Leadership Team
Marian Curran, Director 
Marian joined the North Bristol Post 16 Centre at the beginning January 2010 as our centre Director, having previously worked at Wootton Basset School in Wiltshire for over seven years.
Marian has a degree in Theology. After working for a number of years, including two years teaching English as a second language in Japan, she studied for her Masters in Sociology, Politics and Economics.
In the early part of her career, Marian worked with people in care and in various inner city London schools teaching Sociology, Psychology, Religious Education and History. As her career developed, she gained more responsibility becoming head of department in various schools as well as an Oxbridge mentor.
Marian was Head of Sixth Form at Wootton Bassett School and also the school's International Baccalaureate Co-ordinator. Whilst at the school, her areas of responsibility included the Gifted & Talented Programme and Personalised Learning. Marian is very keen to nurture international interests and links; while at Wootton Bassett, she co-ran a World Challenge trip to South Africa. She also enjoys running, reading and travelling.
Ros O'Connor, Post 16 Assistant Headteacher, Cotham Learning Community
Ros has been Assistant Headteacher for Post 16 at the Cotham Learning Community for the past 5 years. She is a history teacher at the centre and particularly enjoys teaching her A level 16th and 20th century courses.
Outside of school, Ros enjoys watching all kinds of sport, especially football (Manchester United in particular) and rugby (Wales). She has two sons and she likes travelling, reading and cooking.
Claire Morris, Post 16 Student Services Leader, Cotham Learning Community
Claire joined the North Bristol Post 16 Centre in September 2006, an exciting time when buildings both new and old were still under development. Claire's interest in education and young people means her career has spanned not only secondary education, but also primary and further education. However, it is working with Post 16 students she has found most satisfaction. Her role is mainly welfare and pastoral care, and she is supported by an excellent team of personal tutors. She has 3 children, is a local magistrate and is studying to become a counsellor. In her spare time you are likely to find Claire walking the family dog, travelling, swimming, reading or visiting the theatre.
Ben Houghton, Post 16 Assistant Headteacher, Redland Green Learning Community
Ben, a law graduate and history specialist, is Assistant Headteacher for Post 16 at the Redland Green Learning Community. He has worked in a number of secondary schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset and joined Redland Green School two years ago as Curriculum Leader of Humanities. Ben is passionate about ensuring each student is given every opportunity to achieve success.
Sarah Haine, Post 16 Student Services Leader, Redland Green Learning Community
Sarah graduated from UWE in 2009 with a post graduate diploma in careers guidance. Prior to this, Sarah, a business graduate, was a marketing manager and spent 10 years working for a number of national and international organisations based in the south east. She grew up in Stroud and this new career direction has brought her back to her roots in the south west.
