Meet the staff

Jessica Newcombe

Headteacher

Jessica has worked in specialist education since 2007 and held a range of senior leadership positions throughout her career, she is passionate about children’s education being fun, engaging, happy, exciting and relevant. Jessica considers everyone to be lifelong learners; there are always new practices and approaches to try which foster a love of learning.
Jessica holds a doctorate in Specialist Education and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL) and has completed an instructional coaching course.
Jessica is deeply committed to Boston Endeavour Academy and upholding its ethos of Build, Empower, and Achieve. She is dedicated to maintaining high expectations, providing a nurturing environment, and ensuring that both staff and pupils have a place where they can truly thrive.

Natalie Hill

Deputy Headteacher

Natalie began her career in education in 2013 after achieving a First-Class degree in Education with English, followed by her PGCE. She has since gained experience across mainstream primary schools and nursery provision. Natalie has held several leadership roles and has worked as a SENCo for the past 10 years, most recently serving as an Executive SENCo, where she supported the development of inclusive practice and strengthened provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Natalie holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), and the SENCo accreditation. These have supported her in developing a strong understanding of leadership, inclusion, and high-quality teaching and learning, enabling her to effectively support both staff and pupils. She is dedicated to building a positive and inclusive staff culture, where colleagues are encouraged to grow professionally and feel supported in their roles.
Natalie is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and is committed to ensuring every pupil receives the care, support, and opportunities they deserve. Natalie strongly believes in treating every child as she would her own, with love, kindness, and care and is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where all pupils feel valued, safe, and able to thrive.

Amanda Brookes

Assistant Headteacher & DSL

Amanda has worked in the education sector for over 25 years, with a dedicated focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN) since 2010. Throughout her career, Amanda has taught across all Key Stages within the SEND sector, gaining a deep understanding of the diverse needs of pupils and the importance of inclusive, child-centred practice.
In 2015, Amanda stepped into middle leadership, and since 2018, has served as a senior leader. During this time, Amanda held a variety of roles including leading on Maths, English and Communication, Therapies, and Careers. She has also taken on key safeguarding responsibilities as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Children in Care and have served as Interim Deputy Head and Assistant Head.
In 2019, Amanda completed the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), following a whole-school project focused on developing communication methods across the school. Amanda also holds a Level 6 Careers Leader qualification, which supports my commitment to preparing pupils for life beyond school.
Amanda is passionate about ensuring every child is at the heart of our work. She believes strongly in supporting pupils to achieve their aspirations and helping them find pathways into adulthood that allow them to thrive and reach their goals.

Jenna Bellwood

Assistant Headteacher

With over 10 years of experience in education, Jenna has worked across a variety of provisions, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties. Her career in education began as a Teaching Assistant, before progressing into teaching, senior tutor roles, and more recently into senior leadership as Assistant Headteacher. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within education, and a strong commitment to ensuring the very best outcomes for all pupils.
As Assistant Headteacher at Boston Endeavour Academy, Jenna oversees the Post-16 provision, whole-school assessment, and Behaviour, Attitudes, and Culture. Much of her leadership journey has been within Post-16 and secondary settings, and she feels fortunate to now work in an all-needs school where she can contribute to preparing pupils for adulthood and life beyond education. This is at the heart of the school’s ethos and something she is deeply passionate about.
Boston Endeavour Academy’s core values – that pupils are the priority, and that staff are passionate about learning -underpin everything Jenna does.
She is equally committed to supporting and empowering staff, fostering a caring and collaborative environment where colleagues feel valued and equipped to provide the best possible education and care for the school’s amazing pupils.

Natalie Ruck

EYFS Lead & SENDCO

Natalie is the Early Years Lead at Boston Endeavour Academy and is currently training to become the school SENDCO. She has had the pleasure of working in 4 different special schools for over 13 years, teaching across the primary age range and supporting pupils with a wide variety of needs. She is particularly passionate about helping the youngest learners settle into school and begin their journey with confidence. She also has a strong interest in supporting children’s communication, helping them to find ways to express themselves no matter what, and ensuring a range of communication approaches are embedded throughout the school.
Natalie is excited to complete her SENDCO training in the upcoming year and to develop her role further so that she can support pupils and their families across the whole school community.