Ascend Education draws upon the expertise of a pool comprising former and serving Heads, Principals and Chairs of Governors. The team is led by Jacqueline Baker, an experienced professional in Headteacher Recruitment and developing leadership capacity, she offers bespoke services and practical support to clarify the complex process of leadership recruitment in education and subsequently enhancing performance. 

Jacqueline, a governor and former Chair, is a consultant for The Key for School Governors, was a regular host for the National College's "Ask the Expert" sessions on interviewing skills and leadership recruitment and active within the new Knowledge Hub.

She has designed and managed professional leadership recruitment campaigns and national training programmes for those aspiring to leadership roles, tailored for both groups and individuals.

Clarissa Williams has supported the work of Ascend Education from the outset. She is a former Head teacher with many years of experience in a south London secondary school which was consistently graded 'outstanding ' by Ofsted. Clarissa has a long record in successful educational innovation and was national president of the NAHT.