The Teaching and Learning Team (TLT) comprise of a Senior Lead Practitioner, two Lead Practitioners, a Senior Advanced Lead Teacher, an Associate Lead Teacher and four Advanced Lead Teachers and work alongside the Deputy Headteacher in charge of Teaching and Learning to support all staff in raising academic standards both within the classroom and beyond.
The TLT meet regularly to plan inset and CPD sessions and discuss new initiatives, conduct learning walks to spot good practice and ensure it is shared across the staff body and develop bespoke programmes to aid teachers with their pedagogy.
They often work alongside colleagues, assisting with effective lesson planning and developing best practice with the assessment of student work.
A very strong coaching culture exists in the school and the Teaching and Learning Team lead the way in this aspect of school life, using the latest technology including SWIVL to encourage reflection, discussion and improved practice.
Meet the Team
Ms Hoskins
Senior Lead Practitioner
Kate has over twenty years experience teaching in several schools in Hertfordshire. She started her career as an Art teacher and currently teaches three subjects up to A-Level: Art, Graphics and Photography. When Kate joined Bushey Meads she was promoted to Deputy Head of Sixth Form, a post she held for over ten years. During this time she led a team of tutors, and was responsible for the academic and pastoral well being of the sixth form students. Kate is now a Senior Lead Practitioner in charge of the Teaching and Learning team and is also the induction tutor for ECTs. She encourages students and other staff members to achieve their best standard without fear of failure as it can lead to self discovery and personal well-being.
Ms. Pattni
Senior Advanced Lead Teacher
Niralee has almost ten years of teaching experience as a teacher of Design & Technology. She has taught across KS3, 4 and 5 in a range of disciplines, including resistant materials and food and nutrition, whilst specialising in textiles. During her time at Bushey Meads, Niralee has fulfilled the role of KS3 leader for D&T, working with the faculty to ensure positive and meaningful learning opportunities and experiences throughout Year 7-9. She has also led as a Head of House and Second in Faculty. As part of the Teaching & Learning team, Niralee has helped deliver staff training across the school and also coordinates the Initial Teacher Training. She is passionate about D&T and truly believes that when teachers present with high energy, students can foster the same enthusiasm and develop their own confidence in the classroom.
Mr. Johnson
Associate Lead
Gary joined Bushey Meads in 2018 and has worked across the Bushey St James Trust teaching English and developing curriculum content for vulnerable students. Gary has extensive experience of building relevant curriculum links between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 4 to support the creation of broad and balanced schemes that champion all students and their varying levels of need. He is an ambassador for creating lively and engaging lessons that ultimately give students the knowledge and skills they need to be successful young people. In the role of Lead Practitioner, Gary is keen to share his experience and demonstrate how he draws inspiration and guidance from the students’ interests and needs. He is steadfast in his aspiration to offer ambitious, authentic and inclusive experiences of literacy.
Ms. Atchuthan
Lead Practitioner Science
Jey has been teaching for over 20 years in a variety of roles. A reflective practitioner and effective professional and a passionate teacher of Science (Biology Specialist).
Having had a range of responsibilities to include; ITT/ECT Mentor, Coach and Deputy Head of Faculty for Science at BMS. Jey has a proven track record of delivering excellence as she motivates and enables students to Aspire to Achieve to maximise their outcomes and was privileged to present at the National PiXL Conference in Central London on “Sharpening the Axe in a PiXL School”.
In her previous school as Industry Link Co-ordinator, working with the Hounslow Borough’s Education Business Partnership; she was part of the national steering group who first piloted the then ‘New Triple Science’ course.
She has now returned as Lead Practitioner for Science at Bushey Meads School, having completed her National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) and is now currently working towards her National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
Jey is an integral part of the Teaching and Learning Team; and she has devised, coordinated and delivered ‘The Staff Development Conference’ as well as a variety of CPD for staff both at Bushey Meads and across the Bushey St James Trust.
Ms. Druce
Lead Practitioner English
Amy has been teaching English in Inner London schools since 2005, and joins Bushey Meads as a Lead Practitioner for English. She has held a variety of posts including Head of English, Head of Literacy, and Head of Whole School Professional Learning. Dialogue is at the heart of Amy’s teaching practice. She uses talk in the classroom to make sure students are always ‘thinking hard’, and to empower young people to use their voices in order to thrive – in school, and beyond. She is committed to ongoing reflection of her own classroom craft, and is also passionate about developing others through coaching and feedback.
Mr. Harris
Advanced Lead Teacher
Jonathan started his teaching career at Bushey Meads as an NQT as a KS2 & KS3 PE Teacher. He has worked closely across the trust supporting the development of the primary curriculum as well as building strong relationships with students across the trust. More recently, he has taken on a role as a Sixth Form Leader the sixth form and also to support the Teaching & Learning that is happening within KS5. Jonathan has a passion for implementing technology within his lessons, whether practical or theoretical, to enhance the lessons for students and provide high levels of engagement and progress for all students. As an Advanced Lead Teacher, he is excited to share his ideas and methods of implementing technology into the classroom to support pupil progress effectively.
Ms. Sumpter
Advanced Lead Teacher
Izzy started her ECT year at Bushey Meads teaching RE in 2023. She has worked on developing an engaging and inclusive KS3 curriculum for RE, building in culturally relevant topics to support student development. Last year she was promoted to Head of Oak house, where she continues to support student development pastorally. As an Advanced Lead Teacher, she is looking forward to sharing best practice and developing student progress throughout the school.
Ms. Joannou
Advanced Lead Teacher
Lucy started her teaching career at Bushey Meads as a Dance Teacher after completing her PGCE with the Royal Academy of Dance. She has worked across the trust to support inclusion and memorable experiences for our students. Towards the end of her first ECT year, she was promoted to Head of House, where she has been able to demonstrate leadership and a healthy streak of competitiveness. As she embarks on her new role as an Advanced Lead Teacher, she strives to share creative and innovative ideas to support pupil engagement, enjoyment and progress.
Mr. Godfrey
Advanced Lead Teacher
David is an experienced maths specialist with over 15 years experience teaching locally with an industry background both as a manager and trainer. He has a passion for learning and a belief that, with help and support, any child can achieve progress in mathematics. David enjoys teaching techniques that encourage thinking outside the box and likes to make lessons both engaging and memorable, he has a strong belief in a positive mindset and encourages a “can-do” culture in the classroom. He is an experienced coach and mentor to new staff and is happy to share good practice both within the maths faculty and across the school.