Paul Keane

Paul Keane is the executive headteacher of the Federation of Blenheim Road Community & Coed Eva Primary Schools in Cwmbran.

Paul is part of the second cohort of Associates and has been involved in a variety of activities with the Leadership Academy. He has co-authored the commission report What is the role of educational leadership in realising the vision of a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language? and facilitated professional learning sessions for senior leaders through the Leadership Unlocked webinar series.

Paul grew up in London and worked as a lawyer in the city after completing his degrees. He began his career in education in a thriving inner-London community primary school, where he worked his way up from the role of teaching assistant to senior leadership through the Graduate Teacher Programme. Before becoming the headteacher at his current schools, Paul was the headteacher of Willowtown Community Primary School in Ebbw Vale. Paul greatly enjoys the privilege of leading his team of highly dedicated staff on their school improvement journey, placing the schools right at the heart of the local community and putting pupils and families first.