Meet our Team

Hannah holds a Master's in Education and Leadership, and has more than eight years of experience across diverse educational settings. She has a PGDE, a BA in English Language, and further professional certifications including NPQML, NPQSL and Cambridge CELTA.

In addition to her role with the STEP Institute of Education, Hannah is an Assistant Head Teacher at David Livingstone Academy. Her leadership focusses on: inclusive curriculum design; teaching and learning across Reception to Year 6; pupil voice and leadership; oracy and debate; and staff development. During her leadership within STEP,  she has led whole-school initiatives, shaped curriculum strategy, overseen behaviour systems, strengthened safeguarding as safeguarding lead, and championed high-quality provision for pupils with SEND.

Her sustained commitment to inclusive leadership, curriculum innovation and whole-school improvement, built on trusted relationships with pupils, staff and families, underpins her work raising pupil outcomes and developing staff expertise.

Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

Institute Associate