Cadmus Central team

	Max Vlahakis Max Vlahakis is a highly distinguished and deeply experienced leader within the education sector, whose career spans significant contributions to school improvement and oversight. For over 17 years, he has served with distinction as a Lead Ofsted Inspector, and more recently as an Ofsted inspector, a role that has provided him with unparalleled insight into educational standards, quality assurance, and compliance across a diverse range of institutions. His expertise is further underscored by his recognition in the past as a National Leader of Education (NLE), a prestigious designation that reflects his proven capacity to support schools in challenging circumstances and drive widespread improvement. Complementing these roles, Max has dedicated nearly two decades as the Chair of the Schools Forum, demonstrating his enduring commitment to strategic financial planning and resource allocation within the educational landscape. Throughout his extensive career, he has spearheaded numerous system-wide improvement initiatives, consistently bringing a sharp and unwavering focus to ensuring quality, upholding rigorous compliance, and fostering sustainable growth across the entire federation he serves.
	Angela Hill Angela Hill, an Executive Headteacher with over two decades of school leadership experience, is renowned for her exceptional expertise in school turnaround, consistently guiding struggling institutions to success. She plays a crucial role within Cadmus, embedding best practices in teaching and learning, and her national influence is further solidified as one of only eight 'Teach Like a Champion' advisors, making her a recognised national expert in instructional coaching and pedagogy.
	Roland Roberts serves as the Chair of the Cadmus Family of Schools, bringing over two decades of senior legal, business, and governance expertise to his leadership. A nationally recognised consultant in educational governance and an experienced commercial paralegal, Roland uniquely bridges the gap between robust corporate compliance and effective school leadership. His extensive professional background includes serving as Company Secretary for BCRS Business Loans Ltd the UK's largest cooperative-values CDFI and driving local regeneration through the Darlaston Plan Board. Whether guiding boards through rigorous OFSTED preparation, providing cost-effective commercial dispute resolution, or supporting community enterprise, his work is defined by a commitment to delivering top-tier governance and creating genuine, lasting opportunities for young people.
	Seema Kumar-Ford (Finance & Operations Manager) Seema Kumar-Ford, Cadmus's Finance & Operations Manager, leverages her strong industry background to provide high-level financial leadership, impressively delivering over £120,000 in savings across utility contracts and service-level agreements within just 12 months. Her strategic financial planning and meticulous operational oversight ensure resources are utilized with maximum effectiveness, directly benefiting teaching and learning outcomes, making her an invaluable asset in aligning financial strategy with the core educational mission.