Our Staff

I am honoured to be the Headteacher of Highshore. I have worked within the education sector since 2005. I have gained a wide range of senior leadership experience across secondary, primary, and special schools. Throughout my teaching career, I have been fortunate to work with some amazing colleagues who have influenced my practice, inspired me, and kept me professionally challenged. I have a Master’s degree in Autism and a PhD in autism focusing on teachers’ efficacy. I absolutely love my job and have a passion for developing and raising outcomes for all pupils.

My aim is to lead Highshore School in an exciting period of development, ensuring we work in an inclusive, holistic, trauma informed practice where all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities can thrive in an outstanding provision; where families can be listened to and supported. Moreover, I am keen to work and influence education with colleagues beyond the boundary of the Local Authority.
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I have twin toddler boys and in my spare time, I enjoy reading and exploring the outdoors.

I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the School.

Heather joined us in 2025, and has responsibility for overseeing the Key Stage 3 and 4 provision.

Teresa joined in 2025 and has responsibility for oversight of the Key Stage 5 provision.

I joined Highshore as an Assistant Headteacher in September 2021.

Before joining Highshore I worked at a special needs school in Stratford, East London, working with students of all ages. I came to Highshore after seeing all the fantastic work the students do here. I was so impressed by the work experience opportunities I wanted to be part of the students journey and join in with all the hard work, and I have previously been responsible for the Careers Curriculum. 

I currently oversee and coordinate the team of external therapists who help our pupils.

I joined Highshore as an Assistant Headteacher in September 2024.

I come with more than fifteen years of experience in senior leadership, mainly in secondary education. My teaching has been, primarily, in the area of STEM although I have led various departments. I hold a degree in Aeronautical engineering. 

Outside of work I enjoy travelling, so I have been all over the world to do exciting activities such as sky diving, swimming with sharks and dolphins, white water rafting and underwater caving to name but a few. I also love playing sports and still play football to a good standard even at my age!

I co-lead the Sixth form and oversee careers, assessment and e-safety.

Paddy joined us in 2025.

Ian joined us in 2025, with extensive experience in education, including time as a headteacher.

I began my journey at Highshore School in September 2010 as a Teaching Assistant in the Art room, fuelled by my passion for fine art, which I studied at degree level. Transitioning to the role of Business and Communication Liaison Officer in September 2016, I focused on expanding our work experience opportunities and nurturing relationships with external partners.

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I stepped up to support our office operations and in April 2021 I assumed the role of Admin and Facilities Manager, where I now oversee our school building and lead our dedicated office team. Ensuring everything runs smoothly is my priority — from managing daily operations to keeping the school building standing strong!

I am committed to supporting the families and young people at Highshore on their journey and I aim to continue for many years to come.

I have been the Family Support Worker at Highshore since February 2024. My role is to enable families to be best placed to support their children, and to advocate for them to access the services they need.

In my capacity as Family Support Worker, I form part of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Team (I am a Deputy Designated person for Safeguarding at the School). Prior to Highshore, I worked with children and families for many years in the London Borough of Merton. My background is in relationship-based work with children and families, and I am systemically trained.

I’m really excited to join the brilliant students and staff at Highshore School as Family Support Worker while Steph is on maternity leave. Before coming to Highshore, I worked in Surrey as a Family Support Worker for the Local Authority, supporting families with a range of challenges. Prior to that, I spent five years working directly with people with additional needs in specialist schools and supported living. I’m also currently training to be a Play Therapist!

I’m looking forward to getting to know the parents at Highshore — please do come and say hello! If there’s anything I can support you with, you can contact me at EWest@highshore.southwark.sch.uk.