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Meet Mark Laity Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Mark Laity Mark has been a qualified History teacher since 2008, working with students across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. He has worked across Leicester, Coventry and Warwickshire in the course of his career and in a number of challenging educational environments, spending long stints at inner city schools in Leicester and Coventry helping them in their journey from Ofsted ratings of Requires Improvement to Good. Mark is an experienced middle leader having been head of department for a number of years at two of the different schools he’s worked at, where one of his duties included the complete curriculum rebuild for both GCSE and A-Level History. Mark moved to RFSS in the September of 2021 to work as Assistant Director of Learning for Humanities, eventually being promoted to the role of co-Director of Humanities along with another member of staff. It is whilst at RFSS that Mark was given the opportunity to work with members of the senior leadership team as Pupil Premium Lead for the school, and through this role he has gained valuable leadership experience across a whole school setting. In December 2023 Mark completed his NPQSL which focused on the implementation of initiatives to help support the teaching and learning of Pupil Premium students and how to assess their effectiveness. Outside of school life Mark enjoys spending time with his partner, family and socialising with friends, he can be found regularly in the gym, and weather permitting losing golf balls across various courses in the UK and abroad. He is a supporter of Coventry City FC and tries to watch them as often as he can.

< Back Tim Ash Teacher of Computer Science tim.ash@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk tim.ash@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Ellie Vella Head of House - Turing ellie.vella@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk ellie.vella@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Susie Bagnall Assistant Head of Sixth Form susannah.bagnall@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk susannah.bagnall@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Natalie Flitter HLTA natalie.flitter@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk natalie.flitter@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Kelly Davies Attendance Officer kelly.davies@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk kelly.davies@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Helena Southworth Teacher of Social Science helena.southworth@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk helena.southworth@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

Meet Kerry Masterman Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Kerry Masterman Kerry has been a qualified teacher of Food and Nutrition and Textiles for 11 years. She started her teaching career at an outstanding school in West Sussex, where she taught for six years. During this time, she was promoted twice; becoming Subject Leader for Food and Nutrition and then Head of Design and Technology, overseeing all subjects within the subject suite. Looking for a new challenge and ready to return home to the Midlands, she joined RFSS in September 2018 as Director of Learning for ADT, when the department was in its infancy. Having overseen the successful growth of the department over the last 5 years, Kerry was promoted to Curriculum Lead for Vocational in September 2022, to oversee the entirety of the Vocational suite. Kerry played an active role in RFSS’ most recent Ofsted inspection, with both Art and Food & Nutrition undertaking a ‘Deep Dive’ from inspectors. Kerry completed her NPQLT in January 2023, which focused on curriculum design, intent, and implementation, and has worked with other Middle Leaders in order to ensure that curriculums are planned and sequenced effectively. In addition to this, Kerry has transitioned into overseeing examinations, due to her passion for qualification processes, and her knowledge and understanding of vocational assessment. As a consequence of her excellent communication and organisation, Kerry was promoted to Assistant Headteacher with oversight of examinations, communications and systems in September 2023. Outside of work, Kerry loves cooking and going out for meals, and enjoys going on holiday and exploring new places!

< Back Iain Green Head Teacher iain.green@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk iain.green@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Seb Cooper Associate Assistant Headteacher sebastain.cooper@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk sebastain.cooper@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

Meet Mitch Chadwick Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Mitch Chadwick Mitch has been a qualified teacher for 12 years and has taught in Secondary schools in Leicester, Coventry and Warwickshire. Mitch is a PE teacher, former Head of PE and has worked in several different leadership roles including leading on teaching and learning, as well as transition and careers. Over the past 7 years, Mitch has specialised in Sixth Form leadership, running Sixth Forms in three extremely different settings, including a large Sixth Form in Leicester, which has been rated as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in its last 2 inspections and is also in the top 20% of providers nationally for student outcomes. He joined RFSS in 2021 to take on the challenge of building a brand new Sixth Form from the ground up, and is dedicated to ensuring that it is suitable for the local community and that it provides progression routes for all students, no matter their background or academic ability. Outside of school life, he is a keen sportsman, with cricket and kickboxing being his two main sports. He lives in Leicester, with his wife, who is a primary school teacher and their Labradoodle named Bella.

< Back Steve Beasley Head of Year 7 steven.beasley@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk steven.beasley@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Bethany Woodward Head of Year 10

< Back Marc Skelton Associate Assistant Headteacher marc.skelton@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk marc.skelton@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Jack Wells Teacher of Humanities jack.wells@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk jack.wells@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

Meet Marc Skelton Anchor 1 Back to Our School Anchor 2 core_values2 kind2 endeav3 core_values2 1/18 Learn a little more about Marc Skelton Marc has been teaching mathematics in schools across Coventry and Warwickshire since 2008, joining Rugby Free Secondary School in 2021. During his time in education he has worked in various roles including as Head of Mathematics, Teaching and Learning Lead Practitioner, and Assistant Vice-Principal. Marc has also supported improvement in many primary and secondary schools in his capacity as a Specialist Leader of Education. At RFSS Marc teaches mathematics from years 7 to 13, coordinates staff development, oversees Teaching and Learning, and leads the school’s research initiatives. In addition to his responsibilities at RFSS Marc also works closely with the University of Warwick and is nearing completion of a PhD researching how learning can be made to be student-centered, successful, and positive. In particular he has explored how a better understanding of student motivation can lead to creating learners with better self-regulation. Marc believes passionately that education should be inclusive, and that all children, no matter their background or circumstance, should have the opportunity to become the best they can be, within a positive environment. Outside of work, Marc enjoys spending time with his family, running marathons, climbing, playing guitar, and singing in a succession of never-quite-making-it bands.

< Back Sara Neal Librarian sara.neal@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk sara.neal@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Xian Wright Associate Assistant Headteacher xian.wright@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk xian.wright@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Stuart Brambell Assistant Head of Year 8 stuart.brambell@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk stuart.brambell@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

< Back Simmar Bar Teacher of Social Science