Jennie Thomson is a home grown leader, having started her career at UTC Reading in 2014, straight after qualifying as Biology teacher from Canterbury Christ Church University.

She has worked in various leadership roles in the school, including Director of KS4 (years 10 & 11), and Assistant Principal, firstly with responsibility for behaviour and welfare, and then teaching and learning. 

In September 2022, Jennie was Deputy Head of School with responsibility for the Quality of Education. She has achieved her Masters of Education in School based Leadership and Management, and achieved a distinction in the Apprenticeships part in March 2023, earning her Chartered Managers Status. 

Jennie was appointed Head of School (and now Headteacher) in October 2023, and focussed on getting UTC Reading back to being recognised as a high quality school and truly transforming lives through learning.

As an experienced Senior Leader with a robust academic foundation, including a doctorate from a renowned university in the USA, Richa is am committed to driving the highest standards in education at UTC Reading. Her career spans both independent and mainstream secondary schools, where she has held pivotal roles such as Director of Mathematics, Director of Data, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher (Academic and Pastoral). Throughout her career, she has consistently championed innovation, academic achievement, and an inclusive ethos. She has also played an active role in developing the next generation of teachers through work with the University of Reading’s PGCE programme, ensuring our profession is built on strong pedagogical principles and practical expertise. Multilingual and culturally attuned, she leads with integrity, evidence-based practice, and a relentless commitment to the success and well-being of students, parents, staff and all stakeholders.

Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.