Our work in Greater Manchester

Steff joined Tutor Trust in 2018 as the first full-time member of staff for Merseyside. She had graduated from the University of Leeds the previous year with an MA in Race and Resistance and a BA in International History and Politics. During her studies, Steff was a part-time Secondary English and Primary tutor in Leeds. Seeing the impact small group intervention had on the pupils is why she joined Tutor Trust full-time.

Steff has worked in a variety of roles with us, including Liverpool Schools Coordinator, Merseyside Schools Manager, Merseyside Schools Partnership Manager and now Strategic Operations Manager, where she is responsible for operations across our regions.  Steff is a member of Tutor Trust's digital working group as she is keen to be involved in driving the organisation forward into a digital future. Steff also sits on Tutor Trust's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion committee and participates in the Wellbeing group (alongside being a Mental Health First Responder trained to help with staff wellbeing). She is also a & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Outside of Tutor Trust, Steff is on the governing board of a large Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) school in Knowsley, the borough where she attended school.

Steff says: “I grew up in a community similar to those we work in, and my experience of school when I was growing up in Merseyside is a key reason why I became committed to working in the education sector and improving educational equality in the North West. Tutor Trust allows me to do that, and I am privileged to work with such a committed team and amazing school partners, who share a common purpose in making education fairer.”

Aaron joined Tutor Trust in March 2021 as a part-time Secondary and English Tutor in Greater Manchester. He obtained a First-Class degree in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2019, followed by a Distinction at Masters level in English Studies. From here, Aaron joined the office team as a Primary and Transition Coordinator in Manchester, running the Tutor Trust’s bespoke Transition Project. He has since moved into the roles of Merseyside Senior Programme Manager and now North West Senior Programme Manager and is proud to be in a position where he can take a proactive role in tackling education inequality, ensuring every child receives a fair and fulfilling education.

Jessie joined The Tutor Trust as the Axiom Maths* lead and Programme Coordinator in December 2023, after working in education for five-plus years. Jessie studied Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester, learning about the socially embedded challenges people face globally. Following university she worked as a private tutor for primary students, a SEND support teacher and more recently spent three years at a Further Education Post-16 College as both a Safeguarding Practitioner and a School Liaison Coordinator.

Jessie’s focus throughout her career in education has been centred on removing the complex barriers to education young people may face, and providing a nurturing and patient environment to help young people thrive. She has a vested interest in supporting young people who are neurodiverse, as she has personally experienced the impact neurodiversity can have on one’s educational journey.

In her personal time, Jessie teaches Yoga, and loves outdoor activities like surfing, hiking and travelling.

She says: "I am excited to work with schools across Manchester to facilitate a person-centred, individualised approach to tutoring education and support vulnerable young people to thrive."

*Axiom Maths was originally MESME. A registered charity leading an exciting enrichment programme for high-attaining secondary school students to develop mathematical excellence, so they have a greater and richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices.​​​ You can read more about the programme here

Sammy joined Tutor Trust in the summer of 2021 as a Secondary English tutor whilst studying for her Master’s degree in Philosophy at the University of Manchester. A couple of weeks after she completed her degree, Sammy began working on a full-time tuition assignment at St Damian’s RC Science College, which was an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. She became a Primary Schools Coordinator in the Greater Manchester team. In February 2024, Sammy moved into the role of Project Lead within the Manchester Schools team, overseeing projects including Transition and Post-16. She is looking forward to playing an active role in diversifying our offer to reach even more children and young people in need of extra support. 

Sammy says: "I have always been passionate about playing a role in minimising educational inequalities. One of my favourite things about my role is the fact I am making a difference to the lives of many young people in my local community who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the extra support Tutor Trust provides. This makes the job extremely fulfilling, and I am proud to be a part of this amazing organisation. I also enjoy working alongside our tutors to help them settle into their roles and boost their engagement, through organising social events and facilitating drop-ins.

"When I’m not coordinating tuition, I enjoy watching football and I co-host my own FC Halifax Town podcast! I also love to read, and I’m currently on the Tutor Trust Book Club committee, where we organise monthly meetings with our fellow office bookworms."

Hannah joined Tutor Trust in May 2023 as a Manchester Primary Schools Coordinator. With a degree in Applied Performance (Community and Education) from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Hannah is passionate about equity and accessibility. Hannah has experience coordinating a team for a large charity and before working for Tutor Trust, worked in theatres and schools exploring creative arts with vulnerable adults and young people. 

Hannah says: "I enjoy bringing my knowledge, experience, and friendly Yorkshire accent into my role as Programme Coordinator. Outside of work, I love having little adventures every day, that usually involve good food and nature!"

Hayden joined The Tutor Trust in February 2025. Previously, he founded The Norwich Tanzania Association in 2013, leading projects in Iringa and Dar-es-Salaam that included refurbishing classrooms, building a library, delivering sports equipment, books, and solar-powered laptops, restoring water pumps, and providing monthly support to orphanages. Passionate about improving access to education, Hayden is dedicated to creating stable foundations for disadvantaged children to reach their full potential. In his spare time, he is a keen reader and enjoys writing scripts and poetry.

Hayden says: “I am very excited to join the Tutor Trust and apply my experience to the charity, tackle educational inequalities and to empowering vulnerable communities. The team is like-minded and passionate, and I am proud to be a part of it.”