As Group Education Director and Chairman of our Education Committee, Steve supports our headteachers and their staff with all manner of management and strategic matters, allowing them more time to focus on actual learning and development outcomes and instilling in every child a lasting love of learning. Steve has lived and breathed teaching from an early age having come from a family of teachers, and with over 20 years’ experience in the sector brings a wealth of knowledge to the Bellevue group. He served a successful Assistant Headship at Thamesmead School in Shepperton from 2003, where his responsibilities included IT strategy, learning and enrichment and community development. In 2005 he went on to became Head at Gateway School, having completed an MA in Leadership and Management. After eight years at Gateway Steve took up his role at Bellevue, and has been instrumental in building the education support function within the group.
People
Bellevue Apprenticeships is led by exceptional leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. With extensive backgrounds, they are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Steven Wade
Group Education Director
Sam Selby
Education Director
Sam drives innovative education development initiatives across the Bellevue group. She focuses particularly on teachers’ pedagogy and classroom practice – from video coaching and self-reflection strategies for teachers, to more effective use of assessment and data. She is passionate about pupils taking ownership of their learning, and runs enrichment days to bring talented students together to collaborate on innovative projects. Sam’s experience in education spans 25 years, working in both independent and state primary schools. Early in her career she taught at a struggling primary in South Yorkshire where she developed a real passion for equipping teachers to impact pupils’ lives regardless of background. Joining Norfolk House School in 2006, Sam quickly pioneered initiatives such as an 11+ curriculum programme, rigorous teacher assessment practices, and pupil ownership of their learning through technology. In 2011, Sam became Head, expanding the school to two sites, gaining a nursery, and introducing Latin and rugby teaching. Having joined the Bellevue central team as Education Director in 2016, Sam now spends most of her time on the ground in our schools, helping headteachers and their staff develop and embed projects, and share excellent practice across the group.