I have worked at TCA since 2006, when I started here as a Newly Qualified Teacher in the English Department. I progressed over time until, in 2018, I was fortunate and privileged enough to be offered the role as Headteacher. Ultimately, my role is to uphold our expectations of ‘Be nice, work hard’, which exist for every student, member of staff, visitor or parent who attends TCA.

How do we do that? Firstly, we create an environment where behaviour is exceptional - students are here to learn and teachers are here to teach. We also do it by placing high expectations on students, with exceptional pastoral support, and through teaching and learning which helps students to learn more, remember more, ultimately leading to academic success.

As a father myself, I know the trust that a parent puts into their child’s school every single day. Nobody at TCA takes that trust for granted, and I want to work with parents to make absolutely sure that when a child leaves us at the end of year 11, they are a highly educated, ambitious, outstanding young person, ready to make a positive impact in the local community and the wider world.

My own educational philosophy is strongly based upon the importance of excellent curriculum provision and engaging learning opportunities, which are provided best in a truly comprehensive setting.

My leadership specialism is centred on teaching and learning, specifically developing creative and innovative teams of lifelong learners. I ensure that the highest quality of education is central to every decision I make, fundamentally based on the principles of social mobility, equal opportunity and inclusion.

As Deputy Headteacher I work closely with leaders and teachers in our academy along with colleagues across the family of schools that make up SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. This collaborative approach of working practices both supports and promotes the highest quality of educational standards for all of our learners.

My role is to ensure that each and every student receives an ambitious curriculum that is delivered effectively by a skilled group of professionals. Along with a team of colleagues, I quality assure teaching and learning, carefully monitoring the standard of education on offer to students at Thornhill Community Academy.

This work looks closely at all areas of provision, identifying our strengths as well as our areas that we would like to develop further.

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I have worked at TCA since 2018, initially taking on roles within the English Department before progressing to become Managing Mentor and then the Improvement Lead for Disadvantaged Students. My passion for education and my personal connection to the school as a former student drives my commitment to ensuring every child here has the best possible opportunities to succeed.

In 2024, I was honoured to join the leadership team, where I now work to uphold our commitment to providing all students with an excellent education and the opportunities they deserve.

My role focuses on removing barriers to learning and supporting all students to achieve their full potential. I am particularly dedicated to overcoming disadvantage and championing the success of every student, regardless of their background.

As a passionate advocate for education, I am deeply committed to making sure that when students leave us, they do so as highly educated, ambitious, and confident individuals, ready to make a positive impact in their communities and the world. I am proud to be part of TCA, a school that has shaped me as both a student and a professional, and I am excited to continue working with our students and staff to make a real difference.

I became part of the TCA family in 2024, bringing with me experience from senior leadership as an English school-improvement consultant across a large trust, supporting schools across London and Essex. Now, as Trust Director, I have the privilege of leading English across Share MAT, collaborating with our exceptional Directors of English to craft a curriculum that is vibrant, engaging, and enriching for our young people.

With a background in both classical literature and the performing arts, I am passionate about the power of storytelling—not just to entertain, but to inspire, challenge, and shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. I’m delighted to call TCA my ‘home school’ and to work alongside a dedicated, personable team of teachers and senior leaders who truly care about our students, their futures, and the wider community.

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