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I am currently assistant principal at King's Leadership Academy Liverpool. I have over three years of experience in leadership roles and have worked in both mainstream and alternative education. I am also a qualified SENDCo after completing my National Award for Special Educational needs in 2019. I have been a governor at King's Liverpool for over four years and I wish to continue this journey as I feel passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential in education.
I have lived in Liverpool all my life and have recently moved to Toxteth. I have a music degree from Liverpool Hope University and then studied Primary Teaching at Edge Hill and achieved a PGCE. After, a couple of years in teaching, I became Circuit Safeguarding Officer for Wirral Methodist Circuit and have recently taken on the role in Southport. I am also on the regional steering group for safeguarding.
For nearly 20 years, I have been involved in the music department at Liverpool Cathedral and I am currently a deputy choir guardian and a deputy lay clerk in the choir. In my spare time, I am a member of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and enjoy acting and preparing and giving recitals across the North West. It is great to be a governor at Aspire and I look forward to helping the school and its children with its journey forward.
Job Titles:
- Teaching Staff Member
- Teacher of English
Job Titles:
- Assistant Principal, SENCo, Teacher of English / Principal
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Acting Principal, Teacher of PE & Business
Job Titles:
- Assistant Principal - Behaviour, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Teacher of Humanities & ICT
- Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DSL )
Job Titles:
- Pastoral Support Officer, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead / Support Staff
Job Titles:
- Vice Principal - Teaching & Learning, PSHE / Careers Lead, Teacher of Technology
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Governors
- Chairman - King 's Leadership Phoenix Academy Local Academy Council
- Chairman of Aspire Centre LAC
I wanted to be a Governor at The Aspire Centre because I believe that every child deserves to receive a quality education and to have the best possible chances in life. Many children come from disadvantaged backgrounds and for most, school is the only way to fulfil their dreams and aspirations.
I have over 15 years of governance experience and as well as being Chair of Governors for another school, I currently sit on committees for various external agencies. I am qualified to hear complaints, admissions and appeals and to sit on exclusions panels.
Job Titles:
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Titles:
- Teaching Staff Member
- Teacher of Science
I trained as a Physical Education teacher at Carnegie College; however, most of my professional career was spent playing football and evolving into coaching. Culminating in becoming a National Coach and taking part in the 2018 World Cup.
I was born and raised in Anfield and benefitted greatly from my schooling; hence, the reason for becoming a governor for Aspire. I felt it was time to give back and support young people in their education. I believe if a child is healthy and well educated, it's a platform for a successful adult life.