Stretford High School

Subject Leader

Technology Team

Mr Campbell Started Teaching at the age of thirty previous experiences was five years at Stockport College Of Art &Design and gained the entitlement to use the title of L.S.I.A. Licentiate of the society of Artists and Designers. I was a Graphic Designer working in a company studio for three years. Worked for a restoration company as a redecoration artist for one year, later restarted the business after a fire as a company Director and restorer for the next three years. Night courier for a security company for a year and then completed a one year course of teacher training at Delle La Salle College Hopwood Hall attaining a Certificate of Education. First teaching appointment was at Greatstone Boys responsible for Woodwork, Technical Drawing, Design and Basic Electronics. Started at Stretford High when Greatstone closed and Stretford High opened.

Mr Shenton used to work in an aircraft factory manufacturing tools and components.  If you have ever flown on an Airbus aircraft chances are he made some of the parts!

Mr Shenton believes that coordinating the time you need to do something, what you need to do, who will do it, how you will do it and with what equipment is highly skilled. The subjects of Design and Technology and Manufacturing provide you with project management and communication skills that are vital in many jobs today.

Miss R Bayliss is an all-round Technology fanatic, and teacher at Stretford High School, teaching lessons in Resistant Materials, Product Design and ICT. Miss Bayliss studied International Architecture at University which sparked her enthusiasm for Technology and Design; although she really enjoyed the course, after a summer working with young people she felt that teaching was what she wanted to spend her life doing. She worked as a Teaching Assistant and completed a PGCE in Technology to Secondary pupils, and now finds herself teaching her most loved subjects to the world’s youngest creators. Miss Bayliss’ aim in life is to inspire young minds to be creative and innovative, building on their existing skills that will allow them to become the words next Inventors, Designers and problem solvers.  When not teaching at Stretford High School Miss Bayliss can be found in the great outdoors, whether its practicing her newest hobby; Photography, or camping and learning to surf in Cornwall!

Jamie Crawford is the Technician for the Art and Technology departments. After completing his degree in Fine Art in 2008 he has worked a string of unfulfilling jobs before finding a position he loves, here at Stretford High School. Since joining the team he has developed his role from supporting the teachers and organising the departments, to supporting the pupils as well; utilizing his fine art expertise to advise and challenge them. As a published photographer for national art magazines, he has also begun to document students work for displays, the website and for their own documentation. As a consequence of the time enjoyed at Stretford High School, he is considering following a career in teaching where he can continue to inspire young minds.    

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