Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher: Mr E Mayell

Mr Mayell studied at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham, gaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Post Graduate Certificate of Education; as part of his degree, he completed his dissertation on Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama at The Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mr Mayell taught English at schools in the West Midlands and Manchester before joining the leadership team at Droylsden Academy and is also a senior examiner for GCSE English Language.

Deputy Headteacher: Standards in Curriculum Intent, Impact and Achievement, Educational Recovery, Timetable and Pupil Premium:  Ms A Wood

Ms Wood completed A-Levels in Maths, Law and History before achieving a BA(Hons) in Sport and Leisure Management at Staffordshire University. Following this she completed a PGCE in Physical Education at Liverpool John Moores University. Since then she has had a successful career leading the Sport and Healthy Lifestyles faculty at Droylsden Academy before moving into her current role of teaching Mathematics. During this time she has also completed the National Professional Qualification of Senior Leaders (NPQSL) and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team leading on Raising Attainment (including Pupil Premium), Curriculum and Timetable.

Deputy Headteacher: Standards in Pastoral Care, Character, Life Skills, Discipline, Co-Curricular and Community: Miss J Woodyer

Miss Woodyer gained a BA (Hons) Business Management and Computing at MMU leading onto a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership at Edge Hill University. She has experience working in IT and telecommunications and has held senior roles in  new business acquisition, strategic planning and business management. Miss Woodyer has worked in a number of schools teaching Computer Science and IT for 17 years. She has since held leadership positions in schools  where she has led on raising standards  and progress for disadvantaged learners and the strategic leadership of attendance and safeguarding .  During this time she has also completed the National Professional Qualification of Senior Leaders (NPQSL) and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team leading on Standards in Pastoral Care, Character, Life Skills, Discipline, Co-Curricular and Community.

Assistant Headteacher (non teaching) – Pastoral Care and Discipline: Mr T Evans

Mr Evans read Animal Science at Canterbury Christ Church University before completing a PGCE in Science (11-18). He joined Droylsden Academy as an Assistant Headteacher in 2017.

Dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, Mr Evans leads the pastoral team with a focus on improving student behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development across the school. He works closely with staff, students, and families to set high expectations, provide guidance, and implement strategies that encourage resilience, respect, and responsibility.

Assistant Headteacher: Mrs L Bugler

Mrs Bugler completed her degree in History (BA Hons) at Durham University, where she stayed to complete her PGCE. After completing her post graduate studies, she relocated to the North-West where she began her career as a teacher of History and Religious Studies. Since 2015, Mrs Bugler has worked at Droylsden Academy as the Head of History and then progressed to the Curriculum Leader for Humanities. In her time at the Academy, Mrs Bugler has completed a Middle Leaders qualification with the Ambition Leadership Institute and she has worked as an AQA examiner for History GCSE. As well as leading Humanities, she has taken an active role in our Teaching and Learning Group as a coach and has led the Humanities Guild across the trust. 

Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning: Mrs R Fernandez-Arias

Mrs Fernández read Drama at the University of Manchester and gained a first-class BA honours degree before completing a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education through the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. She is currently completing a NPQSL and, as well as being curriculum leader for English, she is a senior leader for teaching and learning in the Academy. In addition, Mrs Fernández is an Instructional Coach and Facilitator for the TRET’s Highly Effective Teacher Programme.

Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning: Mr M Eade

Mr Eade studied Physical Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and gained a first-class honours degree. He has worked at the Academy since 2012 as Curriculum Leader for Sport and Performing Arts. In addition to this he has worked in the development of teaching and learning within the Academy as a facilitator for the Highly Effective Teacher programme, and in the development of school leaders across East Manchester as a Facilitator for the National Professional Qualification in Leading teaching.