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.
Please see our talented team members below and check out our video from ‘Lockdown’ at the bottom of the page to see how many pieces, instruments and staff you can spot!
PRINCIPAL – Phil Needham
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
- Amanda Spalding – Instrumental & Ensembles
- Tracy Ryder – Whole Class and National Curriculum
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
- Paul Machon
- Amanda Spalding
- Janet Ward
BRASS
- Jim Fletcher
- Ben Percival
- Richard Rowe
- Dave Stephenson
- Stuart Wilkinson
PERCUSSION
- Craig Ellis
- Ross Keeble
- 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
- David Adler
- Nick Bennett
- Jim Fletcher
- Eddie Hill
- Elaine Oakley
- Jayne-Anne Webster
- Nick Wells
PIANO/KEYBOARD
- Richard Rowe
- Kirsty Rhodes
- Helen Sugden
- Becky Whitlam
- Hannah Zelei-Good
VOCAL
- Rachel Chapman
- Jackie Craig
- Sarah Collins
- Geraldine Gaunt
- Phil Needham
- Janet Ward
- Becky Whitlam
FIRST ACCESS & WHOLE CLASS (Dedicated Team)
- Rachel Chapman
- Sarah Collins
- Craig Ellis
- Jayne Garside
- Nadine Gray
- Claire Jackman
- Jim Pitchforth
- Tracy Ryder
- Nick Wells
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & ICT
- Nick Park
- Phil Needham
- Jayne Anne Webster
MUSICAL INCLUSION & SEND TEAM
- Jackie Craig (Musical Inclusion Strategy Coordinator)
- Rachel Chapman
- Sarah Collins
- Phil Needham
- Nick Park (Music ICT Consultant)
HEADS OF MUSIC CENTRE
- Stuart Wilkinson/Ben Percival – Hemsworth
- Eddie Hill – Horbury
- Neil Scott – Manygates
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Tracy Gray
