Meet the Team
We pride ourselves on small group teaching and a highly engaging environment, where relationships matter and progress is personal. Our team is passionate about helping each learner find their path and reach their potential.
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Paul Riley
Owner/Founder, Director of Operations
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Alec Dean
Founder, Director of Education
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Hannah Speakman
Executive Lead
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Bella Saunders
Acting Centre Lead, Manchester Central
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Phil Haynes
Deputy Lead & Post-16 Lead, Tameside
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Rudi Matthews
Deputy Lead, Manchester Central
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Mike Quinn
Facilities Manager
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Hannah C
Occupational Studies/Functional Skills Tutor & SENCo
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Steve Kenny
Qualification Quality Assurance Lead
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Joel Joy
Lead Construction Tutor, Tameside
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Laura McDermott
Hair & Beauty Lead across Manchester Central & Tameside
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Amanda Whitty
Pastoral Support and Intervention, Tameside
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Connor Hamilton
Construction Tutor, Tameside
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Derek Pennington
Construction Tutor, Tameside
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Kelly Tongue
Administrator, Tameside
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Lucy Whelan
Administrator, Manchester Central
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Matt George
Music & Media Tutor, Manchester Central
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Mars Smith
Pastoral and Intervention Tutor, Manchester Central
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Emma Byrne
Occupational Studies Tutor, Manchester Central
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Trei Brown
Sport and Lifestyle Tutor, Manchester Central & Tameside
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Aftaab Hussain
Pastoral Support & Intervention
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Javen Ellison
Construction Tutor, Manchester Central
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Marc Wells
Construction Tutor, Manchester Central
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Victoria Forrester
Hair & Beauty Tutor, Manchester Central
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Beth Kenny
Hair & Beauty Tutor, Manchester Central
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Rachel Williams
Business & HR Manager
Find Out More
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About Us
Our tailored approach blends academic learning with real-world skills, emotional support, and a firm belief that every young person deserves a pathway to success.
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Vision and Values
At Strive Academy, our vision is to create a learning community where young people are empowered to succeed, not only in the classroom, but in life.
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Our Offer
At Strive Academy, we provide a dynamic and practical curriculum tailored to the interests and strengths of each learner. Our offer is designed to help young people develop the skills, confidence, and experience they need to progress into further education, employment, or training.