Tessa Claridge

Principal

Tessa has been in education for over 20 years. Starting her career in further education and holding various senior leadership roles, Head of Department in Surrey, Head of College in Cornwall and as Head of Education and Pastoral Operations in Oxfordshire.

Tessa has used her varied experiences to inspire learners from different backgrounds, ages, and abilities to achieve and engage in education. Now as Principal of Stansfield Academy Tessa will be looking to bring her drive and passion to ensure an excellent student experience. In her spare time, Tessa likes to spend time with her family and dogs.

Emily Johnston

Vice Principal

Emily has previously taught in mainstream primary schools for fifteen years, teaching across all Key Stages including Early Years Foundation Stage. During this time, she held the role of SENDCo and Key Stage One Leader. Alongside teaching, her main focus was supporting individual children to develop their social, emotional and behavioural needs. Emily has been at Stansfield Academy for 5 years, initially as a Primary class teacher and Primary Lead for the academy. In 2017 Emily developed her professional role, becoming Vice Principal and later in 2019 became Head of School of Stansfield Academy. Emily prides herself on building positive relationships with children and their families to help individuals achieve their full potential. Emily believes that every child deserves the best education, and that every child's potential is unlocked by building relationships, offering quality teaching with high aspirations and developing confidence in our young people. In her free time Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has a love for the outdoors, including mountain climbing and spending her time in and around the sea! 

Mo Hurley

Assistant Head of School

I qualified as a teacher in 2012 after serving 24 Years in the Royal Navy. My first educational job was as a volunteer mentor at a mainstream school before being taken on as a cover teacher. I did this for a couple of years and then taught ICT at the same school. I then decided to move in to Alternative Education and started at the Stansfield Academy in 2016 where I continued to teach ICT and then PSHE. In September 2019 I became the Assistant Head of School with responsibility for exams, data, careers and work experience amongst things. I am passionate about giving all of our learners the best that education can offer and always encourage them to never miss an opportunity!

Yasmin Trevelyan

Pastoral Support Manager

Yasmin graduated in 2012 from the University of Plymouth with a Ba (Hons) Music Degree followed by a Secondary PGCE in Music Education. Yasmin has worked as a secondary school Music teacher for 4 years and then developed as an assistant Head of Year, Pastoral support and then did her Level 3 Safeguarding training and assisted with all Safeguarding at her previous employment. Yasmin believes that all students should be given equal opportunities to ensure success and self-fulfilment. When Yasmin is not working she loves spending time with her two young children and has a keen interest in horse riding, baking and walking.

Stacey Lilley

SENCO

I graduated in 2007 from the University of Plymouth with a BA (Hons) Design (Fashion and Textiles) followed by a PGCE in Secondary Education. I have worked as a secondary school Design and Technology Teacher for 13 years, teaching across all Key Stages including Sixth Form. During this time, I held the role of Head of Department, Assistant SENDCo and Head of an Autism provision.  

I am passionate about education and I have high and realistic expectations of every pupil, understanding the pupils’ needs to enable them to reach their full potential. I believe the primary role is to ensure all pupils develop positive self-esteem and have a rewarding and enjoyable experience as part of the academy community.  

When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family and friends, cooking, walking my dogs and being by the beach.