senior leadership team

Mr I hockey

Mr I hockey

Headteacher

Mr Hockey joined the school in April 2015, following thirteen years in various leadership and management positions at Stationers' Crown Woods Academy in Eltham, London. Notably, being Deputy Headteacher of Delamere School.

He has a BA Honours degree in Physical Education with QTS from the University of Greenwich and an MSc in Educational Leadership from the University of Leicester. Mr Hockey subsequently gained the NPQH through the Institute of Education and the NPQEL through ASCL. In addition, Mr Hockey serves as a governor on the USP Corporation Board (Seevic & Palmer’s Colleges Group) where he is chair of the Quality Committee.

Miss N Ounzain

Miss N Ounzain

Deputy Headteacher

Miss Ounzain joined the school in September 2015. She has held many positions with Science, most recently as deputy head of science within a Southend School. Miss Ounzain has a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool and completed her PGCE in Secondary Science at Goldsmiths University of London.

Ms M Sully

Ms M Sully

Assistant Headteacher

Ms Sully joined the school in 2020 as Head of Mathematics. Prior to this she was Key stage 4 coordinator of mathematics at The King John School where she had gained her QTS through the BTSA and her PGCE through The University of East London. Ms Sully has a Bsc (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology and has recently gained her NPQSL through OLP.

Mr j Hibben

Mr j Hibben

Assistant Headteacher

Mr Hibben joined the school in 1998. He has a BA Honours degree in Visual Arts and a PGCE in secondary education; specialising in Art and Design.
br Before teaching at Cornelius Vermuyden, Mr Hibben worked for SEECAT, teaching Graphics, Art and Design, Illustration and Sculpture to pupils studying on BTEC, Foundation and Degree courses in Art. Prior to this he worked for Dartington College of Arts teaching illustration and drawing to undergraduates.

Mr M Sweeny

Mr M Sweeny

Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Sweeny joined our school in August 2013. He has held various leadership positions during his time in the school, most recently as Head of Year and Mental Health lead. He has a BA Honours degree in Geography and History, as well as a Postgraduate Degree in Education. Both were awarded by the National University of Ireland, Galway. Mr Sweeny subsequently completed a MSc in Educational Leadership from the University of Leicester.

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