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Warwick Sharp

Evaluator · DISC type sdc
Chief Executive Officer at GLF Schools
📍 United Kingdom

Warwick is the CEO of GLF Schools, bringing nearly two decades of experience from the heart of UK education policy. His career includes senior roles like Director at the Department for Education and Interim CEO of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Cambridge.

He has a deep passion for educations direct impact, having started his career as a teacher and also serving as a school governor. Warwick enjoys engaging directly with students, particularly discussing their favorite books to foster a love for reading, and champions enrichment programs in schools.

Unique fact: Warwick once took a career break from his government role to write a book specifically about educational choices.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Warwick shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Warwick cares about

Visible Leadership
Stated his immediate priority upon becoming CEO is to listen, build trust, and be highly visible by visiting all 43 schools in his trust.
Student Enrichment
Highlights the success of programs that offer opportunities like debating, chess, and sports to develop student confidence and build connections.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools
10-2023 - 5-2026
Director of Strategy and Delivery
Department for Education
9-2022 - 10-2023
Director - School Financial Support and Oversight (and Director of Corporate Services)
Education and Skills Funding Agency
5-2022 - 8-2022
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Education and Skills Funding Agency
7-2020 - 5-2022
Director - Academies and Maintained Schools (and Director of Corporate Services)
Education and Skills Funding Agency
In the press

Media appearances

The appointment of Warwick Sharp as CEO of GLF Schools. Featured in Anderson Quigley
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GLF Schools appoints Warwick Sharp as new CEO. Featured in GLF Schools – Latest News
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Cambridge
Master's degree
Birkbeck, University of London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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