The team

We are a dedicated team of teachers, education specialists, engineers, data scientists, and innovators with a shared mission to unlock students' potential by developing a love of learning.

We are

Learners

We are all committed to continuous growth, seeking opportunities to learn and thereby enriching our own lives, amplifying our contributions, and increasing our positive impact.

Empathetic

We listen to and try to think like others to aid our understanding and to enhance learning.

United

We harness our collective and individual genius, and trust in each other's strengths.

Data Driven

We use data to make informed decisions to help solve the problems that really matter.

Agile

We view change as an opportunity to continually improve. We adapt with pace, enthusiasm and determination.

Our Leadership Team

Colin Hegarty

CEO

Colin is responsible for leading the team at Sparx Learning in developing a suite of products that ensure children around the world are spending time...

Dr Mark Dixon

Founder and Sparx Discovery

Dr Mark Dixon is a recognised leader in innovation in academia and statistical modelling. Having set up Oxygen House in 2008, Mark proactively supports technology-driven...

Spencer Thompson

Technology Director

Spencer has a passion for mathematics and analytics. Having spent eight years in the retail analytics sector he joined Sparx to oversee product strategy as...

Paul Clatworthy

Finance & Operations Director

Paul is a CIMA qualified Accounting Professional with over 10 years experience across the recruitment, retail, banking and insurance sectors. Paul is committed to developing...

Gemma Johnson

People Director

Gemma is a CIPD qualified HR Professional with over 25 years’ commercial HR experience across a variety of sectors including finance, retail and hospitality. Gemma...

Brian Arnold

Growth Director

Brian's journey in education spans 14 years and has led him through significant roles, including Head of Maths, Lead Practitioner, and co-founder of the EdTech...

Fay Sheppard

Education Director

Fay has over 15 years of experience working with maths departments and leadership teams, and spent 7 of those years working as a Trust Director...

Our Board

Simon Lebus

Chairman

Simon Lebus has had a diverse career having worked at various stages in investment banking, food manufacturing and education. Simon served in 2021 as Chief...

Dr Mark Dixon

Founder and Sparx Discovery

Dr Mark Dixon is a recognised leader in innovation in academia and statistical modelling. Having set up Oxygen House in 2008, Mark proactively supports technology-driven...

Jill Jones

Jill is currently a non-executive director for Kogan Page Publishers Ltd and Sensations English (English Language Video Learning Ltd). Having also worked as President and...

Colin Hegarty

CEO

Colin is responsible for leading the team at Sparx Learning in developing a suite of products that ensure children around the world are spending time...

Roy Bedlow

Roy is co-founder of Low Carbon, founder and CEO of Trust Power and Managing Partner of Oxygen House. He is a founder member of the...

Glenn Woodcock

Over the last five years, Glenn’s role has sat at the overlap between the public sector and the private. He is a founder and a...