With 12 years' teaching experience as a Geography teacher in the secondary sector and with teaching experience in the primary sector, David is the Head of HISP Teaching School Hub and part of the HISP Multi-Academy Trust School Improvement Team. He has been a Sixth Form Coordinator for Geography, a pastoral tutor, and an accredited Lead Practitioner. David has worked with trainee and early career teachers for much of his career, supporting and mentoring PGCE trainees, ECTs and facilitating training for School Direct and SCITT trainees. He has presented at numerous national teaching and learning conferences and has delivered evidence informed CPD to colleagues within multiple school settings.

Kate is the Deputy Head of HISP Teaching School Hub and leads our Appropriate Body services provision. She has 11 years' experience teaching Secondary and Sixth Form learners. With eight years leading professional development frameworks for NQT/ Early Career Teachers, facilitating Initial Teacher Training routes and designing CPD programmes for aspirational teachers across all phases. Kate has a real passion for identifying talent, coaching best practice and nurturing success in others. Kate brings valuable knowledge and experience to assist the TSH Appropriate Body team, having also worked in HR Learning and Development prior to moving into the Education sector.

Emma is the Appropriate Body Coordinator for HISP Teaching School Hub. Holding a GNVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, Emma brings a wealth of administration experience to the role. In her previous role working for the NHS, Emma had oversight of the running of a busy Operating theatre, managing good communication between multiple professionals. On a personal level, Emma enjoys spending time with her family, especially her son. She loves camping trips and late-night beach walks with the dog. 

Chantelle is the Teaching School Hub Coordinator. She has over 11 years administrative experience and has previously worked in roles within the NHS and a busy primary school office. In her spare time Chantelle enjoys spending time with her 2 children often watching local football matches together.