Appointments: Top team for academy
A TRIO of appointments have been made at one of Manchester’s first academies, which will open in Wythenshawe in September.
Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) has appointed Nikki Birch as vice principal – deep learning, Teresa Johnson as vice principal – extended academy and community, and Damian McGuire as corporate services manager.
Ms Birch has worked in various educational roles and most recently held the role of consultant deputy head,training other deputies in Worcestershire.
In her new role, Ms Birch will be responsible for raising standards and opportunities open to students through developing a personalised curriculum tailored to the needs of the students and have a clear focus on learning and teaching.
Ms Johnson has also held a number of senior roles in education including national director of the ‘share’ parental involvement programme as well as director of vocational education and assistant head at Shenley Court School and Sixth Form Centre in Birmingham.
She will have responsibility for developing full service provision including out of hours learning, support and involvement of parents including family learning and the transition from primary school.
Damian McGuire, a chartered accountant, was previously finance director of Independent Pharmacy Care Centres plc.
As corporate services manager, he will not only be responsible for the financial aspects of the Academy, but also all of the non-educational support facilities and helping the principal and other members of the academy team with its strategic development.
Marie Quayle, principal designate of the MEA said:”I am delighted to have Nikki, Teresa and Damian on board. We are working as a team to ensure that MEA provides the best opportunity for students, staff and the community. Learning and business is at the heart of all we do.
Since their appointments, a tremendous amount of work has been done to plan for the personalised curriculum, extended Academy and community links and financial planning to ensure we get the best for all involved.”
The academy, which is one of seven across the city, will provide 750 places for 11-16 year olds and post 16 provision for 120 students from 2010.
It is sponsored by Manchester Airport with co-sponsorship from Willow Park Housing Trust, Manchester City Council and The Manchester College.
