
SENIOR
LEADERSHIP
TEAM
Our highly professional staff are dedicated to ensuring that every student fulfills their God given potential, committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

MISS H BURROWS
HEAD TEACHER
I joined Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School as an Assistant Head Teacher in January 2014 and became Head Teacher in September 2018. My background is in English and I have worked at both local and national level as a local authority consultant and PiXL Associate. I could not be happier to be part of the Archbishop Ilsley Family and I feel blessed to be Head Teacher.
MR B BLOOMER
DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
I am proud to have had a long association with Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School as both a member of staff and before that as a pupil. Our school has enabled and continues to enable so many of us to go on to a future of our own choosing. It is a great community to be a part of, so come and join us as a student or a member of staff and develop your talents to make yourself and Ilsley even better in the future!
MR J SIMMONS
ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER
I am proud to be a member of staff at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic school, and have been since 2005. Pupils deserve to learn, interact and develop in a secure, caring and enjoyable environment. Tolerance, understanding, discipline, resilience and forgiveness are central to the development of our pupils.
MISS A PERERIA
ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER
Since 2006 I have taught at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School in the Physical Education Faculty. I have been both Head of Faculty and Head of Sixth Form and was elected as Teacher Governor in 2014. In my current role I lead on Staff Training, Performance Management and work closely with year 10. I am passionate about education and wish for our pupils to be as successful as they can be in both their academic studies and their own wellbeing.
MR A MORRIS
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
I have been at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School since 2012. I lead on curriculum design and assessment at key stage 3 as well as ensuring the effective academic transition from year 6 to year 7. I also teach Geography.
MR J EL'HABID
ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER AND HEAD OF SIXTH FORM & PICCL
I am Assistant Headteacher and the head of our successful Sixth Form. I also teach Religious Studies and Philosophy. From September 2019, I have the honour to be the person in charge of Catholic Life.
MR D CORRIGAN
ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER
I am Assistant head teacher in charge of Safeguarding and teach Physical Education and Religious Studies. I work closely with our LAC students and oversee Educational visits and trips. I am proud to work at Archbishop Ilsley and enjoy supporting all students to achieve their potential and assisting them to have the most successful futures possible.
MR P MCDONALD
ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER IN CHARGE OF DATA
As Assistant Head teacher in charge of data, I am responsible for monitoring the achievement and progress of students as well as reporting this to parents and carers. I have had the good fortune of attending Ilsley as a student and can speak at first-hand how fantastic our school is.
MRS B STOKES
SENIOR STRATEGIC SUPPORT LEADER
MRS C BURGE
SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
As a past pupil of Archbishop Ilsley and a member of staff since 2003 I have a long association with the school. My current role as School Business Manager gives me the responsibility for overseeing the support functions within school including Finance and Personnel. It is my job to ensure that school resources are used effectively.
MRS L GRANT
ASSOCIATE SLT
Also a former student of Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, I am extremely proud to now be a part of its leadership team. I am an experienced teacher of both English and Media Studies and I have held leadership roles within both curriculum areas. I currently have responsibility for Curriculum Development in Years 7 and 8, developing Literacy within school and leading our Accelerated Reader Programme. I am passionate about Catholic Education and the virtues that we instil in our young people.
MR C CORRIGAN
ASSOCIATE SLT
MR F HOWARD
ESTATES MANAGER
I have worked at Ilsley since 1995 and have held the post of Site Manager for the last 10 years. It is my responsibility to ensure the school is kept clean,safe and secure to create a positive working environment for both pupils and staff.