Meet our Team

Jonathan Ronan

Jonathan Ronan is a seasoned education leader with over two decades of experience. As the founding Chief Executive Officer of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, he has successfully led schools to Outstanding Ofsted and CSI judgments. Under his leadership, student attainment has increased and behaviour has significantly improved.

A passionate advocate for Catholic education, Jonathan believes in providing all students with the best possible opportunities to thrive. His vision for the Trust is to create a network of schools that deliver exceptional teaching and learning, fostering a strong Catholic identity and helping students reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Jonathan is a proud father of three and enjoys spending time with his family and following football.

Bobby Jasper

As Chief Financial Officer, Bobby brings extensive experience from senior and executive roles across the public, private and charitable sectors within the UK economy. He spent 25 years in investment banking, working in London and other major global financial centres, developing deep expertise in financial strategy, governance and operational leadership.

Following his career in investment banking, Bobby undertook several voluntary appointments within the charitable sector, including serving as a Trustee of The British Home, a charity with a Royal Charter specialising in residential care and rehabilitation for adults with severe and complex neuro-disabilities.

Bobby also served as a Governor at St James’ RC Primary School in Bromley, where he developed a strong passion for education and, in particular, a deep commitment to Catholic education.

As CFO of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, Bobby is driven by a clear commitment to ensuring that funding is maximised and directed where it has the greatest impact — at the frontline supporting the delivery of an outstanding Catholic education for every child within the Trust.

Outside of work, Bobby is a proud father of two sports-enthusiastic boys who share his passion for football, rugby and cricket. Much of his spare time is spent travelling around the country and increasingly across Europe following the highs and lows of Crystal Palace FC.

Samantha Dossetter

Samantha has spent the past 12 years working in school governance across Bromley, Kent and London, including a 20-school MAT in Bromley where she has developed and implemented the governance strategy for the Trust. As a governor herself, she has a strong understanding of the ways governors can contribute to the effectiveness of school life and developing the whole child experience, and the value of being part of a Trust of like-minded schools.  

As a parent of 2 children now entering Year 12 and Year 13 she is aware of the experiences of families and young people during their education journey and of the importance of a supportive school.

Prior to having children and undertaking a career break, Samantha held senior HR roles in both the public and private sectors, which have equipped her with strong people skills and an understanding of the confidentiality required for the role.  Samantha has a degree in Law from the University of Warwick and a Masters in Human Resource Management.

Outside of work Samantha enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling when possible and is an active member of a local book club.

Joanne Hawthorne

Joanne Hawthorne brings over 28 years of experience in education, with a career spanning both primary and secondary sectors. Having spent two decades working in primary schools, Joanne has developed a deep understanding of the varying challenges and opportunities facing London schools. Her earlier career included eight years as a secondary English teacher, where she honed her skills in curriculum development.

Currently serving as Interim Director of Primaries, Joanne is also a member of the Catholic Schools' Inspectorate. She is passionate about raising educational standards and is committed to ensuring that every child receives a rich, meaningful learning experience. Her work focuses on empowering school leaders to create environments where both students and staff can thrive.

Joanne champions collaborative, research-informed approaches to school improvement. She believes that sustainable progress is rooted in shared learning, reflective practice, and a relentless focus on excellence. Her leadership is marked by a strong commitment to equity, opportunity, and the transformative power of education.

Felicity Corcoran

Felicity Corcoran has over 25 years’ experience in education initially as an MFL teacher and then has honed her knowledge and skills through successful leadership roles in schools in London and the South East. This includes more than 8 years as Headteacher of a high performing 11-18 mixed Catholic Academy in South East London, where she has led the school to maintaining ‘Outstanding all areas’ judgments in both Ofsted and Diocesan inspections.

In her role as Interim Director of Secondary Education Felicity is able to share her passion about the transformative ability of Catholic education to bring young people to the fullness of life and prepare them for a successful future. She recognises the key to this is supporting leaders and teachers to deliver an ambitious and broad curriculum and the highest standards of pastoral care, rooted in Gospel values. Felicity is committed to working in collaboration and seeking out best practice to support schools to continuously improve. She brings to St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust her extensive experience of successful partnership work with not only a wide range of Catholic and local schools, but also as a Headteacher and CMAT representative on local authority, university and cross Trust working parties and groups.

Karen Robertson

With over a decade dedicated to education in diverse roles, Karen Robertson brings a rich understanding of people, process, and purpose to her role as HR Manager. Her vision is to establish the Trust as an employer of choice by fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where every individual can thrive.

As a mother of four, Karen values balance, empathy, and resilience, qualities that underpin her approach in both her professional and personal life. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness, long walks, and family time.

Scott Bellamy

Scott brings over 20 years of experience running his own successful property maintenance company, where he specialised in delivering high-quality, reliable services across a range of sectors.

In April 2025, he joined St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust as Facilities Manager, overseeing the maintenance and operational safety of all our school sites. His hands-on expertise and proactive approach ensure that our learning environments are safe, efficient, and well-maintained for both pupils and staff.

Outside of work, Scott is a keen sports enthusiast. He enjoys playing golf and football and proudly manages his son’s football team.

Nick Lawrence

Nick Lawrence is an experienced teacher and senior leader having worked in education in Lewisham for over 13 years. Whilst a Geography teacher at heart, his passion lies with giving pupils opportunities to develop and grow outside and beyond of the classroom, discovering and fulfilling their God given gifts and talents; whether that be through extra curricular clubs, activities, trips, performances, concerts and more.

Having overseen both Duke of Edinburgh and the Bonus Pastor Charter, recognised nationally by the Department for Education as a case study for character education, Nick strives to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to engage, flourish and be celebrated. 

Outside of work Nick is a proud father of two, an avid green fingered gardener and a keen mountain hiker.  

Saffron Stone

A highly organised and proactive professional, Saffron has a proven track record of providing high-level support in both corporate and educational settings. Over the past three years, she supported three Managing Directors and Partners at a leading global management consultancy based in Dubai. Before relocating to Dubai, Saffron worked as an Executive Assistant within the education sector, supporting leadership teams at two secondary schools in Southeast London. Prior to this, she held the position of Event Manager for a prestigious luxury hotel group, coordinating high-profile events across London and Europe.

Saffron holds a First-Class Honours degree in International Hospitality and Business Management from the University of Brighton and is further developing her skills in HR and people management through the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma.

Outside of work Saffron enjoys travelling, hiking, Reformer Pilates and spending quality time with friends and family.

Andie Pasvani

Andie is a CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with over 15 years’ experience in financial controlling and management accounting across education, charities, and commercial sectors. As Financial Controller at St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, she manages financial reporting, audits, and compliance, while driving cost efficiencies and strategic savings.

Passionate about leveraging technology in finance, Andie recently completed a certification in Generative AI for Finance and Accounting, looking to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision-making across the Trust.

Outside of work, Andie enjoys playing basketball, travelling, and spending time with friends.