
Rachel Trevarthen – BA (Hons) English, PGCE, Exeter University; MA(Ed)
Head of Nexus and Cornwall School of Maths and Science
Rachel Trevarthen is a Vice Principal at Camborne Science and International Academy and the Head of Nexus and Cornwall School of Maths and Science. Mrs Trevarthen is passionate about ensuring that all students are supported and challenged to achieve their true potential. As an ex-student of CSIA, she is extremely proud and delighted to lead the Gifted Programme at Nexus and CSMS to ensure that the students of Cornwall have access to an excellent education and excellent opportunities.
Mrs Trevarthen is a keen advocate for aspects of school life and will often been seen supporting the Ten tors teams, DofE expeditions, celebration events and the school productions – in fact, Mrs Trevarthen was delighted to see school productions running again with NExus and CSIA students as she actually played Nancy in the Camborne school production of Oliver many years ago!
When she is not at Nexus, Mrs Trevarthen loves the outdoors and you will often see her out and about in the local area walking her German Shepherd dog, Fonzi. In the holidays, she loves to travel and ride her mountain bike in the Alps! She lives by the motto of ‘dream big’ so usually has some kind of fitness challenge or adventure planning on the go so when you see her, ask her what she is up to and she will love to tell you about her adventures!

Amy Brader – BSc (hon) Sport Science, University of Portsmouth
Director of Nexus
As the Director of Nexus, Miss Brader leads behaviour, attendance, and the pastoral system, supporting students to reach their full potential. Prior to becoming Director of Nexus, Miss Brader worked at several Cornish secondary schools in a range of roles, including Pupil Premium Lead and Key Stage Leader.
Miss Brader studied Sport Science at the University of Portsmouth. Her degree encompassed a variety of topics, including Physiology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Biomechanics. After working in several lab-based roles, Miss Brader decided to complete a GTP (Graduate Teacher Programme) and join the teaching profession.
She is incredibly proud to work alongside the talented young people within the Nexus Gifted Programme. Her goal is to support them in fulfilling their life ambitions and becoming the best versions of themselves. Miss Brader is passionate about ensuring that all gifted students, no matter their background, are given an even playing field in the realm of academia and equipped with the right tools to stand their ground at the highest academic levels.
Outside of teaching, Miss Brader is an enthusiastic sportswoman who loves being outdoors. She recognises the importance of physical activity and connecting with nature for the mental health and wellbeing of students. When not working, she can usually be found on a mountain skiing or in the water either surfing, paddleboarding, or swimming.

Vicky Holland-Lloyd – BSc Sports Sciences, University of Exeter
Deputy Head of Cornwall School of Maths and Science
Vicky Holland-Lloyd has worked at Camborne Science and International Academy for 17 years; 10 of those years spent as Head of Science. Other roles have included, Teacher of Science, Raising Standards lead for the VI Form and Academic Standards lead at CSMS.
Miss Holland-Lloyd studied for her degree at Exeter University and after specialising in Human Physiology and Anatomy, she knew her passion lay in this area. Experiencing how much her eldest sister enjoyed being a Physics Teacher, she herself qualified as a science teacher specialising in Biology and joined CSIA in 2007.
Now as Director of CSMS, Miss Holland-Lloyd finds it an honour and privilege to work with and support such amazing, inspirational students as they go on to achieve their incredible potential both at CSMS and beyond. Her favourite time of the academic year is watching the UCAS offers come rolling in, and seeing students feeling so rightly proud of themselves.
Miss Holland-Lloyd has travelled extensively around the world over the years, both personally and with the amazing opportunities afforded to her by the academy’s International Programme. She has many places left on her list though.
Finally, Miss Holland-Lloyd is also a little bit obsessed with garden birds and has made it her mission to make all of her students love her birdhouse camera as much as she does!

Mr. Gareth Rees – BA, Management and Mathematics, University of Sheffield
Lead Practitioner Academic Standards
Mr Rees joined Nexus as a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics following five years of teaching in Norwich, Norfolk. He has previously held roles as Second in Department for Mathematics, Key Stage 5 Coordinator and Gifted and Talented Coordinator. He now leads on student academic progress at Nexus.
Mr Rees studied Management and Mathematics at the University of Sheffield and specialised in Probability and Statistics. It was this combination of studies which led him into a career in Actuarial Sciences. Mr Rees’ academic and professional background in statistical modelling and probabilities led to his passion for the highest standards in Mathematics teaching including Further Mathematics at A-level.
In addition to teaching Mathematics, Mr Rees is a keen skier and holds the Alpine Ski Course Leaders qualification, is a Duke of Edinburgh expedition supervisor and a keen scuba diver.

Dr Cate McGovern – BA English, Film and Media, University of Stirling. PhD, University of Reading
Assistant Principal, Director of Cornwall School of Liberal Arts
Dr McGovern is a Lead Practitioner and experienced English Literature teacher. She has previously held roles as Head of English, Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator and Co-ordinator for the Most Able.
Dr McGovern studied English, Film and Media at the University of Stirling and went onto to complete her PhD at the University of Reading. Her areas of interest include Victorian literature, women’s writing and postcolonial critical theory. It was during her time studying for her PhD that Dr McGovern discovered a love of teaching. Having taught on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, she went on to teach at a Sixth Form college. She has also taught in two schools in the South West before taking up her appointment at Camborne.
With a keen passion for reading, Dr McGovern can often to found with her head in a book. She also enjoys cooking and going to the cinema.

Mr Ellis Attwell – BSc (Hons), Information Management Systems, University of Plymouth
Lead Practitioner, Computer Science
Mr Attwell is a Lead Practitioner in Computer Science as well as supporting the quality of Learning and Teaching at Nexus. After completing his degree, Mr Attwell joined American Consulting firm Computer Sciences Corporation on a graduate scheme. This involved working on projects globally, including the first ever website for Sainsbury’s before transferring to the Australian office and being part of the team creating a new Healthcare system for NSW Health. This was followed by a telecommunications project for Optus, a Sydney based company. Mr Attwell returned to the UK and worked for Rolls-Royce, specialising in jet engine predictive maintenance software.
With a desire to teach, Mr Attwell qualified as a teacher in 2003 and, since then, has enjoyed living in Cornwall. Previous roles include Head of Computer Science and Leader of the Business and Technicians Academies which have been praised by OFSTED. A particular highlight was being nominated for the UK Teacher of the Year.
Outside of teaching, Mr Attwell enjoys family walks with the dog in the winter and is a keen surfer in the summer. Mr Attwell enjoys chess but is yet to win a game of chess against members of the Year 7 chess club!

Mr Jamie Euden – BSc in Geography – University of Wales, Swansea
Nexus Primary Liaison and Geography/Science Teacher
Mr Euden is the Nexus Primary Outreach Lead and an experienced teacher of Geography for nearly 20 years. Growing up on the north Cornish coast of St. Agnes, Mr Euden was surrounded by nature and so studying Geography was the ideal academic subject. He specialised in geomorphology, climate and cartography at Swansea University and after a year travelling abroad moved to London to start teaching in an inner city school in Hackney.
After nearly 10 years in the big city, Cornwall was calling, and a move to the Eden Project soon followed, joining the Schools Team – a wonderful classroom for a Geography teacher!
Mr Euden joined CSIA in 2015 as a Geography teacher and now works part-time as an Education Officer at the Eden Project whilst also teaching Geography and Science at Nexus.

Matt Porter – Bsc in Mathematics Education from University of Missouri (Summa Cum Laude)
Lead Practitioner Mathematics
Mr Porter is a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics as well as supporting the Academic Progress of the Post 16 students at Cornwall School of Maths and Science (CSMS).
After graduating, he married and moved across the pond to live in England with the sweetheart he met whilst studying for one year at the University of Reading. He worked at Helston Community College for twenty years, and for the last 13 years, has held the position of co-director in charge of the Sixth Form. During this time his role developed into supporting students with their studies and running numerous competitions, challenges and games for the staff and students to enjoy.
Mr Porter is excited to bring a range of opportunities to Nexus, including a bridge club (card game) he plans on starting in 2023. If he can find a strong enough group of students, he would like to take them to a national competition in 2024.

Mrs Heidi Bendle-Johnson – BA (Hons) Graphic design
Nexus Lead Receptionist
Heidi joined Nexus in October 2022 as the Lead Receptionist and can be found taking phone calls, sending emails and organising general school admin in Nexus Reception.
Previously working as a manager of student accommodation she is well equipped to deal with multiple tasks at once all while providing a friendly face to any students, parent / carers, visitors and teachers on site.
In her spare time, Heidi can be often be found in a Cornish coffee shop, with a sketchbook, creating drawings and illustrations inspired by traditional Cornish designs.