Our Team

The school has amazing leaders at all levels, who work both individually and collectively for the benefit of our students and their families.

The senior team balances roles that are both inward and outward facing. Some have roles entirely focused on North Herts ESC, whereas others may have responsibilities that involve external activities.

The team members have complementary skills and experience that provides a powerful driving force for school improvement.

Leadership

Dan Nearney

Executive Headteacher Roles: Strategy & Leadership

Shelley Hughes

Head of Centre Secondment to Rivers ESC as HOC

Dan Lewis

Acting Deputy Headteacher Roles: Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Kate Robinson

Acting Deputy Headteacher Roles: Safeguarding, Careers

Ronel Pieterse

Assistant Head, School Business Manager Roles: Strategic Business & Operations, Finance & Resources

Associates

James Anson

Associate SLT Roles: Teaching & Learning

Helen Emery

Associate SLT, SENCO Roles: Teaching & Learning

Full Staff List

Executive Head

Mr D. Nearney (DDSL)

Head of Centre

Mrs S. Hughes (DSL), Secondment to Rivers ESC until 31st August 2026

Acting Deputy Heads

Mr D. Lewis (KS3) DDSL

Ms K. Robinson (KS4) DDSL

Business Manager

Mrs R. Pieterse

Associate SLT

Mr J. Anson

Miss H. Emery (DDSL, SENCO)

SENCO

Miss H. Emery (DDSL, SENCO)

Examinations Officer

Mrs L. Brown

Teaching Staff

Mr J. Anson

Mrs K. Bryant

Miss C. Charalambou

Miss H. Emery (DDSL)

Mr H. Laing

Mr J. Honey

Mr D. Smith

HLTA

Mrs M. Allen (DDSL)  

Mrs T. Nicholson

Mrs L. Star (DDSL)

Teaching Assistants

Mrs J. Fulton

Miss O. Kelly-Flattery

Mr T. O’Gorman

School Cook/Catering Assistant

Mrs E. Barnard

Secondary Outreach Lead

Mrs C. Clarke

Secondary Outreach Support Worker

Miss H. Stewart

Admin Team

Mrs L. Brown

Mrs R Bryer

Mrs L. Carroll

Miss L. Grose

Miss Z. Saunders

Primary Outreach Support Services Manager

Mrs R. McFayden

Primary Outreach Senior Support Worker

Mrs E. Goddard

Primary Outreach Support Workers

Mrs E. Dobinson  

Mrs C. Galas

Miss E. Gordon

Mrs A. Hussain

Mrs J. Wakefield

Mrs N. Walker

Miss J. Upton

Mrs S. Young

Primary Outreach Interventions & Transition Worker

Mrs S. Mayse

Family Support Worker

Miss A. Hammett