Senior Leadership Team

I am immensely proud and privileged to be Headteacher of Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School. I began my role at this great school in January 2023 so I am approaching two years at Ilsley.  I am pleased with the progress and improvements I have overseen over this time.  I am deeply committed in my Catholic mission for all pupils to hone their God-given talents, expose them to a range of extra-curricular opportunities and secure strong outcomes for every child so they can go to fulfil their vocation, whatever that may be.  I am approaching the 20^th year of my teaching career.  I have worked in a range of schools in different contexts in Birmingham and Solihull, including serving as Deputy Head at two outstanding schools for a total of five years before I began my stewardship of Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School.

It is a privilege to serve in the community that shaped me as a child. Archbishop Ilsley is the fifth school I have served in a career approaching 20 years. My role focuses on the strategic oversight of behaviour and safeguarding as well as pastoral care and personal development. My previous roles have included leading departments, faculties, pastoral teams, safeguarding, sixth form, SEND and quality of education. I have worked as a senior leader in a range of contexts as assistant headteacher and vice principal contributing to outstanding Ofsted and diocesan judgements. I also bring experience of leading within a national behaviour hub that provided support for many schools. I am devoted to my mission in Catholic education to enable our young people to flourish into wise, courageous learners and dignified people with integrity

I have been at Archbishop Ilsley since 2012 and bring 25 years of experience from a range of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country. I believe that education serves as a catalyst for change; it enables young people to exercise change and have agency over their lives. I am committed to the development of learning in our school as well as providing many varied cultural experiences to enrich the lives of the pupils we serve.

I am proud to be a member of staff at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic school and have been since 2005. Pupils deserve to learn, interact and develop in a secure, caring, and enjoyable environment. Tolerance, understanding, discipline, resilience and forgiveness are central to the development of our pupils. Being SENDCO at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is a privilege and representing those pupils and families with additional needs is something I take great pride in. As SENDCO, I am responsible for access arrangements, annual reviews, EAL and play a key role in building strong relationships with our local primary schools to ensure Key Stage 2 transition into secondary school as the best it can be.

As Assistant Head Teacher, I am immensely proud to serve the community that also served me as a former pupil. I understand first-hand the values and traditions that make our school unique, and I feel a deep responsibility to ensure the success of each child who walks through our doors. I have been fortunate to carry out a variety of roles throughout my career here including being a member of the mathematics department. Amongst my responsibilities, I monitor the achievement and progress of pupils and report this to parents and carers. It is a privilege to guide our pupils on their journey to achieve the best possible outcomes.

I am Assistant Headteacher and my main responsibilities in school are to lead safeguarding and attendance. I also teach Physical Education and Religious Studies. I am very fortunate to work with a highly skilled and committed Safeguarding and Attendance team who genuinely want the best for all the pupils at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School. I am proud to work at Archbishop Ilsley and enjoy supporting all pupils to achieve their potential and assisting them to have the most successful futures possible. I find my role in school very rewarding and I very much enjoy seeing young people overcome challenges and being successful. I also believe that building trusting relationships with pupils and families is the key to success.

As another former student of Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, I am extremely proud to be a part of its leadership team. I am an experienced teacher of both English and Media Studies from key stage three, four and five and I have held leadership roles within both curriculum areas. I currently have responsibility for curriculum development and am proud to be our Head of Sixth Form.  It is my aim that all students in our Sixth Form receive outstanding teaching and pastoral care and a wide variety of enrichment opportunities. It is a privilege to see our students become confident, engaged and articulate young adults and a joy to see them move on to their chosen path to university, apprenticeships or the workplace.

I joined Archbishop Ilsley back in March 2023 with a background of retail and commercial management experience.

I am proud to be part of such an amazing school and MAC who put their heart and soul into our staff and pupils.

My role here at ABI is to manage all of the support functions of the school, specifically ensuring that all of our school resources are allocated fairly and efficiently to give all of our pupils the best educational experience in Birmingham.

As the Assistant Head Teacher for Behaviour and Standards, I bring 20 years of teaching experience from schools in Solihull and Birmingham. Over the last 9 years, I have served as Head of Year, where I developed a deep understanding of pastoral care and pupil development. In my current role, I lead on key areas such as anti-bullying, punctuality, behaviour management, exclusions, managed moves, alternative provision, and rewards. My focus is on creating a safe, respectful, and positive school culture where all pupils can achieve their potential. By working closely with staff, pupils, and families, I aim to maintain high standards and foster a supportive environment that celebrates positive behaviour and progress.