Monkseaton High School Senior Leadership Team
It is a real privilege to serve as Headteacher of Monkseaton High School. I am proud to lead a community that is defined by its strong values, high expectations, and deep commitment to ensuring every young person is known, supported, and challenged to be their best. As Headteacher, my focus is on providing a calm, inclusive, and aspirational environment in which students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I believe schools are at their strongest when they work in genuine partnership, and I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration between students, staff, parents, and the wider community. We will continue to build on the many strengths of our school, encouraging curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning, while ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and confident in who they are and who they can become. It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated staff and engaged families, and together we will continue to shape a school community we can all be proud of.
Kathryn Furness - Deputy Headteacher
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As Deputy Headteacher and staff governor, I strive to make sure we offer an inclusive education; our students are individuals and deserve to be treated as such. I am extremely passionate about providing a high-level of professional development for our staff to ensure that the teaching and learning our students experience every day is of the highest standard. I have worked at Monkseaton High School since January 2000, completing my teacher training at the school and holding a variety of roles since. I enjoy the challenge of supporting students to have high expectations and aspirations, making sure they are each ready for life after school.
Dave Walton - Assistant Headteacher
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As Assistant Headteacher I passionately believe in inclusive education where every young person has an education that allows them to succeed, fulfil their potential and make their best possible progress towards the next journey of their lives. I have worked at the school since 2004 as a Year lead, Subject Lead as well as taking on the responsibility for information, advice and guidance. More recently, my substantive role has been as SENDCo where I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting and challenging the aspirations of our young people and watching them flourish. In my current role, I also have responsibility for admissions and Alternative provision, supporting young people who come to school to have the best possible chances.
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