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14/10/26

Y9 Business Studies pupils enjoyed a visit to Morelli’s in Broadstairs, where owner Giuseppe Morelli (Joe) shared insights into running a successful family business and brought classroom learning to life. Thanks to Joe and the team for a fantastic experience!

12/10/26

Huge congratulations to 2 of our talented Jewellery Club members, who have created an articulated flamingo necklace and a Coraline-inspired badge! Using CAD software and our laser cutter, their designs showcase impressive creativity, skill and attention to detail.

08/10/26

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08/10/26

We were delighted to welcome Sue Leach from the QEQM League of Friends, our charity partner for 2025-26, and present a cheque for an incredible £2,193.05 raised by our school community last year. A huge thank you to all our pupils and families for their generosity and support.

07/10/26

You can register for this workshop here:   events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

01/10/26

We had a bumper night at KS4 Cooking Skills Club and, continuing with our popular TikTok recipe theme, students took on the challenge of making pan-fried hash browns completely from scratch. A hugely successful session with some seriously impressive results!

29/09/26

We are delighted to introduce you to our Senior Prefects for this academic year.  Recognisable by the red trim on their blazers, these young leaders play an important role in supporting our school community.

29/09/26

Our Y9 pupils have been developing their observational drawing skills by exploring mark making with ink to capture the intricate details and textures of shells. The results were fantastic, with excellent examples demonstrating creativity, precision and attention to detail.

28/09/26

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24/09/26

Life Skills Cooking Club: This week we tackled TikTok marshmallow ice cream cones! Sticky, messy and trickier than expected, but creativity and perseverance won the day!

23/09/26

The NHS Trust Emotional Wellbeing/Support Team are hosting a series of workshops throughout Terms 1 and 2.  Here is the first.  If you would like to register, you can do so here:  events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

23/09/26

Attached is information about an excellent support resource available for parents.  This online service is designed to support parents whose children may be experiencing low-level anxiety.

22/09/26

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21/09/26

Our Y11 after-school intervention programme launched this week, with an impressive 66% of students attending extra GCSE support sessions. Interventions run after school Tuesday to Friday and pupils should check the in school timetable for more information.

21/09/26

We're collecting donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank to support local families in need.  Donations can be given to your Tutor, Head of Year or Mr Allen.  Every donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference. Thank you for your support and generosity.

21/09/26

A fantastic start to our enrichment programme, with pupils already getting involved! It's been great to see so many pursuing their interests and new skills. Check out the Term 1 Clubs on the accompanying poster. For more information, contact Mr Allen at dallen.kent.sch.uk.

21/09/26

Thinking about an Army career? 💂 Join a free online Army careers session on Tuesday 22 September, 6pm to 7pm, where Army experts will explain the Assessment Centre process, what to expect, and how to prepare. 👉 Register here:  jobs.army.mod.uk/meet-your-a…

18/09/26

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club took on another viral TikTok recipe this week: Mama’s Crispy Chicken Wings with hot honey drizzle! They practised butchery, marinating and oven-baking techniques, discovering the secret to extra crispy wings: baking powder. Next week, something sweet!

17/09/26

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14/09/26

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club is back! Term 1's theme is Viral Recipes & Online Food Hacks, and we kicked off with Big Mac Tacos, a huge hit with pupils who couldn't wait to tuck in. Next up: chicken wings! Y9 & Y10 pupils can still sign up outside TE1 or speak to Mrs Naylor.

11/09/26

After school activities are on offer in school from next week, week commencing Monday 14 September.  Pupils should see the teacher who runs the activity if they have any queries.

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Staff List

Senior Leadership Team

Ms K Cardus CEO / Executive Headteacher
Mr W Smith Executive Headteacher
Mrs K Harrison Head of School
Mr R Henderson Deputy Headteacher: Behaviour 
Mr A Weller Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum 
Mrs L Roden Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs N Griffin Assistant Headteacher: SENCO
Mr D Shepperson     Assistant Headteacher: Achievement, Assessment, Recording and Reporting, Timetable and Exams 
Mr D Allen Associate Assistant Headteacher

Extended Leadership Team

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mrs K Burvill Director of English
Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mr D Allen Director of Teaching & Learning
Ms A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching & Learning

BCAT Business Management Team

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Projects Manager
Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer

Heads of Year & Assistant Heads of Year

 
Mr P Futcher Head of Year 7
Ms H Martin Assistant Head of Year 7
Ms V Grossmith Head of Year 8
Mrs M Moss Assistant Head of Year 8
Mr R Smith Head of Year 9
Ms K Edwards Assistant Head of Year 9
Mr L Jones Head of Year 10
Mrs M Derbyshire Assistant Head of Year 10
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Head of Year 11
Mrs K Strich Assistant Head of Year 11

Business Studies Department

Mrs K Lott Lead Teacher of Business Studies and Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator 
Mr W Smith Teacher of Business Studies / Headteacher

Computing Department

Mr J Masters Lead Teacher of Computing
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of Computing / Assistant Headteacher

Design & Technology Department

Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT / Lead Teacher of DT (BCGS)
Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of DT
Miss C Sutton Lead Teacher of Engineering
Miss D Hodgson DT Technician
Mr R Day Trainee Teacher of DT

English Department

Mrs K Burvill Director of English 
Mrs Z Fitzjohn 2nd in Charge English (Professional Tutor)
Mrs M Humphrys 2nd in Charge English
Mrs J Carman 2nd in Charge English
Miss G Harris Teacher of English / Lead Teacher of Media
Mrs S Wilson Teacher of English
Miss I Humphreys Teacher of English/ Literacy Coordinator
Mrs A Maginn Teacher of English
Mr J Sayer Teacher of English
Mrs K Thornton  Teacher of English

Geography Department

Mrs A Burden Lead Teacher of Geography 
Mrs K Harrison Teacher of Geography / Head of School
Mr J Kellett Teacher of Geography
Mr A Jarvis Teacher of Geography
Mr M Piper Teacher of Geography and PE

Health & Social Care Department

Ms K Oborne Lead Teacher of Health & Social Care / Lead Teacher of Child Development

History Department

Miss A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Mr A Weller Teacher of History / Deputy Headteacher
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching and Learning and Teacher of Humanities
Mrs N Griffin Teacher of History / Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Dr C Topsom Teacher of History, Gifted & Talented Coordinator and Careers Coordinator 

Hospitality & Catering Department

Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of Hospitality and Catering 
Miss V Grossmith Teacher of Hospitality & Catering / Lead Practitioner
Mrs K Archard-Bailey Hospitality & Catering Technician

Mathematics Department

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mr G Hough 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mrs A Harding 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mrs M Botha 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Mathematics / Teacher of Science / Deputy Headteacher
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Teacher of Mathematics / HOY
Miss D Taylor Teacher of Mathematics 
Ms M Totadze Teacher of Mathematics 
Miss M Stait Teacher of Mathematics
Miss A Forbes Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mrs Z Johnson Lead Teacher of MFL  
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of MFL / Teacher of Art
Mrs D Jordan Teacher of  MFL  

Music Department

Mr P Futcher Lead Teacher of Music 

Performing Arts Department

Miss H Gore Lead Teacher of CAPA / BTEC Quality Nominee
Mr L Jones Lead Teacher of Drama / HOY
Mrs P Cullen Teacher of Performing Arts

Physical Education Department

Mr D Allen Lead Teacher of PE / Associate Assistant Headteacher
Miss P Godden Acting Head of PE
Mrs L Roden Teacher of PE / Deputy Headteacher 
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of PE / Assistant Headteacher
Mrs L Brocklehurst Teacher of PE 
Ms H Denny Teacher of PE & Science
Mr T Harrison Teacher of PE & Science
Mr M Piper Teacher of PE & Geography

Religious Education Department

 
Mrs L Blades Lead Teacher of RE

Science Department

Mrs R Quaye   Director of Science
Mrs W Crago   2nd in Charge Science
Mr L Curtis   2nd in Charge Science
Mrs L Powell   2nd in Charge Science
Mr R Henderson   Teacher of Science / Teacher of Mathematics / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs K Pluckrose   Teacher of Science / Head of Year / Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Mr R Smith   Teacher of Science / HOY
Ms D Farmer   Teacher of Science
Miss H Denny   Teacher of Science & PE
Mr T Harrison   Teacher of Science & PE
Miss K Alford   Teacher of Science
Mrs E Young   Teacher of Science
Mrs B Shepherd   Teacher of Science & Eco-Schools Coordinator
Miss J Day   Senior Science Technician

Sociology Department

Ms R Gammon

Lead Teacher of Sociology / Lead Practitioner

Travel & Tourism Department

Mrs A Burden  Lead Teacher of Geography

Visual Arts Department

Mrs S Chapman Lead Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs P Matthews-Crow Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of Visual Art / Teacher of MFL
Miss A Dinham Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs D Harrison Visual Art Technician

SEN Department

Mrs H Stanley Deputy SENCo
Ms D Farmer Acting Assistant SENC0
Mrs J Ganderton-Smith Lead TA: SEN Interventions
Mr J Holloway Specialist TA: VI Unit & SEN TA Coordinator 
Mrs K Stritch Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Miss A Ingram Specialist TA: VI Provisions
Mrs E Floyd Teaching Assistant for Alternative Provisions
Miss Z Foad Teaching Assistant for Alternative Provisions
Mrs S Cole SENCo Admin Assistant and Lead First Aider
Mrs D Harris TA
Mrs S Smith TA
Miss F Valderrama Pinna TA
Ms S Newman TA
Miss A Blake TA
Mr T Driver TA

Student Support

Miss L Aubry Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Miss S Tyler Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager  
Miss J Curtis Safeguarding Officer
Mrs K Lucas Attendance Improvement Manager: KS3
Miss G Birks Attendance Administrator
Mr B Pluck Senior Pastoral Manager
Mrs J Clewley Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs L Knight Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs S Corcoran Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs Z Shrimpton Alternative Provision Manager
Mr T Longdon Cover Supervisor
Mr J Steele Cover Supervisor
Miss C Luke Cover Supervisor / Learning Mentor

Administrative

Mrs D Fitch PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager
Mrs S Kim Management Information Officer
Miss L Turner Examinations Manager
Mrs E Lanciaprima SLT Administrator
Miss K Vickers Receptionist
Mrs C Elassri Reprographics
Mrs G Carey Administration Assistant
Mrs V White Clerk to the Governors

Finance

Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer
Mrs K Baldwin Trust Finance and Payroll Officer
Mrs N Higham Trust Finance Assistant
Mrs J Brockman Trips and Finance Officer

HR

Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs C Parkins Trust HR Officer
Mrs E Avis Trust HR Officer
Miss T Knight Trust HR Officer
Mrs K Hennessey Trust HR Officer

ICT Support

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy & Projects Manager
Mr D Savage Trust Deputy ICT & Projects Manager
Mr P Anderson Senior ICT Technician
Mr C Sharp ICT Technician

Site

Mr R Adams Site Manager / Trust Estates Manager
Mr T Pomeroy Assistant Site Manager
Mr P Harling Assistant Site Manager