Rachel Woollam, Headteacher of Alsager Highfields primary, has been recognised with a national award. As part of the annual ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ (18th June), aimed to celebrate all schools and the brilliant staff who work in them right across the UK, Mrs Woollam was a Bronze Winner in the category ‘Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School’.
This is an amazing achievement, as The Teaching Awards covers the whole of the UK, which includes nearly 21,000 primary schools. She was presented with the award in a surprise assembly, in front of all the children and staff by Mr Middlebrook, our CEO. Mr Middlebrook said “This award for Mrs Woollam is very well deserved. I am so pleased that the amazing work she has done, and is doing, at Alsager Highfields has been recognised at a national level. She is a truly inspirational school leader who cares deeply about every child and every member of staff at the school. It really is a privilege to work with Rachel and we are so lucky to have her working at Highfields and in our group of local schools.”
Mrs Woollam said, “I am truly humbled to have even been nominated for this award. To have been successful makes me incredibly proud. Headship is both a rewarding and challenging role, but I have been fortunate to have the unwavering support of colleagues, the trust, the parents and the local community. This has allowed me and the entire Alsager Highfields team to create a school where children thrive holistically.”
