Meet Our Exceptional Team
At Portland School, we are more than just an educational institution; we are a community of dedicated professionals, passionate about nurturing the minds and futures of our students. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in every aspect of our school, starting with the exceptional individuals who make up our staff.
Our team is composed of educators, leaders, and support staff who are not only experienced in their respective fields but also deeply devoted to the growth and well-being of every student who walks through our doors. Their unwavering dedication to providing a top-tier educational experience is what sets Portland School apart.
Meet the Team | Trent Vale

Alexis Bull
Executive Headteacher

George Anderson
Head of School
& SENCO

Helen Burgess
SENCO in Training

Hollie Ball
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Charlotte Mansfield
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Dominic Afford
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Emma Porter
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Emma Bayley
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Ki Claxton
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Paul Roden
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Archie Bithell
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Sophie Smith
Teacher

Sharon Lord
Teacher

Thomas Harding
Teacher

Benjamin Wilson
Teacher

Sarah Pearson
Teacher

Ki Claxton
Teacher

Mark Hanson
Teacher

Chloe Warrillow
Teaching Assistant

Kirsty Rowley
Teaching Assistant

Sarah Cartlidge
Teaching Assistant

Victoria Flack
Teaching Assistant

Julie Leyland
Teaching Assistant

Crystal Hotchkiss
Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs

Laura Cuff
Unqualified Teacher

Hannah Smith
Unqualified Teacher

Gavin Burgess
Assistant Headteacher

Sibgha Amin
Careers Advisor

Katie Austin
Behaviour Support Worker

Eleanor Broadhurst
Behavioural Leader

Samantha Taylor
Intervention Support Worker

Louise Topping
Safeguarding & Family Support Worker

Kate Wilson
Administration Officer

Elizabeth Hulme
Administration Assistant
Meet the Team | Blythe Bridge

Alexis Bull
Executive Headteacher

Jonathan Gillie
Head of School

Gavin Derbyshire
HLTA

Liam Robertson
HLTA

Amy Freeman
Intervention Support Worker

Charlotte Finney-Inskip
Safeguarding & Family Support Worker

Rachel Shaw
Family Support Worker

Adam Johnson
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Beverley Lowndes
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Kacy Jenkinson
Special Education Needs Support Assistant

Emma Goodwin
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant

Amy Roden
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant

Rebecca Wesley
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant

Deborah Smith
Teacher

Lisa Sutcliffe
Teacher

Charlotte Kearns
Teacher

Fiona Armstrong
Teacher

Simon Ashton
Teacher

Sandy Harding
Administration Officer

Helen Smith
Personal Assistant

Sibgha Amin
Careers Advisor