Year Heads and Managers
Find out more about our Pastoral Team
Year 7
Mr Hyldon - Head of Year 7
Date joined Academy: January 2007.
Interests: Sport and music, especially supporting the mighty Chelsea football club!
My favourite book: Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby.
My favourite food: Indian.
My ideal holiday destination: Anywhere hot with a swimming pool.
Three words to describe you: Honest, caring, humorous.
As Head of Year, it is my responsibility to oversee the key areas that affect all the students and staff within the year group.
The first of these is safeguarding and I work closely with the Year Manager and tutors to ensure that we are keeping our students safe and cared for. Secondly, I oversee academic progress, liaising with teaching staff to ensure that all our students are making the progress they are capable of. To do this, we work very hard daily ensuring that regular attendance and positive behaviour are at the forefront of everything we do.
Most of all, I want every one of my year groups to look forward to coming to school and enjoy their time in our academy. I endeavour to form positive relationships with them and put a smile on their faces whenever possible!
Mrs Clark - Year 7 Manager
Date joined Academy: February 2012.
Interests: Music and spending time with my family.
My favourite book: Think like a monk by Jay Shetty.
My favourite food: Thai, Roast Dinner.
My ideal holiday destination: Beach Holiday.
Three words to describe you: Approachable, kind, forgiving.
My name is Mrs Clark, and I am a Year Manager. I have worked at Oasis Academy Wintringham since 2012.
My role as a Year Manager involves supporting students on a day-to-day basis, build positive relationships, work collaboratively with Mr Hyldon whilst monitoring attendance, behaviour, and liaising with parents/carers.
Most of all, I am always happy to help, and my door is always open for any worries, concerns, and support during school life.
Mrs Holland - Transition Mentor
Date joined Academy: June 2021.
Interests: I love spending time with my family and seeing my friends. I love spending time outdoors, whether it be walking or running, and I have ran a Marathon - something I’m very proud of as it has taken lots of training and dedication. When I’m at home I love reading and listening to music, as well as going to concerts.
My favourite book: I love so many different authors and genres of book, it’s hard to choose! I’ll give anything a try once, but at the moment, I would recommend all books by Will Dean, as his books are beautifully written.
My favourite food: Chocolate is my go-to! however I do try to eat healthy day to day.
My ideal holiday destination: I love Italy but have always dreamed of a safari holiday.
Three words to describe you: Kind, honest, sociable.
Hi, my name is Karen Holland, and I am the transition mentor for Year 7, alongside this role I am also the Careers Advisor. My Transition role involves meeting all the students prior to them joining OAW by visiting each primary school and spending time with the students to assist them with a smooth transition from primary to secondary school. My role allows me to work closely with all the students as they settle into life at OAW. This means that I have a strong relationship with the Year 7s each year.
I embrace our school ethos and the 9 habits, while encouraging our students to believe in themselves to succeed. I offer empathy to each of the students and help them navigate their way through Year 7, which can be a difficult and overwhelming time. I value honesty and strive for every student to value and care for themselves as much as our school staff value and care for them. I make myself available to offer pastoral advice and reassurance when required and resolve any issues that may arise, checking in regularly to maintain good relationships. I am loving my role at OAW and within the pastoral team, as I believe we all work with the students at the core of everything we do. This is evident when seeing how happy and settled they are. I also will be available to speak with and meet parents during my working day if they wish to chat about any worries they may have.
Year 8
Miss Clark - Head of Year 8
Date joined Academy: September 2020.
Interests: Cinema, fashion, eating out and spending time with my family and friends.
My favourite book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Huo.
My favourite food: I love lots of food, but my favourite cuisine is Italian.
My ideal holiday destination: I would love to visit Australia!
Three words to describe you: Kind, caring, loyal.
Hi! My name is Sophie Clark, and I am at Head of Year at the academy. I am also a history teacher at the school. I have worked at OAW for 4 years now and I thoroughly enjoy my job. I work closely alongside Mrs Kent, a year manager, to work tirelessly to form strong relationships with our year group. I have a passion for teaching students about History so that they can understand the world around them, and I love being a Head of Year and providing pastoral support for the pupils helping them with any worries or concerns they have. I work closely with the tutors who are fantastic at helping the students get set up for the day. The main roles I have are being responsible for attendance, behaviour management, academic support and helping our pupils to reach their full potential to become the best version of themselves.
Mrs Kent - Year 8 Manager
Date joined Academy: January 1998.
Interests: I love travelling, baking and crafting.
My favourite book: I don't really have a lot of time to spend reading (too many other hobbies) but I do really enjoy Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres.
My favourite food: I love Indian food; paella and beef stroganoff are a favourite of mine.
My ideal holiday destination: I adore the Maldives and have been lucky enough to visit, swim with turtles, sharks and manta rays. (This was on my bucket list).
Three words to describe you: Caring, supportive, funny.
My name is Mrs Kent, and I have worked here at Oasis Academy Wintringham for a considerable time now - currently working with our Y8 students, together with Miss Clark, Head of Year 8. Together we support all our students to ensure they are happy, feel safe and empower them to achieve their full potential and to be the best they can possibly be. We are very approachable and our relationships with students, parents/carers are very important. Miss Clark and I will work with our year group until they leave in Year 11 - continuity of support and relationships are paramount. I really enjoy travelling; spending quality time with our family, especially with our grandchildren, making special memories. I also enjoy kayaking; swimming; going to music concerts; baking and crafting. I really enjoy sharing my love of craft with our students, teaching them new skills.
Year 9
Mr McUrich - Head of Year 9
Date joined Academy: September 2014.
Interests: Sports, gym, family.
My favourite book: Not sure I have one.
My favourite food: Pizza.
My ideal holiday destination: Ibiza.
Three words to describe you: Loyal, fun, honest.
As Head of Year, it is my responsibility to oversee the key areas that affect all the students and staff within the year group.
The first of these is safeguarding and I work closely with the Year Manager and tutors to ensure that we are keeping our students safe and cared for. Secondly, I oversee academic progress, liaising with teaching staff to ensure that all our students are making the progress they are capable of. To do this, we work very hard daily ensuring that regular attendance and positive behaviour are at the forefront of everything we do.
Most of all, I want every one of my year groups to look forward to coming to school and enjoy their time in our academy. I endeavour to form positive relationships with them and put a smile on their faces whenever possible!
Mrs Bell - Year 9 Manager
Date joined Academy: September 2003.
Interests: Spending time with my family and walking my dog.
My favourite book: Ferney.
My favourite food: Roast Chicken Dinner.
My ideal holiday destination: By the sea, anywhere in the world.
Three words to describe you: Hardworking, kind and approachable.
Hi, my name is Mrs Bell, and I am a Year Manager at Oasis Academy Wintringham. I enjoy my role immensely and I will always endeavour to help and support your child through their Academy life. I will remain their Year Manager throughout their time here, from Year 7-11. Together we will watch them grow into confident young adults equipped to enter the world of work with a positive and mature attitude. I work very closely with the Head of Year Mr McUrich, we are both determined to ensure that the whole year group feels safe and secure within the Academy. Ensuring that they achieve their potential and thrive within the society in which they live.
Year 10
Mr Whiteley - Head of Year 10
Date joined Academy: September 2016.
Interests: I love spending time with my family out of work. I am keen sportsman who enjoys all sport and watches sport daily.
My favourite book: Oh, the places you will go is my personal favourite to read to my children.
My favourite food: I enjoy all foods, but nothing will beat Fish and Chips.
My ideal holiday destination: South Africa.
Three words to describe you: Curious, reasonable, fair.
My name is Ashley Whiteley, I am the Head of year where my role is to help my year group academically and pastorally. I want my year to resilient, confident, honest and hard working. My role is to help you flourish with whatever support you need. My aim is to get you your dream opportunities for when you leave OAW.
Miss Gilbert - Year 10 Manager
Date joined Academy: March 2011.
Interests: I love spending time with my children and going on family days out. I enjoy listening to music and attending live concerts. I enjoy spending time with my friends and going to nice restaurants. Being outside in the sunshine. I enjoy going out walking.
My favourite book: I enjoy reading Roald Dahl books with my children.
My favourite food: I love Italian food.
My ideal holiday destination: I would love to go to New York.
Three words to describe you: Understanding, supportive, positive.
My name is Kirstie-Rose Gilbert. I am a pastoral year manager, and my role is to work directly with students, I am here if they need someone to talk to offering help support and guidance whatever the issue. I am available in the day for students and parents if they have any concerns or worries, they would like to discuss. I work closely with Mr Whiteley our head of year to ensure students are supported throughout their time at OAW and to make a positive difference to ensure our students are happy and support them in achieving all they can for the future.
Year 11
Miss Grigg - Head of Year 11
Date joined Academy: January 2024.
Interests: Spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy going on holiday to a nice warm place. I enjoy sport, hockey netball and rugby.
My favourite book: Goodnight, Mister Tom.
My favourite food: I love Thai dishes and anything Italian.
My ideal holiday destination: I would love to go back to New York again and visit during Christmas time.
Three words to describe you: Calm, organised, fair.
My name is Kirsty Grigg, and I am Head of Year at OAW, i joined the Academy in January 2024 from a school down south and I am proud to now be part of the OAW family. My role as a Head of year is to work closely with the year group, especially around behaviour, attendance and pastoral care to support and guide them to achieve their dreams and aspirations throughout their time at OAW. We have a fantastic team of tutors who work with the students so together offering an all-round package of pastoral care for all students in our care. Alongside my Head of Year role I am a humanities teacher, teaching RE, History and Geography.
Mrs McIntyre - Year 11 Manager
Date joined Academy: September 2003.
Interests: Walking my dog, reading and spending time with my family.
My favourite book: Little Women.
My favourite food: Chocolate.
My ideal holiday destination: USA.
Three words to describe you: Supportive, understanding, organised.
Hello, my name is Joanne McIntyre. I am a Year Manager, and I have worked at Oasis Academy Wintringham since 2003. I am proud to be a member of the Oasis family, and everyone strives to make it the best it can possibly be.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and walking my dog.
My role as a Year Manager enables me to work very closely with the students and I am always there for them if they need someone to talk to, offering them help, support and guidance. I am also available for parents if they have any concerns or worries, they would like to discuss.