Highfields will be bidding farewell to our longstanding and much respected Head of Upper School, Mrs N Clifton, as she takes up her new appointment as Headteacher of Kinver High School.
Mrs Clifton will be leaving to take the helm of the South Staffordshire school on December 1, after more than 7 years at Highfields.
A Spanish teacher, Mrs Clifton’s Highfields career started in 2012 when she joined as Assistant Headteacher with special responsibility as Head of Upper School. She was promoted to Deputy Headteacher in 2016 whilst maintaining her overall responsibility for Upper School.
In this role, she has been integral in raising the aspirations and achievements of thousands of GCSE students, helping Highfields to secure record-breaking exam results year on year.
She has worked tirelessly to ensure all students achieve their potential; organising and running daily revision sessions, residential revision and team-building trips, as well as numerous rewards celebrations and social events to recognise the efforts and achievements of students.
As a member of the Senior Leadership and Management Team, she has been influential in maintaining Highfields’ position as one of Wolverhampton’s top schools and its glowing feedback from Ofsted inspectors.
She said: “This really is a bittersweet moment for me. It has been an absolute pleasure to have spent the past 7 years as Head of Highfields Upper School and member of the school’s SLT.
“Our students have never failed to impress me, working tirelessly throughout the stressful exam process to fulfil their potential and do themselves, their families and the school proud.
“As a teacher, it is a privilege to play a part in helping to shape the future for students, and it has been an honour to have worked with so many talented, hard-working and enthusiastic young people at such an important stage in their lives.
“I would like to thank all of the staff, parents and students who have made my time at Highfields so positive and rewarding, and I am now looking forward to this exciting new chapter and challenge as Headteacher of Kinver High School.”
Headteacher, Mr G Tate, said: “On behalf of all of us here at Highfields, I would like to thank Mrs Clifton for her tireless work ensuring all of our students aim high and fulfil their potential.
“Her positive influence as Head of Upper School and valued member of the Senior Team are evident in Highfields’ record-breaking GCSE results. We wish her every success in this exciting new chapter of her career.”
The role of Head of Upper School will be taken on by Mr D Treble, currently Head of Upper School Maths, until the end of the academic year. He will be supported by Deputy Headteacher, Mr A Cheetham.
Mr Tate said: “We are delighted to appoint Mr Treble to the role of Head of Upper School. He has years of experience working with students towards their GCSEs and we are confident he will do a fantastic job.”
