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Staff

At Arbour Academy, our dedicated team of staff is central to creating an environment where every learner can thrive. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, ensuring that all staff are specially trained to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Every member of our team is committed to fostering a compassionate and supportive environment where each young person feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

 
We do things differently... H E R E

High Standards            Empathy               Resilience             Emotional Response 

 

 

Senior Leadership Team

Name Role
Gwyn Owen Headteacher/DSL
Omar Rafiq Deputy Headteacher, Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development
Elisabeth Cohen Head of SEND and Inclusion/DDSL
Stephanie Penney Assistant Headteacher, Teaching and Learning
Sophie Booth Inclusion Manager/DDSL

Teaching Staff

 

Curran Deputy Headteacher
Gwyn Owen Headteacher/DSL
Omar Rafiq Deputy Headteacher, Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development 
Elisabeth Cohen Head of SEND and Inclusion/DDSL
Stephanie Penney Assistant Headteacher, Teaching and Learning 
Claire Lea Maths Lead
Anna Lee PBL Lead
Luke Parsons Head of English
Sangeeta Shakos Teacher
Alex Smyth Teacher

Support Staff

Name Role
Sophie Booth Inclusion Manager/DDSL
Jade Howard Learning Mentor/DDSL
Vacancy Learning Mentor 
Ewan Martin Outdoor Education and Careers Lead
Gillian Hickford HLTA
Amanda Billing Cover Supervisor 
Elle Roberts Teaching Assistant/Phonics and Academic Interventions 
Joseph Hickman Teaching Assistant 
Abigail Coleman Teaching Assistant
Michael Howard Teaching Assistant 
Katharine Daniels Teaching Assistant
Vacancy Teaching Assistant
Vacancy Teaching Assistant 

Administration and Site Staff

Name Role
Colette Heavey Executive School Business Manager
Natalie Cookson Senior Admin Lead
Allison Mockridge Data, Systems and Exams Manager
Lauren Silk Business Support Officer
Nathan Sparkes Site Manager
Reuben Botha Caretaker

Staff Earning in Excess of £100,000 per annum

There are currently no staff at Arbour Academy earning in excess of £100,000 per annum.