Director of AP and Special
Wasim is an experienced educator with a diverse background spanning mainstream education, special education, and alternative provision. Before joining Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) in 2021, he held leadership roles as Headteacher and Executive Headteacher of Alternative Provision (AP) Academies in inner London. In May 2022, Wasim became Director of AP and Special at OAT, where he oversees a cluster of schools and leads the trust’s SEND and mental health strategy.
Throughout his career, Wasim has successfully developed and implemented whole-school strategies focused on attendance, behaviour, and inclusion. His deep commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people is at the heart of his work, driving his passion for creating inclusive and supportive educational environments across the trust.