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 80% 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 |
| Safa Ali | Assistant Principal | safa.ali@theglc.org.uk |
| Dan Bedford | Assistant Principal (GLC) | dan.bedford@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 |
| David Zeffie | Assistant Principal | david.zeffie@theglc.org.uk |
Teaching Staff
| Jessica Cassettari | Art Teacher | jessica.cassettari@theglc.org.uk |
| Jenny Hill | Art Teacher (Head of Faculty) | jenny.hill@theglc.org.uk |
| Rebecca Skeet | Art Teacher | rebecca.skeet@theglc.org.uk |
| Julian Moruzzi | Business Teacher (Vice Principal - Pastoral) | julian.moruzzi@theglc.org.uk |
| Alison Earp | Cover Supervisor | alison.earp@theglc.org.uk |
| Carlie Dinham | Cover Supervisor | carlie.dinham@theglc.org.uk |
| Ami Dixon | Dance Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 11 | ami.dixon@theglc.org.uk |
| Becky Mead | Dance & Drama Teacher / Progress Lead - Year 9 | 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 |
| Safa Ali | English Teacher | safa.ali@theglc.org.uk |
| Zayna Amin | English Teacher | zayna.amin@theglc.org.uk |
| Sue Balmer | English and Maths Specialist SEND Teacher | sue.balmer@theglc.org.uk |
| Dan Bedford | English Teacher (Vice Principal GLC) | dan.bedford@theglc.org.uk |
| Jessica Bruce | English Teacher | jessica.bruce@theglc.org.uk |
| Abby Conner | English Teacher | abby.conner@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 |
| Rachel Reynolds | Food Technology Teacher | rachel.reynolds@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 | 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 (Head of Department) | sarah.shaw@theglc.org.uk |
| Jessica Odewole | ICT / Business Teacher | jessica.odewole@theglc.org.uk |
| Nathan Jones | ICT / Computer Science Teacher (Head of Faculty) | nathan.jones@theglc.org.uk |
| Sam Blake | Maths Teacher (unqualified) | sam.blake@theglc.org.uk |
| Kelsey Coombs | Maths Teacher | kelsey.coombs@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 |
| 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 Teacher | rea.payne@theglc.org.uk |
| Andrada Rus | Maths Teacher (Lead Practitioner) | andrada.rus@theglc.org.uk |
| Danielle Robertson | Maths / PE 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 |
| 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 7 | 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 10 | 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 | RS Teacher (Head of 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 |
| Abby Clarke-Irons | SEND Specialist Teacher | abby-clarke-irons@theglc.org.uk |
| Julie Cox | SEND Specialist Teacher | julie.cox@theglc.org.uk |
| Ashleigh Tobin | SEND Specialist Teacher | ashleigh.tobin@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 8 |
martyn.scott@theglc.org.uk |
Teaching Support Staff
| Kyrese Baker | LSA | kyrese.baker@theglc.org.uk |
| Amanda Brenchley | LSA | amanda.brenchley@theglc.org.uk |
| Donna Marie Hayes | LSA | donnamarie.hayes@theglc.org.uk |
| Eden Mitchell | LSA | eden.mitchell@theglc.org.uk |
| Sophie Rees | LSA | sophie.rees@theglc.org.uk |
Support Services
| Lavinia Campbell | Admissions / Admin | lavinia.campbell@theglc.org.uk |
| Lauren Chilvers | Attendance Assistant | lauren.chilvers@theglc.org.uk |
| Kerry Newton | Attendance Manager / Safeguarding Officer | kerry.newton@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 |
| Claire Nicholls | Catering Assistant | claire.nicholls@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 |
| Sarah Sanders | Data Manager | sarah.sanders@theglc.org.uk |
| Nicoleta Tanase | EAL Support | nicoleta.tanase@theglc.org.uk |
| Anna Gruszczynska | EAL Coordinator | anna.gruszczynska@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 |
| Marie Davis | Lead Coach - Year 11 | marie.davis@theglc.org.uk |
| Lisa Acton | Lead Coach - Year 10 | lisa.acton@theglc.org.uk |
| Louise Smith | Lead Coach - Year 9 | louise.smith@theglc.org.uk |
| Lisa Uren | Lead Coach - Year 8 | lisa.uren@theglc.org.uk |
| Paige Livingstone | Lead Coach - Year 7 | paige.livingstone@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 |
| Denise Paterson | Receptionist | denise.paterson@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 |
| 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 |
| Tony Buckwell | Site Staff - Cleaner | tony.buckwell@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 |
| Lynn Saunders | Site Staff - Cleaner | lynn.saunders@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 |
| Jade Lauricourt | GLC Primary Maths Advisor | jade.lauricourt@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 |