Heads of Year

Miss Colson is joining the pastoral team as the Head of Year 11.

She began her career in teaching at a rural school on the outskirts of Southampton after graduating from the University of Plymouth with a first class degree alongside qualified teacher status. During her time at university, she experienced teaching across all key stages but was particularly fond of KS4.  She has incredible experiences of teaching in an international school in Chile and has loved learning that maths is a universal language after observing lessons in Hungary.

Miss Colson is a keen swimmer and has recently swum 3 miles across a shipping channel from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight for charity. She is incredibly passionate about maths and is looking forward to supporting and guiding Year 11 through their GCSEs and transition to further education. She is keen to ensure that every student achieves their potential and leaves the Iceni Academy with the skills and foundations to support lifelong learning.

Merryn is joining the pastoral team as the Head of Year 10.

She started her studies in Norwich at the University of East Anglia where she gained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

After graduating, Merryn began working at a Norwich Stockbroking firm as a trader, whilst in the role she gained Associate status from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.

After four years in finance, Merryn returned to UEA to complete her teacher training and gain qualified teaching status.

Merryn will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role, ensuring our students are happy and fulfilling their potential.

Luke is starting this year as the Head of Year 8 after finishing the end of the last school year as Assistant Head of Year.

Luke studied at University of Hull and completed his Bachelor of Social Science in Law before then going on to Study Law further at the University of Sheffield. Luke then attended Norfolk Teacher Training Center where he gained his Qualified Teaching Status in Science.

Luke started his career at Iceni Academy and as a Physics Specialist has a keen interest in Space and the Solar System.

Outside of school Luke is an enthusiastic runner who has made an entry into next year’s London Marathon.

Luke is an experienced Head of Year 7.

Luke gained a Bachelor of Attendance in Physical Education along with Qualified Teacher Status.  He began his career in a Middle School as Subject Leader of Physical Education before becoming Head of Year 7.  Since joining Iceni Academy Luke has been Head of KS3, Interim Director of Mathematics & Business Studies and he is now Head of Year 7.

Luke is a footballer, skier, cricketer and motocross rider outside of work and hopes to teach pupils to enjoy being active whilst developing their understanding of the benefits to both physical and mental health. He aims to instil core values of respect and citizenship in Year 7, whilst assisting them with any barriers they face throughout the academic year.