MR HOLLYWOOD
Principal
Mr Hollywood
Peter first joined The Gorse Academies Trust as a Newly Qualified Teacher in 2011, joining The Morley Academy after previously gaining a First Class BSc Hons in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc) from Leeds Metropolitan University and a Post Graduate in Education from Liverpool John Moores University.
At The Morley Academy, Peter worked within the PE department as both a teacher and Post-16 Co-ordinator of Vocational Subjects, successfully introducing and leading Level 3 BTEC in Sport in order to provide greater opportunities for students to access Higher Education.
In 2014, Peter secured an opportunity to become Head of PE at a new British Curriculum School in Dubai, providing the opportunity to challenge himself within a different educational context. He successfully built a PE department which enjoyed both academic and extra-curricular success and as a result, was appointed to the Secondary Leadership Team as Director of Sports and Performing Arts.
In 2017, Peter re-joined The Morley Academy as part of the Senior Leadership Team in the capacity of Assistant Principal i/c of Year 11, successfully guiding the year group to a Progress 8 score of +0.55. In 2019, Peter was successful in his application to become Vice Principal of The Morley Academy and led on driving standards in Teaching and Learning.
Peter joined Boston Spa Academy in September 2020 as Senior Vice Principal and continues to focus on Raising Achievement of all students through the development of key areas of Teaching and Learning and academy life.
Ms McKeown
Vice Principal inc Post 16
Mrs Mckeown
After graduating from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Theology and Religious Studies, Rebekah went on to become Head of Religious Studies and then Director of the Humanities Faculty in secondary schools in Oxfordshire. She joined The Gorse Academies Trust when she made the move to Yorkshire in 2015 and joined Elliott Hudson College in its first year.
Rebekah has undertaken a wide variety of roles in the Post-16 sector, including roles related to pastoral work, careers and destinations, and teaching and learning. She took the decision in 2021 to move back to 11-18 provision and was delighted to be given the opportunity to do so at Boston Spa Academy where she currently has responsibility for Professional Standards, including teaching and learning, quality assurance processes, CPD and oversight of Post-16 provision.
MRS SHIRES
Senior Assistant Principal
Mrs Shires
Rea began her career at The Morley Academy in 2017. Rea has worked in a variety of leadership roles with responsibility in both curriculum and pastoral aspects of school life. At the end of her NQT year, Rea was promoted to Head of Year, where she was responsible for the year group’s pastoral and academic development.
In 2019, Rea was promoted to the role of Associate Assistant Principal at The Morley Academy. Within this role, Rea’s passion for exceptional pastoral care was further ignited with a focus on improving student achievement, behaviour and attendance. Due to her outstanding impact in this role, Rea was promoted into an Assistant Principal in 2021. Rea following her maternity leave was successful in securing the role of Assistant Principal at Boston Spa Academy with the leadership of KS4 behaviour: a remit which continues to ignite exceptional outcomes beyond what they may deem to be possible.
Dr Bullock
Assistant Principal
Ms Bullock
Graduating with a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from University of Huddersfield, Samantha became a teacher following her training with GORSE SCITT. She worked in a number of different roles across GORSE, gaining valuable experience before joining Boston Spa Academy in 2021.
Since then, she has taken on key roles including Director of Science and strategic leadership responsibility of a year group. Within her Assistant Principal remit, she has oversight of Early Career Teachers, SCITT, Teach First and Attendance.
MR BRENNAN
Assistant Principal
Mr Brennan
Mr Brennan began teaching History at Boston Spa Academy in 2002 and now specialises in A-Level History, Politics and Law. Since 2002 he progressed into pastoral and curriculum leadership roles in History, Humanities and the House system. During this time he was also an examiner for A-Level Politics.
In January 2017 he took on the role of Head of the Sixth Form provision and is determined to ensure all students progress to the best possible destination when they leave school.
He is a passionate traveller and has led school trips to Berlin, New York, Romania, Kenya and China, as well as being closely involved with lower school cricket teams and football tours to Skegness.
MRS POTTER
Assistant Principal
inc Transition
Mrs Potter
Lou graduated from Huddersfield University in 2001 with a degree in Health and Sport Studies, specialising in Physical Education. She then pursued a Postgraduate Degree in Physical Education at Liverpool John Moores University, which she completed in 2002. Lou began her teaching career immediately at Ridgewood School in Doncaster. In 2007, she joined Boston Spa Academy, where she has continued to grow both professionally and develop her career.
Since 2007, Lou has taken on a variety of key roles, including Leader of Professional Development for new teachers, overseeing KS5 Curriculum Leadership role within Physical Education, and contributing to whole-school initiatives as a House Leader and a Pastoral Leader. Lou is currently in post as an Assistant Principal, with responsibility for the ‘Shaping Character Programme’ and Transition.
Dr Taylor
Assistant Principal
Dr Taylor
James graduated from Durham University in 2012 with a PhD in Mathematics. Following this, he trained to teach at the University of York before starting his teaching career in Birmingham. James joined Boston Spa Academy in 2015.
Currently James is an Assistant Principal with responsibilities including assessment, examinations and timetabling. James also leads the Mathematics department alongside these duties.
MISS OATES
Assistant Principal
Miss Oates
Charlotte Oates graduated with a degree in Physical Education from Leeds Beckett University in 2016 before completing her teacher training through the GORSE SCITT. She began her teaching career at The Ruth Gorse Academy in 2017 and later taught at The Stephen Longfellow Academy, where she was Curriculum Leader for Sport. In this role, she successfully introduced and led the Level 3 BTEC Sport qualification, providing students with greater opportunities to access higher education. It was during this time that Charlotte’s passion for pastoral care truly developed.
In 2021, Charlotte joined Boston Spa Academy as Head of Year 8 and, most recently, has led Key Stage 3 as Pastoral Director for the past 2 years. Now, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, Charlotte oversees KS3, Enrichment++, and Transition. She is committed to ensuring that every student is supported to thrive academically and personally, whilst also benefiting from a wide range of enriching opportunities that help them grow into confident, resilient, and ambitious young people.
MRS COLEMAN
Assistant Principal
Mrs Coleman
Beckie Coleman graduated with a degree in English Literature and more recently achieved a Master’s Degree in Education. Beckie joined Boston Spa Academy in 2017 following teacher training with GORSE SCITT. In Beckie’s second year of teaching, she took on the role of directing Personal Development across the academy, before becoming Head of Year with a focus on supporting Year 11 students. Building on this experience, Beckie went on to serve as Director of Key Stage 4, where her work centred on leading excellent pastoral care alongside strong academic outcomes. A key part of Beckie’s role has been helping students secure their future aspirations and supporting them in progressing to further education opportunities.
