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 24 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 21 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.

CARAN MASHEDER
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

APPOINTED BY GOVERNING BODY

Caran worked in Primary education for over 18 years. She has recently retired from full time teaching, but remains passionate about children and education. Before retirement, Caran was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and SENDco for a Primary School in Redcar and Cleveland. Caran enjoys spending time in her allotment, fell walking, cooking and socialising with friends.

If you would like to contact our Chair of Governors, please email HWPGeneral@hurworthprimary.com with the subject FAO: Chair of Governors.

CATHRYN FOGG
STAFF GOVERNOR

ELECTED BY SCHOOL STAFF

Cathryn is the Assistant Head Teacher at Hurworth Primary. Aged seven, she set her heart on teaching as a career and was proud to qualify as a primary teacher in 1994. She has worked at four schools in different parts of the North East of England and also has extensive experience of working for Service Children’s Education in the North of Germany. During her time living in mainland Europe, she discovered a passion for skiing and she also enjoys playing badminton, reading and music. Cathryn has enjoyed a warm welcome to the Hurworth family and is pleased to have the opportunity to be part of the governing body.

MARY BRINDLE
GOVERNOR

APPOINTED BY TRUST

Mary joined the board of governors in March 2020. She has two children who have attended the school and has lived in the village for 10 years. She is a qualified accountant and has worked as Chief Financial Officer for a multi academy trust in Middlesbrough for 6 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 two children at Hurworth Primary School and has lived in the village for over 14 years. She has worked in public health roles for over 21 years, protecting and improving the health of people in their communities. For the past eleven years she has worked for North Yorkshire County Council and currently leads on key public health areas including food, obesity, 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
GOVERNOR

ELECTED BY PARENTS

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 UK-wide Turing Student Mobility Contracts/ Erasmus+ Contract and manages the International Higher Education Contract Portfolio; holding Contractors to account- 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.