Mrs R Kyle
Head of Academy
(Macaulay Drive)
Rebecca completed a history degree at Lancaster University before moving on to York St John to complete a PGCE in primary teaching. Rebecca has taught throughout the primary age range and has been a qualified SENDCO since 2016. Rebecca moved to Springwell Grantham in 2021 as Deputy head and SENDCO and has gone on to work across Springwell Mablethorpe and Springwell Lincoln. In September 2024, Rebecca became the Head of Academy for Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln, Macaulay Drive site.
Rebecca is passionate about meeting the needs of all pupils entering Springwell and supporting them with their next steps. Rebecca believes a relational approach is key to the success of supporting our students to achieve and grow as individuals. She is proud to work with our families to gain the best outcomes for our pupils
Outside of school, Rebecca enjoys hiking, yoga, spending time with her family, and walking her little black poochon, Lily.
Mrs S Lee
Assistant Principal: SENDCo
(Macaulay Drive)
Stefanie began her teaching career after graduating from Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, in 1997 with Qualified Teacher Status. She later completed the National Award for SEND Coordination (NASENCo) at the University of Northampton and a Diploma in Specific Learning Differences from the University of Leicester.
Over her career to date, Stefanie has worked across three diverse school settings. She has held a range of roles, including class teacher (EYFS to Year 6), Literacy Lead, and Designated Teacher for Children in Care. Most recently, she has worked as the school’s SENDCo, supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream setting of approximately 500 pupils.
Stefanie has led a Speech and Language Enhanced Provision within the school, working closely with speech and language therapists to deliver tailored interventions for pupils with significant communication needs. She also co-developed ‘The Nest’, a safe and supportive space for children with emotional needs.
Her work in SEND has been recognised through positive feedback during Ofsted and SATs monitoring visits. She regularly delivers training to colleagues on areas such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language, and attachment needs.
Stefanie is committed to inclusive practice and to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the countryside and can often be found behind a camera capturing her favourite wildlife, hares.
Mrs E Jones
Assistant Principal: Teaching & Learning
(Macaulay Drive)
Emma graduated with an English degree from the University of Southampton in 2009, followed by her PGCE from the University of Nottingham in 2010. She was appointed Director of English and Literacy in 2014, where she redesigned the curriculum to support the engagement of students with cross-curricular links.
Driven by a profound belief in the power of relational approaches to education, Emma became Director of Inclusion in 2023, where she managed an internal provision focused on student well-being and progress within a mainstream setting. In addition to this, and wanting to support diverse learners further, she qualified as a SENDCO in 2024 through Middlesex University.
In January 2025, Emma transitioned to Springwell Lincoln to continue fostering inclusive and connected learning environments.
Mr G Tucker
Head of Academy
(Myle Cross)
George qualified as a primary teacher from University College Plymouth, St Mark & St John in 2010. Since then George has worked in all need special schools and SEMH provisions. During this time George has also gained a postgraduate certificate in teaching children on the autism spectrum from the University of Northampton.
George joined Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln as Assistant Principal with responsibility for Teaching and Learning in January 2024, before moving to Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham as Head of Academy in October 2024. George has now returned to Lincoln as Head of Academy for the Myle Cross site.
George believes that all of the young people that are a part of the Springwell Lincolnshire community deserve to feel that they belong in an organisation that prepares them for the opportunity to take their place in society when they finish school.
Miss K King
Assistant Principal:SENDCo
(Myle Cross)
Kia completed a law degree at the University of Lincoln followed by her PGCE at BishopGrossetesteUniversity. She started her teaching career in Boston teaching a primary school class. In 2020, she moved to teach a Year 2 class at Horncastle Primary, a Wellspring school. During this time, Kia developed as Key Stage Lead and Behaviour Lead. She completed her Positive Regard Specialist Leader training and strongly believes in a relational approach. She is passionate about ensuring all children flourish and is proud to be a part of a team that makes this happen.
Since moving to Springwell in September 2024, Kia continues to grow professionally, currently completing a Doctorate in Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Away from school, you’ll find Kia in her garden, at her local book club, eating crisps or walking her two little dogs, Clyde and Thor.
Ms L Wallis
Assistant Principal:Teaching & Learning
(Myle Cross)
Lauren completed a BA (Hons) in Primary Teaching and spent eight years teaching in a mainstream primary setting. During her time there, she was instrumental in leading both English and Assessment as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), developing curriculum and practice across the school. Whilst in this role, she also covered the vital position of SENDCo, deepening her understanding of inclusive practice and the specific needs of pupils facing barriers to learning.
Having gained significant experience in both mainstream primary education and in supporting vulnerable learners, she made the move to Springwell to focus on supporting children with SEMH needs. By joining Springwell, she aims to bring her passion for inclusive education and knowledge of teaching and learning to a setting where she can directly support vulnerable pupils to overcome barriers to learning, and achieve their full potential.
Mrs N Lang
Executive Vice Principal
Mrs L Kelly
Pupil, Parent Support Team
(Macaulay Drive)
Ms L Fletton
Pupil, Parent Support Team
(Myle Cross)
Mr K Bonnett
Behaviour for Learning Lead
(Macaulay Drive)
Miss C Thomas
Behaviour for Learning Lead
(Myle Cross)
Mrs M Dinnie
