--- title: "Meet the Team" url: "https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/meet-the-team" school: "Blackpool Skills Academy" --- # Meet the Team Welcome to the heart of Blackpool Skills Academy! Our dedicated and passionate team is the driving force behind our commitment to providing you with the highest quality learning and support. Each member brings a wealth of experience from education and industry, expertise, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping you achieve your learning goals and unlock your full potential. Get to know the friendly faces who are here to guide you on your journey to success. ### Staff Team ![David Hodge](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_6286(1).jpeg) #### David Hodge ##### Founder and Headteacher ###### Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ![Andy Iredale](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/20250411_103756.jpg) #### Andy Iredale ##### Founder ###### Careers Strategy Lead ![Antony Maynard](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/Anthony.jpeg) #### Antony Maynard ##### Deputy Head and Teacher of English ![Carley Spencer-Hodge](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/Carley.jpeg) #### Carley Spencer-Hodge ##### Designated Safeguarding (DSL) and Student Wellbeing Lead ![Amy Harrison](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/avatar(2).jpg) #### Amy Harrison ##### Student Wellbeing and Careers Coordinator ![Annie Partington](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/avatar(5).jpg) #### Annie Partington ##### Teacher of Mathematics and SENCO ![Amanda Hamer](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/images/people/avatar(7).jpg) #### Amanda Hamer ##### Teaching Staff ![Ben Hodge](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_6269.jpeg) #### Ben Hodge ##### Teaching Staff ![Jess Smith](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/avatar.jpg) #### Jess Smith ##### Teaching Staff ![Sam Holmes](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/avatar(1).jpg) #### Sam Holmes ##### Teaching Staff ![Will Hodge](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_6282.jpeg) #### Will Hodge ##### Teaching Staff ![Peter Riley](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_6281.jpeg) #### Peter Riley ##### Estates and Work Experience ![Karen Neil](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/avatar(6).jpg) #### Karen Neil ##### Finance and Administration Officer ![Linda Chippindale](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_6278.jpeg) #### Linda Chippindale ##### Student Administration ### About - [Contact](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/contact) - [Vision and Aims](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/vision-and-aims) - [Meet the Team](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Governors](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/governors) - [Privacy and Accessibility](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/privacy) - [Finance](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/finance) - [Work for us?](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/about-us/work-for-us) - [Current Vacancies](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/job-vacancies) ![Blackpool Skills Academy](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/images/logo/logo_(need_better_off_Billy).png) #### Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QL 01253 759854 DfE URN: 151774 #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UTGeducation) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@BlackpoolSkillsAcademy) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@blackpoolskillsacademy) © Copyright 2023–2026 Blackpool Skills Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)