{"id":2927,"date":"2025-11-05T00:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/lochendchs\/?page_id=2927"},"modified":"2025-11-05T20:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T20:54:15","slug":"our-senior-leadership-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/lochendchs\/our-senior-leadership-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Senior Leadership Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MS k aNDERSON<\/h5>\n
HEAD TEACHER<\/h5>\n

As Head Teacher, I\u2019m proud to lead such a caring and ambitious school community. I work closely with pupils, staff, and families to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every young person feels valued and encouraged to achieve their best. At Lochend, our shared focus on wellbeing, learning, and achievement helps make our school a place where everyone can Learn, Grow and Achieve.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I have been Head Teacher at Lochend since August 2024 and I am delighted to be here and I am so proud of our school community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Did you know? I once went for an interview to be a children’s TV presenter. (It was a long time ago!)<\/p>\n

Outside of school, I enjoy doing anything active – tennis, skiing, walking my dog. I love spending time with my friends and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lochend is such a special place to work because of all our amazing young people, our school community and the ways in which people work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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ms E Large<\/h5>\n
depute head teacher<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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mr j wright<\/h5>\n
depute head teacher<\/h5>\n

As Depute Head Teacher, I have responsibility for Arran House and the Enhanced Nurture Provision. I am also the link DHT to the Pastoral Care team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I have worked at Lochend since November 2024, prior to that I was a Pastoral Care teacher, I also teach Modern Studies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Outside of school, I enjoy going to the gym, watching tv and spending time with my husband, family and friends. I also love sport and watch just about anything sport related.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lochend is such a special place to work because of the young people, their families and our amazing staff. Everyone really cares and works so hard for our young people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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ms l neil<\/h5>\n
depute head teacher<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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ms h kerr<\/h5>\n
acting depute head teacher<\/h5>\n

I am the Depute Head Teacher for Mull House. My role is to support pupils, families, and staff to ensure every young person feels valued, included, and able to achieve their very best. I work closely with colleagues across the school to promote wellbeing, positive relationships, and success for all.<\/p>\n

I have worked at Lochend for the last 15 years as a Chemistry teacher and as Principal Teacher Raising Attainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Did you know? I really hate cheese! I do love a cheeseless pizza and I promise a pizza tastes way better without cheese. One thing I do love about cheese, is a cheese joke, my favourite? What did the cheese say when it looked in the mirror? Halloumi!\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends, going shopping, watching TV, and enjoying fun weekends away with friends.<\/p>\n

Lochend is such a special and rewarding place to work. This is because of the young people, their families, and all our staff. Everyone genuinely wants the best for every young person and works hard every day to make that happen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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ms c Mccauley<\/h5>\n
associate depute head teacher<\/h5>\n
fh creative technologies<\/h5>\n

I am the Faculty Head of Creative Technologies and was appointed as Associate Depute Head Teacher in August 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I have worked in Lochend for the last 8 years and have taught for a total of 16 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Did you know? Before I became a teacher I used to make boat covers for a living.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends and listening to rock music.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our young people make Lochend a very rewarding place to work. Our staff are dedicated to supporting all young people to achieve their very best.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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ms r woods<\/h5>\n
associate depute head teacher<\/h5>\n
faculty head science<\/h5>\n

I am the Faculty Head of the Science Department and was appointed as Associate Depute Head Teacher in August 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I have worked at Lochend for the last 13 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Did you know? My friend and I once appeared in a Mel Gibson film that was filmed in New York.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and being a mum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lochend is such a special place to work because of our amazing staff and pupils.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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