Rachel Palmer

Rachel Palmer is the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Agora Learning Partnership, bringing 18 years of experience in finance within the education sector. Her career began as a School Business Manager, where she developed a deep understanding of the operational and financial challenges schools face. For the past eight years, she has worked within multi-academy trust settings, honing her expertise in managing complex budgets and strategic financial planning.

At Agora, Rachel has oversight of the trust’s financial processes and systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability across the organisation. She is committed to supporting schools in delivering the best outcomes for pupils through strong financial stewardship and effective resource management.