Leadership Team

Anthony Broadley

Headteacher

I am responsible for leading the creation of the strategic vision, values, aims and goals for the school, promoting a collaborative, supportive ethos, leading learning through the support and development of all staff, ensuring that data is used effectively to evaluate the quality of learning, and leading the promotion of equality, diversity and opportunity.

head@maschool.org.uk

Johnny Hammond

Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral

I am responsible for the pastoral care and behaviour of all our pupils. I monitor, develop and manage the school’s pastoral structure and have an overview of pupil’s behaviour, conduct, rewards and sanctions to ensure that the highest standards are always maintained, whilst ensuring a positive ethos and culture for learning.

jhammond@maschool.org.uk

Tracey Parish

Deputy Headteacher

I lead on whole school self-evaluation and school improvement. So I bring together everyone in knowing how the school is doing and how we can make our best even better, in all areas of our work and for all staff and students.

tparish@maschool.org.uk

Jane Kavanagh

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

I ensure that all SEND or additional needs are identified and met by staff for all students. I ensure that the school enables the integration and engagement of the most vulnerable learners. I oversee our Looked After Children. I monitor the strategic use of PPG and in-year student appeals and admissions.

jkavanagh@maschool.org.uk

Hannah Palin

Assistant Headteacher - Student welfare and development

I am the safeguarding lead for the school. This includes overseeing the house system and working with the House leaders, student support workers and the school counsellor as well as everything to do with attendance. My passion is to make sure that students are safe and can learn, be happy with us and develop the skills that are needed for life once they leave school.

hpalin@maschool.org.uk

Matthew Wilkins

School Business Manager

I lead on ensuring that the business of the school runs in an effective and efficient way, including finance, administration, IT, HR, site and catering. My passion and goal is to provide the students and staff with the best possible experience whilst attending Matthew Arnold, something I was afforded when I was a student here.

mwilkins@maschool.org.uk

Colin Buchanan

Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning Development

I am responsible for developing and improving the quality of teaching and learning. I work with students to support them in understanding their role in learning as well as with teachers to encourage them to engage in the latest pedagogical research.

cbuchanan@maschool.org.uk

Tracey Oakden

Leadership Team - Head of Sixth Form

I am responsible for the Sixth Form. I am involved in helping students choose their A level courses, achieve their potential and decide on their career path after Sixth Form including university and course choices. I am also part of the school safeguarding team looking after student welfare. As a teacher I am part of the Business Studies Department teaching A Level Economics and Business Studies.

toakden@maschool.org.uk

Fiona Kelbrick

Assistant Headteacher - Culture and Ethos

I am responsible for developing a positive school culture and ethos through the implementation of a clear behaviour policy both within the classroom and beyond. I also lead on extra curricular provision to ensure a rich, diverse and inclusive experience for all of our students.

fkelbrick@maschool.org.uk

Leadership Team Responsibilities 2024/2025