Staff

Executive Leadership Team

Dr L Mason

Principal

Lisa went into secondary teaching in 2003 having previously taught in Further and Higher Education. The move to secondary education has been one of the most rewarding decisions she has ever made as it has given her the opportunity to have a greater impact on the lives of students.

Lisa completed a PhD in Political Economy in 2004 through both the University of Sheffield and University of Wolverhampton.

Lisa has worked at Ormiston Forge Academy since its inception in 2012 and is now Principal. Prior to this, she worked in the predecessor school, The Heathfield Technology College where she was Assistant Head with responsibility for the Sixth Form.

Outside of school, Lisa is actively involved in fundraising and support for children with type 1 diabetes. She is also involved in her local community; as a trustee of a Youth Project and a director of an academy trust. Lisa is a keen runner and a member of her local running club.

Mrs S Cunningham-Smith

Vice Principal (Quality of Education)

Mr C Tyrie

Vice Principal (Assessment, Progress, Data & Achievement)

Mr S Lodge

Vice Principal (Student Services)

Senior Leadership Team

Mr D Grimes

Assistant Principal KS5

Mrs S Taylor

Assistant Principal (Behaviour and Attitudes)

Extended Leadership Team

Mrs K Tolley

Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning)

Mr K Bradley

Assistant Principal (Attainment & Intervention)

Mrs R McDonagh – Regional Finance Partner (OAT)

Mrs C Davies – Associate Assistant Principal (Logistics & Staffing)

Mrs J Thomas – Associate Assistant Principal (Personal Development)

Mr W Grant – Senior Pastoral Leader (KS4)

Mrs B Lowe (KS4) & Miss A Bridgewater (KS3) – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Miss B Humphries – Senior Leader Curriculum

Mrs V Reynolds-Whittaker – Senior Leader Teaching & Learning

Mr N Kirby – Academy Information Owner

Mrs L Kay- Safeguarding Consultant


Mrs H Chambers – Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO – KS4/5)
Miss A Kirby – Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO – KS3)
Mrs D Benson – Senior Leader Careers
Ms D Heritage – Operations Manager

Chair of Governors – Stephen Raynor
Vice-Chair of Governors – Catherine Smith
Clerk to Governors – Mrs E Scotford

Paul Hyde is the Regional Executive Principal (OAT)