Our Team
The school has amazing leaders at all levels, who work both individually and collectively for the benefit of our students and their families.
The senior team balances roles that are both inward and outward facing. Some have roles entirely focussed on Sandringham, whereas others may have responsibilities that involve external activities.
The team members have complimentary skills and experience that provides a powerful driving force for school improvement.
Leadership
Alan Gray
BSc(Hons) (Chemistry, University of Exeter) MSc PGCE NPQH FRSA
Responsible for: Vision, strategic lead and policy development, school ethos and culture, governance, finance and resources, staff recruitment, Alban Academies Trust (CEO), Alban Federation (Chair), Alban TSA (Chair).
Caroline Creaby
BA(Hons) (Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Oxford) MEd (University of Cambridge) EdD (University of Cambridge) PGCE FRSA
Responsible for: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, School Evaluation, Student Leadership, Research Schools (Director).
Mark Nicholls
BA(Hons) (History, University of Leicester) (PGCE)
Responsible for: School Ethos, Pastoral System, School Environment, Performance Data Personal Development, House System, World Class Schools.
Claire Oakes
BA(Hons) (English and American Literature, University of Warwick) PGCE
Responsible for: Director of Performance (AAT), Examinations, Staff Professional Development, Staff Wellbeing, Extended Learning.
Stuart Kemp
BSc(Hons) (Biology, University of Hertfordshire) QTS
Responsible for: Safeguarding, Student Wellbeing, Character Programme, Rewards and Consequences, Student Attendance, KS2-3 Transition.
Julia Shaw
BA(Hons) (Business Studies, University of Bournemouth) CIMA
Responsible for: Finance, Human Resources, Premises, Finance Officer (AAT)
Karen Paul
BA(Hons) (Music, University of Leeds) PGCE
Responsible for: Director of Arts, Staff Appraisal, School Calendar, KS4 Programme, Alban Teaching School Alliance (Director).
Jo Cavanagh
BSc(Hons) (Chemistry, University of Wales) PGCE
Responsible for: Strategic Lead for Sixth Form, Professional Mentor (Initial Teacher Training), STEM Coordinator, Timetable, Staff Cover and Absence, Careers Provision.
Mark Allday
BSc(Hons) (Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology Education, Edge Hill University) QTS
Responsible for: e-Learning (BYOD), Strategic IT and Data Systems, Vulnerable Children, Designated Teacher: CLAs, Strategic Oversight of SEND and High Starters provision, Parental Engagement, EdTech Demonstrator Programme (Director).
Athena Pitsillis
BA(Hons) (English, Queen Mary University of London) MA PGCE
Responsible for: Reports and Assessments, Home Based Learning, Parent Consultation Events, Catch Up Funding, Whole School Literacy, English (Director of Learning).
Mable
Responsible for: Therapy Puppy.
Mable is our school puppy who lives with Mr Kemp and has been trained to be a therapy puppy. She is a cockerpoo.
