jez has overseen many significant investigations and is a highly experienced safeguarding inspection and audit officer. Jez has worked very closely with schools throughout his career, including as Chair of Governors. Jez has lectured nationally and internationally on the development of child protection processes within schools and other agencies. He strives to highlight the importance of placing the needs of the child at the centre of safeguarding procedures.

Contact Our Governing Board

Should you wish to contact our Governing Board please use the email address shown below. A member of our team will respond to you at the earliest opportunity.

Email Address: Governors@inspirededu.com