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.

I am delighted to be part of the Highshore team and feel privileged to be working with such wonderful students in this nurturing environment. I started my role as Head of School for 6^th Form (KS5) in September 2025. I have been teaching and leading in special schools and 6^th form colleges for more than 25 years and I studied a Masters (MA) in Special Education to research and grow my SEND knowledge of teaching and learning. I am passionate about maths! I have been collaborating with special schools on projects funded through ‘Maths Hubs’ and I am excited to have a new role as Special Schools’ Lead for our London Maths Hub. This will enrich my work as maths lead for Highshore as well as providing opportunities to forge links within our wider community.

I am currently studying for my NPQH, the National Qualification for Headteachers, which will support me to have a distinct oversight of our KS5 provision. I am also looking forward to our expansion project, creating a unique 6^th form building where our KS5 students will prepare for the next phase of their education or employment. When I am not in Highshore, I enjoy travelling, spending time with my family and being in a choir.

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.

I’m really pleased to be working at Highshore as Assistant Headteacher and Literacy Lead. I’ve been working in Special Educational Needs for the past eight years, most recently leading an autism resource base. I fell in love with Highshore on my very first visit, when I got to meet with some of our incredible young people and see the amazing work that is done here.

I’ll be overseeing the Foundation Pathway in KS3/4 as well as Literacy across the school. This will involve ensuring that every pupil has access to engaging and meaningful opportunities to develop their communication, reading and writing. My focus is on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every young person can thrive and achieve their potential. I’m very much looking forward to the year ahead and to getting to know our school community.

I have recently completed my NPQSL and am currently studying for my Masters in Special and Inclusive Education (Autism), which I love as it helps me to bring fresh ideas into my practice. I moved to London four years ago and still have not seen or experienced everything that I want to, so when I’m not working or studying, I’m out exploring everything the UK has to offer.

I am delighted to be one of the Assistant Headteachers at Highshore School, having joined in September 2025.

I have worked in the education sector for over twenty years in a range of mainstream and special school settings, where I have held multiple middle and senior leadership positions, including five years as a secondary Headteacher.

I have a Master’s degree (MSc) in Education leadership and hold the NPQEL (National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership).

It is my role to lead and coordinate the school’s pastoral provision, medical care, and safeguarding systems ensuring that the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of all pupils is prioritised and embedded across the school community. A key focus for me will be the oversight of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed practice, and the development of inclusive, nurturing approaches that enable all pupils to continue to thrive during their time at Highshore.

I have three boys and in my spare time, I enjoy watching sports and spending time with my family.

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.