Meet The Team

The Stable School Team

Our specialist and experienced team comprise of teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and support staff who work together to provide inspirational and outstanding education to all learners at our school.  Whatever their needs, learners are supported academically and pastorally, in areas such as independence, self-esteem, resilience and communication. This ensures they able to engage and enjoy their education. All staff who work with learners receive training in areas such as safeguarding, PREVENT and mental health, as well as other specialised training.

Leadership and Non-Teaching Staff

Our dedicated Senior Leadership Team oversees the running of the school, staff management, school curriculum and safeguarding.

John Shanahan

Principal

Andrew Fulker

Assistant Principal (Gatehouse) & DDSL

Denise Carpenter

Assistant Principal (Barn) & DDSL

David Parry

Assistant Principal – Behaviour & Attitudes (DDSL)

Linda Differ

Head of Vulnerable Learners (DSL)

Phil Saint

SENCO

Middle Management

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Emma Ludford

Deputy Assistant Principal (Gatehouse)

Rea Cashel

Engagement Lead

Victoria Jones

Deputy Assistant Principal (Barn)

Melissa Douglas

Careers Lead and Vocational

Specialist Support

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Alana Andrews

Trauma Informed Practitioner

Kate White

Learning Support Assistant

Teachers

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Paul (Baz) Barrow

Construction Lead and Site Manager

Adam Bardsley

Class Teacher

Carrie McCarthy

Head of Science

Claire Smailes

Class Teacher

Dominic Silvestri

Class Teacher

John Ryan

Class Teacher

Karl White

Class Teacher

Laura Easter

Class Teacher

Matthew Barker

Curriculum Lead and Class Teacher

Jason Garnett

Class Teacher

Learning Support

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Alethea Davenport

Learning Support Assistant

Amy Hunter

Learning Support Assistant

Emma Hesk

HLTS & Tutor

Georgina Swinton

Learning Support Assistant

James Johnston

Learning Support Assistant

Janine Michael

Learning Support Assistant

Kerry Rosam

Learning Support Assistant

Mary Cremonini

Learning Support Assistant

Skye Priddey

Learning Support Assistant

Administration, Catering and Maintenance

Our teachers teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Birgitta Jenkins

Chef

Bonny Sargeaunt

School Administrator and Finance

Karen Clarkson

School Administrator and Exams Officer

Paul (Baz) Barrow

Construction Lead and Site Manager

Melrose Education Representatives

Tracey Storey

Executive Chair & CEO and Proprietor Chair and Company Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Henrietta Jordan

Schools’ Director and Company Deputy Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Andrew Patterson

Compliance Manager and Company Data Protection Officer

Rosy Broughton

Education Manager

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