Senior Management Team
Anton Maree
Head
B.A. Rhodes (HDE)
Samantha Baker
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
B.A. (Hons) Sheffield Hallam
(PGCE)
Jeffrey Swales
Deputy Head (Digital Learning & Strategy)
M.A. Oxon (PGCE)
Lynda Barker
Acting Deputy Head (Academic) PE
Cert Ed, Birmingham, NPQH
Sally Slater
Head of Coram House
B.A. (Hons) Open (PGCE) PG Cert. Warwick
Alexandra Collingwood
Head of History / Head of Sixth Form
B.A. (Hons) Hull, Leeds (PGCE), Sheffield (PG Cert)
Sue Allan
Bursar and Secretary to the Committee
ACMA/CGMA
Tom Shennan-Barker
Director of Marketing, Admissions & Communications
M.A. Sydney, B.A. Sydney
ACKWORTH SCHOOL STAFF AS AT JANUARY 2021
Senior School Teaching Staff
| Claire Adams | B.Sc. Durham, MA Durham | Learning Support Mentor |
| Nayyar Aziz | B.Sc. (Hons) M.Sc. (Hons) (Pakistan) PhD (Hull) | Head of Chemistry |
| Samantha Baker |
B.A. (Hons) Sheffield Hallam PGCE |
Deputy Head (Academic and Pastoral) Business Studies |
| Christopher Bailey |
B.Sc. (Hons) Bath (PGCE) M.A. Leeds |
Head of Biology Boys’ Housemaster |
| Lynda Barker |
Cert Ed, Birmingham NPQH, MBA Huddersfield |
Assistant Deputy Head PE |
| Helen Batty | M.A. (Hons) Oxon (PGCE) PgCert | Biology, Head of Psychology |
| Dale Beswick | B.Sc. Sheffield | Mathematics |
| Alistar Boucher |
B.A. (Hons) Warwick M.A. London (PGCE) |
Head of Teaching and Learning, Head of Drama |
| Sandra Broadbent | Learning Support Mentor | |
| Elena Clark | B.A. (Hons) Durham (PGCE) | Geography, Fothergill Society |
| Alexandra Collingwood | B.A. (Hons) Hull (PGCE) Leeds (PGCE History) Sheffield |
Head of History Head of Sixth Form |
| Michael Dancer | B.A. (Hons) Staffordshire, M.A. South Australia (PGCE) |
Boys PE & Games Pastoral and Achievement Assistant |
| Katy Devine | B.A. (Hons) Leeds (PGCE) |
Art Assistant Housestaff GSH |
| Jane Donnelly | B.A (Hons) Manchester (QTS) | Head of Girls PE & Games |
| Neil Fitzgerald | B.A. (Hons) Durham, M.A. Birkbeck, University of London |
EAL Head of English |
| Emma Garland | B.A (Hons) OU, (PGCE) | Head of Mathematics |
| Heather Gordon | MA Education |
History Achievement and Pastoral Leader – 2nd and 3rd Forms |
| Stevie-Ann Harrison | B.A. (Hons) Leeds (PGCE) | English |
| Andrew Hilton | B.A. (Hons) Sheffield (PGCE) | Head of German |
|
Laura Hilton
|
B.A.(Hons) Durham M.A. Leeds (PGCE) | Modern Foreign Languages and Careers (part-time) |
| Richard Izdebski | B.Sc. Manchester, (PGCE) Liverpool | Mathematics |
| Catherine Jackson | B.A. (Hons) York (PGCE) | English |
| Daniel Jones | B.Sc. (Hons) Leeds Met, Manchester Met. (PGCE) |
Chemistry Pastoral and Achievement Leader – 4th and 5th Years |
| Philippa Langfield | B.A. (Hons), MCIPD, (QTS) |
Business Studies (part-time) Head of Careers Community Outreach Co-ordinator |
| Georgina Latimer | B.A.(Hons) Durham, (PGCE) | Spanish |
| Kate Maeer | B.A. Leeds Beckett, (PGCE with QTS) | PE |
| Anton Maree | B.A. Rhodes (HDE) | Head, History |
| Oliver McCarthy-Bell | B.A. (Hons) Sheffield, QTS | Director of Music |
| Belinda Mellor | B.A. University of Central Lancashire, (PGCE) | EAL |
| Michelle Middleton | HLTA | Learning Support Mentor |
| Donna Middler | Level 3 Helping in Schools with SEN | Learning Support Mentor |
| Victoria Newmarch | History (Maternity) | |
| Rebecca Nicholson | B.Sc. Durham, (PGCE) with QTS | Mathematics |
| Rosalind Noble | MPhysGeog.(Hons), Hull (PGCE) |
Head of Geography Head of PSHE, Religious Studies Assistant Housestaff GSH |
| Carl Pearson | B.Sc. Leeds, (GTP – QTS) | Head of Physics |
| Elizabeth Rayner | B.A. (Hons) Newcastle (PGCE) | Head of French (part-time) |
| Daniel Roots | B.A. (Hons) Central Lancashire (PGCE) | Modern Foreign Languages, |
| Sarah Rose | B.A. (Hons) Staffordshire (PGCE) |
Head of Art
|
| Elizabeth Sochacka | B.Ed. (Hons) (MFL) Trinity College Cert.TESOL | Head of EAL |
| Matthew Sanderson | B.Sc. Central England, (PGCE) |
Design Technology
|
| Jeffrey Swales | M.A. (Hons) Oxon (PGCE) | RS, Deputy Head (Digital Learning and Strategy) |
| Susan Swales | M.A. (Hons) Oxon (PGCE) | Mathematics (part-time) |
| Nicola Tod | B.A. (Hons) Dundee (PGCE) | Head of Business Studies and Economics |
| Ben Watts | B.Sc. Leeds (PGCE) | Mathematics |
| Ian White | B.Sc. Mining Engineering |
Physics
|
| Sarah Wilkinson | B.Sc. Huddersfield (PGCE) |
Food and Nutrition Pastoral and Achievement Assistant – 1st Year |
| Michael Windsor | B.A. (Hons) Nottingham Trent (PGCE) | Head of Design Technology, Assistant House staff BSH |
| Daniel Wiseman | B.A Lancaster, M.A. (PGCE) |
Head of Boys’ PE and Games
|
Autism Resource
| Elise Ager | Level 3 CYPW | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Keaton Ager | Specialist Learning Mentor | |
| Jane Burren |
B.Sc (Hons) Portsmouth, (PGCE) Huddersfield |
Specialist Teacher |
| Josef Williamson | Specialist Learning Mentor | |
| Bethany Stringer | B.A. (Hons) Leeds | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Elizabeth Finn | B.Ed Manchester | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Hannah Howley | B.Sc Psychology Leeds | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Ciaran Harrington | B.Sc Sports Studies,(PGCE) | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Graeme Hemingway | B.A. (Hons) Sheffield, (PGCE) | Specialist Teacher |
| Shannon Hoyle | B.A. (Hons) Leeds | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Rachel McLaughlin | B.A. (Hons) Leicester, PGCE | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Karen Metcalfe | B.A. (Hons) London, M.Sc. London, SEN L3 (OCN) | Specialist Teacher |
| June Pease | Specialist Learning Mentor | |
| Laura Smith | NVQ L3 CCLD | Specialist Learning Mentor |
| Lynne Ward | B.A. (Hons) London (PGCE) M.A. (Autism Spectrum) | Head of Autism Resource |
| Emma Sissons | B.A. (Hons) Sunderland, PGCE | Specialist Teacher |
Coram House Teaching Staff
| Aden Ball | B.Ed.(Hons) Liverpool | Year 5 Form Teacher |
| Benjamin Barker | B.Ed. (Hons) Primary Education, University of Technology, Sydney |
Reception Form Teacher Head of EYFS |
| Catherine Bradley | B.A. (Hons) Leeds (QTS) | Year 4 Form Teacher |
| Helene Clugston |
B.A.(Hons) Kent, M.A. (PGCE) Oxford Brookes TEFL |
SEN Support Teacher |
| Julie Hoar | B.Ed.(Hons) Bedford College | Coram Sports Specialist |
| Polly Hollingsworth | B.A. (Hons) Hull, (PGCE) York | Year 4 Form Teacher |
| Elizabeth Hussey | BMus. (Hons) Leeds, MA Huddersfield (QTS) | Music (part-time) |
| Elizabeth Jordan | B.A. (Hons) Leeds (QTS) PG Cert. National Award for SEN Co-ordination |
Head of Assessment and Monitoring Year 5 Form Teacher |
| Sarah Liddle | B.A (Hons) Leeds Beckett, (QTS) | Year 1 Form teacher |
| Fiona McCormack | B.A. (Hons) Northumbria (PGCE) | Year 2 Form Teacher |
|
Anne Nicklin
|
B.Sc (Hons) York, Astrophysics (PGCE) | Year 4 Form Teacher |
| Emma Louise Rose | B.A. (Hons) Honors College with QTS, M.Ed Honors College | Year 6 Form Teacher |
| Sophie Schoukroun | B.A. Montpellier, M.A. Marseille | Deputy Head |
| Sally Slater | B.A. (Hons) Open (PGCE) PG Cert. Warwick | Head of Coram House |
| Kathryn Staton | B.A. (Hons) Sheffield (QTS) |
Head of Teaching and Learning Year 6 Form Teacher |
Coram House Nursery
| Deborah Barraclough | NVQ 2 CCLD | EYFS Practitioner |
| Julie Earnshaw | B.A. Huddersfield | EYFS Practitioner |
| Sharon Marsh | BTEC National Diploma | Head of Nursery |
| Amy Hughes | Level 3 Health & Social Care | EYFS Practitioner |
| Elysia Midgley | Level 3 Early Years | EYFS Practitioner |
Pre-Prep and After-School Care
|
Katie Flatters
|
B.A. (Hons) Cumbria | Teaching Assistant |
| Gemma Iley | Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning | Teaching Assistant and Childcare |
| Sean Hunt | B.A. (Hons) Hull | Teaching Assistant and Childcare |
| Christopher Hyams | B.A. (Hons) Lancaster, QTS | Teaching Assistant and Childcare |
| Shelley Preston | Lunchtime Assistant, Playground Supervisor | |
| Paula Ward | HLTA | Teaching Assistant and Childcare |
| Karen Withington | HLTA, NVQ 3 CCLD | Teaching Assistant and Childcare |
Non-Teaching Staff
| Susan Allan | ACMA / CGMA | Bursar and Secretary to School Committee |
| Neil Bennett | Technician (DT) | |
| Sarah Bentham | Examinations Secretary, Deputy Head (Digital Learning) Secretary, Head of Sixth Form Secretary | |
| Howard Bundy | Warden | |
| Jane Butterfield | PA to Head of Coram House and Junior School Secretary | |
| Mick Callaghan | Maintenance Plumber | |
| Kevin Chambers | Head Groundsman | |
| Delia Coburn | A.I.Q.P.S | PA to the Head |
| Joanne Colley |
B.A.(Hons) Sheffield Hallam MCIPD |
HR Manager |
| Erica Dean | B.A.(Hons) Leeds, M.A. MCilip | Librarian |
| Rebecca Edgington | Alumni and Digital Marketing Assistant | |
| Jill Palmer | Senior School Secretary | |
| Nicola Gilbert | B.A. (Hons) Salford | Business Development Manager |
| Camren Green | 18TH edition | Maintenance Electrician |
| Julie Hart | Receptionist | |
| Alison Hallas | ACCA Diploma | Payroll and Fees |
| Laura Lunn | Deputy Head (Pastoral) Secretary | |
| Claire Mawson |
NEBOSH ILM |
Health & Safety and Facilities Co-ordinator |
| Joseph McAndrew | Administration Assistant | |
| Paul Meeson | Assistant Warden | |
| Lauren Phillips | A.A.T Level 3 | Finance/Bursary Assistant |
| Christine Readman | Technician (Sciences) | |
| Andrea Ruddy | Technician (Sciences) | |
| Tom Root | International Recruiter | |
| Tom Shennan-Barker |
B.A. Sydney MA |
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communication |
| Rebecca Stephenson | Admissions/Marketing Secretary | |
| Gillian Wilks | B.A. (Hons) History, MCIPD | Technician (Food Technology) |
| Celia Wolfe | B.A.(Hons) Bangor M.A. UBC | Archivist |
BOARDING HOUSES
Boys’ School House
| Christopher Bailey |
B.Sc. (Hons) Bath (PGCE) M.A. Leeds |
Housemaster |
| Jim Davies |
M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip.) Leeds |
Assistant Housestaff |
| Todor Doychinov | Assistant Housestaff | |
| Mike Windsor | B.A. (Hons) Nottingham Trent (PGCE) | Assistant Housestaff |
| Michelle Walker | Matron |
Girls’ School House
| Daniel Roots | B.A. (Hons) Central Lancashire (PGCE) |
Modern Foreign Languages, Assistant Housestaff |
| Maureen Gibbins | Matron | |
| Brenda Hodge | B.Ed.(Hons) Bradford and Ilkley Community College | Housemistress |
| Katy Devine | B.A. (Hons) Leeds (PGCE) | Assistant Housestaff |
| Rosalind Noble | MPhysGeog. (Hons) Hull (PGCE) | Head of Geography, SEN Learning Mentor KS4, Head of PSHE, Assistant Housestaff GSH |
Pastoral Care
| Catherine Boak | R.G.N | Nursing Sister |
| Dan Hussey |
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Huddersfield MA |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner |
Peripatetic Music Teachers
| Christine Bullough | G.Mus. Huddersfield LTCL (PGCE) | Singing |
|
Jim Davies
|
M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip.) Leeds |
Brass Assistant Boys’ Housestaff |
| Elyse Greenwood | B.Mus.(Hons) Huddersfield | Flute |
| Helen Issitt | B.A. (Hons) Music (Performance) | Piano |
| Clare Laughton | B.Mus.(Hons) Hull | Cello, Voice, Piano |
| Eileen Roberts | Guitar | |
| Carol Stephens | B.Mus.(Hons) Huddersfield | Percussion |
| Rae Strong | B.A. (Hons), L.L.C.M. A.T.C.L. C.T.V.C.M (Teaching Dip), Huddersfield | Violin, Piano and Recorder |
| Jeff Swift | G.Mus. Huddersfield (PGCE) |
Guitar
|
Hobby Instructors / Trainers
| Brian Davies | M.G.N.A.S. | Lead Archery Instructor |
| Terry Frost | Reg. Instructor BTC | Tae-Kwon-Do |
| Marie Gair | B.A.(Hons) Leicester, (PGCE) | LAMDA teacher |
| Christopher Key | Archery Instructor | |
| Samuel Messam | England Basketball Association Level III Coach, Level II Basketball Tutor | Basketball |
| Sarah Screaton | LAMDA Teacher | |
| David Whitham | Archery Assistant Coach | |
| Nick Wynn | Fencing Instructor |
