Jo was previously an AST in Art and she is currently a SLE for teaching and learning. She has organised a range of programmes to help improve teachers and move them towards a grade 1. This has included running a 2-1 programme and an outstanding conference.
Originally from Middlesbrough, Robert graduated with a degree in Music Technology (BSc) from Leeds Metropolitan University before working as a Deputy Manager for a large entertainment company in both Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Sunderland, then relocating to Essex in 2012.
Emma completed her degree in Fashion Studies from the London College of Fashion in 2003, and went on to work as an Assistant Buyer.
Paul commenced his English teaching career via the ITT route, completing the Mid Essex SCITT course in September 2004. After a short spell as an Early Careers teacher at Chelmer Valley High School, Chelmsford, he was promoted to the role of Key Stage Three Co-ordinator for English.
Jennifer Turl started her career in teaching as a GTP trainee before working at Plume, Maldon’s Community Academy, for six years, where she taught Geography and was the Professional Mentor.
Kerrie started her teaching career at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton after doing a PGCE in Geography at The University of Sussex, then moved on to be second in command for the Geography department at Jo Richardson Community School in Barking and Dagenham.
Joe is Lead Practitioner of Humanities / Head of History at Helena Romanes School in Dunmow.
After finishing college, Emma worked in London for two years in Private Banking. When she had reached as far as she could without a degree, she went to the University of Greenwich to study for a Maths Bsc.
Jo completed her PGCE at Manchester University in English and TESOL.
Zena began her teaching career as a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages at Mayflower High School in 1998.
Ryan graduated from Essex University with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and went on to train as a PE teacher with MEITT at Notley High School in 2008.
Jane Rothman graduated from Leeds University before completing her PGCE in Science at Nottingham University in 1992 (PGCEs in Psychology were almost unheard of in 1992).
Nicole graduated with a degree in Philosophy and History from Cardiff University in 2007. It was at Moulsham High School (MHS) that she completed a GTP in Religious Studies.
Oliver worked for six years in the City of London for a pension fund management company before switching to a teaching career. He graduated from Canterbury Christ Church in 2002 with a BSc 2.1 and worked his way to Director of Science at his previous school in Thurrock.
After completing a degree in Economics, Jo worked in the City of London for a Japanese trading company for three years before switching to a teaching career.
