Our Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership Team meet weekly and are jointly responsible for the entire operational leadership and management of Moorland School, and the members of this exceptionally well qualified and experienced team represent all regulatory areas of the business.

The Senior Leadership Team is led by the Head Teacher, Mr Jonathan Harrison. The other members of the SLT and their areas of responsibility are as follows:

Jonathan Harrison

Headteacher
& Proprietor

Hayley Mosscrop

Office & Boarding Manager - DSP

Lou Harrison

Assistant
Headteacher

Caisha Tyler

Communications Manager

Kristy Jacks

Head of
Juniors

Deborah Frost

Assistant Headteacher
DSL

Sarah Booth

SENDCo

Carl Lightbown

Admissions Manager

Early Years Team

Lou Harrison

Assistant
Headteacher

Christina Barnes

Nursery Manager

Linda Chew

Nursery Deputy
Manager

Juniors Team

Kristy Jacks

Head of Juniors Year 3 & 4

Hannah Hull

Juniors
Year 6 & SENDCo

Philip Ramsbottom

Head of Infants

Isaak Sadiq

Juniors Year 5

Seniors Team

Sarah Booth

SENDCo

Susanne Nolan

Head of
English

Salma Zulfiqar

English
Teacher

Dominica O'Neill

English & Media
Teacher

Justine Pursglove

Head of Mathematics

Claire Clemontson

Science Teacher

Sarah Entwistle

Art
Teacher

Dr DEBORAH BOOTLE

Head of Science
& Sixth Form

Alistair Marshall

Science
Teacher

Sarah Sweeten-Warren

MFL
Teacher

Karen Orr

PE
Teacher

Emma Wilcock

Catering &
Art Teacher

Anila Khan

Computer Science &
Business Teacher

Maria McConnell

Pastoral Manager

Alison Kershaw

Humanities
Teacher

Carl Lightbown

Humanities
Teacher

Carl Kershaw

Humanities
Teacher

Jill Crowhurst

MFL
Teacher

Matthew Mcpherson

Mathematics Teacher

Ballet Faculty

Lynsey Kidd

Artistic
Director

Simon Kidd

Classical Ballet
Director

Kenneth Tindall

Patron &
Guest Teacher

Gillian Hurst

Guest
Teacher

Football Academy Team

Charlie Jackson

Head of
Football

Martin Jones

Head of
BTEC

Giulio Romano

Head of
Goalkeeping

Matthew Baldwin

BTEC Sport Tutor

Boarding Team

Hayley Mosscrop

Boarding Manager DSP

Helen Rouse

Head of Oaks House

Admin Team

Deborah Frost

Assistant Headteacher
DSL

Margaret Haydock

School Bursar

Carl Lightbown

Admissions Manager

Major Michael Owens

Military Liaison Officer

Geoff Simpson

Transport
Manager

Caisha Tyler

Communications Manager

Hayley Mosscrop

Office & Boarding Manager
DSP

Rachel Foote

Office Receptionist

Jonathan Drew

Head of Finance

Catering Team

Adam Worswick

Head Chef

Paul Rouke

Sous Chef

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Moorland News

Thousands of fans cheering as you score the winning goal in the Champion League Final, picking up the World Cup as your team pat you on the back. These are the kinds of dreams many of us have had, and that very journey can begin by being scouted! So how exactly does the scouting process work? And what exactly can you do to improve your child’s chances of being scouted?How Important Are Scouts? Even though a scout’s role at major football clubs often goes unnoticed, the reality is that they are often solely responsible for identifying up and coming talent. Therefore, it’s essential that your child...
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Are you interested in finding out more about Football Academy? Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. What is Football Academy? A football academy presents a unique opportunity for young footballers to benefit from both traditional education and to develop their skills as a footballer. This is achieved through a combination of football coaching of the highest level, whilst providing a platform for students to be exposed to professional club academy scouts on a regular basis.How Does a Football Academy Develop Players? A football academy aims to develop players by providing access to professional-level coaching and state of the art facilities....
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If your child has talent and truly excels at playing football, like many parents in this situation, you have probably considered how you can help them achieve their dream of becoming a professional football player. Naturally, it’s common for parents in these circumstances to be afraid that they may be placing too much emphasis on a career in football, neglecting the importance of their education. So, how can you help your child become a professional football player and address these concerns and maintain the healthy balance between academic progress and football development? One popular solution is to help your child join an academy such as the Moorland...
Read more How To Get Into A Football Academy
There are still a few tickets available to see the talented students of Moorland International Ballet Academy, perform at the Burnley Mechanics Theatre on 6th June 2020.
Read more Moorland International Ballet Academy Perform at Burnley Mechanics
On Thursday 5th March, we went to see Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake at the Lowry theatre and it was entrancing from beginning to end. Set to Tchaikovsky's magical score and featuring absolutely stunning scenery (including a lake rippling in softly dappled moonlight), it was definitely an experience my friends and I will never forget.

The dancers all completely embodied their characters and drew us into the tragic story, with the corps de ballet perfectly in time and conveying the grace of swans. My favourite dancer was Odette/Odile performed by Miki Mizutani. In Act 2 she was just so beautiful and lyrical...
Read more Moorland International Ballet Academy watch Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake performance at the Lowry Theatre, Salford
A brand-new initiative, led by Moorland Private School and Blackburn Rovers F.C., invited local school children and their families to come to Ewood this weekend, with transport included! The first three lucky schools to be invited were Whalley CofE Primary School, Chatburn CofE Primary School and Brookside Primary School. The aim of the initiative is to reach young people who maybe haven’t been to a football match before and gift them the amazing experience. Moorland School and Blackburn Rovers, worked together to deliver the fans of tomorrow Steve Waggott, CEO Blackburn Rovers FC, was delighted to invite local children to the stadium to watch the...
Read more Ribble Valley to Rovers – New initiative delivers young fans
Students and teachers are celebrating the success of brother and sister, Oisin and Eile Middleton, as they prepare for upcoming exams.
The brother and sister dancing duo are both dedicated to continued development, artistry and pursuing professional Ballet careers. Along with healthy sibling rivalry they have also shown excellent teamwork and talent during their training at Moorland International Ballet Academy. Oisin, 16, and Eile, 13, recently performed together at YAPG in Paris and are soon undertaking very important Ballet exams. The Cecchetti Classical Ballet Exams are accredited with UCAS points and are concerned with progressive mastery in defined stages. With the help and guidance of the...
Read more Sibling success at Moorland International Ballet Academy