Our Staff
Senior Leadership Team
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 - Assistant Head Teacher, Safeguarding Lead.
Responsible for: Behaviour, Attitudes and Discipline for Learning and Safeguarding.
Mr Richard Laverick - Assistant Headteacher
Responsible for: Curriculum, Teaching & Learning and Timetabling.
Mrs Vicki Dooley - Associate Assistant Headteacher
Responsible for: Early Career Teachers and Literacy and Head of Humanities.
Dr Julie Skarratt -
SENCO
Responsible for: SENCO
Ms Claire Jerome - Associate Assistant Headteacher
Responsible for: Homework, Key Stage 4 Progress and Head of PE and Performing Arts.
Mr Paul Blaylock - Associate Assistant Headteacher
Responsible for: PHSEE, Quality Assurance, Routines and Student Leadership.
Extended Leadership Team
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
Mr Chris Worstencroft

Careers lead
Year Managers
Miss Claire Renn
Year 7 & 8 Pastoral Leader
Pastoral, Attendance, Behaviour, Safety and Pupil Premium.
Mr Harry Roberts
Year 7 & 8 Progress Leader
Mrs Dyane Slade
Year 9 & 10 Pastoral Leader
Pastoral, Attendance, Behaviour, Safety and Pupil Premium.
Mr Chris Worstencroft
Year 9 Progress Leader
Mrs Joanne Warburton
Year 10 Progress Leader
Mrs Deborah Mathers
Year 11 Pastoral Leader
Pastoral, Attendance, Behaviour, Safety and Pupil Premium.
Miss Rachel Hall
Year 11 Progress Leader
SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Our SENCO Leader is Dr Julie Skarratt
Pastoral Team
Miss Claire
Renn
Pastoral Coordinator Year 7 & 8
Ms Dyane Slade
Pastoral Coordinator Year 9 & 10
Mrs Debbie Mathers
Pastoral Coordinator Year 11
Mrs Pauline Holt
Family Support Coordinator, Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Hancocks-Amison
Reflection Leader
Miss Pip Gregory
Progress Coach
Staff Email List
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.