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 complementary 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 and retention, Alban Academies Trust (CEO), Alban Federation (Chair), Alban TSH (Chair). Schools Forum (Chair).
Curriculum Team
Caroline Creaby
BA(Hons) (Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Oxford) MEd (University of Cambridge) EdD (University of Cambridge) PGCE
Responsible for: Curriculum and Creativity, Teaching and Learning, Staffing, Staff Development, Link Governors, Research Schools (Director).
Jo Cavanagh
BSc(Hons) (Chemistry, University of Wales) PGCE
Responsible for: Early Career Framework and ECTs, Professional Mentor (Initial Teacher Training), Staff Induction, STEM Co-ordinator, Timetable, Staff Cover and Absence, Visitors, Coaching and Mentoring.
Claire Oakes
BA(Hons) (English and American Literature, University of Warwick) PGCE
Responsible for: Director of School Improvement (AAT), Teacher Appraisal, School Calender, Staff Wellbeing, Extended Learning.
Standards Team
Danielle Finlay
BA(Hons) (History, University of Exeter)
MA.Ed (University of Warwick) PGCE (TeachFirst)
Responsible for: World Class Students and Creativity, School-evaluation, Standards and Performance, School Improvement Plan, Student Leadership, Every Student : Every Day.
Athena Pitsillis
BA(Hons) (English, Queen Mary University of London) MA PGCE
Responsible: Assessments Recording and Reporting. , Examinations, Parent Consultation Events, Catch Up Funding, Whole School Literacy, One-to-One Tuition, Equality and Diversity, Student Destinations, High Starters.
Kate Mouncey
BSc(Hons) (Geography, University of Nottingham) MA PGCE
Responsible for: Director of Sixth Form, Sustainability, Alumni, Awards Evenings, Careers, Prefects, Research Schools.
Pastoral Team
Mark Nicholls
BA(Hons) (History, University of Leicester) (PGCE)
Responsible for: School Ethos and Creativity, Pastoral System and Behaviour, School Environment, Personal Development Programme, Parental Engagement, Home Based Learning, Rewards and Sanctions.
Stuart Kemp
BSc(Hons) (Biology, University of Hertfordshire) QTS
Responsible for: Safeguarding, Student Wellbeing, Student Attendance, KS2-3 Transition, External Agencies, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing, Prize Giving Assemblies, Trips, Uniform, Behaviour.
Mark Allday
BSc(Hons) (Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology, Edge Hill University) (QTS)
Responsible for: e-Learning (BYOD), Strategic IT and Data Systems, Vulnerable Children, Designated Teacher ; CLAs, Strategic Oversight of SEND, GDPR, EdTech Demonstrator Programme (Director).
Andrew Cracknell
BSc(Hons) (Geography, Loughborough University) QTS
Responsible for: Director of Sport, House System, Extra Curricular Activities, Staff Duties.
Mable
Responsible for: Therapy Dog.
Mable is our school dog who lives with Mr Kemp and has been trained to be a therapy dog. She is a cockerpoo.
Administration Team
Julia Shaw
BA (HONS) (Business Studies, University of Bournemouth) CIMA
Responsible for : Operation of Alban Academies Trust link with Sandringham.
Lindsay Miller
Responsible for: Finance, Human Resources, Premises.
