Jackie became Chief Executive Officer of SEN Trust Southend in September 2022.  Prior to this Jackie was the Headteacher of The St. Christopher School from September 2007 to July 2022, and Executive Headteacher of SEN Trust Southend from September 2017. Jackie has over 15 experience as a Headteacher in a special school and led The St. Christopher School through academy conversion in 2012 and following this two outstanding Ofsted Inspections. Jackie is part of the Federation of Leadership in Special Education (FLSE) East Executive.