SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Leading Rainhill High School
At Rainhill High School, our Senior Leadership Team is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of education, wellbeing and school development.
Working collaboratively across teaching, inclusion, personal development, safeguarding and operations, the team provides the strategic and day-to-day leadership needed to ensure that every pupil can belong, thrive and succeed.
PRINCIPAL
Mrs J. Thorogood
Mrs Thorogood provides the strategic leadership of Rainhill High School and Stephenson Multi Academy Trust. She is responsible for the school’s vision, values and continued improvement, working with governors, trustees, staff, pupils and families to ensure that every pupil can belong, thrive and succeed.
As Accounting Officer, she holds overall responsibility for educational standards, governance and the effective use of the Trust’s resources.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Senior Leaders
Each member of the Senior Leadership Team has responsibility for a key area of school life while contributing collectively to the strategic direction and continued improvement of Rainhill High School.
CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER
Mrs M. Curtis
Mrs Curtis leads the school’s financial and operational strategy. Her responsibilities include finance, human resources, estates, health and safety, risk management, audit and statutory compliance.
She works closely with the Principal, trustees and governors to ensure that the school’s resources and operations support excellent education and Rainhill’s long-term development.
VICE PRINCIPAL — CULTURE, BEHAVIOUR, ATTENDANCE & SAFEGUARDING
Mrs L. Munro
Mrs Munro leads the school’s work on safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and culture. She is responsible for ensuring that pupils feel safe, known and supported and that the school maintains high expectations within a calm, respectful and inclusive environment.
Her portfolio also includes pastoral transition and strategic oversight of inclusion.
VICE PRINCIPAL — QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Mrs L. Aylward
Mrs Aylward provides strategic leadership for the quality of education across Rainhill High School and RH6.
She oversees curriculum design, teaching, assessment, achievement and professional development, ensuring that pupils experience an ambitious, inclusive and well-sequenced curriculum from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form.
SENIOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — DIRECTOR OF RH6
Mr T. Cunningham
Mr Cunningham leads Rainhill Sixth Form, known as RH6. He is responsible for the quality of the Sixth Form curriculum, teaching, achievement, recruitment, attendance, personal development and progression.
He ensures that RH6 students receive strong academic guidance, pastoral support and preparation for university, apprenticeships and employment.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mr P. Roberts
Mr Roberts leads personal development, character education, careers and enrichment across the school.
His responsibilities include the Character Curriculum, Professional Standards, pupil leadership, community contribution, careers education and the wider opportunities that help pupils develop confidence, responsibility and readiness for adult life.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — CULTURE & BEHAVIOUR
Mr G. East
Mr East leads the day-to-day implementation and development of Rainhill’s behaviour systems and professional culture.
He works with pupils, staff and families to promote high standards of conduct, positive relationships and consistent routines, while ensuring that appropriate support and reasonable adjustments are available when pupils experience barriers.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — INCLUSION, DISADVANTAGE & VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM
Mr Y. Rachi
Mr Rachi leads the school’s strategy for disadvantaged pupils and helps ensure that barriers to participation, learning and achievement are identified and addressed.
He also oversees vocational education and independent learning, promoting ambitious pathways and strong outcomes for pupils with different starting points, interests and aspirations.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL — QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Mr D. Walton
Mr Walton leads the development and consistent implementation of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
He oversees quality assurance, curriculum implementation and the use of assessment information. He also supports teachers and subject leaders in strengthening classroom practice and improving outcomes for pupils.
DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION & SENDCO
Mrs L. Nolan
Mrs Nolan leads SEND and inclusive provision across Rainhill High School. As SENDCO, she oversees the identification of additional needs, the graduated approach, Education, Health and Care Plans and collaboration with families and external agencies.
She works with teachers and pastoral colleagues to ensure that pupils receive appropriate support while continuing to access an ambitious curriculum and the wider life of the school.
COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Working Together for Every Pupil
Our Senior Leadership Team works collectively to ensure that high expectations, strong teaching, effective support and ambitious opportunities are reflected consistently across every aspect of school life.
