Secondary Staff
Alice Smith School
Alice Smith School

Secondary Staff

Secondary Campus Leadership 
Sian MAYHead of SchoolBA (Hons) Religion & Theology (University of Manchester); PGCE Secondary Religious Studies (University of Chester), FCCT (Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching)
James WORLANDSecondary PrincipalBSc Environmental Science (Deakin University), PGCE (Deakin University); CSML (Harvard Graduate School of Education); FCCT (Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching)
Nicola HOWARDVice Principal - LearningBSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Exeter University); PGCE Secondary Science (University of Cambridge); Advanced Skills Teacher; National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (National College for Teaching & Leadership)
Stefan RODICVice Principal - Community & EnrichmentBA (Hons) Modern Languages (with TESOL), (Nottingham Trent University); QTS Teacher of MFL (EMD Heanor Gate Science College)
David GERBERDirector of Learning - Whole School

M.Ed Focus on Educational Leadership & Literacy (University of Wisconsin USA), B.A in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction (Sociology University of Montana USA), Education and Sociology (University of Wisconsin Stevens Point USA)

Creative & Expressive Arts Faculty

Anne-Marie FRANCISHead of DramaMA Creative Events Management (Falmouth University); PGCE Secondary Drama (University of Chester); BA Drama (University of Wales, Aberystwyth)
Suzy WATKINSONDrama / Head of ACHIEVEBA (Hons) Drama (Queen Mary University of London); PGCE (Secondary) Drama (The University of Warwick)
Kevin JacksonHead of Art & Digital PhotographyBA (Hons) Fine Art and PGCE Art & Design (DeMontfort University)
Simon FARRELLArt & Digital PhotographyBA (Hons) Fine Arts (Painting) (Open University); PGCE  Secondary Art and Design (University of Brighton)
Jone BARRENECHEAArtBA (Hons) Fine Arts (University of the Basque Country, Spain); PGCE Secondary Art & Design (Institute of Education, University of London)
Jane HANDLEYHead of MusicGraduate Diploma (London College of Music); PGCE (The Open University)
Nicholas McGAULEYMusicBA (Hons) in Music (University of Leeds), PGCE in Secondary Music (Canterbury Christ Church University), BTEC National Diploma in Rock and Pop Music

English and Media Faculty

Sumay HELASHead of Faculty: English & Media Studies / Head of Senior School English / Head of MediaMA Education (University of Bath) - ongoing; BA (Hons) Media Studies (DeMontfort University); CELTA (RSA); PGCE English with Media (University of Exeter)
Caitlin GRAYAssistant Head of English: Upper SchoolNPQSL (UCL), BA (Hons) American & English Literature (University of East Anglia, Norwich), PGCE in Secondary English (University of Leicester)
Charlotte MOOREHead of Upper School / Media Studies Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Liverpool Hope University); Masters in International Education Leadership and Policy (University of Leeds); BA (Hons) in French & Media (The University of Leeds); PGCE (The University of Leeds)
Joanna FOLLETTEnglish / UNHCR Coordinator / Head of Middle School EnglishBA (Hons) Comparative American Studies (University of Warwick); PGCE English with Drama and Media Studies (University of London)
Jane STEWART-WILLIAMS

Head of Middle School / ACHIEVE / English

MA in Education, Graduate Diploma in Professional Development (SEN) and PGCE (Swansea Metropolitan University); BA English (Massey University); CCET (Real Training); Member of British Psychological Society
Angela BROOKSEnglishBA (Hons) English (Strathclyde University); PGCE Secondary English (Jordanhill College of Education)
Devina MUTTIAHEnglish BA (Hons) English Studies (Sheffield Hallam University); DipEd (UKM); Masters in Literature (University of Malaya)
Lucy NISBETEnglishMA Children's Literature (University of Roehampton); BA (Hons)  Archaeology and Ancient History (University of Reading); PGCE Secondary English (University of Chichester)
Anna PHILLIPSEnglish BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature (University of Oxford); PGCE in English (Aberystwyth University); MA (University of Oxford)
Gabriella WOOLF EnglishQTS (Nottingham Trent University); BMUS (Hons) Bachelor Degree in Music (University of Manchester)
Aysha NESSAEnglishQTS (Star Institute); Master of Arts (University of Birmingham); Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Birmingham City University)
Jason WELCHEnglish / Media Studies / Head of FlemingBachelor of Art (Leeds Becket University) Film & Moving Image  Production, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Middlesex University) Drama with English

Personalised Learning Faculty

Ray JENNINGSHead of Personalised LearningNational Professional Qualification for Leadership (Institute of Education, University of London); CPT3A Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (Real Training, Greenwich); Membership - British Psychological Society (Leicester University); PGD Child Psychology and Learning Disorders (College of Teachers, London); MS TESOL (Aston University, Birmingham); QTS Secondary English (GTC, England); Certificate TEFL (International House, London)
Amy FRENCHLearning Support / History / Psychology Bachelor of Art (University of Stirling), Master of Science (University of Derby), Postgraduate Certificate (University of Middlesex)
Richard DawsonHead of EALPGCE International (University of Nottingham, UK); Bachelor of Arts & Business (Northampton Business School)
Sashikala RAJARATNAMEAL / EPA Leader / Head of ScottDELTA Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (British Council KL); Young Learner Extension to CELTA (ILA Vietnam) CELTA Teaching English as a Foreign Language (British Council KL); BA (Global) Major International Studies & Minor Communication (Monash University Australia)
William KHOOEAL BSc in Environmental & Conservation Sciences (The University of Alberta); TESOL

Humanities & Social Science Faculty

Shafiq BODALBHAIHead of PsychologyBSc (Hons) in Psychology with Film Studies (University of Gloucestershire); PGCE Secondary Education Social Science with Citizenship (The Manchester Metropolitan University)
Rachael GIBSONPsychology / Designated Safeguarding Lead BA (Hons), Sociology (University of York), PGCE Social Science including Sociology, Psychology and Citizenship (Manchester Metropolitan University), Level 2 Advanced Safeguarding Training (ICPA); Master's in Education (Manchester Metropolitan University) - ongoing
Polly MEADOWSPsychologyMaster in Educational Leadership (University of New South Wales); PGCE (Trinity and All Saints University College); BA Hons Philosophy (The University of Leeds)
Robert KIMURA-DAVIESHead of HistoryBA (Joint Hons) Art History and History (Aberystwyth  University); PGCE Secondary History (University of Wales-Cardiff)
Rachael GREENHistory / Year 12 LeaderMA International Relations and World Order (University of Leicester); BA (Hons) History with Drama and Theatre Studies (University College Chester); PGCE in Secondary History (Trinity and All Saints, Leeds); MA in Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Society
Emmanuel NELSONHead of Business Studies & EconomicsBA (Hons) in Business Studies (Kingston University); Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) Business Studies; QTS
Benedict JOHNBusiness Studies & Economics / Year 11 LeaderMA Applied Educational Studies (University of Sheffield), PGCE Secondary (University of Sheffield), BSc Geography (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Andrew EDWARDSBusiness Studies & Economics BA (Hons) in Leisure Management (Thames Valley University); PGCE (University of Huddersfield) 
Helyn WHITTOCKBusiness Studies & EconomicsPGCE in Secondary Business Education (Lancaster University); MSc in International Economics, Banking and Finance (Cardiff University)
Thomas McCULLOCHHead of GeographyMaster in Geography Education (UCL); PGCE in Secondary Geography (UCL); BA (Hons) Geography (University of Leeds)
Alyssa EDKINSGeography PGCE Secondary Geography - Institute of Education (University College London); GA Level 3 TEFL (I-TO-I TEFL Provider); BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences (Geography and Politics and International Relations) (Durham University); IB Diploma (German European School, Singapore)
Stuart DURHAMGeography / Middle School Wellbeing LeaderBA (Hons) Geography and Town Planning (University of Sheffield); PGCE (University of Nottingham)

Mathematics & Computing Faculty

Philip WELCHHead of Mathematics & Computing / Head of Middle School MathematicsMSc Educational Leadership (University of Leicester), National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), BSc (Hons) Physics (University of Nottingham); PGCE Teaching Mathematics (Newcastle University)
Iain LYFORDAssistant Head of Mathematics (Upper School) / International Award CoordinatorBEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (The Nottingham Trent University); PGCE (The Nottingham Trent University)
Jennifer DOYLEAssistant Head of Mathematics (Senior School) / Mathematics / ComputingMSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology (University of East London), BSc (Hons) Pure and Applied Mathematics (Queen’s University Belfast); PGCE Secondary Mathematics (King’s College London)
Hollie LEWISMathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics, PGCE in Secondary Mathematics (The University of Manchester)
William McATEERMathematics / Curriculum Design AssociateBSc Mathematics (University of St Andrews), PGCE Social Science (University of Leicester)
Fiona CICCARELLO Mathematics / Senior School Wellbeing Leader / House LeaderBEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (University of Loughborough), PGCE Secondary Mathematics (University of Oxford Brookes)
Harry LLOYDMathematics / Year 9 LeaderBSc (Hons) Mathematics (University of Lincoln); PGCE Mathematics (University of Lincoln/LTSA)
Sophia ANGELIDESMathematics / Year 10 LeaderMA Leadership (UCL Institute of Education); PGCE with QTS Teach First (UCL); Cambridge CELTA - Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (UCL); BA History (University College London)
Christopher WAIGHTMathematics / Year 13 LeaderBA (Hons) Economics & Politics (University of Essex), PGCE in 11-18 Mathematics (University of Sussex)
Tichaona Shasha (Matthew) ARIGUNDIAMathematics / Senior Learning Support Assistant (Provision)International PGCE - Mathematics (University of Derby); International SENCO (University of Middlesex); PGCE in SEND (University of Middlesex); Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET); Member of British Psychology Society; Business Management BA (University of Sunderland); Teaching English Second Language Students in the Mainstream (TESMC) (Government of South Australia)
Stewart EDMONDSHead of ComputingMA in Education (University of Leicester);  DipEd (University of Leicester)
Valerie QUAYEComputing / Strategic Project LeaderBSc (Hons) Education and Psychology (Bath Spa University), PGCE Secondary Information Communication Technology (Bath Spa University) 

Languages Faculty

Lorene CARVERHead of Languages / Head of FrenchMA Modern Spanish History (LA SORBONNE Universite) ; QTS (GTC)
Verónica PALACINHead of Spanish (with French)Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (specialised in sworn translation from English and/or French into Spanish) Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona); Bachelor Degree in Linguistics (applied to new technologies) Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona); Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French) Institute of Education (London)
Marylou FONTENOYFrench / SpanishBachelor & Degree (Licence) in English language, Literature, and Civilisation (University of Paris X), Master’s Degree (MA) in French as a Foreign Language (University of Paris X), Postgraduate Certificate in Education in French-Spanish (University of Portsmouth) - QTS, TEFL (ITT international)
Lise NOYAUFrench / Spanish Joint BA (Hons) in Spanish & Portuguese (University of Oxford, Oxford), PGCE in Education in French & Spanish (University College London, UK)
Anna VILAFrench / Spanish / Year 7 LeaderSocial and Legal Sciences (University of Barcelona), IPGCE (University of Sunderland)
LEE Wan SinHead of MandarinM.Ed, (Swansea University); BA Foreign Languages and Literatures (National Taiwan University)
LOW Miow HuangMandarinM.Ed. Teaching Mandarin as a second language (The  College of New Jersey); B.Ed. minor in Chinese (National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan)
Dorothy NICEHead of Bahasa MalaysiaTeacher Training Specialist English and Geography Secondary Education with Distinction, Certificate of Education (Malaysia)
Cherylann LEWISBahasa MalaysiaBEd in Primary Education, (Taylor’s University), Diploma in Special Education (Kits4Kids University), Diploma in Medical Imaging, (Masterskill University College of Health Sciences)
NG Chee HuiMandarin / Bahasa MalaysiaBSc (Hons) Environmental Science (University Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Physical Education Faculty

Joseph RODWAYHead of SportBachelor of Science (University of Southampton); Postgraduate Certificate in Education (University of Southampton); QTS
Charlotte OLLEYHead of PEMA Educational Practice and Research (University of East Anglia); PGCE Secondary Physical Education (University of East Anglia); BSc Sports & Exercise Science (University of Gloucestershire)
Matthew McEwanPhysical Education BSc (Hons) Sports Science, Physical Education and Professional Education (University of Stirling)
Sinead O'NeillPhysical Education NQT New Qualified Teacher, Physical Education Teacher (St. Paul's Academy); QTS - Physical Education Teacher (St. Paul's Academy); BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Fitness (Sport Therapy) (University of Kent @ Medway, UK); HND Sports Science (Belfast Institute of Further & Higher Education); G.N.V.Q Leisure & Tourism (East Tyrone College Further & Higher Education, Northern Ireland)
Ethan SELVARAJPhysical Education BA in Education (University of Roehampton); Dip in Specialist Advanced Diploma in Teaching; Training & Assessing Learning (City & Guilds)

 

Science & DT Faculty

James COLLINSONSecondment - CurriculumBSc (Hons) Physics (University of Leicester); PGDE Physics with Maths (University of Sheffield)
William FOULDSScience / Head of Biology / Head of Upper School ScienceBSc (Hons) in Zoology (University of Durham); PGCE (Secondary - Science) (Canterbury Christ Church University); MSc (Research) (University of Durham)
David MORRISBiology / Science / Enrichment Leader / Head of Exploration Pathways (whole school)BSc (Hons) Zoology with Marine Zoology (University of Wales, Bangor); PGCE Secondary Science with Biology (Plymouth University); PGDE Continuing Professional Studies (University of Cambridge)
Mary THORPBiology / Year 8 LeaderMaster of Biomedical Science (University of Sheffield); PGCE in Secondary Biology (University of Manchester)
Christopher PEGGScience / Biology / Head of Middle School ScienceMEd in Researching Practice, PGCE in Secondary Science with Biology (University of Cambridge); MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology (Imperial College London); BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Genome Science (University of Portsmouth)
Stephen BROOKE-SMITHScience / BiologyMBA Master of Business and Administration (Anaheim University); BSc (Hons) Zoology and Genetics (Sheffield University); PGCE & QTS (University of East Anglia)
Francesco CORBETTAHead of Physics / Science BSc (Hons) in Astrophysics (University of St Andrews; QTS)
James MOLONEYPhysicsPGCE Science (Physics) (Bristol University, 2022); BA/BSc (Honours) Degree (Bachelor's Degree with the Open University)
Kay BROWNPhysicsMA Educational Leadership (Institute of Education); PGCE Secondary Education (Kings College London); MEng Architectural Engineering (University of Leeds)
Ilhan CALISKANPhysics 
Prianka SEDOVHead of ChemistryBachelor of Science (University College London, University of London); Master of Science (Birkbeck College, University of London); Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Institute of Education, University of London)
Sadaf KHANChemistry / Head of FairfieldPhD (Imperial College London); MSc in Forensic Science (King's College London); BSc in Biochemistry (Imperial College London); PGCE Chemistry (King's College London)
Claire WILDChemistry / Head of EPQBachelor of Science in Forensic Science (University of Lincoln); PGCE in Secondary Education Chemistry (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Hannah RICHARDSONChemistry / Science / Eco-Coordinator / Assistant Enrichment Leader Master of Chemistry (Hons) (The University of Sheffield); PGDE (The University of Sheffield)
Lauren WAITEChemistryBSc (Hons) Life Sciences applicable to Medicine (University of Liverpool); PGCE Secondary Education (University of Liverpool)
Aaron KERFORDChemistry / Science 
Eliza SLADEHead of Design TechnologyBA (QTS) Design & Technology (University of The West of England)
Gemma JessopAssistant Head of Design & TechnologyNPQSL (Best Practice Network); PGCE with QTS (University of the West of England); BA Hons in Surface Pattern Design, Textiles for Interiors (Swansea Metropolitan University)
Ian QUIRKDesign & Technology / Upper School Wellbeing LeaderB.Ed. (Hons) Design and Technology (Manchester Metropolitan University); HNC Mechanical and Production Engineering (Lancaster and Morecambe College)

Additional Staff

Higher Education & Careers 
Abdul OLADIPOHigher Education & Careers LeaderCollege Advising Certification (University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education); PGCE (Secondary Education, Business with Information Communication Technology Education, Manchester Metropolitan University); Master of Science - International Business Management (Marketing Stream, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School - Manchester, UK); Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies (Manchester Metropolitan University Business School - Manchester, UK) 
Grace DICKINSONHigher Education & Career Counsellor / Head of MuirBachelor of Arts: Modern and Medieval Languages - French & Russian (University of Cambridge)
Alexandra KALAITZIS Higher Education & Career Counsellor 
Wellbeing & Flourishing
Prakash RAVINDRANWellbeing & Flourishing Lead (Whole School)MClinPsych (HELP University); BA (Hons) Psychology (HELP University); Full Member of Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology: CP1-0263; Malaysian Allied Health Practitioner: MAHPC(CP)00535
Chia Chee LEECounsellor Master in Counselling  (USM); Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology (UTAR); Registered Counsellor (KB08752, PA08356) of Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia)
Eka Natasha MUHAMAD CounsellorBachelor of Counselling (Universiti Malaya); Registered Counsellor of Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia) - Registration Number: KB07434 PA06972
Technology & Digital Wellbeing
Damian DOYLEHead of Secondary Educational Technology and Digital WellbeingPGCE (St. Mary's University); BSc (Hons) - Geographical Science Degree (University of Portsmouth)