Staff at WSE

Mrs Henderson, Headteacher

Mrs Henderson started her career as a teacher of Geography 27 years ago, serving the communities in Wiltshire, Coventry and more recently Salisbury. She has worked in senior leadership teams for 16 years, with a passion and leadership in teaching and learning, curriculum and data. 

She was a founding senior member of S6C in 2014, setting up a new college in our community. She left her post as Head of College in August 2022, with S6C achieving its highest ever attainment results. 

Mrs Henderson is passionate about closing the gap in student disadvantage and working tirelessly to get every student to realise their potential. Mrs Henderson is also responsible for Quality Assurance and School Improvement.

Mr Burley, Senior Deputy Headteacher

Mr Burley began his teaching career in 1999 and started at Wyvern College in 2000 as a teacher of Geography and P.E. He then went on to teach in a number of schools across Wiltshire and Hampshire before becoming Deputy Headteacher at WSE. 

Mr Burley is the Quality of Education lead for the school and works on developing our curriculum to enable students to become the best version of themselves. Mr Burley is also our Standards Lead (tracking and monitoring of Progress and Attainment).

Mr Parker, Deputy Headteacher

Mr Parker is our Designated Safeguarding Lead which includes overseeing Child Protection and LAC provision.  Mr Parker also oversees our approach to students Personal Development, Mental Health, Culture and Behaviour for Learning.  Mr Parker is responsible for developing the school’s tutor curriculum.

Mr Adams, Assistant Head

Mr Adams started teaching maths in Brighton in 2004 following 10 years working in London. Before he became a teacher, Mr Adams worked as an economist and then an IT consultant. In his teaching career Mr Adams has been a Head of Maths and a director of assessment as well as teaching maths and computer science.

Mr Adams is responsible for the creation of the school timetable including curriculum choices as well as the production of clear data summaries for Year 11.   Mr Adams also leads on the school's approach to Pupil Premium, strategy for SEND/PP and Most Able. He is also Head of Avon House.

Mr Hunt, Assistant Head

Before Mr Hunt became a teacher he worked as a store Manager for HobbyCraft.  Mr Hunt began his teaching career at Wyvern College alongside Mr Burley in 2000 as a teacher of Geography and ICT. He has held a number of positions at the school and is now Assistant Headteacher.

Mr Hunt is responsible for Attendance and Exam procedures.  Mr Hunt also leads on our approach to Parents' Evenings which includes the production of clear outcomes data and reporting to parents.

Mrs Lee, Assistant Head

Mrs Lee began teaching in Suffolk in 2007 before moving to London and then returning to Salisbury. She joined St Edmund's in 2016 as Head of English before being appointed as Assistant Headteacher for WSE in 2021. 

Mrs Lee is responsible for developing the teaching and learning strategy for the school, including the monitoring of classroom practice and homework, and she is the Strategic Lead for staff Continuous Professional Development. She is the Head of Wylye House.

Mr Martin, Assistant Head

Mr Martin began teaching history at St Edmund’s in 2009. Since this time, he has been a Head of department, Head of House and Head of Year. He was once caught in a hurricane on a school trip!

Mr Martin is the school SENDCo. He is also responsible for the SEND strategy, SEMH provision and Alternative Provision.  Mr Martin is Head of Nadder House.

Mr Newell, Assistant Head

Mr Newell has been teaching since 2005 and joined Wyvern St Edmund's in 2018.  Mr Newell has worked in a range of education establishments from private, mainstream and SEND schools with a wide range of responsibilities.  Mr Newell is also a swimming teacher and a RLSS Trainer Assessor for lifeguarding and First Aid.

Mr Newell brings his wealth of experience to his role as Assistant Head and has responsibility for Behaviour for Learning which includes behavioural management strategies, PSPs, Big Celebration Assemblies and Awards evenings. Mr Newell also co-ordinates the school's Admissions Strategy and is the Head of Bourne House. 

Mrs Ure, Assistant Head Operations & HR

Mrs Ure joined Wyvern St Edmund's in 2019 but has worked in education since 2016 in operational management and HR roles.  Prior to this Mrs Ure worked for Defence Research within the public sector and has an extensive background in business management.

Mrs Ure leads the HR, Administrative and Cover functions across the school, this includes being responsible for the school's approach to staff talent management and induction of all staff.  Mrs Ure is also the lead for the school's IT Strategy, Marketing and Site Development.

Mr Ian Tucker - CEO of Magna Learning Partnership

For a welcome message and introduction from our Trust's CEO, please see their website below:

Magna Learning Partnership

If you wish to discuss any matter relating to your child’s academic progress or pastoral well-being please contact your child’s tutor in the first instance.

Senior Leadership Team

Safeguarding/Child Protection

Tutors 2024 – 25

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Heads of Year & Deputy Heads of Year

Curriculum Leaders

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