Our people

Kerry Inscker

Chief Executive Officer

Kerry joined the SET team as an Executive Principal, having worked in the secondary sector for 25 years. Kerry started her career as an English Teacher and then moved into a range of leadership positions, including Senior Literacy Consultant for a Local Authority. In addition, she has held leadership posts in secondary schools including Head of Department, Assistant and Deputy Headteacher, and Principal. Kerry has experience of working in a wide range of secondary schools and has also been fortunate to undertake a year's teaching in New Zealand and has also undertaken a term's sabbatical to undertake research in outstanding schools across the country.

Neil Warner

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Neil joined the SET team as CEdO after 28 years working in a range of schools in different contexts. Neil started his career as an English teacher and then gained a wide range of leadership experiences, including head of English, assistant headteacher and deputy headteacher. He has held two successful headship tenures, as well as being an executive headteacher. Neil is currently a National Leader of Education, having supported a number of schools and multi-academy trusts as a system leader. He has also been a director of education, strategically leading a number of primary and secondary schools. Neil is currently a lead Ofsted inspector.

Peter Potts

Chief Infrastructure Officer

Currently the Trust’s Chief Infrastructure and Digital Officer, Pete Joined SET in 2018 as The Director of Estates, when we were a mere 11 schools. Whilst a professionally qualified engineer, Pete also holds a Master’s Degree in Business (MBA). His wealth of construction and compliance knowledge acquired over 30 years of working within the private and public sectors has enabled him to embed the robust procedures which we operate today, ensuring that our schools remain safe and welcoming environments. More recently, whilst retaining the remit for Estates and Health & Safety, Pete has taken on a broader role with the remit for our Digital Environment.

Catherine Hughes

Chief Finance Officer

Catherine joined the SET team in September 2026 as the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from her previous role as CFO of a large academy trust. A Chartered Accountant since 2010, Catherine began her career in audit before moving into the education sector. She has since built significant expertise serving as a Regional Head of Finance and later as a Trust Financial Controller. She holds a First-Class Honours degree in BSc (Econ) Accounting and Finance. Alongside her executive role, Catherine has contributed actively to the wider sector, chairing a large Finance Professional Community attended by around 200 trusts for a two-year period.

Becky Beaty

Chief People Officer

Becky joined the SET team in September 2026 as the Trust’s Chief People Officer from her former Executive Leadership role at the largest College in the West Midlands. Becky brings a wealth of experience from both public and private settings and has served the education and skills sector for over 20 years. Beginning her career specialising in recruitment and people development, she has built a broad and influential career in human resources and organisational development. Becky holds an Honours degree in French and Linguistics, has a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and alongside her executive responsibilities, now supports the work of the Teacher Regulation Agency through an appointment by the Department for Education (DfE).

Nikki Labrum

Chief Digital Officer