Our Staff

Mr Mat Galvin - Head Teacher 

Mr Galvin read Chemistry and PGCE at the University of Sheffield before completing a Masters in Education whilst teaching Science, Chemistry and outdoor education. Mr Galvin comes to The Macclesfield Academy having taught and led in a wide variety of schools including inner city academies in Sheffield.

Mr Paul Reed - Deputy Head Teacher

Responsible for: Assessment and Standards.

Mr Matt Nicholson - Deputy Head Teacher, Safeguarding Lead.

Responsible for: Behaviour, Attitudes and Discipline for Learning and Safeguarding.

Mrs Lydia Capey - Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for: Curriculum, Teaching & Learning and Timetabling.

 Dr Julie Skarratt - Assistant Headteacher 

Responsible for: SENCO

Ms Claire Jerome - Associate Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for: Homework, Key Stage 4 Progress and Head of PE and Performing Arts.

Mrs Joanne Warburton - Associate Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for: 

Mrs Jo McLellan - Associate Assistant Headteacher 

Responsible for: Office and support management. 

Mrs Ashlie Williams - Associate Assistant Headteacher 

Responsible for:  

Claire Bedson - Associate Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for:

Mrs Jo Ainsworth

Subject Leader of Science

Ms Katy Hart

Subject Leader of English

Ms Claire Jerome

Subject Leader of PE, Drama & Music, Mental Health Lead

Ms Janet Frank-Thomas

Subject Leader of Languages

Mrs Emily Underhill

Subject Leader of Visual Arts and Design & Technology

Mrs Ashlie Williams

Subject Leader of Maths, Computer Science and Business

Mrs Mikaela Fallon

 Careers lead

Miss Darcy James 

Head of Year 7     

Ms Katy Philbin 

Head of Years 8 & 9 

Mr Travis Henry                                                       

Head of Years 9 & 10

Mrs Deborah Mathers                                                         

Head of Year 11

Our SENCO Leader is Dr Julie Skarratt

Miss Darcy James 

Pastoral Coordinator Year 7 

Mrs Katy Corcoran                                  

Pastoral Coordinator Years 8 & 9          

Mr Travis Henry                                      

Pastoral Co-ordinator Years 9 & 10

Mrs Deborah Mathers

Pastoral Coordinator Year 11

Mrs Pauline Holt                                                                      

Family Support Coordinator, Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Mrs Claire Bedson                                           

Deputy Safeguarding Officer 

We know that students and parents will sometimes need some subject specific help, or guidance from the Pastoral Team / Form Tutor. Below is a full list of staff email addresses so that you can contact the relevant member of staff directly. Normally, staff will aim to respond to any emails within 72 hours. If your enquiry is more urgent, you can contact the Academy using the main office phone number 01625 917 377 between 08.30am and 3.30pm.