Leadership Team

Mr Halliwell is Director of Primary within STEP Academy trust. He works closely supporting the Leadership Team at Park Academy.

Mr Halliwell has been a Headteacher in 3 schools within the London Boroughs of Newham, Barking & Dagenham and now within Croydon/Sutton and is a valued member of the STEP Executive Team.  John’s overall aim has been to work with communities who are within the highest areas of deprivation and in turn to make a significant impact on the aspirations and achievement of the children within these communities.

Since joining STEP, and in recognition of outstanding leadership, John has been an NLE.  More recently, John has also led on leadership development at a Trust wide level and strategically oversees SEND; providing training, coaching and developing talent mapping throughout the Trust.

Mr J Halliwell 

Executive Director of Primary