--- title: "SLT" url: "https://aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk/about-us/SLT" school: "Alder Community High School" --- # Senior Leadership Team At Alder Community High School, our Senior Leadership Team works hard behind the scenes to ensure our school runs smoothly and that every student has the best possible experience. From overseeing curriculum development to supporting student wellbeing, managing behaviour to leading school improvement, our SLT members each play a vital role in making Alder Community High School the excellent school it is today. ![Mrs M Critchlow (MCR)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/1.png) #### Mrs M Critchlow (MCR) ##### Headteacher ###### NPQH, NaSENDCo and Specialist Leader in Education for SEND ![Mr S White (SWH)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/2.png) #### Mr S White (SWH) ##### Deputy Headteacher ###### Designated Teacher for CLA ![Miss H Ellis (HEL)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(9).png) #### Miss H Ellis (HEL) ##### Assistant Headteacher ![Ms H Sloan (HSL)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/16_20260916_205159_0015.png) #### Ms H Sloan (HSL) ##### Deputy Headteacher ###### NPQSL, NASENCo, Specialist Leader for Education in SEND (SLE) ![Mrs H Massey (HMA)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups.png) #### Mrs H Massey (HMA) ##### Assistant Headteacher ###### NPQLT, NPQSL ![Mrs R Anderson (RAN)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(10).png) #### Mrs R Anderson (RAN) ##### Senior Leader for Safeguarding (DSL) ###### NPQSL ![Mrs L Flood (LFL)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(3).png) #### Mrs L Flood (LFL) ##### Business Manager (Finance and HR) ###### PG Dip in HRM, AAT Dip ![Mr G Sugden (GSU)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(1).png) #### Mr G Sugden (GSU) ##### Business Manager (HR, Site, Health and Safety) ###### CIFAS, IIA - CIA ![Mrs S Dawson (SDA)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(8).png) #### Mrs S Dawson (SDA) ##### Assistant Headteacher ![Mr S Byrne (SBY)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Copy_of_Dark_BG_People_Groups_(5).png) #### Mr S Byrne (SBY) ##### Assistant Headteacher ###### NPQLBC ![Miss V Lang (VLA)](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/SLT_mug_shots_20261023_201431_0000.png) #### Miss V Lang (VLA) ##### Assistant Headteacher - [![Rainbow Flag Award](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(1).png)](https://www.rainbowflagaward.co.uk/) - ![AcSEED](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(2).png) - ![CPOMS Student Safe](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Cpoms_student_safe.png) - ![CPOMS Staff Safe](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Cpoms_staff_safe.png) - [![ParentPay](https://files.schudio.com/alder-community-high-school/images/partners/Untitled_design_(4).png)](https://www.parentpay.com/) ##### Location Mottram Old Road Gee Cross Hyde Greater Manchester SK14 5NJ ##### Contact Us 0161 368 5132 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AlderCommunityHigh/) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPHzqAhyNS44u4g5Tk20eWA) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alder-community-high-school) © Copyright 2018–2026 Alder Community High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)