Directors of Learning

• Mr C Bazley
  Director of Learning: Science
  Mr C Bazley

  Mr Bazley has taught science for 15 years graduating from the University of Southampton in 2001 with a BSc in Environmental Sciences specializing in chemistry. After graduation he worked in the chemical industry at Synthomer in Harlow before going on to complete his PGCE in Science (11-18) through the Mid-Essex Consortium.�More recently he has completed a Masters in Education�looking at how argumentation can scaffold learning in physics

• Miss Mulqueen
  Director of Learning: English
  Miss Mulqueen

• Mr M Alexander
  Director of Learning: Maths
  Mr M Alexander

  Mr Alexander gained 11 O-levels and 4 A levels whilst at school. Upon leaving school he started an undergraduate apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with British Aerospace and spent the next four years alternating between studying for an engineering degree at Aston University and completing work placements at British Aerospace. After completing his studies and gaining a Bachelor of Engineering with 1^st class honours. Mr Alexander worked for a number of years completing a variety of tasks associated with the development of aerospace systems. He then changed career and took advantage of government incentives to train to be a teacher. He completed his PGCE in mathematics at Middlesex University. He then worked at a number of schools before settling at Castle View School where he has worked since 2005.

• Mr Cecil
  Acting Director of Learning: Business Enterprise
  Mr Cecil

• Miss R Sperring (Maternity)
  Director of Learning: Business Enterprise
  Miss R Sperring (Maternity)

  Miss Sperring graduated with a degree in Business Studies (BA Hons). She went on to do her graduate teacher training programme and gained QTS in 2010. She has gained a qualification from a middle leaders programme and also gained status as a teacher mentor.

• Mr L Saxton
  Director of Learning: PE
  Mr L Saxton

  Mr Saxton graduated from the University of Brighton, Chelsea School with a degree in Physical Education with QTS. He currently coaches an Essex Schools Football representative side and has played numerous sports to a high level.

• Miss J Turl
  Director of Learning: Humanities
  Miss J Turl

  Miss Turl graduated from the Open University with a degree in Geography.� She is the Lead Subject Mentor for Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training working with trainee teachers to enhance their Geographical understanding as they progress towards QTS.� She has also been an examiner for AQA GCSE Geography.

• Mrs Strode
  Director of Learning: Modern Foreign Languages
  Mrs Strode

• Miss A Marinos
  Director of Learning: Performing Arts
  Miss A Marinos