Pastoral Support

Phil Norton | Head of Year 7 and Transition

• Part of my job is to make sure all students who join us in year 7 have a smooth transition into secondary school.
• I visit the majority of our Primary Feeder schools in the summer term to get to know the students.
• I work with Ms Hughes to make sure our year 7 students learn to be Safe, Ready and Respectful and enjoy their start to their Secondary journey.
• Outside of school, I am really into cars and am passionate about VWs, My wife and I are currently converting a VW Van.

Sam Hughes | Pastoral Support Manager  Year 7

• Hi all, I’m the Year 7 Pastoral Support Manager.
• Mr Norton (Head of Year 7) and I carry out work with Primary Schools during transition and support students in their first year up until they go into Year 8.
• We recognise that it can be a challenging time but there are also lots of positive new and exciting things during Year 7. (Just ask me about Condover …!)

Adam Gill | Head of Year 8

• I am Head of Year 8 and teacher of Computer Science and IT.
• I am available if your child has any worries or may additional support in school.
• Miss Preston and I work hard to ensure your child feels happy, confident and builds the resilience to engage in as many opportunities to learn in and outside of the classroom.
• Outside of teaching, I have a passion for travelling and exploring new countries. I also enjoy walking & climbing in the Lake District, and have a love of playing and attending live footballing and music events.

Sarah Preston | Pastoral Support Manager 

• Hi everyone. I’m the Pastoral Support Manager for Year 8. I have worked at Weaverham High School for 8 years and love being part of a team that supports young children.
• I have been supporting your child since Year 8 and have a fantastic relationship with them.
• I have enjoyed watching them grow into young adults and proud I will continue to support them through year 8 until they finish their Weaverham journey.
• If your child needs to speak to me I am available before school, break time, lunch time and after school. Mr Gill (Head of Year 11) and I work very hard in ensuring our year group are happy, settled and ready to learn to their best ability.
• Out of School, I enjoy D.I.Y (you will always find me doing something in the school holidays)
• Out of School, I also love to travel and see different places to ensure I make lots of fun memories with my family.
• Out of School, One thing you may not know about me… I don’t like Chocolate. (strange I know)

Phil Young | Head of year 9

• I am Head of Year 9 and teach Mathematics.
• I have worked at Weaverham for some time now and am fully committed to supporting our young people to become the best version of themselves.
• I work closely with Ms Shore and together we ensure the students in our year group are happy, hardworking and respectful.

Rebecca Shore | Pastoral Support Manager

• I am the pastoral support manager for year 9 and I have worked at Weaverham High School for 3 years.
• I have worked with children and young people in various settings for most of my working life.
• I believe it is important that our young people feel happy, supported, and cared for in order to achieve their best in and out of the classroom.

Vicky Hilton | Head of Year 10

• Hi, I am the Head of Year 10 and support all pupils in the year group as they transition through school.
• I have the highest aspirations for all our students and I am here to support, challenge and nurture to help maximise the potential of all our young people, both academically and in terms of their personal growth.
• I work alongside Mrs Bird, the Pastoral Support Manager for Year 10 and together we offer support to all our students and families.

Jane Bird | Pastoral Support Manager 

• I have worked at Weaverham for 10 years and I am part of a great team who support our students and help them make the most of the time at Weaverham High School.
• My job is to help them feel Safe, Ready to Learn and Respectful of our school, themselves and each other.
• The Year 10 office welcomes our students with any worries, concerns or celebrations they wish to share .
• We will work closely alongside parents and carers to provide a positive environment for our pupils.

Olivia Fjodor | Head of Year 11

• I am the Head of Year 11 and have worked at Weaverham High School since September 2020.
• I am also a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish). I work alongside the Pastoral Support Manager (PSM) for Year 11 in supporting students to achieve their very best.
• During school, it can be very challenging to navigate being a teenager. Our aim is to support with behaviour, attendance, SEND, safeguarding, student wellbeing amongst other things. If your child has any issues in school, please contact us and we will be able to help at a convenient time.
  Outside of school I love cycling, travelling abroad and using my languages and most importantly, spending time with family and my dog Teddy.

Sue Lightfoot | Pastoral Support Manager

• I am the Pastoral Support Manager for year 11. I joined Weaverham in 2022 and provide emotional and practical support to students, addressing personal and academic challenges.
• I am committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported.
• Outside of school, I have two young children who keep me very busy, but I like to make time for painting, baking and spending time with my friends and family.

Year 11 Pastoral Support Manager

Hannah Riding Reintegration Lead

I am the Reintegration Lead for Weaverham high school. I have worked at Weaverham High School for 17 years. I work within the school, in our Reintegration Studio which aims to provide bespoke intervention for students who struggle to access the full mainstream provision. This intervention is bespoke to the needs of the students. I work with students to overcome barriers with a view to reintegrating them back into their lessons, this is done using a trauma informed approach. The Reintegration Studio promotes curriculum equity and has an academic focus. Students follow an academic timetable, taught by subject specialists and through a graduated and appropriate approach will return to lessons.