The Rowan School Team
Our specialist and experienced team comprise of teachers, tutors, higher level teaching assistants and teaching assistants who work together to provide inspirational and outstanding education to all learners at our school. Whatever their needs, learners are supported academically, socially, emotionally and mentally to build their self-confidence levels, self-esteem and self-belief. This ensures they able to engage and enjoy their education.
All staff who work with learners receive training in areas such as safeguarding, PREVENT, ‘Team Teach’, and mental health.
Senior Leadership Team
Our dedicated Senior Leadership Team oversees the running of the school, staff management, school curriculum and safeguarding.
Leanda Gardner
Acting Head of School ‑ Curriculum and
Education, Deputy DSL, SENDCo, Wellbeing Champion and Designated Teacher
Josh Tonks
Assistant Principal ‑ Behaviour and Welfare, Designated Safeguarding and Prevent Lead, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Lead
Teachers and Tutors
Our teachers and tutors are highly specialist professionals, who are passionate about ensuring children make excellent progress from their starting points.
Learning Support
Our learning support team underpin the additional support children require to learn successfully.
School Community Board
Our School Community Board provide objective advice, support and guidance on all areas of the school’s activities, to aid our development.
Melrose Education Governance
Henrietta Jordan
Schools’ Director, Company Deputy Strategic Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead
Andrew Patterson
Compliance Manager, Company Health and Safety Lead, and Designated Data and Online Safety Lead
