Leadership Team
Here at Infinite schools, we pride ourselves of finding and hiring people with the same core and foundational values as our organisation, that adds value to our team and wants to grow with us each day as a team.
PROPRIETOR
Stuart
Howarth
Proprietor
Stuart is an experienced member of our team who holds both BSc, MSc degree’s and QTS. Stuart, who originally trained as a science teacher at St Peter’s Catholic High School in Wigan is a Biology specialist who has developed his practice over many years in both mainstream and alternative education settings and is now Headteacher and part of the proprietorial body at our Wigan school. Stuart has an unwavering passion and vision for every student, member of the team and our school, building on our values of humanity, togetherness, compassion and progression.
Now the proprietor after leading Infinite schools for the past 3 years.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dympna
Woods
Executive Headteacher
Dympna brings a wealth of expertise in teaching and school leadership, having worked in diverse settings including some of our region’s most disadvantaged communities. Her experience also encompasses the Voluntary Aided sector, publicly funded schools and academies; she has also worked as an Educational Consultant and recently been appointed as a School Improvement Partner for one of our region’s Local Authorities. In addition, Dympna regularly participates in school inspections across the North West of England, as part of her role as an Ofsted inspector and has lead multiple Independent school sites through a variety of inspections, transformed schools of late.
Rob
Jarvis
Headteacher
Rob is an experienced senior leader with a passion for culture, raising standards, and removing barriers for people and students alike. Rob brings clarity, direction, and deep understanding of leadership. With expertise derived primarily from mainstream settings, he has led whole-school improvement, supported complex cohorts, and work alongside staff teams committed to lasting impact.
Rob is known for creating inclusive, ambitious environments where students thrive and professionals grow. His leadership is relational, strategic, and grounded in high expectations building teams aligned around a shared vision that reflects the values and mission of Infinite Schools.
Zoe
Phillips
Assistant Headteacher
and SENDCo
Zoe is a highly experienced SENDCo and inclusion leader with over 20 years in education and deep expertise supporting children with complex needs. She has led specialist ASD provisions, developed adaptive curricula, and worked closely with multi-agency teams to ensure no child is left behind.
Zoe is passionate about breaking down barriers to learning and creating environments where all children regardless of need or background can thrive. Her leadership style is compassionate, strategic, and rooted in high standards. Zoe supports both students and staff through expert training, personalised provision, and relentless advocacy for what is right.
Zoe brings a calm, consistent presence to our School, with a proven track record in building inclusive cultures, meeting statutory duties, and ensuring SEND provision is both high-impact and deeply human.
Daniel
Young
Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning)
Daniel is Assistant Headteacher at Infinite Schools, leading on Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, and Assessment. With a background in Science teaching and experience across Maths and English, he brings a broad subject knowledge and a flexible, student-centred approach.
He holds a degree in Biomechanics of Movement and is currently completing a Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship and the NPQH. Prior to entering education, Daniel served as a firefighter, shaping his leadership through accountability and courage.
Passionate about curriculum design, high-quality teaching, and meaningful assessment, Daniel is committed to building a culture of continuous improvement—for staff, students, and the wider community.
Gregg
McNally
Deputy Headteacher
Gregg is a Deputy Headteacher at Infinite Schools working closely with our SENDCo and alternative provision network. With extensive experience supporting children with complex needs, Gregg leads on EHCP planning, provision mapping, and ensuring high-quality interventions across the school. Greggs work is rooted in our core values and high expectations which is role modelled everyday
Gregg also oversees the quality assurance of all alternative provision placements, ensuring that students receive a personalised, ambitious, and outcomes-focused curriculum. He works closely with families, commissioners, and external professionals to ensure that every child placed with us is safeguarded, supported, and challenged to achieve their best.
Gregg is passionate about inclusion, leading pupil passport design, annual review processes, and ensuring all staff are equipped to meet a diverse range of needs. His leadership ensures that SEND is central to our school’s culture and curriculum.
Nic Baker
Behaviour, Compliance and CPD Lead
Karolina Bobrowska
Deputy Curriculum and Assessment Lead
Karolina is a highly experienced and dynamic practitioner within the independent specialist education sector. With a strong foundation in performance and pedagogy, she holds degrees in both Professional and Commercial Dance and Dance Teaching, blending creativity with structured curriculum expertise.
Her career has spanned a range of educational settings, delivering high-quality physical education, wellbeing, and academic instruction across both primary and secondary phases. She has held lead roles in curriculum development and behaviour-informed practice, with a particular focus on engaging students with complex needs.
Karolina has developed a strong reputation for her inclusive and trauma-informed approach to teaching, particularly with learners who have experienced educational disruption. Her leadership journey includes delivering GCSE PE theory and Science, building assessment frameworks, and mentoring staff in delivering differentiated, values-led education.
Now serving as Deputy Curriculum and Assessment Lead at Infinite Schools, Karolina brings strategic oversight to curriculum intent, implementation, and impact. Her passion lies in shaping pathways that empower every learner to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.