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Teaching School Hub Central Team

Jo Heaton OBE

Strategic Lead for Teaching School Hub

CEO of Northern Lights Learning Trust

Jo believes professional development lies at the heart of school improvement and that collaborative working is key to achieving our vision.  

As CEO of a MAT and an experienced NLE who sits on the RSC Advisory Board and a range of DfE groups, she recognises the importance of our Hub working in partnership with all schools, MATs, LAs, Dioceses, curriculum hubs and other strategic educational partners. Collaboration ensures that the Hub has the best impact on pupil outcomes and the professional development of all staff across our region.  

Jo is extremely proud of the collaborative approach Northern Lights takes and the impact seen from our ITT provision.  

Zoe Thompson

Director of Teaching School Hub

Leading the Teaching School Hub, Zoe has a passion for teacher professional development, including a real belief in the impact that ITT and the ECF have on our education system. Supporting the Teaching School Hub Council by sitting on the ECF Advisory Board, Zoe is at the forefront of ECF developments and is proud to have influence, supporting our schools in the North East.  

Zoe is an experienced teacher and SENDCo across multiple schools and shares the Teaching School Hub’s ethos of fundamental partnership working, with immense pride in the collaborations developed across the region.     

Sarah Hardy

Deputy Director of Teaching School Hub

Sarah is an experienced teacher and senior leader who has mentored teachers at every stage of their careers and values the importance of CPD for all. Supporting the Teaching School Hub Council by sitting on the NPQ Advisory Board, Sarah feels strongly about the development of professional qualifications to support teachers at every stage of their career, showcasing the impact across the region.   

She has worked in areas of high deprivation and fully embraces the Hub’s ethos of putting children at the heart of everything. Her most recent personal CPD includes qualifying as an Attachment Lead and Designated Senior Mental Health Lead.  

Keely Smith

Admin and Relations Manager

Keely has worked in education for 20 years and before moving to work at Northern Lights Teaching School Hub, was Office Manager at a successful primary school.  

She shares the Hub’s vision of supporting teachers in their professional development to help fulfil the potential of all children and young people.  

Nicola Jaconelli

Admin Assistant

Nicola has worked in the area of children’s safeguarding for the last 24 years before moving on to a new challenge within the Teaching School Hub. Nicola supports the Teaching School Hub team to provide the best professional development to ensure the best education for children and young people.

Lauren Jorgenson

ITT Lead Mentor

Lauren is an experienced teacher and leader, who is passionate about supporting and helping others to develop their skills and confidence in the classroom, mentoring many new and experienced teachers to enhance their practice. She believes in creating supportive and encouraging learning environments where both teachers and pupils thrive.

Lauren feels strongly about the significance of Initial Teacher Training in laying strong foundations for new teachers and strives to build strong relationships with mentors and trainee teachers, where successes and challenges are shared as opportunities for learning. 

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