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Suhail Aswat
Head of ICT & Computing
Heads of Department
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Jade Fretwell
Head of Business
Jade’s teaching career started at a grammar school in Bingley where she started her teaching training before moving to Hanson Academy in January 2021. She joined as an Early Career […]
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Clare Sunderland
Head of Health & Social
Clare’s teaching career started at another local school in Bradford where she started her teaching training before moving to Hanson Academy in January 2020. She joined as an Early Career […]
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Laura Holden
SENCO
Laura started her career as a PE teacher at a catholic school in Bradford and moved to Hanson in 2007 as Key Stage 5 leader in PE. She quickly advanced […]
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Adam Swaine
Careers Lead
Adam started Hanson in 2017 as a Careers Co-ordinator, which involved supporting the careers programme in place for students across school. After completing the PG Certificate in Career Leadership in […]
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Jo Hawkins
Associate Assistant Principal & Head of Religious Studies & EPC
Joanna started her career as a specialist in theology, philosophy, and ethics teaching Years 7 to 13. For most of her career she has taught in faith schools and is […]
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Nicola Keeton
Associate Assistant Principal & Head of Drama, Dance & Media
Nicola graduated the University of Huddersfield with BA Honours Degree in Drama & Theatre Studies where she then trained to be a Performing Arts teacher at Liverpool Hope University. Both […]
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Emily Bache
Head of MFL & EAL Co-ordinator
Emily joined Hanson in 2021, she is passionate about language learning and the differences in culture in French and Spanish speaking countries. Emily has spent time living in France and […]
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Merrez Bal
Head of Art
Merrez has been passionate about arts education since leaving school, studying Art and Design at college before going on to achieve his bachelor’s in fine art at Leeds Arts University. […]
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Amy Brierley
Head of Geography
Amy’s teaching career started in Calderdale, here she completed her teacher training and NQT year at a local comprehensive academy. Amy then moved to a school in Pudsey to fulfil […]
Senior Leadership Team
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Jonathan Hodson
Assistant Principal
Jonathan began teaching in 1992 in Wakefield as a PE & Maths teacher before taking a role as Lead Teacher of PE in a Middle School in Bradford. He moved […]
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Julia Nicholls
Vice Principal
Miss Nicholls began her teaching career training and qualifying in Keighley, Bradford before moving to teach Religious Education in Doncaster. She was then promoted to Curriculum leader and worked collaboratively […]
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Felicity Issott
Vice Principal
Felicity graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc (Hons) in Medical Science. She has always been passionate about improving the educational outcomes for young people and on completion […]
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Jo Hawkins
Associate Assistant Principal & Head of Religious Studies & EPC
Joanna started her career as a specialist in theology, philosophy, and ethics teaching Years 7 to 13. For most of her career she has taught in faith schools and is […]
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Nicola Keeton
Associate Assistant Principal & Head of Drama, Dance & Media
Nicola graduated the University of Huddersfield with BA Honours Degree in Drama & Theatre Studies where she then trained to be a Performing Arts teacher at Liverpool Hope University. Both […]
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Sarah Harrison
Associate Assistant Principal
Sarah’s career in teaching began in a comprehensive school in Bicester, Oxfordshire where she successfully completed her NQT years. After only one year of teaching, she progressed to the position […]
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Sarah Welsh
Vice Principal
Sarah completed a 4-year Bachelor of Education Design & Technology Honours Degree at Sheffield Hallam University in 1997. Sarah was born in Bradford and wanted to teach locally. She began […]
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Sam Sheedy
Principal
Having volunteered in primary schools during his BSc at The University of Leeds and supporting the education outreach program, Mr Sheedy had an early introduction to the education sector. He completed […]
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Adam O’Neill
Assistant Principal
Adam embarked on his journey at Hanson as an NQT PE teacher in 2011, gradually evolving into a dynamic leader within the pastoral team, allowing him to make positive impact […]
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Sonia Dharni
Associate Vice Principal
In Sonia’s first year at Manor Croft Academy, Sonia was recognised for her dedication and effectiveness, earning the role of Second in Department in a remarkably short time. This promotion […]
Pastoral Team
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Kelly Clarke
Inclusion Coordinator - Attendance
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Danielle Whitaker
Learning Manager - Y12
With a decade of dedicated service at Hanson School, Danielle brings experience and commitment to her role as Year 12 Manager. Her journey at Hanson began in 2013 when she […]
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Charlotte Gumbley
Bridge Manager
Charlotte’s career in schools started in 2018 where she began her journey in a Primary School as a Special Educational Need Support Assistant, before moving to Hanson as an LSA. […]
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Michelle Thwaites
Reflections Manager/Learning Manager
Michelle works with children to support them with some of the most challenging behaviours. She has a passion for helping and supporting people to be the very best version of […]
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Cindy Sutcliffe
Inclusion Coordinator - Pastoral
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Polly Slater
Year 13 - Learning Manager
Polly is a History and Archaeology graduate, who started her career as an Au pair in Germany. Through volunteering in the local international school, she gained a passion for supporting […]
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Emma Hall
Learning Manager - Y8
Emma has gained a wealth of experience working with children and young people across a variety of settings. Her journey began in Spain, where she worked as a hotel entertainer, […]
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Zoe Callan
Learning Manager - Y7
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Willow Stocker
Learning Manager - Y9
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Shamila Arzoo
Learning Manager - Y9
Executive Leadership Team
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Andy Barnett
Executive Principal
Andy is the Director of Education for Secondary at Delta Academies Trust. Andy works alongside Executive Principals and Principals across Delta’s 19 Secondary Academies. He also works closely with the CEO […]