Meet our team
At Pennine, our staff are at the heart of everything we do.
We know that for many of our pupils, positive relationships are key to re-engaging with education. Our team is experienced, supportive and committed to helping every young person feel safe, understood and able to succeed.
A team that understands
Our staff bring a wealth of experience in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
We recognise that many pupils join us having faced challenges in education, including disrupted learning and unmet needs. Through patience, consistency and understanding, we help them rebuild confidence and trust.
Our approach
We work together to create a calm, structured and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.
We focus on:
- Building strong, trusting relationships
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Providing personalised learning
- Encouraging progress at every stage
Meet the Team
Senior Leadership Team
| Headteacher | Mrs S Webb |
| Deputy Headteacher | Mr P Langley |
| Director of Education | Mrs C Crowley |
| School Business Manager | Ms M Davidson |
Teaching Staff
| Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator & Nurture Teacher | Mrs L Clark |
| Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator & English Teacher | Mrs A Gornall |
| Maths Teacher | Mr A Whitaker |
| Science Teacher | Ms L Ashworth |
| Primary Teacher | Mrs C Donnelly |
| Primary Teacher | Ms M Austwick (Jan start) |
| Humanities Teacher | Mr B Martyn |
Pastoral and Intervention Team
| Family Support and HLTA | Mrs H Garnett |
| Pastoral and Intervention/UQ Teacher | Mrs L McDonald |
| Pastoral and Intervention/PBS Practitioner | Mr P Townend |
| Pastoral and Intervention/TA | Mr L Trevelyan |
| Pastoral and Intervention/TA | Mr M Leak |
| Pastoral and Intervention/TA | Ms K Shaw |
| Pastoral and Intervention/Social Worker | Mrs C Ward |
Teaching Assistants
| Nurture | Ms B Love |
| Class 1 | Ms L Falcini |
| Class 2 | Ms C Taylor |
| Class 3 | Mr R Peacock |
| Class 4 | Mr M Leak |
| Class 5 | Mr L Trevelyan |
Therapists
| beMindful Therapist (SaLT) | Molly Barnsley-Dunne |
| beMindful Therapist (OT) | Louise Thompson |
| beMindful Therapist | Matthew Kelly |
| beMindful Therapist | Marianne Deiter |
| beMindful Therapist | Dawn Kenyon |
| Associated Wellbeing MH Nurse | Luke Doody |
School Office
| Receptionist | Mrs S Taylor |
Site Team
| Site Supervisor | Mr S Pearce |
| Cleaner | Ms K Smith |
| Cleaner | Ms C Walsh |
Catering Team
| School Chef | Mr L Barber |
| Kitchen Assistant | Ms C Walsh |
Working together for every pupil
Our wider staff team plays a vital role in supporting each young person’s journey.
By working closely together, we ensure every pupil receives the consistency, care and encouragement they need to re-engage, rebuild and succeed.