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The Gateway Learning Community

The Gateway Learning Community

All Different: All Equal
Together, Improving Upon Our Best

Our Gateway Team

In the heart of The Gateway Academy lies an extraordinary team of staff, where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life. With an astounding staff retention rate exceeding 90% and a remarkable staff attendance record of 97%, our educators are the backbone of our institution.  Their unwavering dedication and passion for education form the bedrock upon which we nurture the future.  At The Gateway Academy, we do not just aim to impart knowledge; we aspire to mould our students into ‘active and thriving citizens within a diverse, truly fair, and equal community’.

Senior Leadership Team 

Viki Reid GLC Chief Executive Officer viki.reid@theglc.org.uk
Grainne McLaughlin Head of School grainne.mclaughlin@theglc.org.uk
Jon Bonnett Vice Principal - Curriculum jon.bonnett@theglc.org.uk
Nathan Hunnisett Vice Principal - Teaching & Learning nathan.hunnisett@theglc.org.uk
Julian Moruzzi  Vice Principal - Pastoral julian.moruzzi@theglc.org.uk
Dan Bedford Assistant Principal dan.bedford@theglc.org.uk
Rebekah Blissett Director of Humanities rebekah.blissett@theglc.org.uk
Trudi Bryant Assistant Principal  trudi.bryant@theglc.org.uk
Laura Hunt Assistant Principal laura.hunt@theglc.org.uk
Lisa Kelly Assistant Principal lisa.kelly@theglc.org.uk
Kate Kitsiou Assistant Principal kate.kitsiou@theglc.org.uk
Alex Mitchell  Assistant Principal alex.mitchell@theglc.org.uk
Sarah Shaw Assistant Principal sarah.shaw@theglc.org.uk
Mark Thomas Assistant Principal mark.thomas@theglc.org.uk
David Zeffie  Assistant Principal david.zeffie@theglc.org.uk

Teaching Staff

Jessica Cassettari Art Teacher jessica.cassettari@theglc.org.uk
Jenny Hill Art & Photography Teacher (Head of Faculty) jenny.hill@theglc.org.uk
Rebecca Skeet Art Teacher rebecca.skeet@theglc.org.uk
Nikolai Hall Business Teacher (Head of Faculty) nikolai.hall@theglc.org.uk
Julian Moruzzi  Business & Computer Science Teacher (Vice Principal - Pastoral) julian.moruzzi@theglc.org.uk
Nathan Jones Computer Science (Head of Department) nathan.jones@theglc.org.uk
Alison Earp  Cover Supervisor  alison.earp@theglc.org.uk
Carlie Dinham Cover Supervisor & Trainee PE Teacher carlie.dinham@theglc.org.uk
Ami Dixon  Dance Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 7 ami.dixon@theglc.org.uk
Becky Mead  Dance & National Theatre Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 10 becky.mead@theglc.org.uk
Rhiannon Thomas  Dance Teacher (Head of Department) rhiannon.thomas@theglc.org.uk
Louise Rowe Drama Teacher louise.rowe@theglc.org.uk
Kate Kitsiou Drama Teacher kate.kitsiou@theglc.org.uk
Zayna Amin English Teacher zayna.amin@theglc.org.uk
Sue Balmer English Teacher sue.balmer@theglc.org.uk
Dan Bedford English Teacher dan.bedford@theglc.org.uk
Jessica Bruce English Teacher  jessica.bruce@theglc.org.uk
Ateka Daud English Teacher ateka.daud@theglc.org.uk
Harleen Kaur   English Teacher harleen.kaur@theglc.org.uk
Mollie Lyon English Teacher mollie.lyon@theglc.org.uk
Alex Mitchell English Teacher (Head of Faculty)  alex.mitchell@theglc.org.uk
Toni Reynolds  English Teacher toni.reynolds@theglc.org.uk
Louise Vaamonde English Teacher / Lead Practitioner louise.vaamonde@theglc.org.uk
Abby Clarke-Irons Food Technology Teacher abby.clarke-irons@theglc.org.uk
Rachel Reynolds Food Technology Teacher (Head of Department) rachel.reynolds@theglc.org.uk
Rebekah Blissett Director of Humanities rebekah.blissett@theglc.org.uk
Trudi Bryant Geography Teacher (Child Protection / Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead) trudi.bryant@theglc.org.uk
Nathan Hunnisett Geography Teacher (Vice Principal - Teaching & Learning) nathan.hunnisett@theglc.org.uk
Mark Thomas Geography Teacher mark.thomas@theglc.org.uk
Yolandi Venter Geography Teacher yolandi.venter@theglc.org.uk
Emma Cecil  History Teacher emma.cecil@theglc.org.uk
Johanna Curran History Teacher (Head of Department) johanna.curran@theglc.org.uk
Laura Hunt History Teacher laura.hunt@theglc.org.uk
Jodie Lee History Teacher jodie.lee@theglc.org.uk
Sarah Shaw History Teacher sarah.shaw@theglc.org.uk
Sam Blake Maths & Science Trainee Teacher sam.blake@theglc.org.uk
Elena Bolt Maths Teacher (Teach First) elena.bolt@theglc.org.uk
Julie Cox Maths Teacher julie.cox@theglc.org.uk
Kim Hardey Maths Teacher (Assistant Director of Maths and Science) kim.hardey@theglc.org.uk
Olu Jaiyeoba  Maths Teacher  olu.jaiyoba@theglc.org.uk
Lisa Kelly Maths Teacher (Director of Maths and Science) lisa.kelly@theglc.org.uk
Chloe Locke Maths Teacher (Teach First) chloe.locke@theglc.org.uk
Lelanie Louw Maths Teacher lelanie.louw@theglc.org.uk
Jolene McManus  Maths Teacher jolene.mcmanus@theglc.org.uk
Bisola Olufemi Maths Teacher bisola.olufemi@theglc.org.uk
Rea Payne Maths Trainee Teacher rea.payne@theglc.org.uk
Andrada Rus Maths Teacher (Lead Practitioner) andrada.rus@theglc.org.uk
Danielle Robertson Maths Teacher danielle.robertson@theglc.org.uk
Tatiana Shah Maths Teacher tatiana.shah@theglc.org.uk
Frederique Bouretaa  MFL Teacher (Head of Department) frederique.bouretaa@theglc.org.uk
Gabriela Ciubotaru MFL Teacher / EAL Coordinator gabriela.ciubotaru@theglc.org.uk
Nicoleta Tanase MFL Trainee Teacher nicoleta.tanase@theglc.org.uk
David Zeffie MFL Teacher david.zeffie@theglc.org.uk
Jamie White Director of Sport jamie.white@theglc.org.uk
Jon Bonnett PE Teacher (Vice Principal - Curriculum) jon.bonnett@theglc.org.uk
Laura Bruce  PE Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 8 laura.bruce@theglc.org.uk
Jessica Heavey PE Teacher (Deputy Head of Department) jessica.heavey@theglc.org.uk
Paul Morris PE Teacher (Deputy Head of Department) paul.morris@theglc.org.uk
Abbey Shannon PE Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 11 abbey.shannon@theglc.org.uk
Joe Williams PE Teacher   joe.williams@theglc.org.uk
Jennifer Johnson Psychology Teacher (Head of Department) jennifer.johnson@theglc.org.uk
Najima Ullah Psychology & RS Teacher (Head of RS Department) najima.ullah@theglc.org.uk
Tarundhev Dhedli Science Teacher tarundhev.dhedli@theglc.org.uk
Natasha Gazzard Science Teacher  natasha.gazzard@theglc.org.uk
Rozz Horn Science Teacher rozanne.horn@theglc.org.uk
Nkaye Kanyi Science Teacher  nkaye.kanyi@theglc.org.uk
Sadia Khan Science Teacher sadia.khan@theglc.org.uk
Michaela Moon Science Teacher  michaela.moon@theglc.org.uk
Michael Prince Science Teacher / Senior Lead Practitioner of Teaching and Learning michael.prince@theglc.org.uk
Charlotte Smith Science Teacher / Lead Practitioner charlotte.smith@theglc.org.uk
Ekua Akumanyi Technology Teacher  ekua.akumany@theglc.org.uk
Billy Lovelock  Technology Teacher (Head of Faculty) billy.lovelock@theglc.org.uk
Martyn Scott

Technology Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 9

martyn.scott@theglc.org.uk

Teaching Support Staff

Ashleigh Tobin SEND Specialist Support ashleigh.tobin@theglc.org.uk
Grace Shaw SEND Specialist Support grace.shaw@theglc.org.uk
Kyrese Baker LSA kyrese.baker@theglc.org.uk
Amanda Brenchley  LSA amanda.brenchley@theglc.org.uk
Lucie Donovan LSA lucie.donovan@theglc.org.uk
Donna Marie Hayes LSA donnamarie.hayes@theglc.org.uk
Freya Lewis LSA freya.lewis@theglc.org.uk
Eden Mitchell LSA eden.mitchell@theglc.org.uk

Support Services

Lavinia Campbell Admissions / Admin lavinia.campbell@theglc.org.uk
Lauren Chilvers Attendance Team lauren.chilvers@theglc.org.uk
Kerry Newton  Attendance Manager / Safeguarding Officer kerry.newton@theglc.org.uk
Lee McCarthy Basketball Coach (Greenhouse Charity) lee.mccarthy@theglc.org.uk
Anna Fuller Careers Co-Ordinator anna.fuller@theglc.org.uk
Amanda Buckwell Catering Assistant  amanda.buckwell@theglc.org.uk
Sue Burgess Catering Assistant  sue.burgess@theglc.org.uk
Shirley Chapman Catering Assistant  shirley.chapman@theglc.org.uk
Hazel Davis Catering Assistant  hazel.davis@theglc.org.uk
Laura Dunne Catering Assistant  laura.dunne@theglc.org.uk
Zoe Fullerton Catering Assistant  zoe.fullerton@theglc.org.uk
Maria Halliday  Catering Assistant  maria.halliday@theglc.org.uk
Sarah Kempton Catering Manager  sarah.kempton@theglc.org.uk
Frankie Orchard Catering Assistant frankie.orchard@theglc.org.uk
Chloe Ravenhill Catering Assistant  chloe.ravenhill@theglc.org.uk
Amanda Steward Catering Assistant  amanda.steward@theglc.org.uk
Oshoke Foy-Yamah Catering Assistant oshoke.yamah@theglc.org.uk
Laura Jeffery Child Protection / Academy Liaison Officer laura.jeffery@theglc.org.uk
Clair Faulkner Community Receptionist clair.faulkner@theglc.org.uk
Sarah Sanders Data Manager sarah.sanders@theglc.org.uk
Robyn Bevans Exams Officer and Assessments Assistant  robyn.bevans@theglc.org.uk
Claire Gibson Finance Assistant claire.gibson@theglc.org.uk
Julie Salter Finance Supervisor julie.salter@theglc.org.uk
George Hillsden ICT Technician  george.hillsden@theglc.org.uk
Stacey Hall ICT Technician  stacey.hall@theglc.org.uk
Lisa Acton Lead Coach - Year 11 lisa.acton@theglc.org.uk
Louise Smith Lead Coach - Year 10 louise.smith@theglc.org.uk
Lisa Uren Lead Coach - Year 9 lisa.uren@theglc.org.uk
Paige Livingstone Lead Coach - Year 8 paige.livingstone@theglc.org.uk
Marie Davis Lead Coach - Year 7 marie.davis@theglc.org.uk
Jo Jaffa  PA to Head of School / Vice Principals  jo.jaffa@theglc.org.uk
Natalie Steel PA to the Wider Leadership Team / 
First Aid Coordinator
natalie.steel@theglc.org.uk
Jeanette Buckingham Reading Tutor jeanette.buckingham@theglc.org.uk
Rebecca Passfield Reprographics Assistant  rebecca.passfield@theglc.org.uk
Emma Rudduck Reprographics Assistant  emma.rudduck@theglc.org.uk
Laura Jeffery Safeguarding Officer laura.jeffery@theglc.org.uk
Michael O'Donoghue School Staff Instructor (SSI) michael.odonoghue@theglc.org.uk
Charlotte Bettle SEND Admin charlotte.bettle@theglc.org.uk
Maggie Earey  Site Manager  maggie.earey@theglc.org.uk
Martin Earey Site Staff - Caretaker  martin.earey@theglc.org.uk
Kerry Pizzey Site Staff - Caretaker  kerry.pizzey@theglc.org.uk
Charlie Spall Site Staff - Caretaker  charlie.spall@theglc.org.uk
Denise Brooks Site Staff - Cleaner denise.brooks@theglc.org.uk
Jade Brooks Site Staff - Cleaner jade.brooks@theglc.org.uk
Kaylee Brooks Site Staff - Cleaner kaylee.brooks@theglc.org.uk
William Brenchley  Site Staff - Cleaner william.brenchley@theglc.org.uk
Cheryl Duff Site Staff - Cleaner cheryl.duff.furner@theglc.org.uk
Dawn Henry Site Staff - Cleaner dawn.henry@theglc.org.uk
Carmen Jones Site Staff - Cleaner carmen.jones@theglc.org.uk
Martin Kerin Site Staff - Cleaner martin.kerin@theglc.org.uk
Pauline Miah Site Staff - Cleaner pauline.miah@theglc.org.uk
Jodie Palmer Site Staff - Cleaner jodie.palmer@theglc.org.uk
Sam Vickers  Student Data Team  sam.vickers@theglc.org.uk
Siobhan O'Dwyer Student Engagement Leader / Admissions Officer siobhan.odwyer@theglc.org.uk
Dionne Locke Student Service Manager / Cover
Coordinator 
dionne.locke@theglc.org.uk
Amy Tredwell Student Services Coordinator amy.tredwell@theglc.org.uk
Tracey Passingham Student Support  tracey.passingham@theglc.org.uk
Paul Salter Student Support  paul.salter@theglc.org.uk
Poppy Dale Technician - Art poppy.dale@theglc.org.uk
Melinda Kontrane Technician - Art melinda.kontrane@theglc.org.uk
Julie Daly Technician - Food Technology julie.daly@theglc.org.uk
Amy Edwards Technician - Science amy.edwards@theglc.org.uk
Dean March Technician - Technology dean.march@theglc.org.uk

Central Services

Claire Couves GLC Communications, Marketing and Events Lead claire.couves@theglc.org.uk
Katie Creighton GLC HR Manager katie.creighton@theglc.org.uk
Jo Court GLC Primary Lead for Quality of Teaching and Transition of EYFS/KS1 jo.court@theglc.org.uk
Sarah Curtis GLC Trust Lead for SEND and Inclusion sarah.curtis@theglc.org.uk
Dominic Davison GLC Education Welfare Officer  dominic.davison@theglc.org.uk
Alexandra Guilbert GLC Primary Modern Foreign Language Lead alexandra.guilbert@theglc.org.uk
Sonia Humphries GLC Reprographics Lead sonia.humphries@theglc.org.uk
Jo Jones GLC Finance Director jo.jones@theglc.org.uk
Anu Limbu GLC Visual Resources anu.limbu@theglc.org.uk
Sian Lister GLC Cultural, Creative Learning, Partnership and Projects sian.lister@theglc.org.uk
Diane Pierson Personal Assistant to the GLC CEO/ Governance  diane.pierson@theglc.org.uk
Ryan Summerhayes GLC ICT Manager  ryan.summerhayes@theglc.org.uk
Katina Williams GLC Music Teacher katina.williams@theglc.org.uk