Middle Leaders (ID 1091)

• Miss N Ostad-Aghaie
  Joint Curriculum Leader of English
  Miss N Ostad-Aghaie

  Nassy has been a teacher of English at Moor End Academy since 2019. She graduated from the University of Huddersfield after studying Education Studies, and continued her passion for working in Education by completing her PGCE in Secondary English. Nassy has always had a love for English since her own Secondary School days, and with the help of a couple of influential, magical and enthusiastic teachers of her own, she knew that this was the path for her! Immediately after her post-graduate course, Nassy embarked on her career as a teacher. It wasn't until a couple of years later, where Nassy found her passion in leadership, and was appointed as Assistant Curriculum Leader, and now Joint Curriculum Leader.

  Nassy was originally born in Iran, and moved over to England when she was just 3 years old. Although moving at such a young age benefitted Nassy and her language acquisition in English, she yearns to go back home and visit Iran for its beautiful scenes, rich heritage and historic culture. Nassy has a love for travelling, and has visited countries like Italy, France, Spain, India, Morrocco and Turkey, and when not abroad, Nassy takes every opportunity to bask in nature, exploring the scenic countryside of England."

• Mrs L Farnell
  Joint Curriculum Leader of English
  Mrs L Farnell

  Laura began her teaching journey at Moor End Academy in 2019 after completing her PGCE and Teacher Training at Huddersfield Horizon SCITT. Armed with a degree in Media from Edge Hill University, Laura's love for reading and decoding the intricacies of language, along with her passion for bringing ideas to life became the driving force behind her transition to education.
  
  

  Laura is a keen traveller and loves to explore countries and seek new adventures, though her real passion is at home, as Laura is very family-orientated and loves to spend quality time with those closest to her.

• Mr M Barrett
  Curriculum Leader of Mathematics
  Mr M Barrett

• Mr A Russell
  Curriculum Leader of Science
  Mr A Russell

  Allan studied at Aston University in Birmingham completing a Combined Honours degree in Chemistry and Business Studies.

  After running a property renovation business for several years, he decided a more rewarding career was needed and decided to become a teacher. To do this Allan continued his studies at the University of Huddersfield completing a PGCE in Chemistry where he trained at schools in the Halifax area.

  Allan has been Deputy Curriculum Leader at a school near Halifax for 4 years where he planned and ran several STEM projects. This included racing rocket powered cars and building a full motion flight simulator as part of the Falcon Project, sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society and funded by Boeing.

  Allan spends most of his leisure time with his family and has enjoyed Triathlon and Cross Duathlon competitions when his knees stop hurting and allow him to train.

  Allan joined Moor End Academy as Curriculum Leader for Science in 2024.

• Mr D Harden
  Subject Leader of History
  Mr D Harden

  Dale has been a teacher of History since 1995. After completing his first degree at the University of York, he worked in the car industry for four years, running repair centres in Sheffield and travelling around the country to help improve his company in order to achieve British and European awards for the best training, recruitment and ethical standards. His focus changed in 1994 when he decided that a History teaching career would be the next step on his journey. After training at the University of Sheffield, Dale then spent the next twenty four years teaching in Doncaster. After 5 years he qualified as an Advanced Skills Teacher and spent a rewarding time helping all of the schools in Doncaster develop their Citizenship and History teaching and Learning. This lead to appointment as a Senior Leader and allowed Dale to branch out and support his schools in a much wider way, teaching new subjects, running a Maths department and supporting students both inside and outside school.

  Sport has always been a passion for Dale with Rugby League and Union still forming much of his activity outside of teaching. He has coached teams from the smallest juniors to U-18 level and still enjoys the odd gentle session training players new and old. Dale is something of a machine enthusiast and particularly loves watching old racing cars, historic sports cars and aeroplanes of all description. Indeed, Dale flew his first plane at the age of 16, solo before he could legally drive a car.

  He still lives in Sheffield, has supported one son through a History degree, with another about to start forensic anthropology in 2020. Weightlifting consumes much of his leisure time and he is currently deadlifting, pressing and squatting very heavy things in any free time he has. His target is to start powerlifting in the Masters division by 2020!

• Miss J Heath
  Subject Leader of Geography
  Miss J Heath

  Jasmine studied at the University of Chester completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Natural Hazard Management, graduating in 2020. She continued her studies at the University of Chester completing a PGCE in Secondary Geography where she trained throughout the pandemic in a school in Chester. Jasmine joined Moor End Academy as an ECT in September 2021. Since joining she has completed her 2-year ECT training and has recently been appointed Subject Leader of Geography.

  Throughout her childhood and university life, Jasmine was a competitive dancer across many genres including ballet, tap and hip hop, performing across the world in countries such as New York and Germany. This passion led her into her first opportunities to teach dance to students whilst in Sixth Form. Jasmine’s drive and enthusiasm to help others succeed has helped her to achieve her role in the geography department.

• Mr A Majeed
  Subject Leader of RE
  Mr A Majeed

  Abdul was born in the UK but moved to Kashmir, when he was 3 years old. He lived in Kashmir for eight years. He returned to the UK aged 12 and attended Moor End Academy. After leaving Moor End Academy Abdul attended Kirklees College to study A levels in Accounts, Economics and Business Studies. After completing his A levels Abdul went on to study at the University of Bradford. He graduated from the University of Bradford with a 2:1 Hons Bachelor of Education degree.

  He began his teaching career at Moor End Academy as an EAL (English as an additional language) Learning Mentor working with students who had English as a second language. In this role, he successfully worked with students until they were ready to join the mainstream classes. Following a 2004 inspection, Ofsted praised the progress of EAL students.

  He then secured the role of Subject Leader of STaRS and oversaw the significant rise in GCSE and BTEC results. He was also part of the staff team that secured ‘Outstanding’ in 2009 and again in 2012. He became Assistant Principal at Moor End Academy, on a fixed term contract, leading on behaviour and student leadership.

  Abdul is a passionate teacher who loves his subject and is also an examiner for GCSE Religious Studies. He was appointed a Team Leader for both AQA and OCR for the past five years. Through marking and leading a team of markers Abdul has developed further insight into the subject. He says “As team leader, I have had the privilege, to work with colleagues from all over the country who are also passionate about the subject”.

  Abdul is a huge fan of stand-up comedy and also enjoys swimming and football. He is an analytical thinker and strategist who enjoys problem solving through playing games like chess and doing puzzles/crosswords. Abdul loves to travel, meet new people and have new experiences.

• Mr A Hafeez
  Subject Leader of Computing & Business
  Mr A Hafeez

  Abdul Hafeez is a former Moor End Academy student, after leaving school and then college, in 1995 Abdul left Huddersfield and went away to the University of Lincolnshire, where he studied BSc (Hons) Business & Technology. During his years at university, Abdul went on to do many jobs through the summer holidays during his University days, oneof which included working at the local fireworks factory at Crosland Hill.

  Abdul embarked on a career in IT, which meant living away from home again, which this time was for 14 years. Initially, he was appointed as a technician working in classrooms, helping the teachers use software and hardware to improve teaching and learning and to raise pupil attainment. This is where Abdul honed his knowledge and understanding of computer networks and IT systems and their role in improving teaching and learning, quickly progressing to therole of senior technician. By this time his IT skills had rapidly grown to a point where Abdul was in charge of the department and was prioritising work for other technicians. However, his role took him away from the classroom and from working with staff and students and he missed this. Abdul'sformer Head teacher realised this and offered him the excellent opportunity to train as a teacher through the school based Graduate Teaching Program. It was a time when the ICT department results were not good, but as the years went on the departmental results just got better and better, during his time the school was rated OUTSTANDING twice by Ofsted.

  In 2014 Abdul lead the department and its success still continued, always in the top 5 of all subjects. Then in 2017 he had the opportunity to come back home, to give back to the community he grew up in, so became subject leader of Business & Computing at Moor End Academy.

  Abdul is a keen football fan, who follows Liverpool avidly. Healso likes to relax with his family who regularly go out together at the weekends.Abdul has also for the past few years been learning to play golf, whichhe is really enjoying.

• Mr S Dalton
  Subject Leader of Performing Arts
  Mr S Dalton

  Steve was once described by a senior member of staff as ‘relentlessly enthusiastic’, and it is this enthusiasm and passion for teaching others how to experience and enjoy music which drives him at school.

  A native of the mighty West Midlands, he came to study Music Technology at the University of Huddersfield in 2001, studying under world-class electroacoustic musicians, Prof Monty Adkins and Prof Michael Clarke. In addition to teaching Music (and History) at Moor End, Steve has also succeeded in leadership roles; he led the Academy move to Office365 and developed the use of iPads in teaching and learning, as well as leading the very successful Citizenship Theme Day in 2018.

  Steve is a committed Christian who is joyfully involved in church work in the community. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, as well as playing guitar and badminton.

• Miss L Foden
  Lead Teacher of VI
  Miss L Foden

  Laura qualified as a science Teacher in 2003 with a first-class honours degree in Chemistry from the University of Hull. She has always had a keen interest in working with people with disabilities, working for MENCAP, Sense and local charities supporting young people and adults with additional needs. This passion has shaped her teaching career.

  Laura undertook a Masters degree in Deaf Education from the University of Leeds and led a specialist provision for Deaf students in Hull. She was then the maths lead in a school for students with physical impairment.

  In 2009 Laura relocated to Kirklees to work for Kirklees Council as part of the Sensory Service, supporting Deaf and deafblind children and young people. Laura gained further postgraduate teaching qualifications through the University of Birmingham.

  She has worked within the Additionally Resourced Provision for Visual Impairment at Moor End Academy since 2012. She has been Lead Teacher of the Provision since 2014. Laura’s aim is to promote holistic development and inclusion for all students with visual impairment or blindness across Kirklees. Striving to create confident students who can leave school equipped for life as young adults.

  Laura values supporting her local community and giving back through voluntary work. She has volunteered for charities such as Pets as Therapy, Cancer research and KIDS. She was a Games Maker for the London 2012 Olympics.

  Outside of school Laura spends time with her young family. When she gets the time, she can be found in the gym weightlifting, or at home baking (and eating) cakes!

• Mrs L Mowbray
  Subject Leader MFL
  Mrs L Mowbray

  Lisa grew up in Huddersfield and was the first member of her family to study at university, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages. She decided at an early age that teaching was her vocation so attended Trinity and All Saints’ University Leeds to gain QTS before embarking on her first post at a secondary and sixth form in West Yorkshire.

  Lisa joined South Pennine Academies in January 2023 as Strategic Lead for MFL across Park Lane and Moor End Academies. She has extensive experience as a middle leader having taught French and Spanish up to A Level for the majority of her career. She firmly believes that learning another language creates unique opportunities for students to improve their cultural awareness, increase their adaptability, and make them a more confident and effective communicator. She has been instrumental in driving up standards in teaching and learning at both academies since her appointment.

  Away from school, Lisa adores travelling and considers herself very fortunate to have seen much of this beautiful planet and to have met some wonderful people. During her university studies, she lived in the Canary Islands and on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean which sparked her desire to experience other cultures and languages. Almost every holiday, she will be spotted departing from a UK airport to discover new places. However, when in the UK she loves to visit Cornwall, Devon, Ireland and Northumberland. She also loves to spend time with her family and friends, and go on long walks with her dog.

• Miss A Harris Holmes
  Subject Leader Citizenship & H&S
  Miss A Harris Holmes

• Miss C Tsobanoglou
  Subject Leader ADT
  Miss C Tsobanoglou

  Christina fell in love with teaching when she became a TEFL teacher in Greece. But her passion for the English language motivated her to move from Greece to England in 1991 to study. She arrived in Leeds with just a suitcase and a valued dictionary that pre-Google was her only support to completing her first degree at Leeds Metropolitan University in 1996. From then on, she worked in various secondary schools, teaching Design Technology, Food and Art. Christina enjoys teaching creative subjects immensely, she believes that these subjects can lead to amazing careers. As a teenager she begun to engrave on glass, some of her work must still be decorating homes in her hometown Kavala.

  Christina values learning, in 2016 she successfully completed her Master's Degree in Graphics.

  Christina is very proud of her two daughters, one who recently completed her degree in Fashion Marketing and the other her Master's degree in Health Psychology.

  Outside the classroom, Christina enjoys holidays, walking, healthy eating and is passionate about going to the gym for Pilates, yoga, running and weightlifting.

  Christina is Greek Orthodox and an active member of the Leeds Greek community that get together throughout the year to celebrate various religious observances.

  Christina is very excited to join the MEA family and is looks forward to passing on her wealth of subject knowledge, cultural heritage as well as her positive attitude. She is committed to inspiring the next generation of designers, chefs, engineers and innovators, equipping students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.