I am very proud to be the schools Deputy Headteacher leading pastoral care, attitudes learning, safeguarding and attendance. Living in Derbyshire with my wife and two children we love walking or cycling at weekends around Carsington water, Ilam park, Cromford and Matlock. I, like some other staff at QEGS have enjoyed travelling in the past and have an interest in a wide range of sports.
As deputy headteacher I look forward to another year supporting and developing further our already fantastic school with its rich history and wonderful staffing team, exceptional students and close community.
To date, I have been teaching for just over 20 years. The time continues to fly by and I am as enthused by the achievements of students in and away from the classroom as I have ever been.
Before completing a PGCE in teaching Engineering & Design Technology and entering my first teaching role, I had studied a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design at Loughborough University. While teaching at my first school I completed an MA in Education at Derby University and have since completed further professional qualifications including NPQH. I have enjoyed teaching across the full age range in secondary comprehensives over the last two decades and have had opportunities to teach not only engineering and DT, but also maths, science and computing while remaining an exam board moderator for my specialism.
My love of learning and the enjoyment I get from seeing students gain the knowledge and understanding they need through years 7-13 and beyond continues and I look forward to another busy term to come.
Mr J Amps
Deputy Headteacher
