Meet the team
Find out more about current NCETM team members with their areas of responsibility. If you want to get in touch with someone at the NCETM, email info@ncetm.org.uk with full details of your query and we will direct it to the right person
Senior Leadership Team
Charlie Stripp
DirectorCharlie has been the NCETM’s Director since 2013. He represents the NCETM nationally and internationally and often presents at conferences and events. He is also Chief Executive of MEI.
Sue Madgwick
Deputy DirectorSue joined the NCETM as Director for Professional Development Leadership and Evaluation, and became Deputy Director in 2019. She previously worked in maths teacher training and as an LA advisor.
Debbie Morgan
Director for Primary MathematicsFormerly a primary headteacher, LA advisor and university lecturer, Debbie has been the NCETM’s Director for Primary Mathematics since 2012.
Carol Knights
Director for Secondary MathematicsAfter teaching and leading maths at secondary school and university level, Carol began working for MEI, and later the NCETM. She leads on all the NCETM’s work for secondary schools.
John Westwell
Director for System LeadershipJohn has been a secondary school head of maths, and held advisor and policy positions in local and national organisations. He joined the NCETM in 2012, and has led the Maths Hubs Programme since its launch in 2014.
Nicola Trubridge
Director for School and Professional DevelopmentWith over 20 years’ experience in secondary maths, Nicola leads a team which designs programmes to develop those who teach maths, those who lead on school development, and the communities of local leaders of mathematics education (LLMEs) working in Maths Hubs.
Jen Shearman
Director for Evaluation and ImpactJen has led on all evaluation work since joining the NCETM in 2017. She trained as a maths teacher before moving into Initial Teacher Education and leading an MA in Education. Jen’s Doctoral research explored teacher viewpoints of mastery.
Emma Bell
Director for Post-16 GCSE/FSQEmma has taught and managed maths in secondary schools and Further Education, as well as leading PGCE studies for teachers in the lifelong learning sector. She specialises in professional development for teachers of post-16 GCSE and Functional Skills maths.
Tina Cooke
PA to Leadership TeamBefore joining the NCETM in 2007, Tina worked as an office manager. She now provides support in all areas to the leadership team.
Primary Team
Debbie Morgan
Director for Primary MathematicsFormerly a primary headteacher, LA advisor and university lecturer, Debbie has been the NCETM’s Director for Primary Mathematics since 2012.
Paula Allaway
Assistant Director for PrimaryWith almost 30 years primary teaching experience, Paula has been a deputy head and a Mastery Specialist. She now leads on Mastery Development Work Groups, and helps develop resources for the SKTM Primary Teachers Programme.
Sue Evans
Assistant Director for PrimaryA primary teacher and maths lead before joining the NCETM, Sue has expertise in Early Years and KS1, and now works on a range of the primary programmes.
Helen Jones
Assistant Director for PrimaryHelen has a strong background in primary education, with experience as a teacher, maths lead and school improvement lead. She leads various primary programmes for the NCETM, and is the project link for the Targeted Support in Mathematics Programme.
Liz Lambert
Assistant Director for PrimaryA former primary headteacher and consultant, Liz now works on the NCETM’s Mastery Readiness and Mastery Specialist programmes, as well as developing professional development materials.
Emma Patman
Assistant Director for PrimaryPreviously a primary teacher, maths lead and senior leader, Emma is now involved with several national projects including Mastery Readiness and Primary Mastery Specialists.
Secondary Team
Carol Knights
Director for Secondary MathematicsAfter teaching and leading maths at secondary school and university level, Carol began working for MEI, and later the NCETM. She leads on all the NCETM’s work for secondary schools.
Emma Bell
Director for Post-16 GCSE/FSQEmma has taught and managed maths in secondary schools and Further Education, as well as leading PGCE studies for teachers in the lifelong learning sector. She specialises in professional development for teachers of post-16 GCSE and Functional Skills maths.
Howard Astley-Jones
AMSP/NCETM Link CoordinatorHoward was previously a Maths Hub Lead, and is now a link coordinator between the NCETM, Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs, focusing on Level 3 maths.
Joe Cooper
Assistant Director for SecondaryAn experienced maths teacher, Mastery Specialist, and Assistant Maths Hub Lead, Joe has been involved in the production of NCETM resources and now delivers both classroom and leadership CPD programmes.
Becky Donaldson
Assistant Director for SecondaryPreviously a head of maths and a director of learning for a multi-academy trust, Becky works across various projects including Years 5-8 Continuity and professional development materials.
Helen Granger
Assistant Director for SecondaryHelen joined the NCETM at the start of the 2022/23 academic year. Formerly an Advanced Skills teacher, she has worked in initial teacher education, produced professional development materials for teachers in the UK and abroad, and evaluated the work of Maths Hubs.
Jane Hawkins
Assistant Director for SecondaryJane trained as a Secondary Mastery Specialist and continues to work with Mastery Specialists in her role with the Secondary Team. She also has an interest in transition, and is involved in the Years 5-8 Continuity project.
Alex Jacques-Williams
AMSP/NCETM Link CoordinatorAlex was previously a Head of Maths in a Sixth Form college, and is now a link coordinator between the NCETM, Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Maths Hubs, focusing on Level 3 maths.
Richard Perring
Assistant Director for SecondaryAs well as classroom experience, Richard has worked in ITE and written and produced a variety of resources. He now works across a range of secondary programmes.
Mary Stevenson
Assistant Director for SecondaryMary previously taught and led maths at secondary and university level, including PGCE programmes. She works across a range of projects including the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme, and with initial teacher education (ITE) providers.
System Leadership Team
John Westwell
Director for System LeadershipJohn has been a secondary school head of maths, and held advisor and policy positions in local and national organisations. He joined the NCETM in 2012, and has led the Maths Hubs Programme since its launch in 2014.
Heidi Whitney
Deputy Director for System LeadershipFollowing her role as a principal education advisor for a local authority, Heidi now works to support maths system leaders, especially within Maths Hubs, and works with national and regional partners to mobilise maths leadership for the benefit of the whole system.
Gaynor Bahan
Assistant Director for System LeadershipGaynor was previously an assistant head in a secondary school, and a university lecturer. She now works to support maths system leaders, especially within Maths Hubs, and works with national and regional partners to mobilise maths leadership for the benefit of the whole system.
Annabelle Grose
Assistant Director for System LeadershipFormerly a primary headteacher, Annabelle now works to support maths system leaders, especially within Maths Hubs, and works with national and regional partners to mobilise maths leadership for the benefit of the whole system.
Paul Treversh
Assistant Director for System LeadershipAfter working as a local authority adviser and consultant, Paul now works to support maths system leaders, especially within Maths Hubs, and works with national and regional partners to mobilise maths leadership for the benefit of the whole system.
Shane Walsh
Assistant Director for System LeadershipHaving previously worked as a consultant, as a maths SLE, and with ITE providers training maths teachers, Shane now works to support maths system leaders, especially within Maths Hubs, and works with national and regional partners to mobilise maths leadership for the benefit of the whole system.
School and Professional Development Team
Nicola Trubridge
Director for School and Professional DevelopmentWith over 20 years’ experience in secondary maths, Nicola leads a team which designs programmes to develop those who teach maths, those who lead on school development, and the communities of local leaders of mathematics education (LLMEs) working in Maths Hubs.
Matt Lewis
Assistant Director for School and Professional DevelopmentMatt has worked at secondary school and cross-phase at local authority level, and now works as an assistant director in the school and professional development strand, with a focus on local leaders of mathematics education (LLMEs).
Viv Lloyd
Assistant Director for School and Professional DevelopmentViv’s background is in Early Years and primary, having worked in schools as a teacher and deputy head, and with the local authority. Her current focus is in supporting teachers with developing the specialist knowledge they need for teaching maths in primary schools. She also liaises closely with the teacher training sector.
Paul Rowlandson
Assistant Director for School and Professional DevelopmentPaul’s background is in secondary school maths, having worked in leadership roles with responsibilities for PD in his school and across the MAT. He now works on programmes to help non-specialist secondary school teachers and teaching assistants develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths.
Christina Turner
Assistant Director for School and Professional DevelopmentChristina has led maths in secondary schools and on the Maths PGCE at university level. She enjoys collaborating with maths teachers to design and then deliver professional development for those working in schools.
Margaret Young
Assistant Director for School and Professional DevelopmentMargaret has worked as a consultant in England and Australia. She now works on programmes to help primary teachers develop specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, and on those that develop leaders of maths-specific school and professional development.
Targeted Support in Mathematics Team
Jack Ritchie
Associate Director for Targeted Support in MathematicsJack has had leadership roles across schools and MATs, most recently as vice principal in an academy and director of improvement for maths across a MAT. He now leads on strategy for the Intensive and Enhanced Maths Hubs support for schools.
Mandy Taylor
Associate Director for Targeted Support in MathematicsMandy co-leads the Targeted Support in Mathematics Team. She has been involved in Maths Hubs as a Primary Mastery Specialist and Headteacher Advocate, and has been a headteacher and MAT maths lead.
Feona Copley
Assistant Director for Targeted Support in MathematicsFeona has worked as an assistant head in secondary schools and has 14 years of subject and senior leadership experience. She now works on the Intensive and Enhanced Maths Hubs support for schools.
Fin McLaughlin
Assistant Director for Targeted Support in MathematicsPreviously a primary maths lead and senior leader, Fin has worked in school development roles with regional and national organisations. He now works on delivering Targeted Support in Mathematics, and the primary programmes that support this.
Barbara Rodgers
Assistant Director for Targeted Support in MathematicsHaving been a Maths Hub Lead and director of maths, Barbara was previously a member of the System Leadership Team. She now works to deliver targeted maths support programmes to schools nationally.
Evaluation and Impact Team
Jen Shearman
Director for Evaluation and ImpactJen has led on all evaluation work since joining the NCETM in 2017. She trained as a maths teacher before moving into Initial Teacher Education and leading an MA in Education. Jen’s Doctoral research explored teacher viewpoints of mastery.
Chris Dale
Deputy Director for Evaluation and ImpactChris joined the Evaluation and Impact Team in September 2022 after working as a Senior Regional Lead within the System Leadership Team since 2018. Chris was previously a vice principal, and director at a Research School.
Viv Townsend
Assistant Director for Evaluation and ImpactA former primary teacher and ITT tutor, Viv has been an NCETM associate since 2018 – working on evaluation, and research and innovation – and now leads on evaluation of Targeted Support in Maths and Mastering Number at KS2.
Communications Team
Julia Thomson
Senior Communications and Marketing ManagerJulia has a background in marketing and communications across a range of sectors and was a primary teacher and senior leader. She leads the NCETM Communications Team, developing and implementing strategy and creating content for the NCETM's communications channels.
Liam Benson
Design & Digital Marketing ManagerWith a background in digital marketing and graphic design, Liam joined the NCETM in 2017, and leads on the creative visual branding for all online and print media.
Rebecca Fisher
Communications ManagerRebecca's background is in Early Years and primary. She has worked as a teacher and maths lead, and a Work Group Lead for Abacus NW Maths Hub. She liaises with hubs and schools to create content for the NCETM website, social media and marketing materials.
Donna Cole
Publishing ManagerWith a background in educational and STEM publishing, Donna supports the Communications Team in all areas of editorial, publishing and creating resources.
Andrew Young
Senior Content AdministratorAndrew previously worked in investment banking customer service and digital mapping for a utility firm. He joined the NCETM at its inception in 2006, and develops social media and online content.
Operations Team
Victoria Povey
Project ManagerWith a background in financial administration and management, Victoria leads the Operations Team to oversee the coordination of all aspects of the NCETM's operational management.
Elliot Mills
Operations ManagerWith a background in education administration and event management, Elliot now works across projects within the NCETM providing support to the Operations Team and Maths Hubs.
Will Carney
Contracts OfficerAn experienced administrator, Will has also worked previously as an accounts clerk. He works across projects to support the Operations Team.
Jamie Clutterbuck
Project CoordinatorHaving previously been a court clerk, Jamie has experience of ensuring detailed organisation and administration. He now uses this in the Operations Team, supporting NCETM events.
Zahid Islam
Assistant Project ManagerHaving previously worked in business support for the civil service, Zahid brings his experience to the NCETM to support with all aspects of project management and delivery.
Georgia Thomas
Project AdministratorGeorgia has experience in HR and business support, and now works with the Operations Team to deliver projects and events across the whole NCETM.
Chelsey Grover
Project AdministratorA former English teacher, Chelsey has a background in teaching and education administration. She now supports the Operations Team with a wide range of NCETM events.
Victoria Allen
Project CoordinatorAn experienced business coordinator having had roles in investment and insurance firms, Victoria supports all the NCETM strands to provide programme-wide and financial administration.
Lucia Prelovska
Project AdministratorBefore joining the NCETM, Lucia had roles in the fields of medical recruitment and banking. She now supports with all aspects of the delivery of projects and events.
Ozair Qureshi
Finance ManagerExperienced in finance operations, credit control and credit management, Ozair oversees the finances related to funding the Maths Hubs Programme and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders.
Carol Podmore
Project AdministratorOriginally from South Africa, Carol has worked as an executive assistant and managed school admissions. She supports the delivery of a range of NCETM events.