Ms Silla
Assistant Headteacher with oversight to the Sixth Form
Ms Silla has worked at Bushey Meads sinch January 2024 and has joined as the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Sixth Form and Transition from Key Stage 4 into Key stage 5. She is a member of the Humanities faculty and teachers Sociology and PSHE. She is also responsible for the House System and the Student Leadership at Bushey Meads, allowing the student voice to be heard regularly through the use of student parliament. She is a reassuring and supportive member of staff who is always willing to help students to thrive onto their next steps. Ms Silla is responsible for the enriching experiences of students at KS5 and wants all students to succeed using the schools core values of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships.
Miss Belt
Head of Sixth Form
Miss Belt joined Bushey Meads as the Head of Sixth Form, bringing extensive experience in both pastoral care and curriculum support. She plays a key role in overseeing the academic progress and wellbeing of all Sixth Form students, ensuring they are fully supported throughout their Key Stage 5 journey. Miss Belt is responsible for leading the Sixth Form team, monitoring student achievement, and implementing strategies to help students reach their full potential. She also oversees university applications, careers guidance, and post-18 pathways, ensuring students are well-prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. In addition, she supports the transition from Key Stage 4 into Key Stage 5, helping students settle successfully into Sixth Form life.
As a teacher of Business and Design & Technology, Miss Belt is committed to delivering engaging and high-quality lessons. She is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel confident, motivated, and ready to succeed. She actively promotes the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships, encouraging students to develop independence, resilience, and a strong sense of community as they prepare for their future pathways.
Ms Goldstone
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
As Deputy Head of the Sixth Form, Ms Goldstone brings a wealth of experience and deep-seated passion for student development to the team. As a former Pastoral Lead and as a Safeguarding Officer in her current role, she is committed to upholding high standards of excellence to ensure that all students have a safe and wonderful experience during this important phase of development. She also leads the Elevate and Excel intervention programme that is focused on helping students overcome academic hurdles and reaching their full potential and future goals. Additionally, she oversees the Extended Project Qualification which empowers students to develop independent university level writing skills.
Ms Goldstone’s mission is always to act as a steadfast mentor who takes pride in aiding every student in the next phase of their development and ensuring they are well equipped for a successful future.
Mrs Timotheou
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Mrs Timotheou has been working within the Sixth Form since 2015. Her experience in pastoral care is exemplary and has an incredible reputation for the kindness and care taken with our students. She oversees the Kindness Matters programme which has been extremely successful over the last few years. Mrs Timotheou is always available to support and reassure students their studies and any other concerns they may have, helping to ensure their experience in our school is memorable.
Mrs Sullivan
Pastoral Administration Officer for KS5
Mrs Sullivan has been the Sixth Form Administrator since January 2022. She deals with all administration and is the friendly first point of contact for parents and students. She organises Sixth Form admissions and events and deals with attendance, punctuality and most day to day matters within the Sixth Form. Mrs Sullivan is always present in the Sixth Form centre to supervise and help students. She is also responsible for all Sixth Form communications to be relayed to parents and carers.
