Meet the SLT
The School is led by the Headteacher, Ms S Hay, with a Senior Leadership Team of eight – The Headteacher, Three Deputy Heads, Three Assistant Heads & Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
Ms S Hay – Headteacher
Sue was appointed as Headteacher in March 2019. Sue began at the school in 2013 as Deputy Head in charge of teaching and learning, having worked in a wide range of educational contexts. She has overall responsibility for academic standards in the school, and directly line manages a range of subjects. Sue’s specialism is History.
Mr R Bell – Deputy Headteacher: Director of Sixth Form
Rob returned to the school in 2010 as Assistant Head after being a student in the early 1990s. In 2016, Rob transitioned to Deputy Head. Rob runs the Sixth Form, whole school ICT, is in charge of the timetable and takes on other line management responsibilities. Rob’s subject specialism is History.
Mr J Edwards – Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning
Jon joined the school in 2023 as Deputy Head. Jon has previous experience as Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Headteacher, including a range of pastoral and academic roles. Jon is in charge of all aspects of Teaching and Learning. Jon’s subject specialism is PE.
Mr L Bonnett – Assistant Headteacher i/c of Years 7, 8, 9
Luke joined the school in 2015 and has completed various roles in both the Maths Department and as a Head of Year. He became Assistant Headteacher in 2023. Luke is responsible for Years 7, 8, and 9, as well as academic transition between Key Stage 2 and 3.
Mr J Dudley-Hart – Assistant Headteacher i/c of Years 10, 11
James joined as Head of History in 2013 and became Assistant Headteacher in 2017. James is responsible for Years 10 and 11, as well as supervising NQTs and trainee teachers.
Mr M Duncan– Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral
Mark is a past student and returned as a member of staff in 2007. He is in charge of pastoral school in the school as well as the extra-curricular provision. Previously working as Assistant Headteacher, Mark took over as Deputy Head in 2023. In addition he is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Mark’s subject specialism is PE.
Mrs Rachna Carron – Assistant Headteacher i/c of Safeguarding & Inclusion, SEN Coordinator
Rachna joined the school as a Geography teacher in 2010 and has taught both Geography and Business, although her passion is Geography fieldwork. Rachna heads up our SEN provision and is the SLT lead for safeguarding and inclusion, working closely with the Safeguarding Team and SEN department.
Mrs Rebecca Sanderson – Associate SLT Member: Chief Finance & Operating Officer
Rebecca is in charge of finance and operations at the school, heading up our School Finance Department. She provides strategic leadership in all aspects relating to financial and operational management and brings a wealth of experience from her varied roles in the non-education sector.
