I am pleased to introduce myself as the Headteacher of Campsmount Academy. It is a privilege to lead such a great school, and I am excited to be part of a community that values both academic success and the well-being of its students.

With 20+ years of experience in education as a teacher, leader, and in school improvement, I am eager to bring my knowledge and passion to Campsmount Academy. Previously, I was Deputy Headteacher at Ridgewood School, where I led on behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding. Now, as Headteacher of Campsmount Academy, I am proud to work alongside our talented staff and students to make our school a truly great place for the community. Together, we can ensure that our students enjoy their time at school, make excellent progress, and are well-prepared for the future.

I am Deputy Headteacher at Campsmount Academy. I joined Campsmount in 2013 as a Head of Faculty and in 2016 I joined the academy's senior leadership team. As Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion, I lead several teams of staff who are passionate about student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour and I am also the academy's Designated Safeguarding Leader.

As Deputy Headteacher, I have strategic responsibility for achievement, teaching and learning, and curriculum at Campsmount Academy. I am passionate about creating the best possible opportunities for our students and making sure that every young person is supported to achieve and, wherever possible, exceed their potential.

One of my particular passions is literacy. I strongly believe that being a confident reader, writer and communicator opens doors for young people, both in school and beyond. I am very proud to work with the Department for Education as a Literacy Advisor across Doncaster and Sheffield, supporting schools to develop their approaches to literacy and raise standards for young people across the region.

I am a strong advocate for research-informed teaching and learning and enjoy working with colleagues to translate evidence into practical approaches that make a real difference in the classroom. Alongside this, I am particularly passionate about inclusive practice. I want every student to feel that they belong, that they are understood and that their needs are being met without their aspirations being limited. I line manage leaders across SEND, Pupil Premium and EAL, and work closely with them to ensure that we remove barriers and provide the right support and opportunities for all of our students.

I also have a keen interest in curriculum design and assessment and how these can work together to help students build knowledge, remember more and make meaningful progress over time. I particularly enjoy working alongside our English team. Having previously been Director of English, English remains an area very close to my heart, and I am proud to continue to support the team in developing an ambitious and engaging curriculum.

Alongside my other responsibilities, I also line manage Personal Development, working closely with colleagues across the Senior Leadership Team. I value the importance of developing the whole young person and ensuring that our students leave Campsmount with not only strong academic foundations, but also the confidence, character and wider skills they need to succeed in life.

Above all, I feel very fortunate to work with such committed colleagues and wonderful young people. I believe strongly in high expectations alongside genuine care, and in creating a culture where every student is known, valued and encouraged to believe in what they can achieve.

Since becoming a teacher of Geography over 20 years ago, I have worked in a number of schools across South Yorkshire. I joined Campsmount in 2013 as Head of Humanities and have since moved into the role of Assistant Headteacher for Attendance. I believe that all students have a right to work in a calm, supportive and purposeful school environment to become the best version of themselves today for success tomorrow. I am privileged to work closely with the attendance team and support teaching staff in promoting the highest standards of attendance.

I joined Campsmount in 2017 as a Teacher of Religious Studies. Since then,  I have worked in a range of roles, such as English Teacher, Y11 Progress Leader, Lead Practitioner of Religious Studies and Life Skills, and I am currently Associate Assistant Headteacher for Personal Development, working closely alongside the Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and Achievement. I am always keen to hear what students think and feel about the world and encourage students to think deeply about concepts that are relevant to everyday life. I am passionate about ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that enable them to be healthy, safe and responsible members of society. 

I have worked at Campsmount Academy for over 25 years. I teach Modern Foreign Languages and Travel and Tourism for Key Stage 4 of which I am the lead. Alongside this, I am the Progress Leader for Year 7 and Transition Lead, supporting the exciting transition of students from Year 6 at their primary school, to Year 7 at Campsmount.

I have worked at Campsmount since 2014, following the completion of my ITT placement as a History teacher. During the following three years, I led Wider Learning supporting students to develop their character, culture and currency. In 2018, I was appointed as Progress Leader which is a role I held for 2 years before I took a maternity break. I have returned both to History and the role of Progress Leader since my return. 

I have been a part of the Campsmount team since 2016. During that time, my role has changed from primarily teaching science to becoming a Progress Leader working closely with the pastoral team since 2018.