Ms HJ Boyes – Head

BSc (Hons) Geography (Kings’ College London), PGCE Geography (Hull)

Senior Leadership Team

Dr S Duerden-Brown – Associate Assistant Head (Professional Excellence), Chemistry

BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Bradford), PhD Chemistry (Leeds), PGCE in Secondary Chemistry/Science (Leeds)

Mr D J Eggleston – Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning), Economics 

BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Nottingham Trent), MEd School Leadership and Management (Leeds), PGCE in Economics

Mr J Harris – Deputy Head (Pastoral), Designated Safeguarding Lead

BA (Hons) History (Newcastle), Secondary PGCE (Newcastle)

Mrs J A Tingle – Deputy Head (Academic), Physical Education

BEd Physical Education (Leeds), MSc Leadership and Management (Leeds Met)

Mr S Rowley – Director of Junior Section

BSc Hons PGCE (Birmingham) MSc (Manchester)

 

Mr A Bray – Class Teacher & Digital Lead

Business and Enterprise Development (Huddersfield), PGCE in Primary Education with QTS (Sheffield Hallam)

Miss H Boughton – Head of Junior Physical Education

BSc Sport and Environmental Studies (De Montfort University, Bedford), PGCE (Leeds Met.)

Mrs J L Butterfield – Class Teacher

BA (London), PGCE

Miss H Coe – Class Teacher & English Lead

BA (Hons) Primary English Education with QTS (Edge Hill University)

Miss K Fear – Physical Education

BEd (Hons) Physical Education (Leeds Carnegie)

Mrs K Grundy – Class Teacher & Maths Coordinator

BSc (Hons) in Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science (Birmingham), PGCE with QTS (Huddersfield)

Mrs V Hutchinson – Class Teacher & Wellbeing Officer

BsC (Hons) with QTS

Mrs R White – Acting Director of Music 

BMus (Kent), Cert Ed (London)

Mrs S Rowbotham – Class Teacher

Miss C Walker – Class Teacher

BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health (Leeds), PGCE in Primary Education with QTS (Huddersfield), National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (Dept. for Education)

Teaching Assistants

Miss S Gibson

​Mrs M McGrath

Ms A Patrick

Mrs M Sykes-Moorhouse

Mrs R Arundale – Learning Support

BA (Hons) English (York St John), QTS

Ms C Ayres – Classics

BA (Hons) Classical Civilisation (Roehampton), QTS, MRes Classical Research (Roehampton)

Mrs J Baldwin – Chemistry 

BSc Chemistry (Newcastle), PGCE Science with specialism in Chemistry (Leeds)

Dr S Barber – Acting Head of Biology

BSc (Hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology (Bath), PhD Neuroscience (Bristol), PGCE Secondary Science (Huddersfield)

Mrs A Beall – Learning Support 

BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs R Besford – English and Drama & Assistant Head of Y11 

BA (Hons) English Language and English Literature (Leeds), PGCE Secondary (Middlesex)

Mr S Besford – Foundation Director of Drama

BA English Language and Literature (Leeds), PGCE in English Secondary (Leeds), Postgraduate Diploma (LAMDA)

Mrs S Cairns – Head of Design & Technology

Bachelor of Education (Huddersfield)

Mrs E Critch – Head of Art & Textiles

BA Fashion Design (Leeds), PGCE in Secondary Education (Leeds)

Mrs K L Dale – Modern Foreign Languages

BA (Hons) French and Spanish (Durham), GTP with QTS (Wakefield LEA), Certificate in Social Sciences (Open University), RSA Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Leeds International Language Institute)

Ms C Donau-Green – Head of Modern Foreign Languages & Key Stage 2 MFL 

First State Exam (eq. to BA + MA) in Romance Philology – French and Spanish (Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich) and in English (Otto-Friedrich-University, Bamberg).
Magister Artium (eq. to BA + MA) in German as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Studies (Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich).
Second State Exam (eq. to PGCE with QTS) in French, Spanish, German & English as a Foreign Language at all levels (Berlin)

Dr S Duerden Brown – Head of Chemistry 

BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Bradford), PhD Chemistry (Leeds), PGCE in Secondary Chemistry/Science (Leeds)

Dr M Durell – Physics

BSc (Hons) Physics (Leicester), PhD Physics (Leicester), PGCE in Secondary Science (Huddersfield)

Mrs K Edge – Head of Psychology 

BSc Psychology (Hull), Cert Ed. and Business Studies (Leeds Trinity)

Mr Robert Fraser – Science

BSc Biology (Hull), PGCE (King’s College London)

Mrs V Gardiner – Foundation Director of Learning Support

BEd Hons (Birmingham University), NASENCO (Sheffield Hallam), AAA – Patoss

Mr T Grunwell – Psychology and History

BSc (Hons) in Business and Management with Law and Psychology (Birmingham), MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (York), PGCE in Religious Studies and Philosophy (Liverpool)

Mrs S Hakin – Mathematics

Mr D Hannard – Head of Physics

BA (Hons) Astrophysics (Edinburgh), PGCE Secondary Science (Leeds)

Mr J Hargreaves –  Head of Classics

BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology (Newcastle), PGCE in Classics (Cambridge)

Mrs S Heptinstall – Humanities 

BA (Hons) Combined Arts in History, Politics and English (Leicester), MA in Modern International Studies (Leeds), PGCE in Secondary History (Swansea)

Mrs K Hunter – Physical Education 

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (Loughborough), PGCE in Physical Education with QTS (Loughborough), MSc in Education with QTS (Loughborough)

Mrs S Jenkins – Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Mathematics (York), PGCE Mathematics (Leeds)

Mrs R Keegan-Phipps – Head of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics 

MTheol (Hons) (St. Andrews), dPGCE in Religious Education (Durham), MA (Open University)​

Dr J Korosi – Biology

MBBS (St Thomas’s Hospital), BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (London), PGCE in Biology and Science (York), MSB (Member of the Society of Biology)

Mr M Lassey – Head of E-Learning / Computer Science

BA (Hons) Business Technology with Secondary Education (QTS) (Leeds), MSc Leadership and Management (Leeds Met)

Mrs K Lindley – Biology and Head of Year 7

BSc (Hons) Human Genetics (Leeds), PGCE (Leeds)

Mrs E Lister – Modern Foreign Languages

LLB (Hons) Law with German Law and Language (Hull), MA Applied Professional Studies in Education (Sheffield), PGCE German and Spanish (Sheffield)

Miss Polly Loftus – Physics

BSc Physics (Sheffield)

Mrs E Maher – Design Technology, Head of Year 10/11, Head of Food & Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Textile and Knitwear Technology Management (De Montfort), PGCE in Home Economics (Northumbria)

Mrs R Manson – Physical Education and Head of Year 8/9

BA (Hons) Sport (Durham), GTP with QTS (Wakefield LEA)

Mrs L Margereson – Physical Education and Head of Year 10/11 (maternity leave)

BA (Hons) in Physical Education (Leeds), PGCE in Physical Education (London Metropolitan) 

Mrs Emma McGlone – French and Spanish

BA (Hons) in Major French & Minor Spanish (Leeds)

Dr L McNamara – English

BA (Hons) English (Lancaster), MA English (Lancaster), PhD English (Royal Holloway), PGCE in Education (Leeds), PDip in Education (Kingston)

Mrs J Megson – English

BA (Hons) English with Related Studies (Bretton Hall), PGCE in Secondary English and TESOL (Leeds), PG Certificate in Educational Studies (Leeds)

Mr N Meredith – Music, KS5 Music, GCSE Composition and Outreach Responsibilities

BA Music (Cambridge), GTP (Bradford), MMus (Leeds)

Mrs G Morgan – Head of Academic PE  

MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Loughborough University), BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Loughborough), PGCE Secondary PE (Exeter)

Mr C Murtland – Head of Sixth Form & Chemistry

MChem (Hons) Chemistry (Warwick), PGCE in Science with Chemistry (York)

Miss D V North – Physical Education 

BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Brunel), PGCE in Secondary Physical Education (Reading)

Mr S Paget – Head of Computer Science & EPQ Coordinator

BA (Hons) Radio, Film and Television Studies and Science (Kent), PGCE in ICT (Sheffield Hallam)

Mrs N Phillips – Design Technology, Head of PSHEE,  Head of Year 8/9 & Charities Lead

BA (Hons) Fashion and Clothing (Leeds), PGCE in Secondary Teaching Design and Technology (Sheffield Hallam)​

Mrs A Potts – Head of History & Assistant Head of Sixth Form

BA (Hons) History/Russian (Birmingham)

Mrs J L Rees – Head of Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics (Sheffield University), PGCE in Mathematics (Swansea)

Mr Renshaw – Music

 

Mrs C Richards – Latin, Classics & Greek

BA (Hons) Latin and Greek (Newcastle), PGCE in Classical Language (London)

Mrs K F Robinson – Director of Physical Education

BA (Hons) Physical Education with QTS (Leeds Met)

Mr J Ryding – Geography

BA (Hons) Geography (Manchester), PGCE Secondary Geography (York)

Mr J Shaw – Head of English

MA (Hons) English Language and Literature (Newcastle), PGCE in English with Drama (Newcastle)

Mr O Shaw – History 

BA (Hons) History (Sheffield), PGCE in Secondary History (Sheffield)

Mrs E Shellard – Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Mathematics (York), PGCE Mathematics (York)

Mrs I Simmons – English and Head of Year 11 (maternity cover)

BA (Hons) English Literature (Warwick), Secondary PGCE in English with Drama (Cambridge)

Mr J Spall – Art

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Sunderland), PGCE Art and Design (University College of St Martin, Lancaster)

Mrs E Taylor – Learning Support

BA English and Drama (Lancaster), PGCE in English and Drama (Bretton Hall)

Mr R Tribe – Head of Geography and Lead Coach

BSc (Hons) Geography (Durham), PGCE Secondary Geography (Leeds), Post Graduate Diploma in Law (The College of Law), Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (The College of Law), NPQSL – (The National College/Department for Education), Solicitor (Non-practising)

Mrs B Vare – Art & Design

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Norwich), PGCE in Design & Technology (Huddersfield)

Mrs D Walker – French & Spanish and DofE Manager

BA (Hons) French (Leeds), PGCE French and Spanish (Leeds)

Mr R Webster – Mathematics, KS3 Coordinator and Head of Learning Innovation

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education (Sheffield Hallam), MA in Education (Sheffield Hallam)

Mrs R White – Acting Director of Music

BMus (Kent), Cert Ed (London)

Mrs S White – Business Lead

BA(Hons) Economics with Third World Studies (Middlesex), PGCE in Economics and Business (Manchester)

Mr J Austerberry – Caretaker

Mr K Brooke – Head Caretaker

Mrs S Cafferkey – Head’s PA 

Mrs S Christie – School Nurse

Mr G Clay – ICT Support Officer

Mrs J Dell – Foundation Head of Marketing

Mrs J Field – Attendance Assistant & Pastoral Support Assistant (maternity cover)

Mrs C Fisher – Admin Support Manager

Mrs Z Formuli – LRC Assistant

Mrs J Gent – Finance Officer

Mrs J Haigh – Cover Secretary

Ms J Hitch – Examinations Officer

Ms R Imolc – School Counsellor

Mrs A Iqbal – LRC Manager

Mrs G Jackson – Partnership Coordinator

Ms S Leadbeater – Physics Technician

Mr A Lindley  – Biology Technician

Mr C Lockwood – Caretaker

Mrs A Lovell – Pastoral Support Assistant (on maternity leave)

Mrs D Marshall – Junior Section Secretary (Monday & Tuesday)

Mrs C McKinlay – Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Mrs A Mistry – ICT Support Officer

Mrs V Mitchell – Chemistry Technician

Mrs S Newton – Admissions

Mr L Noble – Senior ICT Support Officer

Ms G Payne – PA and Admin Support to the Director of Junior Section (Weds – Fri)

Mr C Reid – DT Technician

Miss G Riding – School Nurse

Mrs M Seddon – Resources Assistant

Mr D Wilson – ICT Support Officer

Dr J Windeatt – Foundation SIMS and Data Development Manager

Mr D Allen – Guitar

Ms K Allison – Piano  

Ms L Berwin – Piano

Mr P Bingham – Keyboard/Piano

Mr J Bowstead – Piano/Voice/Organ

Ms C Clegg – Percussion  

Mrs D Clow – Cello

Mr M Dodd – Brass and Brass Band Director

Mrs J Garside – Double Reed Instruments – Oboe and Bassoon 

Ms C Goddard –  Violin and Viola 

Mr C Gomersall  – Lower Brass 

Ms H Heath –  Flute, Aural Skills, Piano accompanist and Flute Ensemble Director

Ms H Issitt – Piano   

Mr M MacSween  – Guitar and Bass teacher, Electric Ensemble Director

GDLM (Leeds College of Music), PGCE (Bretton Hall).

Mr M McGuffie – Piano

Ms J Mansell – Violin and Viola  

Mr L Mason –  Bassoon 

Mr A Randall – Voice

Ms S Smith – Percussion

Mrs S St Clair Morgan  – Double Bass 

GRNCM, Cert Ed. M.Ed. 

Mrs K Turner – Clarinet, Music Theory and Voice and directs the Clarinet Ensembles

Mr K Ubanski – Saxophone, Improvisation and Music Technology  

Ms N Warrington – Flute  and Singing for Music Theatre and directs 2 Flute Ensembles

Mr J Watterson – Drums