Who Will Be Delivering The Themes ?

Four Dwellings High School

Head Teacher - Bernie Smith

Bernie Smith’s tenure at Four Dwellings has seen significant and remarkable progress at what is one of the most challenging schools in Birmingham. Bernie’s belief in leadership, delegation, clear visioning and raising aspirations has led to much recognition and appreciation on a regional and national scale. Believing in offering real responsibility to his SLT, Bernie has built a ‘segment model’ of SLT which has been at the heart of the school’s progress.

In his tenure as Head, Bernie has developed an integrated, community and an orientated and inclusive approach to his leadership of the school. This has seen significant increases in attendance, academic performance, numbers on the school roll and a renewed reputation within the city.

"The leadership of the headteacher is inspirational and visionary and has been recognised through the recent West Midlands ‘Headteacher of the Year’ award."

OfSTED, 2006

Senior Leadership Team

Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral) - Ian Trevethick

Ian’s long association with the school, starting with his role as a PE teacher, has enabled him to make a significant impact on the education of generations of young people at Four Dwellings. Today, Ian is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, and also leads on the pastoral system for whole school, multi-agency intervention and oversees SEN.

Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum) - Phil Woodey

Phil is another long serving member of staff, originally in the History Department, who now leads on the curriculum, OfSTED preparation, public examinations and SEF/SIP.

Head of Modern Foreign Languages and CPD Co-ordinator - Clare Mills

14-19 Curriculum - Colin Brown

Colin has a wide range of responsibilities within the 14 - 19 Curriculum. These include: Guided Individual Pathway Options , 16+ provision, Work Related Learning (Work Experience, Enterprise Education, School Shop, Citizenship & PSHE, Global Links - Rafi-Ki, and the School Council) and ASDAN Courses / Prince’s Trust.

Assistant Head - Ela McSorley

Ela is School Strategy Manager and is responsible for Learning and Teaching and AST. Ela is currently on part-time secondment to QCA

Science College Manager - Anuja Jalota

Anuja’s responsibilities include Community, BTEC, data/targeting and monitoring.

Assistant Head - James Alcock

James has responsibility for finance, timetable, and general ICT provision.

Assistant Head (Behaviour for Learning) - Barry Morley

Barry’s daily duties and responsibilities centre on the behaviour of all our pupils. He has tried to shift school focus on behaviour to that of celebrating the positives rather than being all consumed by the negatives.

Assistant Head (Head of Children’s Services) - Maureen Hunt

Maureen has a breadth of responsibilities including: Knowledge management, School vision, BSF, supporting the Headteacher in the wider context of school and community cohesion, supporting the Headteacher’s lead on National Challenge, Every Child Matters and Extended School.

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