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About Staff Directory Search... How to apply Headteacher's Welcome Why choose KEVI? Our Values History of the School Staff Vacancies Connecting You with Our Dedicated Team Welcome to our Staff Directory. This page provides a comprehensive listing of our dedicated and professional team members. Here you will find contact information and roles for all teaching, administrative, and support staff, meticulously organised to facilitate easy communication. We believe that strong collaboration between home and school is paramount, and this directory serves as a key resource to foster those connections. Read more Senior Leaders Mr J Christey Headteacher Mr Christey holds ultimate responsibility for the school's overall performance, strategic direction, and daily operations. Mail Mr D Abel Assistant Headteacher Mr Abel is responsible for Key Stage 5 provision for the school, directing the Sixth Form and Post-16 Studies. Mail Mrs A von Elbing Deputy Headteacher Mrs von Elbing is responsible for Behaviour, Rewards, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the school. Mail Ms J Coughlan Bursar (Non-Teaching) Ms Coughlan is the Bursar who is responsible for financial management like budgeting and payroll, facilities management, and HR policies and health and safety. Mail Ms E J Knights Assistant Headteacher Ms Knights is responsible for Assessment and Performance across the school. Mail Mrs S M Dolloway Assistant Headteacher Mrs Dolloway is responsible for Teaching & Learning across the school. Mail Curriculum Leaders Progress Leaders Teachers Support Staff English, Drama & Literacy Leader Mrs J Sedgley-Chiles Mail Science Leader Mrs D Smith Mail Modern Foreign Languages Leader Mrs J Sedgley-Chiles Mail Design Technology Resistant Materials Graphic Design Food Technology Child Development Construction Leader Mr N Bradbury Mail Business & ICT Leader Mr D Abel Mail Post-16 Studies Law Criminology Psychology Sociology Leader Mr D Abel Mail Maths & Numeracy Leader Mrs J May Mail Humanities History Geography Religious Studies Travel & Tourism Leader Mr R Hall Mail Art & Music Leader Mr D Abel Mail PE Leader Mr D Abel Mail Life Matters Careers Relationships & Sex Education PSHEE Leader Miss D Tickell Miss M Mee Mail Year 7 Leader Miss D Tickell Mail Year 9 Leader Mrs N Wright Mail Year 11 Leader Mrs C Austin Mail Year 6 Transition Leader Mr D Lomas Mail Safeguarding Safeguarding Officer Shona Christey Designated Lead Jason Christey Deputy DSL Shona Christey Julie Clayton Jade Archer School Counsellor Ms J Adams Mail Year 8 Leader Mrs C Austin Mail Year 10 History Geography Religious Studies Travel & Tourism Leader Mrs N Wright Mail Sixth Form Leader Mr D Abel Mail Behaviour Managers Mr J Taylor Ms J Archer Ms L Hirst Mr L Sage SEND & Learning Support SENDCO Mrs A von Elbing Deputy SENDCO Mr J Goodwin SEND Administrator Mrs J Clayton Learning Mentor Line Manager Mrs J Lawton Unit Support Manager Mrs S Holt Mail Mail English, Drama & Literacy Ms S Bettany Miss B Brookes Mrs A Greenwood (Lead Teacher) Miss M Mee Ms M Wright (Lead Teacher) Science Mrs C Brotherhood-Morris (Lead Teacher) Mrs S Dolloway (Assistant Headteacher) Mr T Simmons (Lead Teacher) Mrs H Scott Mr C Tidyman Dr T Wilkes Maths & Numeracy Miss N Harrison Mr I Humphreys Mr M Malone Mr R Parker (Lead Teacher) Humanities Mrs C Austin Mr I Davis Mr E Harper Mr M Hassells Mr D Lomas Miss D Tickell Modern Foreign Languages Mrs M D'Anterroches-Widger Mrs C Vincent (Lead Teacher) Design Technology Mr J Gardiner Mrs J Lawton Miss M Mee Mrs R Mouat (Lead Teacher) Mrs N Wright (Lead for Construction) Business & ICT Mr J Gardiner Mrs J Lawton (Lead Teacher) Post-16 Studies Law Criminology Psychology Sociology Art & Music Mr T Lewis Miss A Shepard Mrs D Silverton PE Mr D Alexander Miss N Harrison Mrs L Shotton Mr K Warrilow Life Matters Taught by form tutors Mrs C Booth Mr J Griffin Mr R Hall Learning Mentors Miss P Dimmack Mrs S Gago-Bhatia Mr S Groom Mrs S McKay Ms F Perry Miss T Pritchard Mr D Smith Miss E Till ICT Support Data and IT Systems Manager Ms J Gray Senior IT Technician Mr M Lyons Technical Support Science Technicians Dr R Moore Food Technicians Mrs V Wootton DT Technicians Mr W Turner Office & Administration Office Support Manager Mrs A Osborne Finance Assistant Mrs H Hollyhead Attendance and First Aid Mrs K Pendleton Attendance Consultant Mrs T Grainger Secretaries Mrs H Hinde Ms J Miles Librarian and Reprographics Mrs K Arthur Site Staff Site Manager Mr K Brown Caretaker Mr J Phillips Cover Supervisors Mr K Arthur Ms C Robbins

Curriculum Careers guidance (CEIAG) Search... Contact Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Extra-curricular Activities/Clubs House System Uniform Student Voice Safeguarding "Comprehensive" There is a comprehensive approach to careers education information and guidance within the school. A range of elements is included in the school’s Life Matters programme which runs throughout Years 7 - 13. In Year 11, there is a concentration on preparation for the range of Post-16 choices. Students have access to a Careers Adviser from Entrust’s Careers and Participation Service and computer programmes which help to inform and support decisions. Read more Careers at KEVI At King Edward VI High School, we are committed to providing all our students in years 7 to 13 with a comprehensive programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) and work related learning (WRL). We have a careers team who have designed a programme to link to the Gatsby Benchmarks and uses Unifrog as a source of advice and guidance. We also employ independent careers advice for students to make appointments for individual consultation. The school is working with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to delivery our CEIAG programme. This is reviewed using the Careers Compass Plus tool. We complete this review every half term. Aims of CEIAG at KEVI Aims to inspire as well as inform and guide students Is centred around the student and their needs Is integrated into the students’ experience of the whole curriculum Encourages all students to consider their career throughout Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Encourages all students to develop decision making skills Provides each student with high quality, impartial advice Raises aspirations and promotes equality and diversity Employers Parents/carers Apprenticeships Teaching Useful links Miss Mee and Miss Tickell are the Careers Leaders at King Edward VI, there is also a careers team who design and oversee the content delivery of CEIAG. In addition they arrange employer workplace visits, careers workshops for students, and business enterprise activities. Students also have the opportunity of attending higher education careers events though our work with the Higher Horizons organisation. If you want to get involved with delivering CEIAG at KEVI please click on the link below; we can’t wait to hear from you! Mail King Edward VI High School believes strongly in the importance and the role of Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEAIG). We have a comprehensive careers education and guidance program, which includes detailed preparation for post-16 courses and all work experience placements. Our CEAIG programme includes employer workshops for students and activities including Y9 Enterprise Day. Students also have opportunities to attend careers events in Further Education and Higher Education, go on visits to employers and businesses. King Edward VI has a dedicated careers team headed by Miss M Mee and Miss D Tickell. Entrust provide our independent careers advisor for all students. They offer impartial advice and guidance from Year 9 right through to Year 13. Additional support is provided for students in Year 9 when they are choosing their Key Stage 4 (GCSE/BTEC) options. The Government’s Careers Strategy and statutory guidance uses the Gatsby Benchmarks to set out a range of requirements that schools and colleges must meet. We have mapped out how each our activities and events can support our students to make informed careers choices and achieve their full potential. An effective careers programme, as outlined in the Gatsby Report must meet the following 8 benchmarks: A stable careers programme Learning from career and labour market information Addressing the needs of each pupil Linking curriculum learning to careers Encounters with employers and employees Experiences of workplaces Encounters with further and higher education Personal guidance The COMPASS benchmark tool assesses schools’ progress towards meeting the 8 benchmarks. All student leavers will be given a wide range of impartial information to make informed Post-16 choices about their future. We liaise with local and specialist national colleges, training providers, employers and the voluntary sector to ensure that knowledge is up to date and information can be shared about the needs, demands and the trends within the labour market locally, nationally and globally. Mail If you are thinking about an apprenticeship, please read our handy guide. Apprenticeships At King Edward VI we are developing careers based lessons in curriculum studies. These are currently being embedded in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Business & IT. Subject teachers and leaders understand the KEVI careers programme and learning outcomes. This is audited and tracked within careers programme and strategic careers plan by the Careers Leader. Subject teachers and leaders are also supported by the careers team and the CEC to further embed good careers practice within their subject areas. This means our curriculum learning is linked to careers learning which creates a coherent rational for careers within each subject area. Real life contexts and examples are linked to the teaching which shows relevance to the students and helps them engage more in the learning process. The teacher at KEVI are passionate about helping the students to succeed and ‘be the best they can be’ in the career pathway they choose. You may find some of these websites useful. The school is not responsible for the content of external sites. Star Job profiles Use the link to access job profiles from the National Careers Service. Use these profiles to explore your career ideas. Star Star Apprenticeships Use the following link to search and apply for vacancies. iCould Free access to over 1000 personal video stories, detailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice and labour market information. Star Careers Box National online careers film and video library. You will be able to watch real people doing real jobs to help give you more of an insight. Other useful sites... TARGET careers UK careers help and advice for school leavers https://targetcareers.co.uk/ ‘All about Careers’ A careers site highlighting job profiles, updates on job sectors, career matching tool and featured employer links www.allaboutcareers.com ‘My kinda future’ A careers site to build your CV, meet employers and find a job www.mykindafuture.com/ ‘Get my first job’ a website to look at Apprenticeships and Traineeships https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk Careers Springboard Take a career test, explore your options, plan your future www.mycareerspringboard.org Success at School Career advice for schools and students aged 13-19. Search jobs, advice & find out about employers, work experience, courses, career choices, apprenticeships. successatschool.org/ Creative jobs and careers ccskills.org.uk/careers NHS careers www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Careers in sport careers-in-sport.co.uk or www.sportengland.org/ Construction Industry Training Board www.citb.co.uk/ Engineering Industry Training Board www.ecitb.org.uk/ Careers in law www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/ Apprenticeships in the Motor Vehicle Trade www.remit.co.uk/ FutureMorph Science and maths careers www.futuremorph.org Where STEM can take you www.wherestemcantakeyou.co.uk Public Services www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/ www.staffordshire.police.uk/ www.army.mod.uk/ www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers

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Sociology Sociology Sociology Sociology Sociology Back to Subjects Meet the teachers At King Edward VI High School, our AQA A-level Sociology course provides students with a fascinating insight into the complexities of contemporary society. We encourage students to explore challenging questions about social life, culture, and power, equipping them with the analytical and critical thinking skills needed for a wide range of future opportunities. Key Stage 5 This two-year linear course is assessed through three two-hour written exams. The curriculum is structured around several key themes, with an emphasis on drawing examples from British society today. Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods This paper explores key issues in the sociology of education and introduces students to the underpinning theories and research methods used in the study of sociology. Paper 2: Optional Topics in Sociology Students study two optional topics. The available options include: Culture and Identity: An examination of the nature of culture in various societies and how identity is shaped by factors such as age and gender. Beliefs in Society: A look at the different belief systems that individuals and groups use to make sense of everyday life. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods This paper delves into the key issues in the sociology of crime and deviance, alongside a deeper look at the theoretical and methodological foundations of the subject. Career opportunities A qualification in Sociology provides an excellent foundation for university courses in a variety of subjects, including Sociology and Criminology. The knowledge and skills gained are also highly valuable for careers in fields such as teaching, nursing, midwifery, politics, and law. For some universities, Sociology is even classed as a science for nursing and midwifery degrees. Downloads Links Curriculum Overview Curriculum Intent Assessment Criteria

Curriculum Subjects Search... Contact Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Extra-curricular Activities/Clubs House System Uniform Student Voice Safeguarding To inspire and prepare every student for a successful future At King Edward VI High School, our curriculum is at the very heart of our mission to inspire and prepare every student for a successful future. We are committed to providing the very best teaching and learning, ensuring our professional staff remain at the forefront of educational strategies. View Subjects While we proudly follow the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, we are dedicated to enriching and extending this foundation, offering a diverse range of experiences from cross-curricular projects and enterprise education to foreign exchanges and technological innovation. Our aim is to develop well-rounded, life-long learners who understand their role as confident and compassionate 'global citizens' within a diverse and ever-changing world. We believe this broad and ambitious approach truly empowers every student to "Be the best YOU can be." English Maths Science History Geography French Music Art Drama DT ICT PE RE Business Construction Computer Science Criminology Sociology Psychology Law Travel & Tourism Food Studies Child Development Life Matters (PSHEE)

Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Back to Subjects Meet the teachers Are you ready to get hands-on and shape the world around you? Our Construction course isn't just about textbooks; it's about getting stuck in and developing real-world skills! Build Your Future with Construction! You'll master essential trades like working with wood, brick, plaster, decorating, and tiling. But it's not just practical skills you'll gain – you'll also become a whiz at budgeting and project planning, and develop key employability skills like problem-solving and organisation that employers love. You can achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 Pass, Merit, Distinction, or even a Distinction*, setting you up for success. Assessments include an on-screen exam on safety in construction (40%) and then you choose: either dive into designing the built environment or hone your skills across three construction trades (both 60%). What to Expect & Where You Could Go You won't be building things every single lesson, as there's also theory and written work to master. But you'll definitely be getting your hands dirty, creating exciting projects with various materials! Don't worry about safety gear; we'll provide hard hats and ear defenders, but you'll need your own steel-capped boots. Just a heads-up, this course is packed with practical work, so it's not recommended if you're also taking another Design and Technology subject. Your Future Starts Here! This course is your blueprint for success, opening doors to Engineering, Construction, and any career that involves design or making. Ready to build something amazing? Downloads Links Curriculum Overview Curriculum Intent Assessment Criteria

Art & Design Art & Design Art & Design Art & Design Art Back to Subjects Meet the teachers At King Edward VI High School, our Expressive Arts curriculum is designed to inspire creativity, self-expression, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Through both Art and Music, students develop a wide range of skills, from technical proficiency to critical analysis, enabling them to become confident and resilient learners. Key Stage 3 Our Art curriculum encourages students to explore their imagination and creative skills through a variety of media, including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students learn to analyse and evaluate works of art, gaining an understanding of art history and different creative techniques. GCSE At GCSE, we follow the AQA Art & Design (Fine Art) syllabus . This course is assessed through a combination of coursework (60%) and a final examination (40%). Students work to a specific brief, developing their skills in art analysis, digital photography, and sculpture, preparing them for further study in the arts. Downloads Links Curriculum Overview Curriculum Intent Assessment Criteria

History History History History History Back to Subjects Meet the teachers At King Edward VI High School, we believe that the study of History is essential for understanding the modern world. Our curriculum is designed to help students develop a deep curiosity about the past and to hone critical thinking, reasoning, and enquiry skills. We encourage students to make connections between historical events and current affairs, enabling them to become informed and engaged citizens. Key Stage 3 The Key Stage 3 curriculum follows the National Curriculum and provides students with a broad and chronological understanding of British history and its links with the wider world. Topics covered range from the Norman Conquest and the Medieval period to the Industrial Revolution and the World Wars, providing a solid foundation for further study. GCSE History is a popular option at GCSE, where students follow a dynamic and challenging course. The curriculum focuses on four key areas: Conflict and Upheaval: Exploring significant events such as the Peasants' Revolt in England. Germany in Transition: Examining the tumultuous period from 1919 to 1939. Modern UK History: A study of the social and political development of the UK from 1919 to 1990. Crime and Punishment: A fascinating long-term study tracing changes in crime and punishment from c.500 to the present day. A Level At A Level, we offer a comprehensive course that allows students to specialise in key periods of history. The curriculum includes modules on: Tudor England (1445-1509): A study of the political landscape of late medieval England. Nineteenth-Century France (1814-1870): Examining the profound changes in France during this period. The Middle East (1905-2011): An in-depth look at the changing face of the Middle East from empires to dictatorships. The A Level course also includes a significant coursework component, allowing students to conduct their own historical research. A History qualification provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers, from law and journalism to finance and marketing, due to the invaluable skills it develops. Downloads Links Curriculum Overview Curriculum Intent Assessment Criteria