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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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Ed Bowman
Ed has been teaching since 2001. He began his career in Calderdale before taking on the role as Head of History at Hanson in 2010. Since then, he has held […]
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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 […]