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 | Blythe Bridge
Mr J Gillie
Head of School
Miss C Lowe
Administration Officer
Miss H Smith
Administration Officer
Mrs H Burgess
Assistant SENCO
Miss R Shaw
Family Support Lead
Mrs C Finney-Inskip
Safeguarding Officer
Miss S Amin
Preparation for Adulthood
Miss A Freeman
Intervention Support & Deputy LAC
Miss H Rigby
Behaviour Support
Mrs A Roden
Behaviour Support
Mr G Derbyshire
HLTA & Duke of Edinburgh Lead
Mr A Baggeley
Mathematics Teacher & Exams Officer
Mr G Burgess
Food Technology Teacher
Mr S Ashton
P.E. / Mathematics Teacher
Miss R Wesley
SEN Support Assistant
Miss C Kearns
P.E. Teacher
Mrs L Cheadle
Art Teacher
Mrs D Barnett
English Teacher
Mr I Matthews
IT Teacher
Miss F Armstrong
Teacher
Miss D Smith
Teacher
Mrs S Smith
Teacher
Mrs S Smith
Teacher
Mr A Nixon
SEN Support Assistant
Miss A Imran
SEN Support Assistant
Miss B Lowndes
SEN Support Assistant
Miss C Tomlinson
SEN Support Assistant
Miss D Theron
SEN Support Assistant
Miss E Goodwin
SEN Support Assistant
Mr E Allcock
SEN Support Assistant
Miss G Russell
SEN Support Assistant
Mrs J Stephenson
SEN Support Assistant
Miss K Jenkinson
SEN Support Assistant
Mrs K Smith
SEN Support Assistant
Mrs L Gerrity
SEN Support Assistant
Miss M Hettihewa
SEN Support Assistant
Meet the Team | Trent Vale
Mr G Anderson
Head of School & SENCO
Mr B Cooper
Deputy Head
Mrs E Hulme
Administration Assistant
Miss C Smith
Assistant SENCO
Miss R Shaw
Family Support Lead
Miss L Topping
Safeguarding Officer
Miss S Amin
Preparation for Adulthood
Miss S Taylor
Intervention Support
Miss E Broadhurst
Behaviour Lead
Miss K Austin
Behaviour Support
Miss V Flack
Behaviour Support
Mr A Bithell
Behaviour Support
Mr C Drew
HLTA & CPI Lead
Mr K Burgess
Food Technology/Art Teacher
Miss K Tran
English Teacher
Mr B Wilson
IT Teacher
Mr T Harding
Teacher
Miss L Cuff
Teacher & LAC Lead
Mr M Hanson
Teacher
Mrs S Lord
Teacher
Mr A Moore
Unqualified Teacher
Miss K Claxton
Unqualified Teacher
Miss C Mansfield
SEN Support Assistant
Mr D Afford
SEN Support Assistant
Miss E Bayley
SEN Support Assistant
Miss H Ball
SEN Support Assistant
Miss J Leyland
SEN Teaching Assistant
Mr P Roden
SEN Support Assistant
Miss S Cartlidge
SEN Support Assistant
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