Behind the outstanding College is an outstanding team of over 160 teachers and support staff who all contribute to helping our students fulfil their potential.

 

Senior Management Team

Mike Kilbride

Mike Kilbride

Principal
Mike is the architect of the BePART Educational Ethos and leads the implementation of the College values, creating an environment in which every student can achieve success no matter their starting point.

Rob Myatt

Rob Myatt

Deputy Principal
Rob is in charge of curriculum and oversees our expert teachers delivering inspiring lessons to ensure that students receive the best possible further education.

Paula Blakemore

Paula Blakemore

Vice Principal
Paula has responsibility for the Teaching House Style and Student Attendance. She is the College lead on HR and Staff Development.

Amanda Hoey

Amanda Hoey

Assistant Principal
Amanda works alongside Rob managing curriculum quality and processes and ensuring our educational visits and guest speakers enhance the curriculum delivery. Amanda also manages student disciplinary referrals and interventions.

Jo Wood

Jo Wood

Assistant Principal - Student Support
Jo is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and also oversees all aspects of student support, including Student Development, Learner Support, Enrichment, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and our independent study area, the Hub.

John Paul Szkudlapski

John Paul Szkudlapski

Senior Director
John Paul manages the College’s IT systems and the College campus services which create the best possible learning environment for our students.

Sarah Crosbie

Sarah Crosbie

Director of Marketing and Management Operations
Sarah oversees new student admissions, exams, student finance, travel and other areas of operations.

 

Teaching - Heads of Subject

Alan Redfern

Alan Redfern

Head of Fine Art

Liam Dawson

Liam Dawson

Head of Graphics

Angela Watson

Angela Watson

Head of Textiles

Jenni Bell

Jenni Bell

Head of Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (18+)

Emma Williams

Emma Williams

Head of Biology

Kerry Fairclough

Kerry Fairclough

Head of Business A Level

Clare Hornell

Clare Hornell

Head of Business BTEC

Will Fenton

Will Fenton

Head of Chemistry

Simona Sciaranghella

Simona Sciaranghella

Head of Computer Science

Emma Potter

Emma Potter

Head of Dance

Sian Murray

Sian Murray

Head of Drama & Theatre Studies

Rachael Green

Rachael Green

Head of Economics

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Head of English Language

Jon Thorpe

Jon Thorpe

Head of English Literature

Rachel Impett

Rachel Impett

Head of English GCSE

Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Head of Environmental Science

Anna Hamilton

Anna Hamilton

Head of Film Studies

Sandy Campbell

Sandy Campbell

Head of Geography

David Simpkin

David Simpkin

Head of History

Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins

Director of Applied Qualifications & Head of IT BTEC

Jen Ludwig

Jen Ludwig

Head of Law A Level & Director of Staff Development

Lewis Stirling

Lewis Stirling

Head of Law BTEC

James Whittaker

James Whittaker

Head of Maths and Maths GCSE

Heather Williams

Heather Williams

Head of Further Maths

Rebecca Dennis

Rebecca Dennis

Head of Statistics

Lauren Maxwell

Lauren Maxwell

Head of Media Studies

Viviane Ouvradou

Viviane Ouvradou

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Alec Hulton

Alec Hulton

Head of Music: Digital Production

Richard Newby

Richard Newby

Head of Physics

Jane Cavanagh

Jane Cavanagh

Head of Politics

Amanda Hoey

Amanda Hoey

Head of Psychology

Graeme Roffe

Graeme Roffe

Head of Religious Studies

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Head of Sociology

Karlee Lees

Karlee Lees

Director of Health and Science

Pat Riley

Pat Riley

Head of Sport & PE

Claire Morgan

Claire Morgan

Head of Year 0 & Director of Staff Development

 

Student Support

Jo Wood

Jo Wood

Assistant Principal - Student Support

James King

James King

Director of Learning Support & Safeguarding
James manages our team of Learning Support Assistants who help students with additional learning needs.

Cheryl Price

Cheryl Price

Learning Support Coordinator
Cheryl ensures that students with additional learning needs receive the support they require.

Betty Doyle

Betty Doyle

Student Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover)
Betty arranges a broad programme of extracurricular activity for students including volunteering, clubs and societies.

Kirsty Lowe

Kirsty Lowe

Designated Mental Health Lead & Safeguarding Officer
Kirsty helps signpost any student with mental health difficulties to the right people and resources that they need.

 

Support Teams

The HUB Team

The HUB Team

Kirsty, Kev, Sammie & Rachael
Our team of Digital Learning Advisors help with using digital resources and submission of coursework.

Finance Office

Finance Office

Millie & Jo
This team assist with bursary support, College bus travel and student payments.

Reception Team

Reception Team

Amanda & Sarah
The first smiling faces you'll see at the College will help you with your queries.

8SQ Refectory & Kitchen Team

8SQ Refectory & Kitchen Team

Kirsty, Helen, Sharon, Paula & Kelly
Serving nutritious meals, snacks and drinks to students from a five star hygiene rated kitchen.

Attendance Office

Attendance Office

Adi, Lynette & Betty
The team deal with student attendance, monitoring registers and communicating with students and parents.

 

 

Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form
Educate North College of the Year 2023
Ofsted
TES Shortlist
Quality in Careers
CE Certified
BePART Educational Trust
Sixth Form Colleges Association
AoC
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award