Mrs Laurel Endelman
Assistant Head responsible for Behaviour
Mr Matthew Kendler
Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development) and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Matthew joined Yavneh College in September 2013 as Head of the Humanities department and teacher of History and Politics. In 2018 he was appointed Assistant Headteacher and was Head of Sixth Form for four years until becoming responsible for Personal Development. This is still his current role as well as taking on the position of Designated Safeguarding Lead as of September 2024. Matthew is very proud to be one of the longest serving teachers at Yavneh College.
Mrs Lisa Tredler
SENDCO
Mrs Raquel Gordon
Head of Key Stage 3
Mrs Rebecca Layton
Head of Key Stage 4
Mrs Briony Brunt
Senior Pastoral Manager
I joined Yavneh College as Pastoral Manager in 2022 having previously worked in a primary school for 8 years delivering Sport, Music, PSHCE and Phonics learning and reading, writing, maths and SEND interventions. I trained to become a Mental Health Lead 6 years ago in my previous setting and this is a role I have continued at Yavneh College. I am also one of our Safeguarding and Attendance Leads and Youth Mental Health First Aiders. My qualifications as a mature student have been in Childhood and Youth Studies and Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. Since joining Yavneh I continue to expand my knowledge in specific areas such as Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance, Pathological Demand and Avoidance and neurodivergence to apply this in the holistic support I can offer to our pupils.
Mr Aaron Conway
Pastoral Manager
Aaron first joined Yavneh as a student in 2008 before studying a BSc (Hons) in Animal Biology from Nottingham Trent University. He returned to Yavneh in a staff capacity in 2020, and he has worked in numerous departments including SEND and Science. Aaron is one of our Pastoral Managers as well as co-ordinating the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme at Yavneh. He is passionate about wellbeing, and how it impacts our students’ abilities to learn and thrive at school, and the Pastoral office is always open for students who need it, along with a friendly face and a box of chocolates too.
Mr Eli Gordon
Head Of Year 7
Miss Megan Vales
Head Of Year 8
Miss Vales joined Yavneh’s English department in 2021 and took on a Head of Year role in 2023. Prior to this, she was the KS3 lead for English. She studied at Cardiff University achieving a BA Honours degree and her PGCE. As the Head of Year 8 she is responsible for overseeing the academic progress, wellbeing and personal development of all Year 8 students. She is also there to support pupils with the emotional and social needs.
Mrs Rebecca Hircombe
Head of Year 9
Mr Russell Goldstein
Head of Year 10
Mr. Goldstein has been a dedicated member of the Yavneh community for over seven years, known for his commitment to both academic excellence and student wellbeing. As a Head of Year for the last four years, he has consistently provided strong pastoral support, helping students navigate the challenges of secondary school. Beyond his leadership role, Mr. Goldstein is renowned for bringing humour and energy to his lessons, making learning both enjoyable and engaging for his students.
In addition to his career in education, Mr. Goldstein has a distinguished background in sports, having represented England over 52 times for Futsal. His teamwork and resilience are qualities that he brings into the classroom, inspiring students both in and out of lessons.
Mrs Jess Rhodes
Head Of Year 11
Jess Rhodes has been a valued part of the Yavneh College community since 2013, when she first joined as an Art teacher. In 2015, she took on the role of Subject Leader for Art, and by 2018, she was stepping into the position of Acting Deputy Head of Sixth Form. For the past four years, Jess has been the Head of Year for Key Stage 4, where she’s become a familiar and trusted face, dedicating herself to inspiring creativity and helping each student reach their full potential. Outside of school, Jess is a proud mum of two daughters and loves a good karaoke session!
Contact Our Staff
Please email admin@yavnehcollege.org to contact any of the above and your email will be forwarded to the relevant person.
