My name is Andy Norrington and my role is Associate Headteacher. I’m responsible for Personal Development and deputising for the Headteacher in his absence. 

I’ve worked at AGS for seven years and I’ve been on SLT since joining the school in September 2017.

I love being a leader and working with the amazing staff and students at AGS! If I had to choose one aspect that makes leadership at AGS so rewarding, it would be the fact that I can help to change someone's life or career path by guiding, mentoring and supporting them; this is true for both staff and students. We have an amazing, diverse community at AGS and it is an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with such talented staff and students.  Personal Development at AGS helps our students to understand the ever changing world we live in, whilst helping to grow and nurture leaders of the future. 

My name is Lucy Saunders and my role is Deputy Headteacher.

I’m responsible for the Quality of Education at Allerton Grange. I’ve worked at AGS and been on SLT here for 3 and half years.

I feel very lucky that I have lots of opportunities to visit students' lessons, to talk to students about their learning and aspirations for the future and to see the wonderful work they produce in their subjects. I also love working with the fantastic team of teachers and support staff at AGS - everyone wants to ensure that all students achieve the best they can and it's a privilege to work alongside such dedicated staff. 

My name is Kate Moore and I am Acting Deputy Headteacher.

I love working at Allerton Grange School firstly, because of our students. They are curious and ambitious and have an unwavering sense of justice. This can be seen in engagement in lessons as well as the various extra curricula activities students invest their time in. The positive character traits that students exhibit shapes our wonderful culture that celebrates academic excellence, diversity and inclusivity. It is typical that a teachers stood on duty will be asked by a student how their day is going.

I feel very humbled to be part of a school community where evidence based research underpins our strategic decisions as a leadership team. We only direct colleagues to make changes grounded in the latest research. The collaborative and innovative nature of staff at all levels means that the school is dynamic and forward looking. Students well-being and academic progress are always at the heart of curricula and pastoral decisions. I am proud that we can say that we are genuinely a community who support one another, but also act as critical allies, so that we are constantly on a journey of improvement.

My name is Michaela Child I am Assistant Headteacher for Strategic Partnerships and I'm also the school SENDCo.

I've been on leadership at Allerton Grange for 11 years. I love the school; I love how multicultural it is, how vibrant it is, and how wonderful our young people and staff are. It is a very special place to be and I am lucky to work here.

For me, SEND is a critical part of the school to get right. I am driven to improve the educational opportunities and life chances of the students under my care and want them to leave us for a successful and enriching future and knowing how to deploy strategies that will help them for the rest of their lives.

I work with lots of people: staff, students, their families, the local cluster, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapy, the STARS team, SENIT, primary schools - the list goes on. It's a very busy role but I can't imagine doing anything better.

My name is Sarah Whittingham and I’m one of the Assistant Headteachers here at Allerton Grange School. 

I am responsible for Safeguarding, Attendance, Admissions, Wellbeing and the PPD (School behaviour policy). I am also the Senior Leadership Team link for Year 7 (I love this part of my work). 

I joined the school in February 2009 and became a member of the Senior Leadership Team in April 2015.

They say if you find a job you love, you’ll never have to work again and I feel lucky to have achieved that. I am blessed to have wonderful, supportive colleagues, both in Senior Leadership and across the wider school.

I am part of a team who go to great lengths to make sure all are young people are safe, happy and able to succeed. I am proud of the people I work with, but also the young people we all work for.

I think my favourite part of the role I do is how varied and unpredictable it is. I love that every day is a new day and each morning I have no idea what the day will bring. You need to experience working in a school environment, especially one of this size, to appreciate the pace you need to work at to get everything done. There are curveballs from every angle.

Another positive element of my work is the rewarding nature of it, what better way to earn a living than to try and nurture the next generation, it is an absolute privilege.

My name is Steve Fidler and I am the Key Stage 3 Director at Allerton Grange School. 

I am extremely proud to be both part of the schools esteemed educational community and to lead a team of seven dedicated, diligent and compassionate pastoral staff members.  We are a team that is committed to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our students.  Our team setup is rather unique, in that all the pastoral staff are non-teaching which allows their time to be wholly committed to the wellbeing and the development of students.  Together with you, we aim to embark on a journey of collaboration and growth that uses our KLAS Curriculum to empowers your child to build trust, gain confidence and develop the competence to succeed.

With 14 years of experience in education and over 4 years with the Senior Leadership team of the school I am committed to supporting the vision of Allerton Grange and your child success. My background includes a strong focus on curriculum development, student engagement, and school improvement initiatives, as well as vocations in the public sector.  I am driven to use my skills and expertise to further enhance the educational experience for all students.

I believe in open communication and collaboration between educators, students, and parents. Together, we can create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. I am dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture so please feel free to reach out to me at stevenfidler@allertongrange.com with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have.  I am looking forward to working with you to best ensure that your child maximises their attendance and furthers the academic excellence within the Allerton Grange School community.

My name is Jordan Macrow and my current role is Assistant Headteacher – Director of Key Stages 4 and 5.

I’m responsible for the academic achievement, personal development and pastoral welfare of all students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13.

I have worked at AGS for just over 2 years and this is my first position on a school senior leadership team, having previously worked as the Head of Mathematics at another school.

I have always wanted to work in education, and anyone who has attended my assemblies knows how much I believe in providing opportunity to young people and my role as a public servant. Working in education and with young children is a rewarding career and supporting students through GCSEs, A levels and particularly their transition to University, Employment, Gap Years and Training is an absolutely fundamental and joyful part of my job.

My name is Liz Braim and my role is leading on Personal Development across school.

I’m responsible for overseeing the provision for the KLAS cornerstones of Aspirational Enrichment &  Service and Leadership   as well as PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education,  SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) development. In addition, I oversee Educational Visits and Careers at the school.

I’ve worked at AGS for 21 years and I have only recently joined SLT, after having leadership roles within the Sixth Form for many years.

I have always loved working at Allerton Grange School hence the length of time I have worked here. There is a wonderful supportive community spirit at the school and every day I learn something new from either staff or students. It’s been an absolute pleasure to teach and support so many students over the years!

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, my role is to oversee Human Resources at Allerton Grange.

Supporting others is key to my role, with each day often bringing a new set of enquiries and staff interactions. I chose to work in the Education sector as I am contributing to an environment where our young people can achieve and become successful young adults beyond Allerton Grange.

Working in Education you can see the difference great staff make to our students. Being part of a collaborative team who work passionately to review our student and staff offer is extremely rewarding.  We have developed supportive policies and procedures that enable staff to be their best and when faced with challenges.

Our sense of community, along with a structure that supports career development opportunities enables our staff to grow into experts professionals.