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ACADEMY UPDATE – The school will be open as normal on Monday 13th March.

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Senior Leadership Team

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Gemma Earles

Principal

Diane Whitehead

Vice Principal - Quality of Education

Dominic Schack

Vice Principal - Behaviour & Attitudes

Carrie Williams

Academy Business Leader

Lindon Craven

Chaplain

James Boxell

Assistant Principal - Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance

Victoria Burrows

Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care & Community

Betony Camm

Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning Monitoring, Analysis & CPD

Dave Fox

Assistant Principal - Personal Development

Helen Goacher

Assistant Principal - SEND Provision

Peter Watling

Assistant Principal - Behaviour Logistics & Supervision

Caroline Auld

ASL - Academic Data & Systems

Andy Russell

ASL - Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Arts Team
  • Wesley Guile – Progress Leader of Art & Photography
  • Ellie-Louise Poyser – P/T Teacher of Art & Photography, Centre Manager
English Team
  • Zoe Brearton – Curriculum Leader of English
  • Catherine Crowther – Progress Leader of English
  • David Wardman – Progress Leader of English & Literacy Lead
  • Georgi Baldwin – Teacher of English
  • Betony Camm – Teacher of English (AP – Teaching & Learning Monitoring, Analysis & CPD)
  • Helen Francis – Teacher of English
  • Daaniyah Junaid – Teacher of English
  • Emily Kenworthy – Teacher of English & PE
  • Melanie Moore – Teacher of English
  • Zulekha Iqbal – Teacher of English
  • Dominic Schack – Teacher of English, VP – Behaviour & Attitudes
Humanities Team
  • Peter Hales – Progress Leader of Religious Education
  • Warren Hall – Progress Leader of Geography
  • Laura Mitchell – Teacher of Geography, Year 10 Leader
  • Katrina Scott – Progress Leader of Humanities, T&L Lead
  • Kat Bell – Teacher of Humanities
  • Chas Cordingley – Teacher of Geography, Year 7 Leader
  • Kirsty Evans – Teacher of History, Head of House, PD & Citizenship Lead
  • Bethany Grimsley – Teacher of Religious Studies, Head of House, T&L Lead
  • Jack Hankin – Teacher of Humanities
IT & Computing Team
  • Chris Ryan – Curriculum Leader for IT & Business
  • Rahila Hussain – Teacher of Health & Social Care
  • Jakey-Lee Quinn – Teacher of Computing
Languages Team
  • Maria Remon – Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages
  • Hannah Aitken – Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
  • Gemma Earles – Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, Principal
Learning Development Team
  • Helen Goacher – SENDCo, AP – SEND Provision
  • Andrew Murgatroyd – Assistant SENDCo
  • Yunus Adelodun – Learning Support Assistant
  • Saba Ahmed – SEND Administrator – AM, Receptionist – PM
  • Victoria Barnes – Literacy Intervention Officer
  • Danielle Brewer – Learning Support Assistant
  • Carrie Broadfoot – HLTA
  • Kirsty Double – Learning Support Assistant
  • Sophia Fellows – Learning Support Assistant
  • Samantha Hoyle – Learning Support Assistant
  • Chelsie Hunt – Learning Support Assistant
  • Omara Kazmi – Learning Support Assistant
  • Samiyha Khan – Learning Support Assistant
  • Sairish Mahmood – Learning Support Assistant
  • Vicky McMasters – Learning Support Assistant
  • Umehra Nosheen – HLTA
  • Avola Nugna – Primary Transition Teacher
  • Leah Parkin – Learning Support Assistant
  • Ellie-Louise Poyser – Centre Manager, Teacher of Art & Photographer
  • Ibrar Razaq – Learning Support Assistant
  • Zawar Rivzi – Learning Support Assistant
  • Sasha Smyth – SEMH Teacher
  • Samantha Suthers – Learning Support Assistant
  • Lesley Turton – Learning Support Assistant (P/T)
Mathematics Team
  • Kirsty Box – Curriculum Leader of Mathematics
  • Andrew Empson – Progress Leader of Mathematics
  • Simon Hillam – Progress Leader of Mathematics
  • Dawn Aveyard – Teacher of Mathematics, Year 8 Leader
  • Wendy Berrington, Teacher of Mathematics
  • Dave Fox – Teacher of Mathematics, AP – Personal Development
  • Sahista Maniar – Teacher of Mathematics & Science
  • Diane Whitehead – Teacher of Mathematics, Vice Principal – Quality of Education
Pastoral Team
  • Dave Fox – Year 7 SLT Link (AP – Personal Development)
  • Chas Cordingley – Year 7 Leader (Teacher of Geography)
  • Amina Desai – Year 7 Manager
  • Peter Watling – Year 8 SLT Link (AP – Behaviour Logistics & Supervision)
  • Dawn Aveyard – Year 8 Leader
  • Mel Hardy – Year 8 Manager
  • James Boxell – Year 9 SLT Link (AP – Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance)
  • Emily Kenworthy – Year 9 Leader (temporary) (Teacher of Physical Education & English)
  • Ryan Tatum-Kelsey – Year 9 Manager, Head of House
  • Betony Camm – Year 10 SLT Link (AP – Teaching & Learning Monitoring, Analysis & CPD)
  • Laura Mitchell – Year 10 Leader (Teacher of Geography)
  • Paz Campbell – Year 10 Senior Year Manager
  • Victoria Burrows – Year 11 SLT Link (AP – Pastoral Care & Community)
  • TBC – Year 11 Leader 
  • Lucy Poole – Year 11 Manager
  • Abi Barker – Seclusion Room Leader
  • Carrie-Anne Broadbent – Suspension Reduction Officer
  • Vicky Holden – Behaviour Support Officer
  • Rachael Ingham – Behaviour Support Officer
  • Karen Kirkpatrick – Behaviour Support Officer
  • Hubert Wadoloski – Behaviour Support Officer
  • Emma McCarthy – Lead Attendance Community Support Officer
  • Emma Dresser – Attendance Community Support Officer
  • Andrew Pocock – Attendance Community Support Officer
  • Lindon Craven – Chaplain (P/T)
Performing Arts & Music
  • Emily Simpson – P/T Progress Leader of Drama & Music
  • Charlotte Emery – P/T Teacher of Music
  • Josi Flavius-Warner – Teacher of Drama
Physical Education & Health Team
  • Hannah Gargon – Curriculum Leader of Physical Education
  • James Boxell – Teacher of Physical Education, AP – Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance
  • Olly Goode – Teacher of Physical Education & Science
  • Emily Kenworthy – Teacher of Physical Education & English
  • Alex Taylor – Teacher of Physical Education
  • Peter Watling – Teacher of Physical Education, AP – Behaviour Logistics & Supervision
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team
  • Andy Russell – Associate Senior Leader, Safeguarding & Wellbeing and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  • Charlotte Bebb – Safeguarding & Mental Health Officer, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
  • Harriet Frayne – SEMH & Safeguarding Officer
Science Team
  • Daniel Peck – Curriculum Leader of Science
  • Oguzhan Catal – Progress Leader of Science
  • Rachel Greenwood – Progress Leader of Science
  • Ellen Parsons – Progress Leader of Science
  • Zhera Bibi – Assistant Progress Leader of Science (Mat leave)
  • Christine Broadbent – Senior Science Technician
  • Victoria Burrows – Teacher of Science, AP – Pastoral Care & Community
  • Olly Goode – Teacher of Science & PE
  • Sahista Maniar – Teacher of Science & Maths
  • Mohammed Sheraz – Teacher of Science
Technology & Creative Arts Team
  • Matthew Jones – Progress Leader of Technology
  • Emma Aedy – P/T Teacher of Food
  • Joanna Klu – Teacher of Textiles & Music
  • Sandra Murgatroyd – Senior Technology Technician
  • Nicola Rawnsley – P/T Teacher of Technology
  • Jodie Redfearn – Teacher of Textiles & PD
  • Cathryn Swanborough – DT Technician
Cover Team
  • Saeeda Khan – Lead Cover Supervisor
  • Anam Ali – Cover Supervisor
  • Hafizah Ali – Cover Supervisor
Exams, Data & IT Team
  • Caroline Auld – ASL – Academic Data & Systems
  • Ozair Ahmed – Examinations & Data Officer
  • Arooj Naqvi – IT Technician
Operational Staff
  • Carrie Williams – Academy Business Leader
Operational Staff - Administration
  • Emma Conroy – Office Manager (MAT leave)
  • Emma Wilson – Office Manager (MAT cover)
  • Saba Ahmed – Receptionist – PM, (SEND Administrator, AM only)
  • Angela Brackley – Careers Advisor (P/T)
  • Fiona Marshall – First Aid Officer/Admin Assistant
  • Julie Marshall – Admin/Reprographics Assistant
  • Katie Phillips – Administration Assistant
  • Natalie Royston – Receptionist – AM
  • Rachel Mayhew – PA to Principal
Operational Staff - Catering
  • Gary Middleton – Chef/Manager
  • Nicola Marlow – Assistant Catering Manager
  • Patience Asumah – General Catering Assistant
  • Marie Fawthrop – General Catering Assistant
  • Krystyna Kisielewska – General Catering Assistant
  • Ewa Kowalewska-Brownless – General Catering Assistant
  • Isha Simpson – General Catering Assistant
  • Guiliane Whiteley – General Catering Assistant
  • Galina Belinscaia – Lunchtime Supervisor (P/T)
Operational Staff - Facilities
  • Tom Curry – Health, Safety & Premises Manager
  • Sam Armstrong – Premises Assistant
  • Nathan Hall – Premises Assistant
Operational Staff - Finance & HR
  • Yvonne Rodgerson – Finance Manager
  • Natalie Harrison – HR & Business Support Officer
Operational Staff - Housekeeping
  • Patricia Barnett – Lead Housekeeper
  • Danielle Ellison – Assistant Lead Housekeeper
  • Lindsey Beecroft – Housekeeper
  • Galina Belinscaia – Housekeeper
  • Rina Begum – Housekeeper
  • Denise Duffy – Housekeeper
  • Joginder Kaur – Housekeeper
  • Sabah Khan – Housekeeper
  • Debbie Lowram – Housekeeper
  • Stephanie McMahon – Housekeeper
  • Amy Moore – Housekeeper
  • Ecaterina Nichita – Housekeeper
  • Nicola Oakes – Housekeeper
  • Karen Reid – Housekeeper
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