Dr. Nige Matthias, Headteacher of King’s Academy Lord Wilson. Nige is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience of teaching English and school leadership. He holds a Masters degree (M.Sc.) with Distinction in Education and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Southampton. He is currently undertaking an MBA and Chartered Leadership (C.Teach. Leadership) accreditation.
He is a Visiting Fellow of the University of Southampton and a member of the Leadership in Education, Policy and Skills (LEPS) Research Centre. He also holds the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) and National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL). He is a regular contributor to the Times Educational Supplement (TES), sharing his insights and experiences with a wider audience.
His doctoral research at the University of Southampton was concerned with student experience in a policy context. In January 2026 he was made a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT). He has led King’s Academy Lord Wilson to the top 1% of special schools nationally (FFT Progress 5) for GCSE outcomes. He was shortlisted for Special School Headteacher of the Year in the 2025 TES Awards. He was made a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT) in 2025.
Emily Weaver – Associate Headteacher at King’s Academy Lord Wilson. As an experienced school leader Emily is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils.
Her career has been dedicated to this mission, with extensive prior experience as an Assistant Head for Inclusion, working across primary, secondary, and special schools. Originally trained as a primary practitioner, her passion for inclusive education began early, and she went on to specialise in this area as an Assistant Head with a focus on inclusion at a junior school.
She looks forward to welcoming you and sharing her insights. Emily was awarded the NPQH in 2026 and is curretnly working towards an MBA and Chartered Management status.
Stephen Sowa, Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Southampton and the Associate Programme Lead for the BSc Education & Psychology programme.
Stephen has published research that examines how generative AI tools are contributing to and challenging teachers’ research-informed practice.
Stephen’s research interests include topics such as the artistry of teaching, conceptions of teaching, education in the context of a rapidly changing world of work, and the implications of technological advances for teaching.
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