Key Staff

I have been teaching for 15 years now with my initial background starting in Physical Education. I have spent the last 4 years on the Senior Leadership team raising student outcomes. Attendance and student outcomes link together, as data shows if students aren’t present, it affects their outcomes. I am passionate about removing the obstacles that hinder student engagement, empowering them to reach their full potential as every lesson every day counts. I firmly believe that regular attendance is key to academic success, and I’m dedicated to ensuring every student feels recognised, valued, and supported.

What I do:                                                                                                        Assistant Headteacher supporting students with attendance and achieving the best outcomes possible.

I can help with:                                                                                            Explaining the impact of absence on learning and future opportunities · Signposting to external services · Collaborating on action plans to improve attendance · Providing reassurance and advocacy when families feel overwhelmed.

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

With 15 years in education, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting disadvantaged students and those facing behavioural challenges. I’ve taught alternative curricullum tailored to individual needs and, for the past five years, focused on improving school attendance. My passion lies in breaking down barriers that prevent students from engaging fully in their education, helping them unlock their potential and thrive. I believe that consistent attendance is the foundation for success, and I’m committed to making every student feel seen and supported

Support students to stay engaged with their education and support families to overcome barriers to regular attendance.

I can help with:

• Explaining the impact of absence on learning and future opportunities
• Signposting to external services
• Collaborating on action plans to improve attendance
• Providing reassurance and advocacy when families feel overwhelmed

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

After qualifying as a PE teacher from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2005, I went into my first teaching role as a lead specialist for dance at a secondary school in York. I have enjoyed a teaching career of 20 years, across 6 secondary schools with roles ranging from Teacher and Dance/ PE, Head of Department, Assistant Principal and Vice Principal. Having undergone a Deputy Headship previously, with a school improvement priority, I am very excited to have joined Netherthorpe at this exciting time. I am passionate about developing a love of learning in all children to ensure they leave us a well-rounded, knowledgeable young person, who can compete in their field, on the regional, national and international circuit.

What I do: I teach performing arts and lead on Quality of Education for the school.

I can help with: All things Quality of Education based

I can be contacted on: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

interim, temporary since 24th February 2025

I have been teaching History since 1997, working in 4 different schools across Sheffield for the past 27 years.  I have been a senior leader for 21 years and have been Headteacher of High Storrs School, a large 11-18 comprehensive, since 2016. Outcomes for all at HSS are now amongst the strongest in the city. I am excited to support Netherthorpe School for the coming months; building on the positives and addressing areas in need of improvement.

I work two days a week at Netherthorpe School supporting the Headteacher and SLT as we work on the post Ofsted action plan. My particular focus is ‘quality of education’ working closely with the DHT who leads on curriculum at Netherthorpe and the AHT who leads of teaching and learning.

I can help with:                                                                                              Questions about how we are working to address the areas for development identified in the Ofsted inspection (January 2025)

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

Rachel Sutcliffe trained as a History teacher at Nottingham University, and has taught for 27 years across a range of seven contrasting secondary schools. She has been recognised for her work on Inclusion and as such worked city wide in Sheffield to support leadership of behaviour and attendance. For the majority of her career she has served as a senior leader and Principal, demonstrating her commitment to educational excellence and student success. She is excited to return to Netherthorpe School, having previously taught History at the school, to work with the students and families she knows well.

What I do:
Teacher of History
Strategic planning, school self-evaluation and quality assurance

I can help with:                                                                                                Any questions or concerns you may have about school life and equally, and questions you may have about our school journey.

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

Afshah studied for BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at the University of Leeds before training to be a Secondary Science Teacher at Sheffield Hallam University. She has enjoyed her teaching career of 24 years which spans 5 Secondary Schools and roles ranging from Teacher of Chemistry, Head of Science, Senior Leader and Principal.

Afshah is passionate about school improvement and is a firm believer that education has the power to transform the lives of young people. She wants to ensure that all students at Netherthorpe school receive the absolute best in terms of secondary education.

What I do:
I teach Science and lead on Inclusion across Netherthorpe school.

I can help with:
Ensuring all students receive an equitable offer of support.

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

After qualifying as a Teacher of Drama and English in 2009 from the University of Warwick, I taught in Coventry for 3 years. In 2012, I became the Head of Drama at Netherthorpe School and was successful in setting up a new and successful department, becoming Head of Performing Arts in 2013. In 2019, I was privileged to become the Director of SEND (SENDCO) at Netherthorpe and led the development of our SEND provision. In 2024/5, I was appointed as Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and remain committed to supporting the learning of all students, and particularly disadvantaged students.

What I do:
I led on the development and implementation of our Teaching and Learning strategy to ensure that all staff are fully equipped and skilled to deliver high quality lessons to students. I lead on staff training and professional development, as well as our Quality Assurance processes. I oversee our trainee teacher and Early Career teacher programmes and also lead on our Pupil Premium strategy in order to remove barriers to learning.

I can help with:
All aspects of school life related to teaching and learning and professional development.

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

I qualified as a teacher from The University of St Mark and St John completing a PGCE in Physical Education in 1997 and went on to work in schools in the Sheffield and Rotherham area whilst completing a Masters Degree in Sports Coaching.

I then worked within School Sports Partnerships, formally as a School Sports Coordinator and latterly as the Partnership Development Manager at the Rawmarsh School Sports Partnership.

I spent 12 years at Sheffield Park Academy (formerly Waltheof) as Head of PE and then Assistant Principal before moving to Oasis Academy Don Valley for 3 years.

What I do:
I teach PE, Business and Health and Social Care and am the Behaviour Lead across Netherthorpe school.

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

Department
Head of Sixth Form & Design Technology Engineering

I love technology in all its forms and joined teaching from industry in 2006, training in Sheffield. I have worked across Derbyshire in various roles in DT including Head of DT. I believe in pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved to make the world a better place. Following my MA in Education and work with some of the UK Leading Educationalists, I undertook roles in two Sixth Form’s and developed into Curriculum areas of school leadership.

I enjoy watching international sport from world cups to the Olympics, whenever I can I enjoy kayaking, badminton and 5-a-side football.

What I do:
I develop people to be even better, to give you the best possible chances in life.

I can help with:
Post 16 or Key Stage 5 related enquiries

Email: info@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk

I am part of the Safeguarding Team here at Netherthorpe School and am here to support students and their families. My passion for safeguarding young people started when I ran workshops in Nottinghamshire schools with a touring Theatre Company, delivering packages on substance misuse and Child Sexual Exploitation. From this I then spent time counselling students at Chesterfield College, as well as spending 11 years in a senior role at two residential children’s homes. It was at these homes where I became a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Having worked for over a decade with some of the most vulnerable young people, I am confident in my ability to build positive relationships with students, whilst also delivering helpful resources and advice on an array of subjects. I will strive to deliver information to all year groups on important topics, around student wellbeing and safety. This will include targeted workshops, as well as organising relevant events and social groups.

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