Sparke Sounds

About Sparke Sounds

Join our panel of Trinity educators as they interview leaders across the MAT. Each week they will delve into the world of teaching, leadership and challenges faced in education and beyond. Exploring their experiences and career choices and finding out what makes each leader unique, offering insights, inspiration and advice. Thank you for tuning in.

Publisher

Trinity MAT

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Nov 2024

Latest episode

17 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Alex Bottomley

   In our final interview of the season, we reverse the roles and are joined by Alex Bottomley, our usual host, to talk us through his leadership journey and insights. Alex is Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning at Trinity Academy Halifax and has a wide range of experience in school-to-school support roles. We also see a podcast debut from Producer Tom and will we see a new winner on the end of season trophy?

2. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Emma Cheetham: Trusting the process

   Episode 7 sees us speak to Emma Cheetham who is Assistant Principal at Trinity Academy Grammar. She talks to us about her current role leading curriculum to drive achievement but also about the steps she took to get there. Emma gives great clarity on the important of process and following leaders who you trust.

3. 

   3 Jul 2026

   Caroline Hobson: The science of leading a team

   For episode 6, we are joined by Caroline Hobson who is Curriculum Leader for Science and Associate Senior Leader: Curriculum in Alternative Provision at Trinity Academy Halifax. Caroline joined the profession after working in industry for more than a decade and is able to bring her insight of leadership between sectors to this highly informative conversation.

Who has been a guest on Sparke Sounds

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rob Marsh
• Nikki Waite
• Sue Marsh
• Miranda Saville
• Jo Castelino

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

3.8 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.