HOMEWELCOMETHE LEADERSHIP TEAM THE LEADERSHIP TEAM HEAD TEACHER Mr Jonathan Dennett I am delighted to return to Larkmead, having been Deputy Headteacher here from 2005 to 2011 before becoming Headteacher at Fitzharrys. I am drawn to working in and leading our local schools because of the importance of education in shaping and nurturing individual lives, enriching communities and creating bright futures. As a parent and someone who has worked in and with Larkmead since 2005 I know the values of our happy and successful school, and the value we bring to students, staff and our community. ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING Mr Ed Carlin I manage the reporting, tracking and data processes in the school. I am also responsible for the induction and training of new staff and have an overview of the timetable and student options, made at the end of Year 8. I joined Larkmead School in 2014, and teach Mathematics as well as being on the Leadership Team. I love the outdoors and do a lot with the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award group here. I am keen to take students walking, mountain biking, climbing and fire lighting whenever I get the chance ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER KEY STAGE 4&5 CO-ORDINATOR Mr Lionel Crowe I have been teaching at Larkmead for the last 32 years. I have chosen to stay at Larkmead because not only do I get to work with some highly committed colleagues but more importantly I get to work with some really great students, which led to my own two children coming to Larkmead. For most of my career I have taught history amongst other things, but for the last 15 years I have been responsible for the overall pastoral care and achievement of students in Key Stage 4 taking GCSE examinations and students in the sixth from studying for A-Levels. This post means that I get to be involved in the academic and personal development of all students as they pass through the upper school. ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHING AND LEARNING Mr Richard Evans I am responsible for Teaching and Learning in the classroom and for the training of teaching staff both in teaching and assessment. I am also responsible for aspects of curriculum design and delivery. I teach business, computer science and economics. I joined Larkmead in 2014. I have a passion for learning and understand the importance of education, having spent 17 years in industry, before becoming a teacher. I am proud that we are able to offer a range of academic mentoring opportunities to students as part of our relationship with other schools in Abingdon, and I offer student share club as an extra-curricular activity. I really enjoy teaching want to share this passion with pupils, making Larkmead a strong learning community and helping them shape their future. ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER KEY STAGE 3 CO-ORDINATOR Ms Liz Watkins I am responsible for the overall pastoral care and achievement of students in Key Stage 3- Years 7-9. I am also line manage the English Department and the SEND team and play a large role in ensuring that students who transition to Larkmead from primary school feel secure and valued when they begin their journey with us in Y7. I teach English and Media Studies, as well as being one of the designated safeguarding leads at school. I love working with young adults and being able to help and support them as they grow and flourish during their time at secondary school. In my spare time I enjoy walking my two dogs out in the countryside and getting stuck into a good book! IN THIS SECTION WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS WELCOME FROM THE VALE ACADEMY TRUST WELCOME FROM THE STUDENTS VALUES AND ETHOS THE LEADERSHIP TEAM TOUR OF THE SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR THE LEAD OFSTED INSPECTOR Larkmead School Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1RF Phone: 01235 520141 Email: office.4125@larkmead.vale-academy.org © 2021 LARKMEAD SCHOOL WEBSITE DESIGN BY E4EDUCATION HIGH VISIBILITY VERSION | SITEMAP | PRIVACY POLICY | COOKIE SETTINGS Cookie Policy This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Click here for more information Allow CookiesCookie Settings