Odyssey Teaching School Hub is led by a small core team, who are then supported by partners from across the region in different project areas.
Executive Director - Russel Ellicott
Russel Ellicott is the Head of Pate’s Grammar School and provides Executive Leadership to the Hub.
Director of Teaching School Hub - Rachel Thorpe
Rachel Thorpe is Deputy Head at Pate’s Grammar School and is the Director of the Odyssey Teaching School Hub, overseeing both the Hub’s strategic and operational activity. Rachel is always keen to talk with Headteachers and partners about how the Hub cab can best meet local need, she can be contacted at rthorpe@odysseytsh.org
ITT and NPQ Operational Lead - Jane Wiles
Jane Wiles works as Operational Lead for the Hub in the areas of Initial Teacher Training and National Professional Qualifications. Please contact her via admin@odysseytsh.org.
Lead Administrator – Melanie Riley
Melanie Riley has responsibility for leading the Hub’s administration and for the organisation of programmes and events. She is able to advise on all areas of the Hub’s work and to connect you with the most relevant colleague to support you with your enquiry. Melanie can be contacted at admin@odysseytsh.org or called on 01242 538297.
Lead Governor – Fiona Johnston
Fiona is a member of the Pate’s Governing Board and has particular responsibility for overseeing the work of the Hub. Pate’s Governors retain oversight of and accountability for all Hub operations, via Fiona as the Lead Governor and through the work of the school’s Education Committee.
Wider Working Group
The following schools and organisations contribute to the work of the Hub, through the Steering Group and a series of Sub-committees.
Athelstan Trust |
Gloucestershire Learning Alliance |
Odyssey Computing Hub |
West Gloucestershire Schools’ Partnership |
Cleeve School |
Gloucestershire Local Authority |
Odyssey Learning Alliance |
UCL |
Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust and CETA |
Gloucestershire Music Hub |
PATA |
University of Gloucestershire |
Crypt School |
Gloucester Schools’ Partnership |
SAND Training and Outreach and Milestone School |
Forest of Dean Trust |
Denmark Road High School |
GLOW Maths Hub |
Severn Federation Academy Trust |
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Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust |
Greenshaw Multi Academy Trust |
Sir Thomas Rich’s School |
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GITEP SCITT/GASH Ltd |
Mangotsfield Primary English Hub |
Tewkesbury School |
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