Meet our vibrant and hard working staff at Hydesville Tower School. Committed to the highest standards of education for all of our students. Parents are welcome to contact our teachers directly to discuss their child’s progress.
Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team are highly qualified individuals that work together to develop our school as a whole. Led by Headmaster, Mr Honey, we ensure our aims, ethos and vision is felt across the school.
| Staff Name | Staff Title | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Ms R Ferriman | Chair of Governors | |
Mrs N Lambros | Director of Education, Cognita Schools | |
Mr W Honey | Headmaster | BSc (Hons) Durham University, PGCE Durham University, MEd Open University |
Miss L Jenkins | Deputy Head and Head of Senior School | BA (Joint Hons) University of Nottingham, GTP University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs M Chand | Deputy Head and Head of Prep School | BSc (Hons) University of Reading, QTS, MEd University of Buckingham |
Mrs S Smith | Head of Nursery | Fda – Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree, University of Staffordshire |
Ms S Archer | Marketing Manager | BSc (Hons) Aston University |
Mr P Jeffery | Business Manager | MBA, DMS |
Miss N Mills | Headmaster’s PA, Recruitment Manager, SCR Champion & School Counsellor | NVQ Level III Business Administration, NVQ Level II Customer Service, Certificate in Personnel Practice, Counselling Skills Diploma |
Mrs C Phillips | Registrar/Admissions |
Site & Office Team
Our site team keep the operational parts of the school running smoothly, whether it be as a welcoming face in the School Office, transporting our children to and from Hydesville, looking after pupils at lunchtimes and after school or ensuring the site remains in tip top condition.
| Staff Name | Staff Title |
|---|---|
Mrs E Brown | After School Club & Science Support Technician |
Mrs J Coombes | Finance Assistant |
Mr B Dutton | Assistant Caretaker |
Mr S Dutton | Mini Bus Driver |
Mrs A Griffiths | Finance Assistant |
Mr J Ison | Site Manager |
Mrs T Jackson | Receptionist/Office Administrator |
Mr M Kendrick | Caretaker |
Mr R Kumar | Mini Bus Driver |
Mrs R Passi | Receptionist/Office Administrator |
Mrs S Riley | Before and After School Club & Lunctime Supervisor |
Mr A Ross | Mini Bus Driver |
Mr G Smallwood | Mini Bus Driver |
Miss T Vas | Senior Receptionist/Marketing & Admissions Assistant |
Mr N Watt | Mini Bus Driver & Lunchtime Supervisor |
Nursery Team
Our Nursery team are led within the setting by the hugely experienced, warm and welcoming Mrs Smith, Head of Nursery. Mrs Smith has worked here for more than 20 years and is the face, heart and soul of our Nursery. Ably assisted by a team of caring and skilled practitioners, the team is always bright and cheerful, and much loved by children and parents alike.
| Staff Name | Staff Title | Staff Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Mrs S Smith | Head of Nursery | Fda – Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree, University of Staffordshire |
Mrs L Willis | Deputy Head of Nursery | Fda – Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree, University of Satffordshire |
Miss N Munir | Nursery Assistant | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, University of Wolverhampton |
Miss C Thatcher | Nursery Assistant | Level 3 Teaching Assistant |
Mrs J Ward | Nursery Practitioner | NVQ level 3 Early Years Care and Education |
Prep School Team
The enthusiasm of our Prep School team is contagious and pupils cannot help but be swept along on a daily wave of discovery. The Prep teachers are led by the hugely experienced Mrs Chand, Deputy Head (Head of Prep), who joined Hydesville as over 12 years ago, and has extremely high standards and a level of professionalism that is second to none. The calibre of teachers, their commitment and aspirations for the pupils means children have the very best environment for making excellent progress, on all fronts.
| Staff Name | Staff Title | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Mrs M Chand | Deputy Head and Head of Prep School | BSc (Hons) University of Reading, QTS, MEd University of Buckingham |
Miss E Bowdige | Class Teacher, Performing Arts Coordinator & EVC | National Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, PGCE University of Staffordshire |
Mr D Burnham | Class Teacher, Science Coordinator & 11+ Tutor | BSc (Hons) University of Central Lancashire, PGCE Birmingham City University |
Mrs J Burnham | Class Teacher | BA (Hons) University of Wolverhampton, PGCE University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs K Brown | Class Teacher | BA QTS (Mus) Lancaster University |
Miss L Crump | Class Teacher, English Coordinator, PSHE Coordinator & Joint Lead Tutor | BEd Primary (Hons) University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs K Dowen | Reception Teacher & EYFS Coordinator | BA (Hons) Three-Dimensional Design Manchester Metropolitan University, PGCE University of Central England |
Mrs E Duffield | Teaching Assistant | Cache Level 3 Learning and Development |
Mrs C Entecott | Class Teacher & Mental Health Champion | BA (Hons) University of Leicester , PGCE University of Birmingham |
Miss D Fairbrother | Teacher of PE, Enrichment Coordinator & Careers Advisor | BSc. (Hons) University of Gloucestershire, PGCE Loughborough University |
Mrs A Fellows | Teacher of Spanish | BA (Hons) University of Wales, Cardiff, PGCE University of Birmingham |
Mr J Hill-Jayne | Head of Music and Interim Head of Year 8 | BA (Hons) Birmingham City University (Head of Music) |
Miss K Jhaj | Class Teacher | BA (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University, PGCE (QTS) Birmingham City University |
Mrs D Jones | Early Years Teacher | Cache Diploma in Early Years, Sutton Coldfield College |
Mrs E Kenton | Class Teacher, Maths Coordinator & Joint Lead Tutor | BEd (Hons) PGCE Secondary Education |
Mrs N Khan | SENDCO | Level 4 SEND |
Mr C Leslie | Class Teacher & Interim Humanities Coordinator | BA (Hons) University of Kent at Canterbury, PGCE University of Paisley, MA (English) Open University |
Mrs C Makan | Learning Support Assistant | C. Makan B.A. (Hons) Manchester Polytechnic, P.G.C.E. University of Wolverhampton, P.G.C.E. (Coaching & Mentoring) University of Wolverhampton, P.G. Diploma (Management Studies) University of Central England, QTLS |
Mrs P Mavi | Higher Level Teaching Assistant | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham. PGCE University of Leicester |
Mrs L Rees | Teaching Assistant & Art Teacher | Level 3 NVQ |
Mr J Staffiere | Class Teacher & Academic Development Coordinator (Processes) | BEd (Hons), Primary Education with QTS, Wolverhampton University |
Mrs G Taylor | Class Teacher | BA (Hons) Coventry University, PGCE Birmingham City University |
Mr J Thorne | PE Coach & Before School Club | BSc (Hons) Nottingham Trent Universty |
Mrs N Watson | Class Teacher & Humanities Coordinator | BSc (Hons) University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, PGCertT Manchester Metropolitan University |
Senior School Team
Every member of our Senior School plays a vital role in making Hydesville the successful School it is. With a collective wealth of expertise and experience, teachers ensure our pupils leave us at the end of Year 11 having exceeded all expectations. Our outstanding GCSE results and value added scores speak for themselves. Led by the hugely ambitious and energetic Miss Jenkins, the team sets high standards; and always achieves them.
| Staff Name | Staff Title | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Miss L Jenkins | Deputy Head and Head of Senior School | BA (Joint Hons) University of Nottingham, GTP University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs H Booth | Head of English & ADC (Processes) Coordinator | BA (First Class Hons) Universtiy of Warwick; MA University of Warwick; GTP Secondary Education University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs R Chattha | Head of Science | University of Hertfordshire Degree in Chemistry BSC (Hons) University of London Greenwich |
Mrs P Dhadda | Teacher of French, KS4 Coordinator & Mental Health Champion | BA (Hons) University College Northampton, PGCE Open University |
Mr P Dhadda | Teacher of Maths | BSc (Hons) Computer Science Coventry University, PGCE ICT University of Wales |
Ms R Eynon | Teacher of Biology and KS3 Science & Head of Year 9 | BSc in Biomedical Studies, Wolverhampton University |
Miss D Fairbrother | Teacher of PE, Enrichment Coordinator & Careers Advisor | BSc. (Hons) University of Gloucestershire, PGCE Loughborough University |
Mrs S Harding | Teacher of History (maternity cover) | BA (Hons) University of Keele, PGCE University of Keele |
Mr J Hill-Jayne | Head of Music and Interim Head of Year 8 | BA (Hons) Birmingham City University (Head of Music) |
Mrs N Khan | SENDCO & Head of Year 7 | Level 4 SEND |
Mrs C Jones | Head of Computer Science, Teacher of Business Studies, Online Safety Coordinator and Cognita Digital Champion | BSc (Hons) Staffordshire University, GTP Robert Owen Group |
Mr M Lawrence | Director of Sport & KS3 Coordinator | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham, PGCE St Georges Titan |
Mrs A Odunjo | Teacher of Geography & Head of Year 10 | B.Sc. (Hons) Geography; Institute of Education (IOE) University of London; PGCE (Secondary) Geography- University of Birmingham |
Mrs J Pawar | Teacher of Business Studies & Computer Science (maternity cover) | BSc (Hons) University of Central England in Birmingham, PGCE University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs C Sharkey | Teacher of English | BA (Hons) University of Northumbria, PGCE University of Northumbria |
Mrs E Shaw | Teacher of Art & PSHE Coordinator | BA (Hons) De Montfort University, PGCE University of Birmingham |
Miss C Thorne | Teacher of History & Head of Year 8 | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham, PGCE King Edward’s Consortium |
Mr J Thorne | PE Coach | BSc (Hons) Nottingham Trent University |
Mr P Walker | Head of Mathematics | BSc (Hons) University of Wales, GTP University of Wolverhampton |
