Senior Leadership Team

Our senior leadership team is made up of our Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and three Assistant Headteachers, all working closely together and supported by a strong network of middle leaders across the school.

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.

Mrs Aylett

Headteacher

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.