Every Year Group has a member of support staff who is trained to support the team of Advisors and work with individual children. They may be called upon to support students with improving achievement, attendance and conduct.
The Heads of Year are:
Year 7 - Natalie Nicholson
Year 8 - Andrew Dimon
Year 9 - Kelly Midwinter / Claire Hickmott
Year 10 - Cindy O’Hare
Year 11 - Michelle Harding
Sixth Form - Laura Allen
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Heads of House
Each House has a Community Leader and they are:
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Angelou - Alison Hawley
Attenborough - Kristie Connor
Coe - Becky Wells
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The Senior Leadership Team
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Jon Barker
The Executive Principal who has strategic oversight of Hugh Christie School and Long Mead Community Primary School. His responsibilities cover both schools in areas such as Student Leadership, Gifted and Talented provision, Children’s Services, staff appointments, training and development, finance and community partnerships.
Mark Fenn
The Head of School at Hugh Christie who is in charge of the day-to-day operation of Hugh Christie including oversight of the curriculum, teaching, learning, attendance, examinations, ICT infrastructure, health & safety and conduct.
Palak Shah
The Senior Deputy Principal with overall responsibility for improving teaching, learning, assessment and the curriculum. He is also the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO). He is supported by Aimee Acton, Assistant Principal for Raising Standards and Matthew Harris, Assistant Principal for Quality of Education (QofE).
Paul Bargery
The Deputy Principal and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). He is responsible for children with additional educational needs. He is assisted by Rosamund Maxwell as the Head of the Skills Centre and Jeanette Ingram, Laura Allen and Theresa Clement who are the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's).
Justin Sheppard
The Deputy Principal for the Upper School and Sixth Form. He has responsibility for all aspects of pastoral care and student support. He also leads the House system.
Heather Swinnerton
The Deputy Principal for the Lower School. She is also responsible for improving literacy skills across the school. She is supported by Jane Davies as the Head of the REAL Curriculum, who oversees the transition from Primary School and the Year 9 Options Process.
Sarah Stewart
The Federation Business Manager who has responsibility for the school budget, staff payroll and infrastructure.