Senior Leadership Team

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 Principal 

 I feel privileged to have the post of Principal at Padgate Academy and to be able to be a part of shaping the future of education in our area in a time of significant and rapid change. 

I am optimistic about the future of the academy – as we have a very strong team with a wide range of skills and experiences who are all focused on the needs of every individual in our schools.

Since becoming a leader, my passion and motivation for learning has not changed. 

I still view myself as both a ‘teacher’ and a ‘learner’ as I have never stopped learning and want children and staff to be as enthused as I am about this exciting process. 

I believe very strongly in developing leadership at all levels and work closely with the Trust to strengthen and develop all our leaders.

  Vice Principal

“I am passionate about noble causes, and believe providing a first class education for the young people of this community to be a very noble cause.” 

Having graduated in Chemistry from the University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in 2005, Ibrahim begun teaching in the Liverpool Area, and within a few years became Head of Science Department.

Ibrahim’s Senior Leadership experience started in 2011 when he moved to London, going on to work at two schools which underwent rapid and sustained improvement to become Outstanding and amongst the most improved schools in the country. 

On relocating back to the North West, Ibrahim began working at Beamont Collegiate Academy and then the newly formed Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) focusing on various school improvement projects as Vice Principal.

Ibrahim started at Padgate Academy when the school joined TCAT in 2018/19.

Ibrahim says: “I feel like I have fully become part of the Padgate community and am particularly enjoying working with colleagues to transform the school to become one of the top performing schools in the country.  Our vision is to serve our community with a first class education, we will do whatever it takes to achieve this.”

Outside of school, Ibrahim is married with four children. He also spends a considerable amount of time leading community initiatives and interfaith work across the Liverpool City Region.

Director of Studies - EBACC

As a long serving and dedicated teacher at Padgate, I have spent almost ten years teaching and supporting the students of our local community. During this time, I have worked relentlessly to ensure our students have the best education possible and are guided to pursue their aspirations. 

I believe that our students deserve to learn within a high achieving and caring environment with opportunities to receive an outstanding and well-rounded education. Where they are set high expectations that challenge and motivate them to become the best they can be.

As Director of Studies and the Teaching and Learning lead at the school, I am building upon many of our current strengths and successes as part of the continuous drive to improve standards. My commitment to supporting education for all, empowers me to continue to work diligently to ensure the students at Padgate receive the ‘First Class’ education that they deserve.

I started my teaching career at Padgate as teacher of Geography in 2011, where I advanced into middle leadership as Head of Department for Geography, then Humanities and most recently as Director of Studies for – Ebacc (Science/Humanities/Modern Languages) and a member of SLT in 2020. 

Outside of school I spend most of my time with my young family, as well as working to support the Warrington community as a school Governor at a local primary school.

Director of Studies - Expressive Arts & Sport

My passion for the arts was always going to be the drive for my career path. 

Having worked at Padgate Academy as a teacher for a number of years I recognise the importance of good working relationships within and beyond the Academy.

In addition to leading the Expressive Arts and Sport faculty my commitment is to enrich and enthuse our young people of tomorrow, whilst developing a culture of collaboration. 

I am committed to supporting and motivating the whole of our Academy community to embrace our core values of Teamwork, Tenacity and Trust.