Our Mental Health Team
Below is the team of support and teaching staff who have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
This is a two day course which explores in depth how staff can support our young people. Our vision is that every teacher and support staff member will receive the opportunity for this training within the next five years. We recognise the importance of being mentally healthy as practitioners and leading by example. We also believe it is crucial for every staff member to be continually developing their understanding of issues facing our young people today.
If students have concerns with their mental health, they can speak to any of the staff members listed below or their pastoral team or the safeguarding team.
Alison Walters
Deputy Headteacher
Andrew Webb
Business Manager
Sam Rogers
Headteachers PA
Lesley Naylor
Director of Student Progress - Year 7
Lee Gordon
Director of Student Progress - Year 11
Liz Kelly
Director of Learning - MFL
Simon Bradley
Director of Learning - Mathematics
Elle Woodbridge
Director of Learning - English
Rebecca Thomas
Director of Learning - Science
Lucy Collins
Director of Learning - Life Studies, Culture & Geography
Katie Peck
Leader of Learning - Ethics & Philosophy
Eileen McCarthy
Leader of Learning - Drama
Vanessa Wilson
Leader of Learning - Music
Adam Edwards
PSL for Year 7
Jacki Fear
PSL for Year 9
Taryn May
PSL for Year 10
Aly Burton
Senior Science Lab Technician
Tina Allchorn
Finance Manager
Caroline Alley
Food Technician
Jan Gregory
Exams Manager
Lorraine Curryer
Welfare Assistant & Deputy DSL
John Castano-Lara
Maths Teacher
Katy Barrow
Science Lab Technician
Joy Barrett
Science Teacher
Rosie Beddows
Student Support/Medical Room
Corrina Durrant
Hearing Support
Gino Emmitt-Pearce
ICT Technician
Sarah Smithers
Science Teacher
Gilly O'Neill
Hearing Support
David McClorey
ICT Manager
Alison Walters
Deputy Headteacher
Ali Walters, Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Responsibilities include; whole school safeguarding, curriculum and timetabling. I also line manage the English, Geography and RSHE departments across the school.
After completing my degree in Geography at the University of Hull, I realised that I could combine my love of my subject with an exciting and dynamic career working with young people. I came to Willingdon in September 2002 after 5 years teaching in Norfolk and after completing my Masters in Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Brighton. I came as Head of Geography and I am still passionate about my subject and thrive on working with the amazing young people we serve. I have been fortunate to do a range of roles whilst at Willingdon and have been Deputy Headteacher here for 2 years.
Andrew Webb
Business Manager
Andy is our Business Manager, and has been at the School since September 2000.
As well as being responsible for all finance matters Andy is also the schools Health and Safety Officer, Data Protection Lead and oversees all the Support Staff in school. Andy came to the School having worked at East Sussex County Council having been part of the contracts management team who outsourced the IT and Payroll services on behalf of its stakeholders, including those in Education, so already had experience of working with schools prior to joining us.
Sam Rogers
Headteachers PA
Sam has been at Willingdon for the last 6 years as the Headteacher’s PA and has been the Clerk to Governors for 5 years.
She moved from London to Eastbourne with her 4 children 6 years ago and has worked previously in a large London primary school and with the NHS.
Lesley Naylor
Director of Student Progress - Year 7
Lee Gordon
Director of Student Progress - Year 11
Liz Kelly
Director of Learning - MFL
Simon Bradley
Director of Learning - Mathematics
Elle Woodbridge
Director of Learning - English
Rebecca Thomas
Director of Learning - Science
Lucy Collins
Director of Learning - Life Studies, Culture & Geography
Katie Peck
Leader of Learning - Ethics & Philosophy
Eileen McCarthy
Leader of Learning - Drama
Vanessa Wilson
Leader of Learning - Music
Adam Edwards
PSL for Year 7
Jacki Fear
PSL for Year 9
Taryn May
PSL for Year 10
Aly Burton
Senior Science Lab Technician
Tina Allchorn
Finance Manager
Caroline Alley
Food Technician
Jan Gregory
Exams Manager
Lorraine Curryer
Welfare Assistant & Deputy DSL
John Castano-Lara
Maths Teacher
Katy Barrow
Science Lab Technician
Joy Barrett
Science Teacher
Rosie Beddows
Student Support/Medical Room
Corrina Durrant
Hearing Support
Gino Emmitt-Pearce
ICT Technician
Sarah Smithers
Science Teacher
Gilly O'Neill
Hearing Support
David McClorey
ICT Manager
Mrs H Arnold | Mr I Baxter-Smith | Mrs M Romero |
Mrs S Clinch | Mrs P Burge | Mr P Smigielski |
Mr M Stammers | Mrs L Mitchener | Mrs B Harvey |
Miss R Jacomb | Mrs Z Kemp | Miss D Leonard |
Miss R Wells | Mrs L Manning | Mr D McGough |
Mrs M Mooney | Mr C Musgrave | Mrs R Ridley |
Miss A Gwilliam | Mr R Worrall | Miss G O'Neill |
Mrs A Worrall | Mrs S Rooney | Mrs C Attwood |
Mr L Evason | Mrs C Fox | Miss R Lyne |