Husband, Father and Secondary School leader who likes to run and supports the Mighty Sky Blues. All views are my own

Joined June 2018
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We’re seeking passionate professionals to join us across a range of roles: Teachers of Art, Maths, Music & English. Help inspire young people and make a real difference.
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Join Our Team at Manshead CE Academy We’re hiring for key support roles: Catering Assistant, Drama & Music Technician, and Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral). Be part of a supportive, ambitious school where you can help shape positive outcomes for young people.
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Excellent few days in Berlin with Year 10. Building historical knowledge, compassion and above all memories is what this job is all about. #IchBinEinBerliner
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Year 10 Berlin Trip – Day 1 After a 2:30am start, students have arrived safely and hit the ground running with visits to Checkpoint Charlie, the DDR Museum & a Synagogue damaged during Kristallnacht. A powerful start to the trip!
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This is sensational 🩵😢

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That’s why we’re Champions! #PUSB #WLADITT #WeArePremierLeague
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How’s your Sunday going? #champions #PUSB
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3-0 up at half time away at Swansea - maybe it is time to start truly believing #twentyfiveyears #Wewillback #PUSB #WLADITT
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It was great to spend time at Wenlock CE Academy this week. What a fantastic and impressive school which has undergone a massive school improvement journey, lead diligently by Olivia Burke and her wonderful team. Whilst they were busy talking to some important visitors, we ensured that the Year 6 movie night pupils had popcorn. It was great team work. Caldecote CE Academy recently had their SIAMS inspection and I can proudly share that they achieved a J1 and some highlights are here… -        They readily discover the uniqueness of individual pupils and how they can reach their potential. -        Pastoral care is extremely effective -        The school and Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) work closely together   There has been much hard work from Sarah Young and her team to achieve this great outcome. I thank them for their hard work. Today the DfE Regional Director for the East of England, Jonathan Duff visited Manshead to see the transformation at the school over such a short period of time. It is such exciting times for the school. It was great to talk, tour and think about our Trust. Jonathan asked throughout how the DfE can support and he was really listening to what we spoke about. Well done Manshead staff for the work that you do. @TW_CE_Academy @diostalbans @stalbansdioedu @COOInclusiveMAT @mrawolfe @Caldecote_CE @NorthillHead @Ravensdenhead @ravensdenps @StJamesHead @UrsulaTaylorSch @mansheadacademy @KensworthCE @StudhamAcademy @WenlockAcademy @TotternhoeCE @Stlceacademy @teachleadaali @trustsafeguard @DavidWoolf16137 @ali_brabs @StLCEacademy
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⚡️ The final performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Manshead CE Academy this evening was a huge success. Incredible talent, teamwork and confidence from our students throughout. So proud of everyone involved; a truly magical ending! ⚡️
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Teachers - are lineups a forgotten powerhouse? 🔗 substack.com/@hahteach/note/…
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Great to be back @CTGtraining to lead a session. Humbled to see so many great trainees talking about pedagogy around questioning - they taught me some great strategies too! Nice to speak to an ex pupil who is now training to be a History teacher. He said I’d inspired him!

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I’m so proud of the huge transformation of @leamanorschool over the last couple of years. It’s taken huge effort, resilience and tenacity from everyone. It’s so kind of @Ofstednews to arrange for the most anticipated inspection of my career to be on my big birthday- all heart ❤️
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19 Dec 2025
That end of term feeling! I hope Chris gets there!
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Lovely December day in Southwold! Just what is needed with 1 week to go! We had a debate whether it looked like rogue one or Tatooine? #FamilyBirthdays #TeacherLife
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This is the year #pusb
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Proper cov city away day coach these were back in the day!! #pusb
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9 years ago we had a stand closed because we couldn’t fill the ground! Now it’s full every week and we are top of the Championship. #PUSB #WLADITT@Coventry_City
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Coventry are now SEVEN points clear at the top of the Championship after beating West Brom as others dropped points. Will Frank Lampard guide them back to the Premier League? 🤔 📈
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