Meet the team

Ben
'College Leader'

Since joining TQEA as an NQT in 2009, my professional development has gone from strength to strength. With bespoke CPD, I have been able to progress in a number of roles to allow me to become an all round educator and leader.

Our pupils are a delight to work with and with our brand new facilities, and continued dedication of staff, I'd expect our GCSE outcomes to improve on last year's record breaking results.

Becky
'Extended Leadership Team'

Having started at TQEA as an NQT on a two year contract teaching PE, I now find myself 9 years on, in a privileged position of being on the Extended Leadership Team in charge of Intervention. This has come about though a variety of CPD opportunities and a well structured support network for staff.

Recently I completed my NPQSL qualification and there is no shortage of opportunities and initiatives to develop your teaching practice further. For me, this was made even better when we secured the school's best results ever in August 2016, a real testament to the hard work of the staff and students. The move into a brand new state of the art school building, the continuous drive for improvement, a dedicated team of staff and well focused students make TQEA an extremely rewarding place to work.

Richard
'Curriculum Leader for English and MFL'

TQEA saw the potential in me, despite me being relatively early in my teaching career, and appointed me Curriculum Leader of English. Thankfully their faith was rewarded and the school got its best ever English results in my first year. This was in part because they allowed me a degree of autonomy and entrusted me to shape things in my own way, including changing exam boards. But, fundamentally, the success (and continued success culminating in 83% 3+levels progress last year in English) is down to the hard work of the English teachers and the excellent teaching and learning. Indeed, the most special aspect of TQEA is the support, enthusiasm and teaching and learning commitment of the staff body. There is also always someone supportive to mull an idea over with, whether it's at the end of the corridor, before/after school or over a cup of tea at break.

Like many other staff, I have been allowed to develop as a practitioner and as a leader. In my first year I completed the NPQML, in my second I completed my MA in Education and last year I wrote a monthly teaching and learning article. This year has allowed me to grow the faculty and the experience of line managing a subject outside of my specialty: MFL. As well as this, regular teaching and learning is developed by half termly peer led discussion groups (TALK).

The national picture for grades is an ambiguous one, however with the commitment of the staff and the work ethic of students I am sure we will continue to be successful. This will be helped by the brand new facilities which we are lucky to have. It's been lovely to see the students given the new building, and is something their kind and hardworking nature deserves.

Jo
'Admin Team'

I have been at TQEA for nearly four years and still love coming to work as much as I did in my first week. As a member of the admin staff, initially on Reception and then progressing to Principal's PA, I feel completely supported and valued as a member of the TQEA Team.

Here at TQEA all staff are treated in a fair and equitable manner and we work together as one team in a friendly and forward thinking environment, even on the odd bad day (everyone has one now and again) you still leave knowing that your colleagues understand and that tomorrow will be better. If you like to smile when you arrive to work each day then come and join our wonderful team.

Sellena
'Admin Team'

I absolutely love working for TQEA! As part of the admin team and never having worked for a school before, it is one of the most challenging and enjoyable jobs I have ever had - multi tasking is an understatement. The role itself is so varied and I enjoy contact with the public, pupils and staff. There is a real sense of belonging to a team, or family even, and a pride in supporting our very dedicated teachers and pupils on their good days and the not so good.

Sarah
'Leader of Learning'

Having only been here for one term, what has impressed me most is the support of the staff body. The English department has been particularly welcoming; the support from them has allowed me to make an effective start to my time at TQEA. A hard working and dedicated team, the department often meets informally over a cup of tea at break times and after school to discuss positive teaching strategies and swap ideas. Along with this, our forward thinking and committed head of department has given me the autonomy to lead Key Stage 3 within the English department so that there is a smooth transition for our students into Key Stage 4.

The new building has given us more opportunities to try out different teaching methods and lesson ideas, allowing us to support our students in their learning. Although it could have felt like a great deal of pressure, the fact that the school achieved its best ever results last year has challenged me and my students to strive for the very best. Students have taken on this challenge and feel motivated by the confidence that we try to instil in them.