Stuart began his career as a reception teacher in Peterborough in 1993, quickly becoming a senior leader for EYFS and SEN. Gaining experience as Deputy, then job share Headteacher in Cambridgeshire, he returned in 2006 to take up full-time headship for the next 13 years. During his career, Stuart has worked as a Local Leader of Education and Ofsted Inspector, as well as Branch Secretary for the NAHT and board member at both Paragon and formerly at Peterborough Learning Partnership. This breadth of experience supported his successful appointment as Chief Executive Officer of OWN Trust on its formation in 2019.