Meet the team
Mr A Duffy, Director of ITT
Andy Duffy is currently an Assistant Headteacher and Director of ITT and The Teaching School Hub at Prince Henry’s High School. Andy has been a qualified teacher since 1995 and has worked in close collaboration with a range of Primary and Secondary schools across the West Midlands for ITT and former NQT induction.
Andy has undertaken the role of SLE for ITT since 2014 and has been integral in the development of the Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire ITT.
Andy’s expertise lies within Professional Development and Leading on ITT, NQT / ECT training, Appropriate Body induction and quality assurance. Being one of the Visiting Fellows for the Ambition ECF programme allows him to build on his passion for supporting teachers’ in developing their professional practice and wider experiences.
Mrs D Cox
Assistant Deputy Director Teaching School Hub
Head of Food Technology and Professional Mentor
I joined Prince Henry’s in 2001 having previously taught in Birmingham and Solihull. I have had many different curriculum roles within my teaching specialism of Food and Health and Social Care. I have been involved with Initial Teacher Training for many years now working initially with PGCE students, then SD and now our very own ITT. I thoroughly enjoy being part of the journey our students take from their first day in school until the last. It has been a valuable learning experience for me as well as I continually want to challenge myself as a teacher. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Mrs H Lange
Assistant Deputy Director Teaching School Hub
Deputy Head of Maths, Professional Mentor (BSc Hons, PGCE, NPQML, NPQLTD)
I joined Prince Henry’s as an NQT in 2009 and have had a fantastic experience at the school ever since. I find my role as Professional Mentor so rewarding and feel very humbled to be able to help support you to become an outstanding practitioner. I have progressed to become Deputy Head of Maths and have had several years’ experience working with ITT trainees in the Maths department, including working as the subject mentor. I also have responsibilities as an ECT mentor, which allows me to continue to support teacher development even after ITT and see the full big picture of your journey. These roles have enabled me to continue to develop as a teacher, inspiring me to always aim for the highest standards and help you strive for these too. I look forward to working with you on your training. Enjoy!
Mrs C Fisher
Head of Science, Senior Teacher & Subject Pedagogy Lead for Science (B. Med. Sci, PGCE)
I joined Prince Henry’s as a PGCE student in 2000 and then returned the year after as an NQT (now ECT). Since then I have thoroughly enjoyed working within the Science department and was delighted to be promoted to Head of Biology and then to Head of Science. I have always found the school to be incredibly supportive, full of expert colleagues with great ideas to share and inspiring lessons to observe. I have been involved in Initial Teacher Training for many years and find it a privilege to mentor and support student teachers. There is always something new to learn in teaching and every day is different and exciting. I look forward to working with you as you begin this fantastic career.
Mrs B Summers
Head of Mathematics, Subject Pedagogy Lead for Mathematics (BSc Hons, PGCE)
I joined Prince Henry’s in 2005 having previously taught in schools in Redditch and Nottingham. I have taken on a number of different roles within the Maths department including setting up Core Maths as part of the Early Adopter programme and supporting other schools as a Maths SLE before taking on Head of Department. I have a passion for Mathematics and for teaching which I bring to all of the roles I take on. I have previously been a mentor for PGCE, Schools Direct and SCITT trainees, and in taking a place on the ITT course you can be assured that you will receive all the help and support that you need to allow you to develop as a teacher and to set you up for a successful career in the profession.
Mrs D Couliou
Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Senior Teacher and Subject Pedagogy Lead for Modern Foreign Languages (BA Joint Hons French and Italian, PGCE, NPQSL)
I joined Prince Henry’s as an NQT in 2004 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the profession here. Throughout my journey, the support of the school has been invaluable as I have taken on different positions of responsibility, both pastoral and within the MFL department. I have been a trainee teacher mentor for many years and you can be confident in the knowledge that the support you will receive as a trainee will be comprehensive and will help you to develop the skills that you will need to enjoy a successful career. I look forward to working with you and helping to shape the teacher you become.
Mrs H Parnell
Subject Pedagogy Lead for English (BA, MRes, PGCE, NPQML)
I have been an English teacher for 5 years here at Prince Henry’s and feel particularly passionately about the ITT course as it was my route into teaching. I was in the first cohort of trainee teachers to embark on this profession through the ITT programme with Prince Henry’s, and so I feel strongly that it is an excellent route that perfectly prepares you for the profession and all it brings. Working with young people to develop their love and skills within English is a privilege and honour, and to see the delight on their faces when they achieve the grades they deserve is so rewarding. Also, guiding the next generation of teachers has been the best form of professional development for me as it allows me to be constantly reflective and striving for more for my trainees and pupils. To be able to lead the English course for Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire ITT is a real privilege and I am looking forward to working with you throughout your training year.
Mrs E Griffiths
Head of Politics, Teacher of History and Classics, Senior Subject Pedagogy Lead for History (BA Hons, MA, PGCE)
I began my teaching career in 2003 having previously worked in financial services and believe teaching offers a range of opportunities and experiences which is difficult to match. I have supported trainee teachers from a variety of backgrounds as a subject mentor and have also worked collaboratively with colleagues from the USA and Europe. I joined Prince Henry’s in 2015 and was previously Head of Humanities Faculty at a large comprehensive in Gloucestershire. I look forward to working with new entrants to the profession, ensuring that they have the effective support they need to build a rewarding career.
Mr M Thompson
Subject Pedagogy Lead for PE (BSc Hons, PGCE, NPQSL)
I joined Prince Henry’s in 2005 and have thoroughly enjoyed my seventeen years in the profession here. Throughout this time the support of the school has been invaluable and I have been lucky enough to hold various roles including Head of Year for 5 years and most recently Head of PE. I am really looking forward to working with you and you can be confident that the range of staff you will be working with have all the experience and knowledge to bring the very best out of you. Good luck!
