BC Academy is committed to safer recruitment and full regulatory compliance. All staff undergo the required pre-employment checks, safeguarding vetting, and approval processes.
Staff members only commence their duties with students upon receipt of the necessary approvals and clearances from the relevant authorities.

Zara Harrington
School Principal
Zara is an award-winning school leader committed to continuous improvement, safeguarding, student wellbeing and strong connections across the school community.

Aishling Dean
Assistant Headteacher - Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship and Year 4B Class Teacher
Aishling is an accomplished educational leader and primary educator who champions academic excellence, STEAM learning and thoughtful use of technology across the school.

Drew Owen
Assistant Headteacher - Vocational Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship and Year 8A Form Tutor
Drew is an innovative educational leader who combines strategic school improvement, curriculum development and technology to help diverse learners thrive.

Kendra Garnham
Assistant Headteacher - Primary and Year 6A Class Teacher
Kendra is a primary leader who builds safe, inspiring learning communities through high expectations, creative curriculum design and strong relationships.

Matthew Ashton
Assistant Headteacher and Year 7A Form Tutor
Matthew is an evidence-based educational leader with extensive experience in teaching, school improvement, mathematics and technology-enabled learning.

Roxanne Hamil
Assistant Headteacher - EYFS and FS2A Class Teacher
Roxanne is an experienced primary leader who inspires curiosity, early literacy and a genuine love of learning in a warm, inclusive environment.

Vanshika Singh
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and ELL
Vanshika is an inclusion leader and special educator who combines evidence-based practice with compassionate support so every learner feels they belong.

Paul Marais
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Year 3B Teacher
Paul is a dedicated educator and safeguarding leader who combines strong pastoral care, curriculum leadership and creative community initiatives.

Rachel Williams
Year 5A Class Teacher
Rachel is an experienced primary teacher and Maths Lead who makes learning meaningful, enjoyable and confidence-building for every child.

Aimee Klass
Year 2C Class Teacher
Aimee is an experienced international primary educator who creates inclusive, play-based learning environments where children build confidence, curiosity and independence.

Allysya Shirley
Year 3A Class Teacher
Allysya is an inclusive primary educator with experience in mainstream and specialist settings who helps every child feel valued, supported and excited to learn.

Jeanette Koch
Year 1B Class Teacher
Jeanette is a creative, solutions-focused primary educator with extensive mainstream and SEN experience who adapts learning to unlock every child’s confidence and potential.

Judith McArdle
Year 1C Class Teacher
Judith is a dedicated KS1 and Early Years educator who brings expertise in phonics, inquiry-based learning and inclusive practice to her student-centred classroom.

Lauren Edwards
FS2C Class Teacher
Lauren is a creative Early Years teacher who designs playful, inclusive learning experiences that nurture curiosity, language development and confidence.

Marleigh Davies
Year 1A Class Teacher
Marleigh is an enthusiastic primary educator who combines broad classroom experience with child-centred, play-based approaches in a warm and engaging environment.

Morgan Evans
Year 2B Class Teacher
Morgan is a dedicated primary educator who brings energy, strong subject knowledge and a passion for sport into an engaging and supportive classroom.

Naomi Hannon
Year 2A Class Teacher
Naomi is a warm and creative primary teacher who encourages collaboration, independence and a lifelong curiosity through purposeful learning experiences.

Niamh Mulligan
Year 3C Class Teacher
Niamh is a student-centred primary educator who combines inclusive practice, creativity and wellbeing to help every learner reach their potential.

Rachel Butler
FS1A Teacher
Rachel is a dedicated Early Years teacher who uses sensory play and inquiry-led learning to build confidence, resilience and a love of discovery.

Robert Clay
Year 4A Class Teacher
Robert is a Key Stage 2 specialist who combines strong pastoral care with expertise in computing, digital literacy and inclusive classroom practice.

Aoife Murray
FS2B Class Teacher
Aoife is an energetic Early Years educator who combines creative teaching with a strong focus on children’s academic, physical and social-emotional development.

Michelle Williams
Nursery Teacher
Michelle is an experienced Early Years practitioner who creates caring, play-based environments where young children feel safe, happy and confident to explore.
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