Leadership

Our Senior Leadership Team

Mrs K Neal

Headteacher

Miss E Hancox

Deputy Headteacher

Mr S Lodge

Deputy Headteacher

Mr Carter-Shipman

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs H Hodkinson

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs S Hanif

Assistant Headteacher

Ms S Ferguson

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Leadership at Plantsbrook operates at every level — from senior and middle leadership to support staff and student leadership. The same guiding principles underpin all of these roles, and we deeply value the contributions of every leader across our school community. 

At Plantsbrook, our core purpose is to provide a consistently high-quality education for all. Our leadership is dynamic, agile, and strategic, with a collective commitment to achieving the highest standards and outcomes for our students. 

We believe that leadership is a privilege. Our leaders take ownership of their responsibilities with integrity, honesty, and hard work. They listen, respond, and act in the best interests of our students and our school, always guided by a commitment to doing what is right. 

Our leaders aim to: 

  • Pursue continuous professional development and support the growth of others 
  • Communicate with clarity and purpose 
  • Welcome and embrace challenge 
  • Show care and offer praise 
  • Support and challenge one another constructively 
  • Collaborate and share responsibility 
  • Approach all situations with balance, reflection, and calm 
  • Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate respect, even in disagreement 
  • Model professionalism in all actions 
  • Inspire and motivate colleagues 
  • Embody and champion our vision, culture, and aspirations 

At every level, our leaders set the tone for excellence — creating a culture where everyone at Plantsbrook can learn, grow, and succeed together. 

 

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