Meet our Senior Leadership Team
Andy Rush
Headteacher
Having trained at the University of Worcester. Andy has worked in Education for 22 years. Originally in mainstream secondary schools and for 19 years in SEMH, as a Teacher, Senior Leader and Director of Specialism (PE & Sport). He holds NPQH and is an Advanced Teamteach instructor.
Andy has also worked on the ‘International Inspiration’ programme in Ghana.
Andy believes in the power of education and care to overcome barriers to learning over time and enabling pupils to more confidently access opportunities beyond school.
Beth Archer
Deputy Headteacher
(Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance)
After achieving a first class degree in Education & History at Bishop Grosseteste University, Beth has over 10 years’ experience teaching in CIT’s SEMH schools. Beth holds an NPQSL and NaSENDCo Award, she designed and implemented the school’s bespoke SEMH profiling tool “Tides” and Behaviour Strategy. Beth is also an Advanced TeamTeach instructor. Beth passionately advocates for the educational and pastoral welfare of all pupils and their families.
Nick Jackson
Assistant Headteacher
(Curriculum, Assessment, Accreditation & Visits)
Nick joined Greenfields in 2019. With over 10 years of experience within education, Nick holds degrees in both Teaching and Sports Education.
Nick has most recently completed an NPQLT and is a trained STA Keystone Moderator for Lincolnshire. He is responsible for curriculum, assessment, and accreditation as well as the Exams Officer and ECT Lead within the academy.
Nick advocates that the quality of curriculum a school has shapes the quality of thinking that goes on within the school, therefore shaping the quality of the minds engaging with it.
Jodie Wilkes
Assistant Headteacher
(Safeguarding, SENDCo, Welfare, Pupil Voice & Children in Care)
Jodie joined Greenfields in 2022 having worked in Education for over 15 years. She initially worked as a 1:1 TA supporting pupils with additional needs before returning to study at Bishop Grosseteste University to qualify as a teacher. Jodie has taught across the primary age range and led on a range of subject areas. Jodie holds an NPQML and the NaSENDCo award. She is responsible for the pastoral elements of school life including holding the Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENDCo roles alongside promoting pupil voice and wellbeing.
Jodie believes that learning does not need to follow a pre-defined path and not all learning happens at a desk. She is passionate about giving pupils opportunities that allow them to meet their full potential.
MIDDLE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Zoe Harding (KS2 Lead)
Tenille Dawson (KS3 Lead)
John-Paul Hogan (KS4 Lead)
Leanda Evans (Designated Teacher for Children in Care)
Nick Coveley (Asst. SENDCO)
Emma Coates (DDSL & Attendance Officer)
Jack Gurney (Behaviour & Relationships Manager)
CURRICULUM TEAM
Tom Chapman (PE)
Nick Coveley (Outdoor Education)John-Paul Hogan (Science & ECT Manager)
Helen Hygate (Colwick Class)
Leanda Evans (Grizedale Class)
Zoe Harding (Epping Class)
Scott Floyd (Pinewood Class)
Leanne Hoy (Blidworth Class)
Zak Brailsford (Willingham Class)
Alfie Sheen (Stixwould Class)
Tenille Dawson (Stapleford Class)
WELLBEING & LEARNING MENTOR TEAM
Teaching Assistant – Behaviour:
Kris Sumner
Kimberley Clarke
Scott Floyd
Sophie Atkinson
Sophie Lawrence
Resego Mahlhatsi
Kerrie-Ann Hallam
Jade Barratt
Charlotte Martin
Teaching Assistant:
Lucille Hobson
Mikey Smith
Kirsty Haddock
Daisy Mcgee
Melodie Blankey
Nicolas Hunt*
INTERVENTION TEAM
TIMS, Alternative Provision & Attendance Ambassador:
Marie Clarke
Intervention Delivery:
Ella Manning
Reanna Brindley
Will Stone
Jillian Lawson
Sophie Sawyer
Jason Murphy
Jack Gurney (Behaviour & SEND – KS2)
Sam Scothern (Behaviour & SEND – KS3 and School Sport Coordinator)
Harry Stubbs (Behaviour & SEND – KS4)
ADMINISTRATION & CATERING TEAM
Senior Administrator & Attendance Officer:
Rebecca Hewerdine
Administration Assistant & Attendance Officer:
Claire Brock
Catering:
Helen Walsh (Cook)
Donna Brewin (Assistant Cook)
School Operations Manager:
Louise Roberts
Finance Administrator:
Pwint Moe
