I am genuinely proud to lead Bradon Forest School and to work with the school community to strengthen our future achievements. To strategically lead an inclusive school with an ethos of challenge and excellence for all sits firmly with the values that I have passionately adhered to throughout my career in five comprehensive schools. I originally began my teaching career in Manchester before moving back down to the South West where I grew up . As an experienced senior leader who has worked within The Athelstan Trust since 2014 , I am committed to the philosophy that all children deserve an excellent, holistic education that reaches beyond the classroom to provide opportunities and create well-rounded individuals.

I originally trained as an English teacher and it is still the highlight of my day if I get to deliver a literature lesson or read with students! However, I am also passionate about working with staff and ensuring that the school delivers high quality training and experiences for all members of it’s community. To unwind, I enjoy running, cycling and gym classes and I try to get to the theatre and read as much as I possibly can.

Prior to joining Bradon Forest in September 2022 I held a number of roles in a large Wiltshire secondary school. These included seven years leading and managing the History and Politics department and more recently overseeing academic outcomes and pastoral support for disadvantaged students and vulnerable learners. I was born and raised in Sheffield until moving to Exeter University to complete my BA degree shortly followed by a return to Yorkshire to do my Masters degree and PGCE qualification.
I believe strongly in the power of education to transform lives and I am committed to playing my part in ensuring that Bradon Forest is an inclusive school environment. For me an amazing curriculum implemented by fantastic teachers backed up by an outstanding pastoral support network is the key to success. As well as assisting in the safe day to day management of the school. My current responsibilities involve leading on teaching and learning strategies, overseeing the Year 7 cohort, including transition and primary liaison, as well as coordinating ITT provision.

I started teaching at Bradon Forest in 2017 and was appointed to the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher in 2022. My current areas of responsibility include Data, Assessment, Examinations, Raising Standards and leading Initial Teacher Training. The most important aspect of my role is to ensure a strong assessment framework across the school and to track the academic attainment of students. I have taught at Bradon Forest for my entire teaching career to date, in part because I feel we provide our students with an environment to thrive and develop as young people. The strong sense of community at Bradon Forest is why I love teaching here.

In addition to my main role, I also run World Challenge expeditions. In 2025 I took a group of students to Morocco and in 2026 will be visiting eSwatini and South Africa as well as Borneo in 2027. It’s an enormous privilege to take Bradon Forest students away to incredible locations to experience the world we live in.

Unaspiringly, being a geography teacher, I try to travel as much as possible in the holidays, my favourite countries include South Africa and Vietnam.

I started teaching in 2007 working in both state and independent school settings across different councils. My responsibilities have been very varied throughout my teaching, but most recently, I have been with responsible for Safeguarding, leading on the EDI agenda, alongside managing a successful Drama and Performing Arts department. I love Drama. And completed my master’s in Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway University.

I was born in Zimbabwe, and I am fiercely proud of my African heritage. My background has shaped my passion for inclusion and diversity in education. As a teacher I really believe in life-long learning and in 2022 I completed my master’s degree in psychology. I am really interested in wellbeing in education, and strongly believe that promoting inclusive school environments rooted in mutual respect where pupils feel valued and welcomed is vital in ensuring that all pupils can flourish. Since joining Bradon Forest in September 2023 my current responsibilities include deputy safeguarding lead, overseeing the Year 7 cohort – including transition and primary liaison, as well as coordinating our house system and rewards.

I started in teaching many years ago when working as an outdoor instructor in a number of outdoor centres around the UK before going on to complete a PGCE in secondary science at the University of Leeds. I have a Masters Degree in Science with the Open University, as well as undergraduate level modules in programming and more recently studied art in the West Highlands of Scotland at Bridge House School of Art.

I have been teaching at Bradon Forest for over 20 years and have had the privilege of teaching in a number of different Faculties and covering various responsibilities from data analysis to pastoral support as Head of Year at Key Stage 4. As an (Associate) Assistant Headteacher, my current responsibilities are to write and maintain the school timetable and also facilitate the Year 9 Options process, supporting students as they choose the subjects they will study at GCSE. I have always enjoyed working at Bradon Forest – other than a middle school in Bradford in the first year of my career this is the only school I have ever worked at. It’s the sense of community that has always kept me here and I will continue to do everything I can to ensure our students are as successful as they can possibly be.