Alison Colwell

Alison Colwell, originally styled 'The Secret Head Teacher' until the Sunday Times blew her cover in an interview in 2020, has spent several decades in teaching. She has held senior leadership positions across a number of schools, including Ebbsfleet Academy in Swanscombe. Under her leadership, Ebbsfleet succeeded in turning around its reputation, resulting in an Ofsted report judging the school 'good'. Alison now lives and works in Mallorca.

Alison Colwell, originally styled 'The Secret Head Teacher' until the Sunday Times blew her cover in an interview in 2020, has spent several decades in teaching. She has held senior leadership positions across a number of schools, including Ebbsfleet Academy in Swanscombe. Under her leadership, Ebbsfleet succeeded in turning around its reputation, resulting in an Ofsted report judging the school 'good'. Alison now lives and works in Mallorca. See less