The Kings Church of England Academy

At The King’s Church of England Academy, we believe that relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are more than just names on a page, they’re the people who greet our students each morning, guide them through challenges, celebrate their successes, and help them grow.

Rooted in our values of Aspire, Belong and Care, we work together to create a school where every young person feels known, supported, and inspired to be their best.

Take a look below to see who’s who at The King’s. We’re proud to introduce the team that makes our school such a special place.

Senior Leadership Team

Mrs E Postlethwaite	Principal
Mrs L Boon	Vice Principal: Head of Sixth Form, Curriculum & Christian Distinctiveness
Mr A Ponsford	Assistant Principal: Teaching and Learning
Mr M Worthington	Assistant Principal: Behaviour and Relationships
Mrs Z Holdcroft	Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs A Prince	Senior Business Manager

Heads of Year

Mrs Goldstraw	Head of Year 7 and Teacher of History and Criminology
Miss O Stanyer	Head of Year 8 and Teacher of English
Mrs N Kelly	Head of Year 9 and Teacher of Geography
Miss E Stevens	Head of Year 10 and Teacher of Art
Mr B Barber	Head of Year 11 and Teacher of Religious Education
Mrs E Finnemore	Sixth Form Manager and Teacher of Childcare & Health and Social Care

Curriculum Development Leaders

Mrs E Perry	CDL: English; Literacy across the Curriculum and Teacher of English
Mrs S Turner	CDL: Mathematics; Numeracy across the Curriculum and Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs K Wilson	CDL: Science and Teacher of Science

Hub Leaders

Mr Z Aslam	ICT Hub Leader; STEAM across the Curriculum and Teacher of Computer Science & ICT
Mrs D Bolton	Technology Hub Leader and Teacher of Technology
Miss H Kaminkas	Wellbeing Hub Leader and Teacher of Physical Education
Miss E Nicholls	Personal Development Leader: RSHE (Relationships, Sex & Health Education) and Teacher of History
Miss L Pattison	Creative Arts Hub Leader and Teacher of Art & Photography
Miss A Sharrock	Humanities Hub Leader and Teacher of Geography
Mrs A Wright	Personal Development Leader: CEIAG (Careers, Education, Information and Guidance) and Teacher of Science

Teaching Staff

Mr E Asplin	Teacher of English
Mrs K Berrisford	Teacher of Physical Education
Mrs A Brown	Teacher of History
Miss S Collins	Bistro Manager and Teacher of Catering
Mr J Collis	Teacher of Technology
Mrs R Cresswell	Teacher of English
Mrs C Davis	Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Miss P Elkins	Teacher of English
Mr J Gosling	Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs M Gosling	Lead Teacher: Maths and Teacher of Mathematics
Mr C Griffiths	Teacher of Physical Education
Miss R Gurgul	Teacher of English
Mr T Harrison	Teacher of English
Mr M Haworth	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr D Hinchcliffe	Teacher of Technology
Mrs C Keay	Lead Teacher: RE and Teacher of Religious Studies
Mrs N Kelly	Associate Assistant Principal and Teacher of Geography
Mrs J Kirk	Associate Assistant Principal and Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Mrs L Leo-Keay	Teacher of Science
Mr C Mannion	Assistant CDL: English and Teacher of English
Mrs A Nevard	Deputy SENDCo and Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Mr D Purle	Associate Assistant Principal, Assistant CDL: Maths and Teacher of Mathematics
Miss L Richardson	Teacher of Drama
Miss S Richardson	Teacher of Geography
Mr T Smith	Teacher of Music
Miss L Sykes	Teacher of Science
Miss E Thwaites	Teacher of History
Mr M Watson	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr A Woolley	Teacher of Science
Mr A Yearsley	Teacher of Science

Inclusion and Student Support Team

Mr J Austerberry	Teaching Assistant and ELSA
Mrs S Bashir	Teaching Assistant
Miss C Bedson	Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Bridgwood	Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Cook	Clerical Assistant: SEND
Mrs K Cooper	Teaching Assistant
Miss A Davies	Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Dean	Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Miss C Fern	Teaching Assistant
Miss S Gill	Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Miss K Gouveia	Internal Exclusion Manager
Mrs S Harrison	Student Support Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs K Hinchcliffe	Inclusion Support Manager
Mrs A Nevard	Deputy SENDCo
Mr R Machin	Teaching Assistant
Ms F Massey	Teaching Assistant (SEN & Medical)
Mrs R McKenzie	Teaching Assistant
Miss M Roberts	Teaching Assistant
Mrs I Sharp	School Chaplain
Miss O Stanyer	Designated Teacher for Children in Care (& Care Leavers)
Mrs N Thorne	Home School Link Worker
Mrs T Vella	Teaching Assistant
Mr A Wellings	Pastoral Support Assistant
Miss N Welsh	Apprentice Administrator
Mrs J Willatt	Pastoral Support Officer
Mrs E Williams	Teaching Assistant

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Mrs Z Holdcroft	Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs S Harrison	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs N Thorne	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr M Worthington	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Support Services

Mr D Barcroft	Cover Supervisor
Mr W Blandford	Site Technician
Mrs S Beswick-Pepper	Attendance and Welfare Officer
Mr D Coxon	Cover Supervisor
Mrs A Greene	Reprographics Assistant
Mrs J Harnett	Sixth Form Administrator and Marketing Manager
Miss C Jones	Technology Technician
Miss AM Kelly	Assistant Business Manager
Mrs S Latham-Johnstone	Data and Cover Officer
Mrs L Little	LRC Administrator
Miss K Madeley	Apprentice Administrator
Ms K Mathews	Caretaker
Ms K Phillips	Finance and Visits Officer
Miss K Plant-Burnett	Receptionist with First Aid
Mr M Sargeant	Bistro Assistant
Mr J Sherratt	Science & Technology Technician
Miss S Smith	PA to the Principal and Front Office Manager
Mr M Toach	ICT & Data Systems Manager

Mrs C Clarke	Assistant Catering Supervisor
Miss S Dean-Boote	Kitchen Assistant
Ms M Forrester	Kitchen Assistant
Mrs H Moores	Catering Supervisor
Mrs N Murfitt	Kitchen Assistant
Mrs J Proctor	Assistant Catering Supervisor

Mrs C Brough	Cleaner
Mrs C Dennis	Cleaner
Mrs H Dennis	Cleaner
Miss L Hibell	Cleaner
Miss Olha Ivashchenko	Cleaner
Miss C Rhodes	Cleaner
Mrs B Walker	Cleaner

Meet the Staff