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Richard Piggford

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Managing Director at Shine Learning & Training Centre
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Richard Piggford is the Managing Director at Shine Learning & Training Centre, drawing on over 15 years of experience in education. His career progressed from a sports coach apprentice to a Headteacher in South London. He holds a BA Honours from The University of Bolton and is an expert in alternative provision and inclusion.

His professional focus is on transforming the lives of young people facing social, emotional, or educational challenges. He champions a child-centered approach and is passionate about creating environments where students can thrive, leading his staff in areas like trauma-informed education and innovative lesson design.

He began his extensive career in education as a sports coach apprentice before becoming a qualified teacher and rising to Headteacher.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Alternative Provision
As Managing Director of Shine Learning & Training Centre, his primary focus is on specialist alternative provision for young people with various challenges.
Educational Leadership
He has extensive leadership experience, having been a Headteacher at STEP Academy Trust and now leading curriculum development and staff training at his own organization.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Managing Director
Shine Learning & Training Centre
9-2023 - 6-2026
Head of Permanent Sales
Education World Ltd
5-2023 - 9-2023
Business Development Manager
Bounce Teachers
5-2021 - 4-2023
Headteacher
STEP Academy Trust
9-2019 - 5-2021
Deputy Head Teacher
STEP Academy Trust
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Education
9-2012 - 7-2013
PGCE - Primary
University of Roehampton SCITTELS
9-2009 - 8-2012
BA Honours
The University of Bolton
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