Senior Leadership Team

We have a team of seven senior colleagues in the school ably assisted by a strong network of middle leaders; the team consists of: Our Executive Headteacher, our Executive Headteacher, our Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers, two Assistant Headteachers and one Associate Assistant Headteacher.

We have included a brief resume of each of our roles in the biographies below. There are, of course, many responsibilities beyond those listed, but this will give you a good flavour of our key roles should you wish to contact the school.

Mr Frost

Executive Head

Responsible for the strategic direction of the academy, staffing the academy, the academy’s self-evaluation processes, dealing with external agencies, interaction with the Local School Advisory Board and the Trust.

Mrs Aylett

Head of School

Mrs Aylett leads the development of the Teaching & Learning Framework and oversees Literacy, SEN, and EAL provision.  She line manages the Lead Practitioners and the school office, supporting student transition and overseeing the student council.

Mrs Gilroy

Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Gilroy has strategic oversight of student progress, attainment and school performance data. She leads on curriculum leadership strategy, innovation and development, including pathways, options and timetabling, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all learners and supports sustained improvement in outcomes.

Mr Smyrk

Deputy Headteacher

Mr Smyrk is responsible for the overall student experience, with strategic oversight of pastoral care, behaviour, PSHE and the rewards system. He works to ensure a consistent, positive and inclusive experience for all students across the school.

Ms Jackson

Assistant Headteacher

Ms Jackson holds lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school.  She oversees provision for Looked After Children, leads multi-agency working and ensures that vulnerable students are effectively supported in their day-to-day school experience.

Mr Goude

Assistant Headteacher

Mr Goude leads on examinations and assessment logistics, including statutory and internal assessment processes.  He has responsibility for parents’ evenings, careers education and guidance, post-16 provision, and oversees alternative provision and support blocks to ensure appropriate pathways for all students.

Mrs Bradley

Associate Assistant Headteacher

Mrs Bradley leads on attendance, including SEARIPS, and oversees the work of learning mentors.  She is responsible for staff attendance and cover arrangements, the school calendar, and the coordination of extra-curricular provision, supporting both student engagement and the smooth running of the school.