Mr Davies
Secondary:
Lymm High School
A-Levels:
Lymm High Sixth Form
Biology
Physics
Business Studies
Sport
Undergraduate:
The University of Newcastle
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
Postgraduate/SCITT:
TCAT and Liverpool John Moores University
Secondary Science
Rugby Career:
England u16/18
Newcastle Falcons
Rotherham Titans
Lymm RFC Head Coach
Quote:
“TCAT provided an amazing teacher training course where I felt looked after every step of the way. I feel privileged to still be working in such an amazing environment.”
Mr Johnson
Secondary:
Bridgewater High School
A-Levels:
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form
Economics
Law
Business Studies
Psychology (AS Level)
Undergraduate:
Chester University
BA (Hons) Sport Development
Postgraduate/SCITT:
TCAT and Liverpool John Moores University
Physical Education
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and Bridgewater High School
Previous work:
Community Rugby League Coach for the Warrington Wolves Foundation
Mr Horn
Secondary:
Kings School (Gutersloh)
A-Levels:
Priestley College
AS English Language
BTEC Sport Level 3 Sports Coaching, Development and Fitness
Undergraduate:
Edge Hill University
BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
Postgraduate:
TCAT and Liverpool John Moores University
Secondary Physical Education
Quote:
“It is with great pride I can call myself an alumnus of The Challenge Academy Trust.”
Miss Sixsmith
Secondary:
Bridgewater High School
A-Levels:
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form
Psychology
English Language
Business Studies
Undergraduate:
The University of Sheffield
BA (Hons) Journalism Studies
Postgraduate/SCITT:
TCAT and The University of Manchester
Secondary English
Quote:
“No matter where life takes me, I’ll always carry the lessons, memories, and pride of being an alumnus of The Challenge Academy Trust.”
Mrs Guttridge
I’ve always followed my interests when it comes to education and career choices — which has led me on a creative and varied path. At school, I picked subjects I genuinely enjoyed: Triple Science, Art, Digital Art, Film Studies, and Modern World History. I didn’t have a clear career plan at the time, but I knew I loved the arts.
For A-Levels, I went to Cronton College and chose Textiles, Photography, and Film Studies, with a short stint in Media Studies at AS Level. After that, I stayed an extra year to complete an Art Foundation course, specialising in conceptual textiles, which cemented my love for visual storytelling and design.
I went on to study Textile Design at De Montfort University in Leicester, specialising in Printed Textiles in my second year, and graduated with a 2:1. After Uni, I moved back home and spent a few years trying out different roles — from office manager and magazine editor at te UK’s leading Garage Kit (painting models) hobby company, to running an art gallery/tattoo studio, and even managing a children’s pottery café. Each job taught me something new and kept me close to creativity.
Eventually, I came across an advert for a teacher training course at Bridgewater High School with TCAT and decided to go for it. During my second week on placement at Sir Thomas Boteler, I mentioned to Mrs. Scott-Herron that I’d love to be considered for a future art teaching role. That moment helped me realise that teaching art felt like the right next step — a way to share everything I’ve learned while inspiring others to explore their own creativity.