Meet our Senior Leadership Team | Blue Hills Federation

Hello, I’m Kathryn Jones, Acting Executive Headteacher of the Blue Hills Federation. I have worked in the Blue Hills Federation since 2019, starting at St. Mary's Bucknell and then moving to work at Clunbury CE Primary School as one of the Lead Teachers in March 2020. Whilst working in Telford and Wrekin, I also worked for the Shropshire Music Service teaching the flute, ukuele and curriculum music. Singing is a real love of mine and so it is such a joy to work for a federation which excels at singing with direction from our amazing music teacher Mr Bennett.

Outside of school, I am a mother of two children, Jack and Lizzy. My children are pretty sporty, so I spend lots of time watching them train, perform and also driving them around! Our family also have a small farm where we have a small flock of sheep, as well as a range of pets including a cat (Mika) and a hamster!

I'm Rach Braybrooke, Lead Teacher at St Mary's in Bucknell. I've worked in different roles in several different primary schools in Shropshire and in Sussex. Most have been small rural primary schools, where the school is an integral part of community life and a focus for the hopes and dreams of the community. I've also lived and worked overseas in Ghana and Uganda, working as a teacher trainer and supporting schools to write their development plans.

I'm Anna Mullock, Lead Teacher at Newcastle Primary and Acting Deputy Headteacher for the Blue Hills Federation. I am really happy to be part of such a wonderful small village school in Newcastle, where the close-knit community allows me to get to know the pupils and their families so well. One of the highlights of my time here has been working alongside members of the local community on our gardening project—it's been a fantastic way to connect and grow together. Over the years, I’ve taught in a variety of schools, from large urban settings to other village schools, so I truly appreciate both the challenges and the many benefits of small class sizes. In addition to my classroom teaching, I also support PGCE students in delivering English and PSHE, and I’m especially passionate about helping children become brilliant, confident writers.

As a parent of three, I know how busy and unpredictable family life can be, and that understanding helps me support my pupils and their families with empathy and flexibility.

Lorraine Knight - School Business Manager

Hello, I am Lorraine Knight, the Federation Business Manager.

I started working in a school office in 2000 and have worked in a variety of schools both here in the UK and in the Middle East.

In 2012 I became a School Business Manager for a primary school in north Shropshire, which later became a federation. I left there in 2022 to spend more time with my family but am delighted to now work part time across the Blue Hills Federation.