The Leadership Team

Leadership at Northease comprises a strong group of highly qualified and experienced individuals with a clear vision for the school and a shared understanding of the needs of neuro-diverse young people. Our team is diverse but cohesive and has lived experience of neuro-diversity that ensures the focus always remains on the support needs of our young people and their families. Our recent ISI inspection (March, 2025) stated there is “a clear vision for the school that is underpinned by effective self-evaluation, management of risk and a determination to ensure the wellbeing of pupils.”

• Caroline Stamos
  Headteacher
  Caroline Stamos

  My passion is making every day remarkable for children with special educational needs and giving them every opportunity to develop to their unique potential.

  Before joining Northease Manor School, I led a school for students of primary and secondary age, with special educational needs in Dallas, Texas. Prior to moving to the U.S. ten years ago, I was an Assistant Head, Assessment Coordinator and lead maths teacher at a large maintained primary school in Kent. I have a Masters degree in education and dyslexia qualifications, as well as leadership certifications. I feel privileged to be a part of Northease Manor's continued journey in becoming the centre of excellence that its students and staff deserve.

• James Brampton
  Assistant Headteacher - DSL, Behaviour and Engagement
  James Brampton

  I started working at Northease in September 2021, as teacher of Humanities, before taking over as Head of Seniors in 2022. Previously, I have taught in a range of settings, including a SEND school in Hertfordshire, a large boarding school, and a London Preparatory school. Northease is a uniquely rewarding place to work, and I've had so much fun teaching and getting to know the young people here. I am thrilled to be undertaking the role of Assistant Head and have been overwhelmed by the positive response of the Northease Community to our new Positive Behaviour Policy.

• Jordan Twinn
  Assistant Headteacher - Admissions and Therapeutic Provision.
  Jordan Twinn

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  "I leapt at the chance to join Northease Manor in January 2024 as Assistant Headteacher for Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum. I am now equally excited to be the Assistant Headteacher for Admissions and Therapeutic Provision, supporting students and families to find the right pathway and access the specialist support that Northease offers.

  My school career began as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a mainstream setting, before I trained as a secondary school maths teacher at Cambridge University. I later became the Maths Lead in a speech and language specialist school, and in 2021 I was appointed SENCO in a social, emotional, and mental health specialist setting, eventually combining this with the role of Head of Maths.

  I am passionate about life long learning and hold a wide range of qualifications, including a Master's in Physics with Photonics, a master's in education from Cambridge University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, a Master's in psychology and business, and I am currently completing the NPQH (Headship) qualification.

  Like many of our students, I have also recently received my own Autism diagnosis, and I look forward to helping others recognise the strengths that can come with being on the spectrum. I can't wait to get to know you all!"

• Tri Townshend
  Operations and Facilities Manager
  Tri Townshend

  I am delighted to be joining the senior leadership team at Northease Manor school and am very passionate about the way in which people and systems work.

                    I am dedicated to the process of continual improvement and believe that there is a solution to every issue waiting to be found.

  After completing a degree in psychology, I worked to develop a method for creating person-centred schedules to support people living with neurological conditions - finding ways to empower them and stimulate their minds.

  Since then, I have worked in operations and facilities management where I found my enthusiasm for compliance, health and safety, fire safety and building maintenance.

  I see buildings as individuals - unique and, like the people within them, in need of care and understanding to know how best to support them. I have a particular interest for creating FM strategy, developing tailored maintenance schedules and fine-tuning procedure to improve the lifespan of assets and to ensure all those who are working inside are safe and happy!

  If you have any suggestions to discuss improvements to school operations and facilities - or would just like to meet, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

• David May
  Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning and Curriculum
  David May

  Education and Leadership are my passions, I have been a teacher, Subject leader & Curriculum leader in my career to date. Since arriving at Northease Manor in 2023 I have been Head of Sixth Form, PFA lead and PE teacher. I now have the absolute pleasure of being Assistant Headteacher at this wonderful Independant SEND school.

  The staff, students and parents here are all acutely focused on ensuring the school community is a nurturing, supportive, safe and an appropriately challenging environment. The community feel here is unlike any other school or college I have ever worked at, and I am extremely grateful and proud to be a part of it.

  I will be leading Teaching, Learning and Curriculum and will be fully focused on building on the great quality in these areas with our fantastic teachers.