Invictus Education Trust

Jessica Shulman

Chair of Trust Board (Trustee)

Jess is an accomplished Chair and Governance Professional with extensive experience across the education, charity, public, and private sectors. As Chair of Trustees at Invictus Education Trust, she bring to the table a proven track record of leading school improvement through strong and effective governance.

She has successfully led governance teams and interim boards to deliver measurable impact, overseeing strategic plans for growth and contributing to inspection that recognised governance as “exemplary in driving improvement and strategic direction.” 

As a confident and collaborative leader, Jess is experienced in building and guiding high-performing teams in the maintained and academy sector and all age ranges. She fosters a culture of accountability, openness, and continuous improvement - ensuring that governors and Trustees are empowered to make strategic, evidence-based decisions that drive positive outcomes for schools and learners.

With a professional background in governance and compliance, Jess combines strategic insight with a passion for high-quality governance. She is dedicated to ensuring that governance consistently drives and sustains school improvement, enhancing outcomes for children and young people.