David is proud to be the founding principal of Shireland CBSO Academy. He has worked for Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust since June 2007, starting his career at Shireland Collegiate Academy as a Teacher of Mathematics before going on to fulfil roles including Head of Mathematics, Assistant Principal and finally Vice Principal for Curriculum, Data and Assessment. In January 2022, he became Deputy Secondary School Improvement Director for the Trust, operating across our five secondary schools before taking on his current role in September 2023. He is also a member of the Black Country Music Hub’s Steering Group. 

Music has always been an important part of his life and he continues to play in his spare time, having grown up in a musical family and been part of Derby Music Centre and then the University of Warwick’s Big Band. 

David is passionate about creating opportunities for all students to succeed, regardless of their background or challenges that they are facing. He holds high standards for himself, staff and students and provides challenge and support in equal measure to ensure that the students in our care can flourish.