Methodist Schools Team

	David Humphreys General Secretary - MIST and Methodist Schools Team David took up the appointment as General Secretary of MIST in September 2015. He was Headmaster of Woodhouse Grove School for nineteen years (1996-2015) following five years as Deputy Head at Caterham School and previous experience as Head of Department and Boarding Housemaster at Wellingborough School having started his teaching career at Bedford School in 1983. Other relevant educational experience has included: school inspector, GCSE/ A level examiner, cricket coach and school governor. gensec@methodistschools.org.uk
	John Weaving Director of Finance and Company Secretary, MIST John became Director of Finance and Company Secretary of MIST in March 2015. John is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years' experience as a Finance Director and Board Member, including as Finance Director of Stylo plc, Barclays' Business Banking Division and Barclays' leasing company. Educational experience includes being a School Governor at Woodhouse Grove School and a Trustee of MAST. jweaving@methodistschools.org.uk
	Dr David Lamper CEO, The Wesley Trust David has taught at Higher Education level in teacher training and as a tutor and assessor for school leaders undertaking the National Professional Qualification for Headship. David is a successful leader in securing organisational transformation with particular interest in the development of teaching and learning and leadership. He completed a doctorate in Educational Leadership, the research for which was based on the work of business writer Jim Collins' Good to Great and the relevance of this model to different environments. He is also an accredited School Improvement Partner. ceo.wesleytrust@methodistschools.org.uk
	Lynn Braybrook Finance Manager, MIST Lynn joined what was then Methodist Colleges and Schools in July 1993 after graduating in Mathematical and Management Studies at university. She qualified to become a full member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in 2010. lbraybrook@methodistschools.org.uk
	Sandra Commins Information and Communications Manager, MIST Sandra joined Methodist Independent Schools Trust in 2008. Sandra graduated from King's College, London (where she read Classical Studies) and worked for a number of years as Project Officer in the Civil Service where she gained experience in compliance and implementation of European-wide directives. Sandra is a member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and is currently training in Digital Marketing. scommins@methodistschools.org.uk
	Revd Dr Paul Glass Pastoral Visitor Paul has extensive experience of chaplaincy in situations ranging from large regional theatres to schools and is currently Chaplain at Kent College, Canterbury. He writes material for worship (published by Canterbury Press) and his experience in schools includes chaplaincy, worship leading, governor's duties and national leadership in a variety of areas. He is also Presbyteral Synod Secretary for the South East District of the Methodist Church. He enjoys writing drama and is passionate about visiting the theatre at every opportunity. pglass@methodistschools.org.uk
	Jason Field Finance Officer, The Wesley Trust Jason has wide-ranging operational experience in both the public and private sectors. He is a qualified accountant. Jason worked at Royal Mail Operations for 11 years where he was responsible for the financial planning and reporting at a national level. Jason has worked with Academy schools for the last four years and has experience is setting up Trusts, transferring schools and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. finance.wesleytrust@methodistschools.org.uk
	Heather Flanagan Administrative Assistant Heather was appointed Administrative Assistant for Methodist Independent Schools Trust in September 2016. Heather previously worked for both an agricultural levy board and medical membership association. She is interested in growing herbs and photography. hflanagan@methodistschools.org.uk