Meet The Team

The Highgate Hill House School Team

Our specialist and experienced team comprise of teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and support staff who work together to provide inspirational and outstanding education to all learners at our school.  Whatever their needs, learners are supported academically and pastorally, in areas such as independence, self-esteem, resilience and communication. This ensures they are able to engage and enjoy their education. All staff who work with learners receive training in areas such as safeguarding, Prevent and mental health.

Our staff also undertake specialised training, including Supporting Bereaved Children, Trauma Informed Schools training, and Adverse Childhood Experiences, among others.

Senior Leadership Team

Our dedicated Senior Leadership Team oversees the running of the school, staff management, school curriculum and safeguarding.

Kerry

School Principal & Safeguarding Lead

Martyn

Assistant Principal, Behaviour and Welfare & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Simon

Assistant Principal – Education and SENDCo

Teachers

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Angie

Teacher & Maths Lead

Jess

Teacher & Phonics Lead

Kim

Teacher & Exam Officer

Liam

PE Teacher

Liam

Teacher in Training

Kim

Outdoor Learning Instructor

Jen

Preparation for Adulthood Tutor

Jade

Food Technology Tutor

Sarah

Teacher

Claire

Teacher

Learning Support

Our learning support team provide additional support, guidance and understanding to learners where needed.

Kate

Learning Support Assistant

Beth

Learning Support Assistant

Charlie

Learning Support Assistant & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Hannah

Learning Support Assistant

Sam

Learning Support Assistant

Shelley

Senior Learning Support Assistant

Averil

Learning Support Assistant

Clare

Senior Learning support Assistant

Jess

Senior Learning Support Assistant & Pastoral Lead

Clare

Learning Support Assistant & Creative Arts Lead

Faye

Learning Support Assistant

Leigh

Learning Support Assistant

Mo

Learning Support Assistant

Sian

Learning Support Assistant

Simon

Learning Support Assistant

Jordan

Learning Support Assistant

Administration and Catering

Our administration team support the smooth running of the school and our catering team ensure our learners receive nutritionally balanced food during the school day.

Ollie

Site Manager

Hannah

Administration Assistant

Emma

Administration Officer

Michelle

School Office & Finance Manager

Sarah

Attendance, Family Liaison & Transitions Officer

Laura

Assistant Cook

SENCO & Therapy

Our specialist SEND and therapy team are there to support each learner with their individual learning and development needs, and to ensure all their wellbeing needs are met.

Lindsey

Occupational Therapist

Sharon

Cook

School Advisory Panel

Our Independent School Advisory Panel provide objective advice on all areas of the school’s activities, to aid our development.

Amanda Bramley

Chair

Andy Patterson

Melrose Compliance
Operations and Compliance Manager for Melrose Education.

Kerry Patterson

Safeguarding Lead
Detective Constable Public Protection

James Dyer

Health and Safety
Safety, Logistics & Security Advisor- TV, Film & Remote Environments Fellow of Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), Fellow of British Exploring Society (FBES), Recognised Professional in Outdoor Learning(PIOL), Leading Practitioner – Institute of Outdoor Learning (LPIOL), Member of Arctic Club

Melrose Education Representatives

Henrietta Jordan

Schools’ Director

Tracey Storey

Executive Chair & CEO and Proprietor Chair

Mike Burton

Operations Director

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