At Portland School, we are more than just an educational institution; we are a community of dedicated professionals, passionate about nurturing the minds and futures of our students. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in every aspect of our school, starting with the exceptional individuals who make up our staff.
Meet Our Exceptional Team
Our team is composed of educators, leaders, and support staff who are not only experienced in their respective fields but also deeply devoted to the growth and well-being of every student who walks through our doors. Their unwavering dedication to providing a top-tier educational experience is what sets Portland School apart.
Joanne McKinney
Headteacher
Helen McDonald
School Business Manager
Mark Townsend
Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding)
George Anderson
Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)
Karl Burgess
Assistant Headteacher (Wellbeing)
Andy Baggeley
Assistant headteacher (Teaching & Learning)
Rakha Begum-Thomas
English, Assessment & Exams Coordinator
Blythe Bridge/Trent Vale
Gavin Burgess
Assistant headteacher (Behaviour)
Ben Wilson
ASD Autism Advocate
Trent Vale
Lisa Sutcliffe
Art & Design
Blythe Bridge/Trent Vale
John Jebb
Design & Technology, BTEC
Blythe Bridge
Fiona Armstrong
Computing
Blythe Bridge
Simon Ashton
Maths, PE
Blythe Bridge
Penny Mantle
Science
Blythe Bridge
Tom Harding
Humanities
Trent Vale
Chris Drew
HLTA, Forest School, Outdoor learning, E-visits, CPI
Blythe Bridge
Kathy Cowen
HLTA, Preparation for Adulthood Advisor
Blythe Bridge
Laura Cuff
Phonics
Trent Vale
Hannah Smith
Primary
Trent Vale
Sophie Smith
Computing
Trent Vale
Janine Morrey
Maths, Designated Teacher
Trent Vale
Charlotte Kearns
PE
Blythe Bridge
Deborah Smith
The Arts
Blythe Bridge
Sharon Lord
Science
Trent Vale
Gavin Derbyshire
HLTA, Outdoor Education, Duke of Edinburgh
Rachel Shaw
Senior Family Support & Safeguarding officer
Louise Topping
Family Support & Safeguarding Officer
Trent Vale
Charlotte Finney-Inskip
Family Support & Safeguarding Officer
Blythe Bridge
Eleanor Broadhurst
Behavioural Lead
Katie Austin
De-escalation Support
Trent Vale
Hannah Rigby
De-escalation Support
Blythe Bridge
Helen Burgess
Assistant SENCO
Sam Taylor
Intervention Support
Trent Vale
Liam Robertson
HLTA, Music, CPI
Hollie Ball
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Kirsty Rowley
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Amy Roden
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Rebecca Wesley
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Archie Bithell
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Sarah Cartlidge
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Amy Freeman
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Paul Roden
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Chloe Warrilow
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Charlotte Mansfield
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Trent Vale
Michael Mulvihill
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Adam Johnson
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Emma Goodwin
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Administration
Helen Smith
Senior Admin Officer
Trent Vale
Kate Wilson
Admin Officer
Blythe Bridge
Sandy Harding
Admin Assistant
Trent Vale
Elizabeth Hulme
Admin Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Darren Jeffries
Premises Manager
Andrew Wilshaw
Premises Assistant
Blythe Bridge
Michael Underwood
Premises Assistant
Trent Vale
Lisa McKie
Cleaner
Blythe Bridge
Lynda Roden
Cleaner
Blythe Bridge