the right people
in the right jobs
in the right jobs
Samantha Kibble has nearly three decades’ experience in education across the Midlands. She is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the sector. Her career spans a diverse range of schools, where she has demonstrated a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and leadership development.
Samantha’s journey in education has seen her excel in various roles, including Advanced Skills Teacher, Assistant Headteacher, and Deputy Headteacher in a vibrant, multicultural urban school. She went on to become Headteacher of a large, oversubscribed, and highly successful comprehensive school, where her leadership played a pivotal role in shaping its continued success.
Beyond her own schools, Samantha has made a significant impact through school-to-school support, including her work as a School Improvement Partner. Her recent achievement of the NPQEL qualification further underscores her dedication to educational leadership.
In her role as Director of Talent Management, Samantha draws on her extensive expertise to develop and nurture high-quality leaders across Matrix, ensuring a strong pipeline of future educational leaders who will drive excellence across the sector.

Mr David Lowbridge-Ellis MBE – Director of School Improvement
Talent Pipeline.
