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 Officer & Chief Education Officer
Teresa Kelly
Chief Finance & Compliance Officer
Julian Axford
Director of School Improvement & RISE Advisor
Sufian Sadiq
Chief Talent & Transformation Officer
Amanda Jeffreys
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Communications
Operations & Marketing
Julie Gearey
Operations Manager
Emma Gough
ICT Operations & Projects Manager
Steven Tingey
Estates Manager
Samina Choudhury
Admissions & Appeals Officer
Laura Metcalfe
Marketing & Communications Officer
Tilly Nisbet
Design & Marketing Assistant
Andrew Hayward
Cluster Facilities Manager
Michael Bugler
Cluster Facilities Manage
Finance, Personnel & Compliance
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
School Improvement Lead (Behaviour, Attendance & Personal Development)
Nicola Covington
Director of Primary Standards & QoE
Flora Burt
School Improvement Lead (Pedagogy & Literacy)
Catherine Giles
Administrator
Teaching School, Training, & Professional Development
Clare McGivern
Director of ITT
Cheryl Abbiss
Hub Director
Claire Justin
CTSH Manager
Anais Justin
Programme & Events Coordinator
Yamina Bibi
Project Specialist
Tom Bellwood
Behaviour & Attendance Hub Lead
Christian Turton
Ed Tech Lead
Amjad Ali
CPD & Inclusion Lead
Katy Norsworthy
AB Advisor
Nicola Hickton
Teaching School Associate
Our Chiltern Learning Trust Central Team
