Paul Usher
Director of Teaching School Hub
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership of TSH
- ITT Lead
- Appropriate Body Lead
- Partnerships and relationships
- Engagement strategy
Paul is responsible for the oversight of the strategic direction of Inspiration's Teaching School Hub, with particular focus on Initial Teacher Training and leading the Appropriate Body service.
Paul qualified as a secondary English teacher in 2008 and his teaching experience ranges across schools in Norfolk and Suffolk, including being a Head of Department and Faculty, Assistant Principal, Lead Practitioner, and Inclusion Lead.
During his career, Paul has supported trainee teachers through various routes into teaching; including PGCE, Teach First and SCITT. In his current role, Paul is keen to build partnerships with schools and MATs in the hub area to support teachers and leaders’ development and to understand the challenges faced by schools, so that the Teaching School Hub can support our community in the best possible time.
In his spare time, Paul is an avid fan of Norwich City FC, enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter…and his two Bengal cats.
Follow Paul on X: @paulusher_edu