Meet the Team
Head Teacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Michelle Goodwin
Telephone: 01723 582073
Michelle was promoted to Headteacher in September 2023, after working with the company for many years and teaching a variety of subjects, specialising in Mathematics to GCSE level.
Michelle runs our Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at Bronze level and teaches our Forest School classes. Michelle is also one of our appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads. Qualifications include: BSc (Hons) Maths with QTS, Forest School Leader and Duke of Edinburgh Assessor.
Deputy Head Teacher, SENCO, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Michelle Monteith
Telephone: 01723 582073
Michelle studied at Lincoln University to complete her BSC (Hons) in Forensic Science and Psychology. After gaining experience working in schools as an Advanced Teaching Assistant she returned to University to complete a PGCE in Secondary Science.
Michelle has been with the school for many years and has taught a variety of subjects, but specialises in Science. Michelle is the appointed SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead for Scarborough School. Qualifications include: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Psychology, PGCE Secondary Science.
Assistant Headteacher and Exams Officer
Sophie Martin
Sophie joined us in January 2020 and primarily teaches English. She came to us from another local school where she was teaching classes with a high rate of Pupil Premium, special educational needs and disabilities as well as pupils with English as an additional language.
Sophie initially trained at the Royal Military School of Music in Twickenham and spent 12 years as a musician and regular soldier in the army. Sophie left the forces in 2014 to pursue a career in education and after working as an Advanced Teaching Assistant, she went on to complete teacher training with Brighton University gaining her BA (Hons) in Secondary Education (English).
She has taught English at several secondary schools across North Yorkshire and the East Riding. Sophie is now part of our Senior Leadership Team along with the Headteacher and Deputy and recently took on additional responsibility as our designated Exams Officer.
Teacher
Matthew Castleton
Matt joined the team in February 2024 and primarily teaches our Vocational classes along with a variety of other subjects. Matt completed his training in the East Riding and worked as a Vocational Teacher on supply at schools in our local area before being appointed at as a teacher of French and Spanish at Bridlington School.
Matt loves working in design and technology and is enjoying sharing his skills and experience with our pupils. Qualifications include: Degree and PGCE in French.
Teacher
Jennifer Walker
Jenni joined us in October 2023 as our new Maths teacher, Jenni has a wealth of knowledge and experience and very much enjoys working within a SEN setting. Amongst many other qualifications and attended training courses, Jenni has a PGCE in Primary Education, a first class BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Education & Care, a Foundation Degree in Learning Support and Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities.
Teacher
Jade Backhouse
In September 2024 Jade joined our school as a Teacher. Jade is a passionate, creative and outgoing individual who relishes in her role of making a positive impact in young people’s lives through her Design and Technology lessons.
Jade is supportive and approachable and enjoys building positive relationships with pupils to enable her to learn their strengths and difficulties and adapt her lessons to suit their needs. Jade has a PGCE in secondary Design and Technology and has previously taught at a local mainstream school.
Advanced Learning Support Assistant
Hayley Miller
Hayley, who had been working here on a 1:1 basis with a child who needed extra support in school, was then given a permanent role in school as a general Learning Support Assistant. Hayley was recently promoted to Advanced Learning Support Assistant and now also supervises our growing team of LSA’s.
Hayley had previously worked for many years in a care home setting, and is also a qualified hairdresser.
Pastoral Lead
Kelly Murphy
Kelly has worked for the Scarborough School for many years, firstly as a Learning Support Assistant, then an Instructor. Kelly is passionate about mental health and wellbeing and was most recently promoted to Pastoral Lead to enable her to specialise in this field.
Kelly previously worked in early years at a local primary school before joining our team and her qualifications include: NVQ STALIS - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Intermediate Health and Social Care, Advanced Health and Social Care, Nursery Nursing.
Advanced Learning Support Assistant
Nicole Wheeler
Nicole is one of our hard-working Learning Support Assistants who joined the team in January 2023, she was promoted to an advanced role in October 2024 after proving herself to be a highly valued member of the team. Nicole is currently studying psychology – which is a study of mind and behaviour, she is enjoying sharing her learning and putting into practice her new skills to benefit the pupils in our school.
Learning Support Assistant
Jo Suarez
Jo originally joined the team as a Learning Support Assistant. Jo is a qualified teacher and has worked for many years in primary and secondary schools specialising in educational settings with children with special educational needs including autism.
Learning Support Assistant
Ayse Johnson
Ayse is our brand new 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, her role is dedicated to providing 1:1 support to any pupil who needs additional help at school. Ayse is trained in sign language and is currently studying towards her Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.
Ayse has previously worked in the care and support sector and has over 12 years’ experience in dealing with challenging behaviour and those with additional needs.
Learning Support Assistant
Karis Blenkin
Karis is an energetic and compassionate Learning Support Assistant with almost 17 years’ experience in primary education and home care support. Prior to joining the team in September 2024 Karis worked with children, youths and adults with a wide range of complex needs.
She is skilled in dealing with challenging behaviours and has a passion for caring and supporting others. Karis is trained in Children’s Care Learning and Development, Mental Health, Managing Challenging Behaviour and Paediatric First Aid.
Administrator
Vanessa Moore
Vanessa has been our school administrator for over eight years now, she has worked in admin and finance roles since leaving school and worked in a Children’s Centre prior to joining us here. Vanessa’s qualifications include: Advanced G.N.V.Q in Business Studies and AAT in Accountancy.
Domestic Assistant
Amy Smith
Amy is our hard working and dedicated cleaner and does a brilliant job at keeping our school sanitised, clean and tidy.
For full staffing structure, click here.
Governance Board
Termly Governance Board meetings are held at Cambian Scarborough School to ensure that the management of the school is closely scrutinised and held to account in all areas of responsibility.
The agenda comprises of:
✓ Voice of the Child - student feedback
✓ Head Teachers Highlight Report outlining achievements and challenges and progress against school improvement report
✓ Outcomes for Children and Young People - Care
✓ Outcomes for Children and Young People - Education
✓ Outcomes for Children and Young People - Therapy
✓ Commercial Performance
✓ Staffing and Personnel
✓ Estates Report
✓ IT report
The Governance Board contain key individuals from outside and within the school who attend this meeting each term and parental and staff feedback is always welcomed.
