CLT CENTRAL TEAM
Our Central Team forms the foundation of Chiltern Learning Trust, delivering essential support and strategic direction to drive the success of our schools.
Bringing together experts across diverse fields such as education, finance, HR, governance, IT, and estates, the team works collaboratively to provide high-quality services and tailored solutions. Through specialised expertise and constructive challenge, the Central Team empowers school leaders and staff to focus on providing exceptional education.
Every action taken by the Central Team is guided by our core values, ensuring every school within our Trust flourishes and every student reaches their full potential. Together, we create meaningful and lasting impact.

Adrian Rogers
BEd MA NPQH NLE
Chief Executive Officer

Lorraine Hughes
BSc PGCE NPQEL FCCT
Deputy Chief Executive (Education)

Rob Parsons
Deputy Chief Executive
(Operations)

Teresa Kelly
Director of Finance & Compliance

Julian Axford
Director of School Improvement

Sufian Sadiq
Director of Teaching School & Personal Development

Amanda Jeffreys
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Operations & Marketing
Julie Gearey
Operations Manager
Emma Gough
IT Contracts Manager
Steven Tingey
Estates Manager
Samina Choudhury
Admissions & Appeals Manager
Laura Metcalfe
Marketing & Communications Officer
Tilly Nisbet
Design & Marketing Assistant
Finance, Personnel & Compliance
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Jean Leach
Finance Manager

Caroline Hatcher
Senior Finance Officer

Liane Blades
Senior Finance Officer

Emma Grisaffi
Finance Officer

Laura Townsend
HR Manager

Rachael Rochester
Senior HR Officer

Sofia Quarta
Senior HR Officer

Gemma Funge
Governance & Central Team Admin Manager
Standards & School Improvement
Helen Masters
Director of SEND & Safeguarding
Nadine Cotton
Director of Secondary Standards & QoE
Neil Mills
Deputy Director of School Improvement & Behavior and Personal Development
Nicola Covington
Director of Primary Standards

Flora Burt
Secondary School Improvement

Catherine Giles
Administrator Assistant to Director of Operations and Director of Education
Teaching School, Training, & Professional Development

Clare McGivern
Director of ITT

James Searle
Hub Director

Cheryl Abbiss
Deputy Hub Director

Claire Justin
CTSH Manager

Anais Jusitn
CTG & CTSH Programme & Events Co-ordinator

Yamina Bibi
Project Specialist

Tom Bellwood
Behavior Hub Lead

Christian Turton
Educational Technology Lead

Amjad Ali
Trust Training & Inclusion Lead

Katy Norsworthy
AB Advisor

Nicola Hickton
Teaching School Associate
Our Chiltern Learning Trust Central Team