Our Mission
At Dorset NEU, we are committed to supporting educators across all levels—including schools, colleges, nurseries, and PRUs.
We strive to elevate educational standards and ensure every educator has the tools and support they need to succeed.
Meet the Dorset NEU Committee
The dedicated team of volunteers on the committee, composed of a diverse group of educators from various educational settings and esteemed retired members, embodies the spirit of hard work and commitment within the NEU.
Together, they tirelessly advocate for the rights and welfare of their colleagues, drawing on their collective experience to address the unique challenges faced by educators in Dorset today.
Their collaborative efforts not only enhance professional development opportunities but also foster a supportive community, ensuring that the voices of all members, both active and retired, are heard and valued in the pursuit of a more fair and equitable educational landscape.
District and Branch Secretary
Rebecca Pearce
Rebecca works as a full-time teacher and Head of Computer Science at The Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport.
She has been a Workplace Rep for a number of years and has extensive IT knowledge and experience that she is hoping will support the strategic vision of Dorset NEU.
Treasurer
Geoff Cooke
Geoff is a retired member of Dorset NEU.
District and Branch Secretary
Vicki Richmond
Vicki is a part-time teacher at Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester.
Assistant Treasurer
Karen Lindsay
Karen is a retired member.
During her career Karen was a Primary School teacher, a maths support teacher in a Secondary School and a peripatetic Music Teacher in Somerset and Sussex. During COVID she trained as a Health and Safety school rep.
Although now retired, she continues to be involved in education through NEU activities and as a volunteer in her local First School when she’s not playing with her Ukulele band!
Branch Secretary
Amy Brinsden
Amy is a full-time teacher at The Gryphon School in Sherborne and Lead Rep for SAST.
President
Mark Chutter
Mark Is the proud President of the Dorset NEU. His role includes representing the union at conference and during campaigns.
Mark is an experienced advanced representative and caseworker and has worked purely as a volunteer for the NUT/ NEU for thirty years.
Let’s work together to represent our members who educate our children at the heart of our communities.
Vice-President
Ali Chown
Ali is a retired member.
Black Members' Officer
Vikki Williams
Vikki currently works as a Maths teacher at Dorset Studio School in Dorchester, she is also the workplace rep.
She has been teaching since 1989; two different secondary schools in London before moving to Dorset.
She has previously been Head of Maths at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne.
Equalities Officer
Mark Chutter
Mark has been a teacher and a Head of Department and a member of the NUT/ NEU for over thirty years and is highly experienced.
A former President of the district, please do contact Mark for advice, guidance and support regarding equality and diversity issues.
Mark is a trained Advanced Representative and Caseworker for the NEU.
Health and Safety Officer
Emma Holder
Emma is a full-time teacher and Head of Drama at The Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport.
Indepdendent Schools Officer
Lisa Kearney
LGBTQ+ Officer
Emma Cartwright
Emma currently works as a Primary teacher at Atlantic Academy Portland. She moved to Dorset in 2018 to begin her teaching career and now considers the south coast her home.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a workplace representative since 2021, Emma is passionate about supporting members across the Dorset region and ensuring their voices are heard within the NEU.
New Teachers and Young Members' Officer
Katherine Whittaker
Katherine is a full-time ECT teacher working at The Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport.
Retired Members' Officer
Mark Oliver
Mark is a member who has retired.
Mark is a former Modern Languages teacher, Head of Department and Local Authority adviser. He continues to be involved in education by supporting the NEU locally and working on Modern Languages projects.
Retired Members' Officer
Peter Parsons
Peter is a retired member.
Women's Officer
Serena Scaife
Serena is a part-time MFL teacher at Shaftesbury School.
Committee Member
Paula Doyle
Committee Member
Richard Foyle
Richard is a retired member.
Committee Member
Lisa Hill
Committee Member
Nadine Turner
Interested in Joining the Committee?
Any member of Dorset NEU can volunteer for a role on the committee.
There are a number of roles to choose from, ranging from Secretary and Treasurer to specialist roles for sections of the union such as Women's Officer, LGBT Officer, Black Members Officer, Retired Officer, and so on.
If you are interested in a role on the committee, speak to the District and Branch Secretary, Rebecca Pearce in the first instance.
You will need to be elected by the members at a Branch or General meeting.
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