Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Sarah Rawlinson

Vice Principal

I’m Mrs Rawlinson, the Vice Principal at Wykham Park Academy. Welcome to our wonderful school community. As Vice Principal, I lead our efforts to ensure the highest quality of education, striving to make the learning experience at Wykham Park Academy exceptional for every student.

I believe in each student’s potential and am dedicated to providing them with the best opportunities to learn and thrive. My goal is to support your children in every way possible, helping them to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience.

I am passionate about fostering an environment where both students and staff feel motivated and supported. By continually enhancing our teaching practices and curriculum, I aim to inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

I look forward to working closely with you to ensure that your children have a fantastic and fulfilling experience at our academy. Our community’s involvement and feedback are incredibly important to me, and together, we can make Wykham Park Academy a place where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community.

Mdme Carine Foster

Assistant Principal and Head of Newark College

Welcome to our school community!

My name is Madame Foster, and I am honoured to serve as one of the Assistant Principals here at Wykham Park Academy as the Head of the Newark College. I am deeply committed to helping students unlock their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. I believe that education should not only focus on academic excellence but also on fostering strong values and character.

At Wykham Park Academy, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that each student has unique strengths, interests, and challenges, and we are dedicated to providing personalised support and guidance to help them achieve their goals.

As a team, we are passionate about education and kindness. I believe that these two values are intertwined and that a kind and compassionate approach to education is essential in today’s society. We encourage our students to be kind to one another, to respect diversity, and to embrace inclusivity.

Our mentor and academic programs are designed to challenge and engage students, while also providing the support they need to succeed. I am proud of the range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that cater to diverse interests and talents.

As a parent or student, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our school’s programs, policies, and initiatives. I am confident that you will find our community to be a vibrant and nurturing environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me cfoster@wykhampark-aspirations.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our school family!

Sincerely,
Carine Foster
Assistant Principal

Mr Simon Sterland

Associate Assistant Principal

My name is Simon Sterland and I am extremely proud to be an Associate Assistant Principal here at Wykham Park. I have been a teacher here now for 8 years and love working with such vibrant and inquisitive students.

As a school leader, my personal vision for the school is to create an inclusive, innovative, and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

My values include:

1. Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring that every student has access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.
2. Excellence in Education: Striving for high academic standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among students and staff.
3. Community and Collaboration: Building strong partnerships with parents and local organisations to create a supportive and cohesive school community.
4. Respect and Integrity: Promoting a culture of respect, honesty, and ethical behaviour within the school community.
5. Innovation and Creativity: Encouraging innovative teaching practices and creative thinking to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

My ambitions for the students are:

1. Academic Success: Helping students achieve their highest academic potential through rigorous and engaging curriculum and instruction.
2. Personal Growth: Supporting students’ social-emotional development and helping them build resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of purpose.
3. Global Citizenship: Preparing students to be thoughtful, informed, and active global citizens who understand and appreciate diversity and are committed to making a positive impact in the world.
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning and curiosity that will motivate students to continue their education and personal development throughout their lives.
5. Leadership and Service: Encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a commitment to serving others, fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement.

By focusing on these values and ambitions, my goal is to create a school environment that not only promotes academic excellence but also nurtures the whole child, preparing them for a successful and fulfilling future.

Simon Sterland

Mr Antony O’Keeffe

Assistant Principal- Behaviour and Culture

I’m Mr O’Keeffe, Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead. My main responsibility is for Behaviour and Culture, which I thoroughly enjoy!

I am accountable for ensuring that the school is a calm and productive environment where pupils can learn, feel safe and thrive. I oversee all of the Support Team which includes SEND, Welfare, Pastoral and Alternative Provision. I also oversee our behaviour systems that we have in place, this includes: suspensions, internal exclusion, our consequence system, our rewards system and whole-school detentions.

I am passionate about the importance of having exemplary behaviour in schools; as I know it is fundamental to the success of any child. I am a firm believer in self-discipline, knowledge and personal responsibility. Furthermore, as a Senior Leader, I feel strongly about all pupils receiving an education which will equip them with the knowledge and skills that they require in order to be academically successful and have a bright future.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our page.

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Mr Chris Colville

Assistant Principal and Head of Dyrham College

I am Chris Colville, one of the Assistant Principals across the campus. Among my different responsibilities, I take a lead on attendance – ensuring students are in lessons as often as they are able. We know being present and engaged in learning is one of the key building blocks for an excellent education.

I am a teacher and leader in our school to give students the opportunities to be happy and successful in the future. Every lesson learnt and every new idea they come across can help them to prepare for what comes next. I want students to leave our school excited about the choices they have in front of them – choices which will be available to them because of the hard work they have put in.

As a school, we work hard with our students and their families to build a community where we support each other, take pride in who we are together and provide an excellent education for all.

Mrs Jayne Jones

Associate Assistant Principal and Head of Broughton College

Welcome to the Wykham Park Academy website, my name is Mrs Jones and I am one of the Associate Assistant Principals at our wonderful school.

As Head of College I deeply value the opportunity to work closely with students.Talking to our students and getting to share their experiences with them is a real highlight of my job and I am exceedingly proud of everything they achieve, both in and out of school. Indeed our students are a real credit to us, consistently demonstrating the values and qualities we strive for. Their achievements, both within and beyond the classroom, reflect their dedication, resilience, and commitment to personal growth. Whether excelling in academic competitions, contributing to community projects, or arts, sports and leadership activities

I believe that we have a duty towards the students to not only provide them with a high quality education but also provide them the skills they need to become well rounded individuals. Every child has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the world and by nurturing all aspects of their development, we empower our students to become innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and responsible global citizens.

Working at Wykham Park is a real privilege and I am thrilled to be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for our students.

I am very proud of the community we have created and how we encourage our students to respect and appreciate one another’s differences, promoting an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.

Mr Joseph Chilvers

Assistant Principal and Raising Standards Leader

I am Joseph Chilvers, Assistant Principal at Wykham Park

As the Assistant Principal leading on Raising Standards and ensuring rigorous assessment, my mission is to ensure that every student at our school is provided with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our assessment program is designed to measure and support student growth, guiding our educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of our learning community.

In this role, I collaborate with teachers, students, and parents to create a data-driven environment where informed decisions foster academic excellence. From standardised testing to classroom assessments, my focus is on interpreting and utilising assessment data to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to working together towards our shared goal of educational excellence.

Ms Philippa Newland

Assistant Principal and Head of Charlecote College

As an Assistant Principal, it is also a privilege for me to be the Head of Charlecote College where I get to work with students and staff affiliated to this college.

We want our students to get the most out of their time with us, and want to encourage them to feel part of a smaller community within the school. There are opportunities for sharing student voice, driving events in school, and getting involved with leadership. When we work together as a community, we achieve the best.

Every young person has a right to an education, and I believe that creating an environment where we communicate well, develop trust and honesty leads to a school where students feel happy, safe and can achieve their best. Our rewards and consequence systems, support this vision, but alongside this is the relationships that students build with their peers and the adults they interact with on a daily basis.

Teenage years can be full of emotional changes, new challenges and opportunities. As a parent to four children I have plenty of first hand experience! Sometimes there can be obstacles in the way; helping our young people find the resilience and courage to overcome these so they can leave us as confident, aspirational individuals is a main focus of my role here. There is a great support network here at Wykham Park and we want every young person to develop as good citizens alongside achieving their real academic potential.

Let’s work together and make the future bright.