Our Team

Our Team

  • Kylie Spark Image
    STAR QUALITIES
    Passion
    Commitment
    Vision
    Lifelong Learner
    FAVOURITE MOTIVATION QUOTE
    "Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker

    Kylie Spark

    Leadership - Head of Trust/CEO Kylie’s passion, vision and energy inspires us all!! She leads our Trust with a relentless drive and determination. She always sees the big picture whilst sweating the small detail too.I have worked in primary education my whole career, over twenty years of those as headteacher. Since 2008, I have worked at Tyntesfield Primary School, initially as Headteacher and then as Executive Headteacher.

    Since Tyntesfield converted to Academy status in 2017, and Inspiring Learners was established, I have been Head of the Trust.

    In 2015, Tyntesfield was designated a Teaching School and one of three lead schools in Trafford Teaching School Alliance (TTSA). During that time, I worked closely with many Trafford Primary Headteachers to develop a CPD Programme, Research and Development opportunities and school to school support for Trafford primary schools.  Although no longer leading a Teaching School, I continue to work closely with Trafford primary and secondary schools and Trafford LA to facilitate development in practice to support more effective KS2/3 transition.

    I am also a National Leader in Education (NLE) and, for a number of years, have had the privilege of working alongside school leaders in several schools, providing leadership development and coaching. In 2017, I was asked to take up the role of Interim Headteacher at Bollin Primary School and, after fifteen months supporting the school, was delighted that Bollin Primary School joined our Trust. As a lead facilitator on the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), I enjoy working alongside new and aspiring headteachers, a role I find incredibly rewarding.

    Inspiring Learners Trust came about from our passion and commitment to provide the best opportunities for children, and staff, to grow and flourish as learners.

    Learning is at the heart of our Trust and we fervently believe that every child deserves the very best opportunities to achieve their potential. Although no longer in the classroom, I am as passionate as ever about teaching, learning and innovative curriculum development and thoroughly enjoy my role as Head of Trust and Executive Headteacher, leading the Trust towards achieving our vision.
  • Kathryn Manion Image
    STAR QUALITIES
    Energy
    Passion
    Child-centred
    Fun Factor
    FAVOURITE MOTIVATION QUOTE
    "Develop a passion for learning, if you do you will never cease to grow." - Anthony JI D’Angelo

    Kathryn Manion

    Headteacher - Tyntesfield Primary School Children are truly at the heart of everything Kathryn does and it shows. Her energy, commitment and sense of humour are infectious and her relentless drive for the highest standards are evident in all aspects of school life.I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher at Tyntesfield Primary School as it is a happy, welcoming school which sits within a thriving community of committed staff, supportive parents and wonderful children.

    I have worked in Primary Education for seventeen years, thirteen of those years at Tyntesfield, initially as Deputy Headteacher, then as Head of School and now Headteacher.

    Whilst working in these roles, I have been a lead facilitator on the Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP) qualification, the National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC), the National Professinal Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL) and TTSA RQT programme. I thoroughly enjoy working with like-minded colleagues who have a passion for teaching and learning and for achieving the very best for all children and I have found this role incredibly rewarding.

    I love to learn; I love the feeling you get when you learn something new, I love leading learning and I love working with our Trustees, Governors, staff and parents to enable our children to be the best they can be.

    Learning is at the heart of Inspiring Learners Trust and working within a Trust, whose values are centred around a passion and commitment to provide the best learning opportunities for children and staff, is both empowering and inspiring.
  • Natanya O'Hara Image
    STAR QUALITIES
    Passion
    Positivity
    Sensitivity
    Drive
    FAVOURITE MOTIVATION QUOTE
    "Believe you can and you are halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

    Natanya O'Hara

    Trust - Bollin Primary School Tanya is always smiling! Her positivity shines as does her absolute passion for Bollin School; she truly lives and breathes the mission “Growing Hearts and Minds Together”.I am always incredibly proud when anybody asks me what I do - I am the Head of School at Bollin Primary School. I absolutely love working with a very special team of staff, amazing children and supportive parents. No two days are the same and we are all making magical memories along the way!

    At Bollin Primary School, we all believe in each and every child, and work tirelessly to ensure that they reach their potential and that they thoroughly enjoy their learning journey throughout their time at our school. We create opportunities to foster children's skills and interests, as well as preparing them for 21st Century life and learning.

    Being part of the Inspiring Learners Trust brings school communities together and there are enormous benefits for all. Children are able to create links and connections with children from another school, professionals can learn from one another and ideas can be shared. The best part of working within the Inspiring Learners Trust is that the best interests of the children are at the heart of every decision and they always will be.