Amanda is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the HISP MAT and Executive Headteacher of Portswood Primary School.  She is also the Director of the HISP Learning Partnership which includes the HISP Teaching School Hubs, HISP Research School, the Solent Maths Hub, the Hampshire and Dorset Science Learning Partnership and the Hampshire SCITT Partnership.  She is currently the Regional Delivery Partner for the DfE Trust and School Improvement Offer (SESL).  As a system leader, Amanda has undertaken school improvement work across both primary and secondary schools. 

With 12 years teaching experience, as a Geography teacher in the secondary sector and with teaching experience in the primary sector, David is now the Deputy Director of HISP Teaching School Hub and the Primary Programme Lead for the Hampshire SCITT Partnership. 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 Appropriate Body Services Lead for the HISP Teaching School Hub. 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.

Kerry has extensive experience working across the primary stage, having taught in Hampshire schools for more than 20 years. Her practice is underpinned by educational research and she promotes the importance of continuous professional development, recently undertaking and being awarded the NPQSL. Kerry is recognised as an SLE and consequently has worked with a number of schools to support improvement measures, coaching and mentoring teachers at different stages of their careers.

Throughout her career, Kerry has successfully delivered professional development, providing training for student teachers, ECTs and more experienced teachers. With the Hampshire history steering group, Kerry has worked alongside the county inspector and advisor to deliver training to teachers across the county. She also works closely with the Historical Association and has delivered workshops and webinars to educators nationally. Kerry was proud to be awarded an honorary fellowship in July 2024 for services to history education.

Before accepting the role of 'Programmes Lead for HISP, Kerry was a lead practitioner with the role of 'Curriculum and Creativity Lead' at a Hampshire school, working with the University of Winchester to support teachers across the county.

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. 

Molly is the Programmes Coordinator for HISP Teaching School Hub. She has worked in several consumer facing roles and alongside administration experience, brings experience of how to ensure customer satisfaction to the work of the team. In her spare time, Molly loves to spend time with her family, including her two young children and the family dog. 

Candice is the Events & Communications Coordinator for the HISP Learning Partnership, and her admin responsibilities extended across HISP Teaching School, HISP Research School and the Hampshire & Dorset Science Learning Partnership. With over 10 years of experience in event management, marketing, sales and working as an Executive Assistant, Candice supports HISP Teaching School with event management duties and she oversees the hubs marketing strategy. In her spare time Candice loves to spend time with her family and friends.  

Wendy is the Teaching School Hub Administration Assistant. Her role is to support the team within the Teaching School Hub. An Early Years Education graduate, Wendy has 20 years of experience within Early Years settings and 10 years as a manager.

On a personal level Wendy likes to spend time with her children, long walks with friends and taking part in various sports.

Naomi is the Finance and Executive Support Officer for HISP Multi Academy Trust. She offers finance support to the Teaching School Hub as well as the HISP Learning Partnership as a whole, together with support to the Executive team.

Naomi's background was mainly in the banking sector, conducting all roles from Personal Banker to Branch Manager and then into training and development. Next came a change of direction and a property business focusing on professional HMO's. 

Working now with HISP, Naomi has the challenge she wants, along with precious time to spend with her young son.

John is the Human Resources Officer, proudly supporting the HISP Learning Partnership team. He has over 20 years of generalist HR experience in the hospitality and healthcare industries. His qualifications include a postgraduate diploma in Personnel Management and a Masters degree in Occupational Psychology.