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 Taylor

Principal and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Simon Mathers

Assistant Principal – Curriculum, and Education

Chris Hurley

Assistant Principal – Behaviour, and Welfare, and Lead SENDCo

Clare King

Designated Safeguarding and Prevent Lead

Sarah Davies

SENDCo and Designated Teacher

Oliver Norton

Health and Safety Officer & Site Manager

Michelle Measey

School Office & Finance Manager

Teachers

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

Angela Cripps

Senior Management Team, Curriculum & Assessment Lead, Teacher. Maths Lead, EDI Lead

Jessica Gilbert

Teacher and Phonics Lead

Liam McDonald

Teacher and PSHE Lead

Kim Tester

Teacher and Outdoor Learning Lead

Jade Stewart

Food Technology Tutor

Claire Martin

Teacher, English Lead, Drama Lead

Kelly Davis

Class Teacher, Science Lead and Wellbeing Champion

Dom Sussex

Class Teacher

Learning Support

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

Katherine Fisher

Learning Support Assistant, Forest Rangers Lead and Sustainability Lead

Beth Woods

Learning Support Assistant

Charlie Stringer

Senior Learning Support Assistant & Post-16 & Careers Lead

Hannah Gilbert

Learning Support Assistant

Sam Farmer

Learning Support Assistant

Shelley Knight

Exams Officer and Senior LSA

Averil Pocock

Learning Support Assistant

Jessica Swann-Piper

Senior Learning Support Assistant & Training Co-ordinator

Faye Whitman

Learning Support Assistant

Leigh Burman

Learning Support Assistant

Simon Fry

Learning Support Assistant and PE Lead

Jordan Oke

Learning Support Assistant

Ben Truscott

Learning Support Assistant

Kurtis Blake

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.

Hannah Darby

Administration Assistant and Designated Data and Online Safety Lead

Sarah Burnard

Senior LSA, Attendance, Family Liaison & Transitions Officer

Denise Humphries

School 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 Hopper

Occupational Therapist

School Community Board

Our School Community Board provide objective advice, support and guidance on all areas of the school’s activities, to aid our development.

Amanda Bramley

Chair

Melrose Education Governance

Tracey Storey

Executive Chair & CEO and Proprietor Chair and Company Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Henrietta Jordan

Schools’ Director, Company Deputy Strategic Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead

Andrew Patterson

Compliance Manager, Company Health and Safety Lead, and Designated Data and Online Safety Lead

Rosy Broughton

Education Manager

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