Paul joined Abbey Grange CofE Academy in 2010 as Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for inclusion. In 2013, Paul was appointed to the role of Vice Principal at Abbey Grange.
In 2017, Paul took on the role of Principal at Bishop Young Church of England Academy and led a successful improvement journey, resulting in a positive Ofsted inspection in 2021 during which the academy was judged as good for behaviour, attitudes and personal development.
In February 2020, Paul became the Executive Principal for our Secondary Academies. He has guided both Bishop Young CofE Academy and Lightcliffe Academy to judgements of Good in all areas following Ofsted inspections during 2024. Both academies had previously been judges as requiring Special Measures.
