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.
Meet Our Exceptional Team
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