Our Staff

Our specialised instrumental teachers and directors are part of a professional workforce that all have an enhanced DBS and receive rigorous Quality Assurance. Staff attend regular CPD and are kept up to date with the latest methodology, repertoire and resources.

Our membership of Music Mark ensures that we adopt a recognised common approach, have input into formulating national policies and are fully aware of all national issues.

PRINCIPAL   –  Phil Needham

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – Amanda Spalding

OPERATIONS MANAGER  –  Laura Skyers

AREA LEADERS

  • Kirsty Rhodes  –  Strings & Piano
  • Janet Ward  –  Woodwind & Vocal
  • Jayne-Anne Webster  – Guitar & Music Tech
  • Jason Whiteley – Percussion & Brass

WOODWIND

  • Caroline Billington
  • Michelle Colville
  • Lucy Fowler
  • Claire Jackman
  • Amanda Spalding
  • Janet Ward

BRASS

  • Jim Fletcher
  • Ben Percival
  • Richard Rowe
  • Dave Stephenson
  • Stuart Wilkinson

PERCUSSION

  • Craig Ellis
  • Ross Keeble
  • Jim Pitchforth
  • Neil Scott
  • Simon White
  • Jason Whiteley
  • Stuart Wilkinson

STRINGS

  • Madeleine Bentley
  • Philip Kidd
  • Kirsty Rhodes
  • Phil Sibson
  • Helen Sugden
  • Eleanor Younger
  • Hannah Zelei-Good

GUITAR

  • Nick Bennett
  • Jim Fletcher
  • Eddie Hill
  • Jayne-Anne Webster
  • Nick Wells

PIANO/KEYBOARD

  • Richard Rowe
  • Kirsty Rhodes
  • Helen Sugden
  • Hannah Zelei-Good

VOCAL

  • Rachel Bradley
  • Rachel Chapman
  • Sarah Collins
  • Phil Needham
  • Jim Pitchforth
  • Janet Ward

FIRST ACCESS & WHOLE CLASS (Dedicated Team)

  • Helen Atack
  • Rachel Chapman
  • Sarah Collins
  • Craig Ellis
  • Nadine Gray
  • Jim Pitchforth
  • Nick Wells

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & ICT

  • Nick Park
  • Phil Needham
  • Jayne Anne Webster

MUSICAL INCLUSION & SEND TEAM

  • Kirsty Rhodes (Music Inclusion Lead)
  • Rachel Chapman
  • Sarah Collins
  • Phil Needham
  • Nick Park (Music ICT Consultant)

HEADS OF MUSIC CENTRE

  • Ben Percival – Hemsworth
  • Eddie Hill – Horbury
  • Neil Scott   – Manygates

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

  • Tracy Gray

The video below is a few years old from ‘Lockdown’ times, but we still love it! See how many pieces, instruments and staff you can spot!