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Teachers with Special Responsibilty (Senior Staff)

Teachers with Special Responsibilty (Senior Staff)

Senior Management Team

Description

Effective leadership is at the heart of every successful school. The Senior Management Team at Ascot High School is committed to providing strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, promoting positive student development, and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the institution. Working collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, the School Board, and the Ministry of Education, the team strives to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every student can achieve his or her fullest potential.

School Leadership

Principal

Mr. Shannell Talbert

The Principal is the chief executive officer and instructional leader of the school. He is responsible for the overall administration, strategic planning, financial management, curriculum implementation, staff supervision, and student achievement. The Principal works closely with the School Board, Ministry of Education, staff, parents, and community partners to ensure that Ascot High School delivers a high-quality education while maintaining a safe, disciplined, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides strategic leadership and vision for the school.

  • Oversees teaching, learning, and student achievement.

  • Supervises all staff and school operations.

  • Manages the school's financial and physical resources.

  • Ensures compliance with Ministry of Education policies.

  • Represents the school at official functions and within the wider community.

Vice-Principal

Ms. Sirica Thomas

The Vice-Principal assists the Principal in the management and administration of the school. She provides instructional leadership, supervises teaching and learning, coordinates school operations, supports staff development, and assumes responsibility for the school in the Principal's absence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supports the day-to-day administration of the school.

  • Monitors teaching, learning, and student performance.

  • Supervises teachers and school programmes.

  • Coordinates school activities and events.

  • Assists with student discipline and welfare.

  • Acts on behalf of the Principal when required.

Second Vice-Principal

Vacant

The Second Vice-Principal supports the Principal and Vice-Principal in managing the academic and operational functions of the school while helping to coordinate school improvement initiatives.

Academic & Student Support Leadership

Dean of Studies

Mrs. M. Masters-Wheatley

The Dean of Studies leads the school's academic programme by monitoring curriculum delivery, student performance, assessments, and examinations. The Dean works closely with Heads of Department to improve teaching and learning throughout the school.

Dean of Discipline

Mrs. Yashika Edwards-Cummings

The Dean of Discipline promotes positive student behaviour and oversees the implementation of the school's Code of Conduct. The Dean works with students, parents, teachers, and external agencies to maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment.

Assistant Dean of Discipline

Vacant

The Assistant Dean of Discipline supports the Dean in monitoring student behaviour, implementing intervention programmes, and promoting a positive school culture.

Guidance Counsellors

Mrs. R. Alberts

Mr. A. Palmer

The Guidance Counselling Department provides academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and career guidance services to students. Counsellors work closely with parents, teachers, and external agencies to support students' overall development and well-being.

External Examinations Coordinator

Mr. S. Wallace

The External Examinations Coordinator manages the planning and administration of all external examinations conducted at the school, including CSEC and other examinations offered through approved examining bodies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates student registration for external examinations.

  • Ensures compliance with examination regulations.

  • Liaises with the Ministry of Education and examining bodies.

  • Oversees the secure administration of examinations.

  • Supports students and parents with examination information.

  • Coordinates the release of examination results and post-examination activities.

Work Experience Teacher

Ms. R. Morgan

The Work Experience Teacher coordinates the school's work experience programme, providing students with valuable opportunities to develop workplace skills, career awareness, and professional attitudes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates work experience placements.

  • Liaises with employers and community partners.

  • Monitors students during placements.

  • Assesses students' performance.

  • Promotes employability skills and workplace ethics.

  • Supports career exploration and workforce readiness.

Heads of Department

Heads of Department provide instructional leadership within their respective subject areas. They supervise curriculum implementation, mentor teachers, monitor student achievement, coordinate assessments, and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Department Head of Department
Business & Information Technology Ms. L. Michelin
Language, Literature & Literacy Ms. S. Campbell
Foreign Languages Mrs. C. Messam-Burrows
Guidance & Counselling Mrs. R. Alberts
Home Economics, Food & Cosmetology Mrs. V. Duncan-Hinds
Humanities Mrs. C. Barham-Davis
Industrial Technology Mr. K. Campbell
Mathematics Ms. S. Lawrence
Physical Education Ms. C. Morrison
Sciences Mrs. A. Irons-Wright
Visual & Performing Arts Mrs. C. Peters

Grade Supervisors (2025–2026)

Grade Supervisors provide pastoral care and academic oversight for students within their assigned grades. They monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline, and academic progress while maintaining regular communication with parents, Form Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, and the Senior Management Team.

Grade Grade Supervisor(s)
Grade 7 Ms. C. Gerrow
Grade 8 Ms. N. Dawson, Mr. L. Gordon
Grade 9 Ms. P. Campbell, Mr. K. Downer
Grade 10 Ms. O. Shirley
Grade 11 Mrs. B. Wilson-Grant, Mr. K. Johnson
Grades 12 & 13 Ms. S. Reid

Our Commitment

The leadership team at Ascot High School is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, innovation, and mutual respect. Through collaborative leadership and a shared commitment to student success, we strive to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence needed to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

Together, we remain focused on our mission of providing quality education while nurturing the intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development of every student entrusted to our care.