Mr J Worton

Deputy Headteacher

Behaviour, Pastoral Care, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance, LAC Link

Mr Worton has been at Ridgeway for 9 years, holding various roles during his time at the school. He studied BSc Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Wolverhampton before completing a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education at the University of Staffordhires. Beginning his career as a PE Teacher, he took his first responsibility as Head of Year and then moved to Head of PE. During 2020 he was appointed as Assistant Headteacher and in 2022 was appointed as the school’s Deputy Headteacher. Since the school moved into the Shires MAT, Mr Worton has been appointed as the Trust Lead for Safeguarding and Attendance.

His key responsibilities at Ridgeway Secondary School include:

To ensure safeguarding systems are robust and effective
To maintain, analyse and implement effective behaviour for learning strategies
To ensure students attend school well
To oversee Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
To oversee and Quality Assure the Personal Development offer including the house system and Ridgeway promise
To oversee the pastoral team in school and ensure they offer timely and effective support
Line management of Humanities and the Pastoral Team