Senior Leadership Team

Mr R Jull

Headteacher

Miss C Roberts

Deputy Headteacher

I am honoured to call myself the Deputy Headteacher at Fareham Academy and always feel excited to be part of a young person's journey through their school career, supporting them in unlocking their potential and creating opportunities.

In 2007, I qualified as a Drama teacher with a fresh PGCE and BA Hons (Theatre Studies) under my belt, beginning my own exciting journey in teaching. My career has taken me across a variety of schools in the south, driving improvement, standards, equity, and wellbeing for all.

I believe in lifelong learning, which is why I strive to continue my own education. I completed my Masters in Education in 2018 and my NPQH in 2024. Joining the team at Fareham Academy in 2024 marks the continuation of this learning journey for me, as well as enabling me to support everyone around me on theirs.

As a mother of two boys, I understand the challenges of being a twenty-first century parent, and I take my responsibility for young people engaging in education and achieving their dreams very seriously. By working together, we can enable our young people to achieve real success.

Mrs N Knight

Assistant Headteacher

I have had the pleasure of working at Fareham Academy for a number of years alongside the incredible students, parents, and community. I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey so far, both in the classroom and as a member of the Pastoral Team. I am passionate about supporting all our students to become the best versions of themselves and encouraging them to take every opportunity available to them. I enjoy building positive relationships with all the different stakeholders to maximise the outcomes for our young people.

I have a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Aberystwyth in Wales, graduating in 2008. I then went on to complete my Postgraduate Certificate in Education through Chichester University in 2011.

I am very proud and excited to be part of the Fareham Academy Senior Leadership Team. I look forward to continuing to drive pastoral care and supporting our students in their future prospects.

Mr D Needham-Beck

Assistant Headteacher

I am proud to be an Assistant Headteacher at Fareham Academy and, in particular, supporting students to build on our core values of Resilience, Aspiration and Kindness. I’m committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for all students to thrive and succeed.

I graduated from the University of Exeter with a BSc in Exercise and Sport Sciences in 2008 and went on to qualify as a teacher in 2010. I have worked as a PE teacher and Head of Department in a variety of different settings across London and Southampton. This has given me a range of experiences in developing teaching and learning, raising standards, and improving opportunities for students beyond the classroom. I am currently studying towards my Senior Leaders Qualification (NPQSL).

Miss S Lowry

Assistant Headteacher

I have worked at Fareham Academy for several years and am proud to be part of this school community. My journey here has taken me from a newly qualified teacher to Teaching and Learning Lead, Head of English, and now Assistant Headteacher.

I graduated in 2012 with MA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. My passion for reading and language led me to Hampshire to complete my PGCE at the University of Portsmouth and begin my career in education.

As an Assistant Headteacher, I am committed to supporting staff in becoming the best educators they can be, so our students receive the highest quality education and opportunities. Classroom practice remains my greatest passion, and I continually strive to improve my practice through research-led pedagogy. My recent focus has been on Oracy and Literacy, and I remain dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning across the school in areas such as these.

I believe education goes beyond curriculum content—it nurtures essential life skills such as critical thinking, empathy, communication, and discipline. My goal is to foster an inspiring learning environment where students thrive academically and personally.