Haven High Academy Staff List
Mr Van Lier started his career as a Production Chemist for Courtaulds Textiles following the completion of a Chemistry degree at Cardiff University. He soon moved onto a career in retail management with Marks & Spencer, ending up as the Assistant Food Manager of their flagship store in Oxford Street before commencing a food buying role in their Head Office. After 4 years he moved north to Spalding following the birth of his daughter for a “better life”. He worked with several suppliers to the multiple retail sector culminating in the role as Managing Director of UtopiaUK a supplier of tropical and exotic produce to customers like M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. He then made the positive career decision to become a Teacher of Chemistry starting his training at The Thomas Cowley High School. He then completed several roles including Deputy Headship for the Greenwood Dale Academies Trust in Corby and in May 2018 he was selected to be the Headteacher of Haven High Academy. During his civilian career he has also served his country as an Officer in the Army Reserve, currently holding the rank of Field Officer at the Army Training Regiment, Grantham.
Each subject within the Academy is run by a Head of Faculty. The Head of Faculty carefully plans work with their team to plan a curriculum that gives you a breadth of knowledge and skills to support you in becoming a successful citizen of the future. You may see these staff coming in and out of your classrooms reviewing the quality of education within their subjects.
Mr M. Eyre
Head of Maths
Mrs N.Wilson
Head of English
Mrs R. Gibbins
Head of Science
Mrs T. Broadbridge
Head of Humanities
Miss E. Green
Head of Music/Arts
Mr N. Bishop
Head of PE
Mr D. Bruce
Head of ICT/Technology
Mr P. De Almeida Jarnalo
Head of Languages
Mrs E. Ladds-White
Head of Vocational(Temp)
The Pastoral Team are here to support you and your wellbeing. This great team of staff are here to support you throughout your time within the Academy. They will work with you, listen to you and will not afraid to tell you when you are making poor choices. Got any problems at school? Talk to the team and they will help you out.
Mr M. Miles
Head of Year 7
Mrs H.Bates
Deputy Head of Year 7
Mrs C. Thornalley
Deputy Head of Year
Mrs N.Reeson
Additional Learning Faculty Manager
Miss C. Wilkinson
SENCO
Mrs R. Ironmonger
Head of Year
Mr D. Hill
Head of Year
Miss T. Sargeant
Head of Year
Mr D. Hallam
Head of Year
WOODY
Therapy Dog
The house system is a big part of our culture. Below is our head of house team you will see them often conducting events for their houses.
Join in! have fun! do something different!
Franklin
Peel
Pankhurst
Fry
