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 Headteacher, Mrs Samra, we ensure our aims, ethos and vision is felt across the school.
| Staff Name | Staff Title | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Mr S Rudland | Chair of Governors | |
Mrs N Lambros | Director of Education, Cognita Schools | |
Mrs R Samra | Headteacher | BSC (Hons) Geography and Economics, PGCE University Of Birmingham |
Miss L Jenkins | Deputy Head and Head of Senior School (on maternity leave) | BA (Joint Hons) University of Nottingham, GTP University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs M Chand | Deputy Head and Head of Prep School & Whole School DSL | BSc (Hons) University of Reading, QTS, MEd University of Buckingham |
Mrs S Smith | Head of Nursery & Early Years DSL | Fda – Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree, University of Staffordshire |
Ms S Archer | Marketing & Admissions Manager | BSc (Hons) Aston University |
Mr P Jeffery | Business Manager | MBA, DMS |
Miss N Mills | Headmaster’s PA, Recruitment Manager, Office Manager, School Counsellor and EVC | NVQ Level III Business Administration, NVQ Level II Customer Service, Certificate in Personnel Practice, Counselling Skills Diploma |
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 | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Mrs E Brown | After School Club & Science Support Technician | |
Mr B Dutton | Assistant Caretaker | |
Mr S Dutton | Mini Bus Driver | |
Mrs A Griffiths | Finance Assistant | |
Elizabeth Hopton-Moore | Lunchtime Supervisor | |
Mr J Ison | Site Manager | |
Mrs T Jackson | Finance Assistant | |
Mr M Kendrick | Caretaker | |
Miss Y Matloob | Receptionist/Office Administrator & First Aid Coordinator | |
Mrs R Passi | Admissions Officer | BA (Hons) University of Northumbria |
Mrs G Peach | After School Club Supervisor | |
Mrs P Ranu | Receptionist/Office Administrator & Allergy Champion | |
Mrs S Riley | Before and After School Club & Lunchtime Supervisor | |
Mr G Smallwood | Mini Bus Driver | |
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 & Early Years DSL | 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 Practitioner | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs D Jones | Nursery Practitioner | CACHE Diploma in Early Years, Sutton Coldfield College |
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 & Whole School DSL | BSc (Hons) University of Reading, QTS, MEd University of Buckingham |
Mrs K Brown | Class Teacher & KS1 Performing Arts Coordinator | BA QTS (Mus) Lancaster University |
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 |
Miss L Crump | Class Teacher, English Coordinator, PSHE Coordinator & Joint Lead Tutor | BEd Primary (Hons) University of Wolverhampton |
Mrs K Dowen | Class Teacher & Reception & 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 & Extra-curricular Coordinator & Careers Advisor | BSc. (Hons) University of Gloucestershire, PGCE Loughborough University |
Mrs A Fellows | Teacher of French | BA (Hons) University of Wales, Cardiff, PGCE University of Birmingham |
Mr J Hill-Jayne | Head of Music and KS2 Performing Arts Coordinator | BA (Hons) Birmingham City University (Head of Music) |
Miss L Gibbons | Class Teacher (maternity cover) | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education Studies, PGCE Birmingham City University |
Miss K Jhaj | Class Teacher & Computing Coordinator | BA (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University, PGCE (QTS) Birmingham City University |
Mrs E Kenton | Class Teacher, Pastoral Lead, Maths Coordinator & Joint Lead Tutor | BEd (Hons) PGCE Secondary Education |
Mrs N Khan | SENDCO | Level 5 SEND |
Mr C Leslie | Class Teacher | BA (Hons) University of Kent at Canterbury, PGCE University of Paisley, MA (English) Open University |
Mrs A Majithia | Class Teacher | Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of Sheffield, PGCE The University of Leeds |
Mrs C Makan | Learning Support Assistant & Teaching 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, Level 4 SEND |
Mrs P Mavi | Class Teacher & Children's University Coordinator | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham. PGCE University of Leicester |
Mrs L Rees | Teaching Assistant, Art Teacher & Displays Coordinator | Level 3 NVQ |
Mr J Staffiere | Class Teacher & Academic Development Coordinator | 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 | 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 |
Miss A Cox | Teacher of History (maternity cover) | BA (Hons) University of Wolverhampton, QTS |
Mrs P Dhadda | Teacher of French, Head of KS4 & 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 |
Miss M Everett | Teacher of RS (maternity cover) | |
Miss I Fahey | Learning Support Assistant | B.Ed (Hons) Sussex University |
Miss D Fairbrother | Teacher of PE, Enrichment & Extra-curricular Coordinator & Careers Advisor | BSc. (Hons) University of Gloucestershire, PGCE Loughborough University |
Mrs S Harding | Teacher of English (maternity cover) | BA (Hons) University of Keele, PGCE University of Keele |
Mr J Hill-Jayne | Head of Music and KS2 Performing Arts Coordinator | BA (Hons) Birmingham City University (Head of Music) |
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 |
Miss N Kaur-Hamilton | Teacher of RS | BA Philosophy and Religious Studies University of Cardiff, PGCE University of Exeter |
Mrs N Khan | SENDCO | Level 5 SEND |
Mrs S Khan | Teacher of Biology & Duke of Edinburgh | BSc. (Hons) De Montfort University, Leicester, PGCE Newman University, Birmingham |
Mr M Lawrence | Director of Sport & KS3 Coordinator | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham, PGCE St Georges Titan |
Mrs A Odunjo | Teacher of Geography | B.Sc. (Hons) Geography; Institute of Education (IOE) University of London; PGCE (Secondary) Geography- University of Birmingham |
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 & PSHE Coordinator | BA (Hons) University of Birmingham, PGCE King Edward’s Consortium |
Mr J Thorne | PE Coach | BSc (Hons) Nottingham Trent University |
Mrs C Uppal | Learning Support Assistant | Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning |
Mr P Walker | Head of Maths & Academic Development Coordinator | BSc (Hons) University of Wales, GTP University of Wolverhampton |
