Our staff
Senior Leadership Team
| Mr C M Wainman | BA Geography (University of Leeds), MA Educational Leadership and Innovation (University of Warwick), PGCE (University of Sheffield), NPQH (University College London), MCCT | Head | head@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mr C Evans | BSc/BA (Hons) Geography with Organisation Studies (University of Central Lancashire) PGCE Geography with Social Sciences (Keele University) MEd (University of the West of England) | Deputy Head (Pastoral) | christopherevans@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs E Moss | BEd (Leeds Beckett University) | Head of Junior School | ellenmoss@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mr D Bright | BA (Hons) Business Management (University of Huddersfield) PGCE Mathematics (University of Leeds) | Assistant Head (Curriculum) | danbright@silcostes.org.uk |
| Mrs R Redfearn | BSc Cybernetics and Control Engineering (University of Reading) PGCE Physics (University of Oxford) MEd Professional Development, Teaching and Learning (University of Huddersfield) | Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) | rionaredfearn@silcoates.org.uk |
Senior School Teaching Staff
| Miss S E Appleby | BA Hons Drama/Theatre Studies and Theology/Religious Studies (University of Liverpool), PGCE in RE (Sheffield Hallam), Post Graduate Diploma in RE (University of Warwick) | RS, Faculty Leader (Humanities) |
| Mr R J Austin | BA (Hons) History (University of Sheffield) PGCE History (University of York) | History, Head of Spencer’s |
| Miss C Bayes | BA Geography (University of Sheffield) MA Applied Professional Studies(University of Sheffield) | Geography |
| Mr K Buckley | BA (Hons) Business Information (University of Liverpool) MA Professional Development (University of Huddersfield) PGCE Business Education (University of Lancaster) | Business & Economics |
| Mr D Coulson | BSc Applied Biology and Management Studies (University of Leeds) PGCE Science: Biology (University of Leeds) | PSHCE, Biology |
| Mr M Crouchman | BSc Sport and Leisure Management (Loughborough), PGCE | PE |
| Mrs R L Dews | BEng (Hons) Fuel and Energy Engineering (University of Leeds) PGCE Mathematics and Games (University of York) | Maths |
| Mrs A L Eckersley | BSc (Hons) Computing (University of Huddersfield) PGCE ICT (University of Huddersfield) MA Information Technology, Multimedia and Education (University of Leeds) | ICT |
| Miss L Farrar | BA Sports Development and PE (Leeds Trinity), PGCE | PE, Head of Yonge's |
| Mr D Grannon | BSc Applied Sport Science with Coaching (University of Northumbria at Newcastle) PGCE (Liverpool Hope University) | Director of Sport |
| Miss E Hellyer | BSc PE (University of Loughbourough) PGCE PE (Bath Spa University) | PE |
| Mrs L E Hoyland | BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Northumbria University) PGCE Design Technology (Northumbria University) | DT |
| Mr B M Hutson | BEng (Hons) Electronic Communication and Computer Engineering (University of Bradford) PGCE Science: Physics (University of Huddersfield) MEng Electronic Communication and Computer Engineering (University of Bradford) MA Professional Development (Action Research in Teaching and Learning) (University of Huddersfield) | Physics, Faculty Leader (Science) |
| Mr T Bentley | BA (Hons) Univiersity of Leeds) Music | Music, Director of Music |
| Mrs L Marshall | BA French Language and Literature (University of Birmingham) PGCE French (University of Leeds) | MFL |
| Mrs S J McKay | BA (Hons) with QTS Education in Modern Foreign Languages (University of Sunderland) | MFL, Faculty Leader (Literacy & Languages) |
| Mr D Mehta | BSc Mathematics (Durham), PGCE Mathematics | Maths, Faculty Leader (Mathematics and Computing) |
| Mr P Mirrlees | BA Hons French and Latin (Sheffield), PGCE (Sheffield) | Latin |
| Mr A D Mistry | BA (Hons) Industrial Design (Loughborough University) PGCE (Loughborough University) | DT, Head of KS4 & Sixth Form |
| Mrs J K O’Hare | BA (Hons) English Literature (Lancaster University) PGCE English and SEN (University of Leeds) | English |
| Mrs R Reddish | BA (Hons) Fine Art (University of Lincoln) PGCE Art and Design (Manchester Metropolitan University) | Art and Photography, Head of Moore’s |
| Mr J Richardson | BA Interdisciplinary Human Studies (University of Bradford) MSc Psychology (University of Bradford) PGCE Post Compulsory Education and Training (Leeds Metropolitan University) | Psychology |
| Dr A Russell | BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (University of the West of England) PGCE Science (Warwick University) PhD Human Genetics (Basel University) National Award for SENCOs (Oxford Brookes University) | Science, Head of Learning Support |
| Miss N Simmons | BA (Hons) English (York St John University), PGCE Secondary with English (University of Greenwich) | English, Head of KS3 |
| Mr J Singh | BA Hons Film and Television Studies (Leeds), FdA Film and Television Production (Leeds Met), PGCE Religious Studies (Leeds Trinity) | RS, Head of Evans' |
| Mr M Sutherland | BSc Physical Education and School Sport (Sheffield Hallam University) MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Sheffield Hallam University) PGCE Sport and Exercise Sciences (University of Buckingham) | PE |
| Mr G Tattersall | BSc (Hons) Mathematics (University of Southampton) PGCE Secondary Mathematics (University of Bradford) | Maths |
| Mr T Verinder | BA (Hons) History and Politics (University of York) PGCE History and Politics (University of York) | Politics, History |
| Mr S W Wardle | BA (Hons) English (University of Bristol) PGCE English (University of Plymouth) MSt English (St John’s College, Oxford) | English |
| Mrs K Buckley | BSc Biology (University of Leeds) | Biology |
| Mrs L H Whitworth | BA (Hons) History of Art (University of York), PGCE (University of Wales, Cardiff) | Art, Faculty Leader (Art & Design) |
| Mr C M Williamson | BA Hons Natural Sciences (University of Cambridge) MSc Natural Sciences, (University of Cambridge), PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry, University of Leicester. | Chemistry |
Junior School Teaching Staff
| Mr P Dixon | BA (Hons) Sport Coaching (Sheffield Hallam University) | Junior Games |
| Mr T Dunham | BSc (Hons) Geological Sciences (University of Leeds), PGCE Education Primary (SCITT) with QTS (University of Leeds), MSc Structural Geology with Geophysics (University of Leeds) | Year 2 |
| Mrs R M Elliott | BA (Hons) Drama and English Language (University of Huddersfield) PGCE Primary Education (University of Derby) | Reception |
| Mrs T Escreet | BA in History, (University of East Anglia) PGCE in Education, (University of Hull) | Head of Pre-School |
| Mrs W Forge | BA (Hons) Education Studies PGCE Primary Education (University of Bradford) | Year 2 |
| Mr T Hodson | BA Hons Physical Education (Leeds Metropolitan), PGCE Primary (Sheffield Hallam) | Year 6 |
| Miss F Hudson | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education with EYTS (University of Huddersfield) PGCE with QTS (University of Huddersfield) | Reception |
| Mrs E H Jones | BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Tourism (University of Strathclyde), PGCE Junior Teaching with Early Years Specialism (Bradford College) | Year 1 |
| Mrs E Olumegbon | BSc with QTS Science and Primary Subjects (Leeds Trinity University) | Year 3 |
| Miss C V Powell | BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (University of Lancaster) | Year 4 |
| Miss H Sadler | BSc Chemistry (University of Leeds) PGCE Education Primary with QTS (University of Leeds) | Year 5 |
| Mr M S Trotter | BA (Hons) (University of York) Music PGCE Music (University of Huddersfield) | Year 6 |
Visiting Music Teachers
| Mr D Hall | Singing and Organ |
| Mrs H Heath | Flute |
| Mr R Keeble | Percussion |
| Mr D Pearce | Guitar |
| Mrs R Platt | Woodwind/Saxophone |
| Mr D Roberts | Brass |
| Mrs J Snowdon | Piano |
| Mr N Wears | Piano |
| Mrs C White | Piano |
| Ms A Whittaker | Violin |
| Mrs J Worboys-Hodgson | Cello, Double Bass and Singing |
Academic and Pastoral Support
| Mrs J Alkadi | School Nurse |
| Miss H Bartley | Pre-School Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs S Beeching-Smith | Pre-School Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs E Cole | SEND Assistant |
| Mr M Collinson | ICT Systems Manager |
| Mrs H Cooper | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Miss J Cotton | After-School Assistant |
| Mrs K Daniels | Pre-School Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mr S Gibson | DT Technician |
| Miss B Grundell | Pre-School Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Miss S Lloyd | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs H Masser | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs E Osborne | After-School Assistant |
| Mrs L Parker | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs L Preston | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs M Rezaei | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs L Skinner | Pre-School Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mrs C Swift | Biology Laboratory Technician |
| Mrs L Thomas | Junior School Classroom Co-Ordinator |
| Miss M Thursby | Chemistry/Physics Laboratory Technician |
| Ms M Wardman | Classroom Co-ordinator |
| Mr P Webb | ICT Technician |
| Mrs B Whitelam | Classroom Co-ordinator |
Administrative Support
| Mrs H Barras | Junior School Secretary | helenbarras@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs J Fletcher | Junior School Secretary | janinefletcher@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs H Metcalfe | Marketing Manager | hayleymetcalfe@silcoates.org.uk |
| Miss B Mackay | Admissions Registrar | bethmackay@silcoates.org.uk |
| Miss P McGrogan | Academic Administrator | poppymcgrogan@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs A Obridge | Senior School Secretary | amandaobridge@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs F Reed | Operations Manager | fionareed@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs C Slaski | Careers and Alumni Officer | corrinaslaski@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs S Taylor | Accounts Office Supervisor | sharrontaylor@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs K Thackray | Finance Assistant | kaththackray@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs R Thompson | Data & Exams Manager/DPO | rebeccathompson@silcoates.org.uk |
| Ms R Thomson | HR Manager | ruththomson@silcoates.org.uk |
| Mrs C Woodhead | Head’s PA | carolwoodhead@silcoates.org.uk |
Wilson Vale Catering Staff
| Mr J Ledger | Head of Catering |
| Mr M Cawood | Catering Assistant |
| Mrs E Osborne | Catering Assistant |
| Mrs A Pagett | Catering Assistant |
| Mrs B Shaw | Catering Assistant |
| Miss T Townsend | Catering Assistant |
| Mrs J White | Catering Assistant |
| Mrs C Jones | Catering Assistant |
Cleaning Staff
| Mrs G Wood | Cleaning Supervisor |
| Mrs B Batty | Cleaner |
| Miss J Batty | Cleaner |
| Mrs L Brown | Cleaner |
| Miss D Cale | Cleaner |
| Mrs D Clarke | Cleaner |
| Mrs C Colton | Cleaner |
| Miss C Craig | Cleaner |
| Miss M Hart | Cleaner |
| Miss C Hale | Cleaner |
| Mrs A Rogers | Cleaner |
| Miss J Shaw | Cleaner |
| Miss J Smith | Cleaner |
| Ms R Thomas | Cleaner |
| Miss S Wilby | Cleaner |
Transport Staff
| Mr R Craig | Transport Co-ordinator | |
| Mr D Ellis | Mini Bus Driver | |
| Mr G Stephenson | Mini Bus Driver | |
| Mr P Webb | Mini Bus Driver | |
| Mr A Willis | Mini Bus Driver | |
| Mr K Woodcock | Mini Bus Driver |
Grounds, Maintenance and Security Staff
| Mr D Clegg | Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor |
| Mr G Jackson | Porter |
| Mr K Fulford | Head Groundsman |
| Mr N Fox | Groundsman |
| Mr R Griggs | Groundsman |
| Mr K Mansfield | Security |
| Mr R Ratcliffe | Security |
| Mr S Stockwell | Security |
