Governors | Hurworth Primary

Our Governors

ALISON MADDISON
HEAD TEACHER

Alison is the Head Teacher at Hurworth Primary and ex officio member of the governing body. Alison has been in education for 25 years following a career change (she told us it’s the best decision she ever made!). Alison has taught in schools across Darlington and Durham before establishing her roots in Hurworth in 2003. During this time, Alison has worked as class teacher, Early Years Lead, Assistant Head Teacher and Head of School before her appointment as Head Teacher. She has loved working at Hurworth Primary for 22 years. Alison has seen many changes but the one constant is the sense of community and togetherness. Hurworth Primary is a family and it is her pleasure and privilege to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school where passion, dedication, hard work and commitment, ensures every child thrives and achieves their potential.

VACANCY
STAFF GOVERNOR

ELECTED BY SCHOOL STAFF

Awaiting appointment

MARY BRINDLE
GOVERNOR

APPOINTED BY TRUST

Mary joined the board of governors in March 2020. She has two children who have attended the school in the past and has lived in the village for 12 years. She is a qualified accountant and has worked as Chief Financial Officer for a multi academy trust in Middlesbrough for 7 years. Prior to this she acted as an auditor and advisor to academies for a regional firm of accountants. She is also an accredited Schools Resource Management Adviser for the ESFA. Outside work Mary enjoys horse riding and spending time with family.

RUTH EVERSON
GOVERNOR

APPOINTED BY TRUST

Ruth joined the board of governors in February 2023. She has one child currently at Hurworth Primary School and has lived in the village for over 16 years. She has worked in public health roles for over 23 years, protecting and improving the health of people in their communities. For the past twelve years she has worked for North Yorkshire County Council and currently leads on key public health areas including food and physical activity.

Outside of work Ruth enjoys the outdoors with her family and having some quiet time to get lost in a good book.

MATTHEW DUTTON
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

APPOINTED BY GOVERNING BODY

Matthew joined the board of governors as a parent in March 2023. He has two boys at Hurworth Primary School and has lived in the village since 2016. He has worked in Contracts Procurement and Supply Management for 15 years, with a mixture of private/public experience and is currently working at the Department for Education as Commercial Category Manager. Matthew Leads Contract Management for the Nation-wide Energy for Schools Programme within the Operation and Infrastructure Team - making every pound count.

Outside of work Matthew enjoys going for walks with his family, going running in and around Hurworth.

TODD GREEN
GOVERNOR

ELECTED BY PARENTS

Todd joined the board of governors in March 2023. He has lived in the village for 9 years and two of his children attend Hurworth Primary School. Todd is a practising GP for the NHS in County Durham with an interest in medical education and a masters degree in medical anthropology. He also has a background in mathematics and was previously a private tutor in the subject. Outside of work he enjoys running, reading and playing strategy games with friends.