Hatim Kapacee, Head Teacher

Hatim began his headship of Heald Place in January 2010, having previously worked at schools in Openshaw, Clayton, Burnage, Collyhurst, Crumpsall, Blackely and Cheetham Hill. The transformation of the school in his plus ten years has been an incredible journey. ‘Reaching for the stars’ and high expectations for everyone at the school is Hatim’s continual aspiration.

"It always seems impossible until it’s done." Nelson Mandela

Anne Zaidi, Deputy Head Teacher

Anne Joined Heald Place as Deputy Headteacher in 2010. She became an Advanced Skills Teacher in 2004 and through weekly outreach, developed Manchester teachers and supported leaders with school improvement. Anne remains passionate about improving teaching and building leadership capacity.

"It is a privilege working with the amazing children and fantastic staff that make up the Heald Place family."

Nikki Sellers, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Nikki joined Heald Place in 2006 having previously worked within Children’s Services Homeless Families Team, Behaviour Improvement Programme (BIP) and Manchester Royal Infirmary. She is passionate about working with children and their families. Her aim is always to support the community to be successful, confident and engender trust in the school so that families know that the team is there when they need support.

"Working with complex needs can be challenging at times - but it is definitely the most rewarding!"

Julia Crossley, Assistant Headteacher (Early Year Foundation Stage)

Julia joined the senior leadership team in 2013, having previously worked at schools in Sale and Openshaw, as well as an international school in Italy. She is passionate that children learn best through play and first-hand experiences. She supports the Foundation Stage team in providing our children with a strong start to their educational career at Heald Place.

"There is nothing better than seeing children enjoying their learning, whether that be indoors or outdoors."

Tom Denton, Assistant Headteacher (Lower Phase)

Tom has taught at Heald Place Primary since 2009 and joined the Senior Leadership team in 2020. Tom has taught in both KS1 and KS2 and has led core areas of the curriculum. Along with managing Teaching Assistants and heading Lower School, he has recently taken over the role of Inclusion Lead having gained the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination.

"All children take a different journey in their Education and I hope my guidance enables them to choose the right path in achieving their goals."

Mike Tate, Assistant Headteacher (Upper Phase)

Mike started at Heald Place in February 2024, joining the senior leadership team as the leader of the upper phase. Mike has a thorough understanding of the key stage two curriculum, having taught in year 3, 4 , 5 and 6. He is passionate about all children engaging in their learning, not fearing failure and making great progress, whilst having fun at the same time! 

"I'm passionate about giving every child the opportunity to become the best version of themselves; it's our job to deliver a high quality education to allow our children to have high aspirations and realise their potential. "

Alison Jackson, Teaching and Learning Support Lead

Alison has been working at Heald Place since 2014. Previously, she worked for a private nursery where she found she had a passion for teaching children. She is dedicated to the high-quality delivery of reading and phonics.

"I find it incredibly rewarding when the pupils achieve their goals."

Nicola Evans, School Business Manager

Nicola has 18 years of experience in educational finance. She joined the Senior Leadership Team at Heald Place in 2018 having previously worked at One Education as a School Budget Officer. Nicola is passionate about providing a quality, safe and enriching learning environment to meet the needs and aspirations of the pupils and all stakeholders, including the governors.

"Seeing children thriving inspires me every day."