"I am one of the few staff that remain from the initial school opening in 2004. I was appointed at this point as Faculty leader for Humanities, but also took on the role of co-ordinating PSHE across the school.

In 2008, I was appointed as an Assistant Principal and have continued in this role ever since, leading on a number of different areas including, curriculum, assessment, exams and KS4 raising standards. I have line managed most faculty teams at some point throughout this time and presently provide the leadership link with Art and IT. In addition to my class teaching, my current role is leading the Sixth Form and the excellent team of staff that work in this area. This has been a new and exciting challenge for me and the changes we have made to date seem to have a had a positive impact."

Assistant Principal to Primary Phase since 23^rd April 2019.
"I work with the Vice Principal, Katherine Patterson, to oversee the leadership and management of our Primary Phase."

"I was appointed to work at CCS in time for the formal opening of the school in 2004.  I started as the Faculty Leader for Physical Education and have also been assistant head of Sixth Form prior to taking up my role as part of the Leadership Team at CCS. I love this school!  I enjoy the excellent working relationships I have developed with the CCS students, staff and parents. I have led the annual CCS ski trip for the last 15 years and continue to contribute to extra-curricular sport where I can! I have recently completed my NPQH and I am committed to helping all students at the school to become high performing learners."

Responsible for whole school teaching and learning, quality assurance, staff professional development, oversight of Year 10 behaviour and progress, faculty link for Humanities and Social Sciences and SWAN operational lead.

"I studied English Literature and Education BA (Hons) and then completed a PGCE to become a qualified secondary teacher of English. Having worked in a number of schools in the West Midlands for the first 14 years of my career, fortune bought me to Northampton in 2009, when I secured a position at CCS. I have held a number of roles since being here: Head of KS3 English, Faculty Leader of English and Assistant Principal responsible for KS3 curriculum, teaching and learning and Year 7 overview. 

I feel incredibly privileged to work at our amazing school and serve the local community."

"I have been working at CCS since 2012 and love my job. I teach languages and have a passion for education. I have recently completed my NPQH and enjoy liaising with other schools nationally and internationally to enhance CCS’ journey from “good” to becoming an internationally successful school and a reference for education."

Strategic Overview: Homework, Parental Engagement, Communications and marketing, Operational Oversight, Marking, feedback and assessment policy, Homework detentions, Educational trips and visits, Parental views and surveys, Charity coordination, School Newsletter.

Key stage Oversight, KS4: intervention and support, KS4 Parents’ Evenings, Oversight of Student Progress, Improving Progress at KS4, Progress of KS4 Students Progress tracking of in-year admissions.

Faculty Line Management: PE and Performing Arts

Support/Challenge: KS4 Support and Challenge Meetings, KS4 Mentoring Programme, Coordination of KS4 Team, KS4 Study Club.

"I have worked at CCS since 2006.  I teach Maths, Business and Finance.

I work with those children who are in receipt of Pupil Premium, my team ensure that these students receive the additional resources they are entitled to.  We offer support for all pastoral needs.

I have overall oversight of careers within the school, I work closely with local businesses to offer workshops and guidance to support students in pursuing their desired path.

Timetabling is perhaps the most challenging element as I have to ensure that all lessons are co-ordinated, staffed correctly and have the requisite number of students in."

Strategic Overview: Pupil Premium, Careers, Curriculum and Timetable. 

Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Responsible for Senco, DSL, Designated Teacher and Inclusion

"Having joined CCS in September 2005, I have seen it grow and develop into a school that I am incredibly proud to work in and absolutely love.  I really enjoy the rapport between staff, students and parents and the teamwork mentality that makes CCS such a special place to be.  I am very fortunate to have had opportunities to further my career here, starting in my second year of teaching, going onto to be 2nd in faculty and eventually Faculty Leader for PE, and now as Assistant Principal. 

I am dedicated to ensuring that CCS is a safe and welcoming place for staff and students to come into each day and ensuring that they get every opportunity possible to achieve and be the best they can possibly be.  I want our students to leave here as well-rounded individuals, with the life skills, academic knowledge and self determination to follow their dreams and pursue, with confidence, whatever the next chapter of their lives has in store for them.  It has been extremely rewarding to keep in touch with former students and see them fly high in their endeavours and continue to be successful in whatever path they decided to follow.  I hope that continues for many years to come."

Responsible for:  KS4 Teaching & Learning, Careers, House System