Meet the Executive Team   

Tim Detheridge

Head of College

Tim joined Wootton Upper School in 2006 as Assistant Head – Head of Sixth Form, following successful leadership roles in other local secondary schools. In 2014 he moved over to Kimberley College, becoming Head of Kimberley College in 2017, overseeing a growth in reputation and student numbers.

Tim has previously led the local Heads of Sixth Form forum in Bedford Borough and represents the college as member of the Sixth Form College Association network.

Tim has a master’s degree in School Improvement and Continuous Professional development and has also gained the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers.

As a geographer, Tim enjoys travel and experiencing different cultures and landscapes. He enjoys sport, has taken up walking football and until recently, was a coach of a local football team. 

Liz MacKay

Deputy Head of College

Liz joined Wootton Upper School in July 2006 as a Teacher of Mathematics after the completion of a mathematics PhD whilst undertaking a graduate teaching assistant role at university. A passion for exemplary teaching for all students has been evident from the beginning through joint leadership of a local Thinking Maths Group and Maths subject lead with our local Initial Teacher Training provider. Completion of the National Fast Track Leadership Programme supported development into a strategic leadership role as Assistant Headteacher with a focus on assessment, naturally encompassing elements of teaching and learning which led to this current position of Deputy Head of Kimberley College.

A firm believer in inclusive education where every student can thrive and achieve their potential through a quality learning experience. Leading through evidence-based research is at the heart of all we do to deliver a great sixth form experience for our students as we collectively aim to raise the academic standards further within our vibrant community.

Outside of work there’s a great interest in the world around us, which is explored through walks and golf, alongside hobbies of running, pilates, crocheting and relaxing playing the piano. 

Nic Genders

Assistant Head

Nic joined Wootton Academy Trust as a PE Teacher in 2006 following on from a period of eighteen months travelling around Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India. Following on from a range of roles within the department, Nic took on the position of Director of Physical Education in 2015, leading a department passionate about the education of sport, health and providing enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom. 

In 2015 Nic became Assistant Headteacher, KS5 Pastoral Leader at Kimberley College. With inclusion at the heart of all that she does, Nic oversees a vibrant student leadership programme, organises a range of whole college community events as well as working tirelessly with her pastoral team to ensure that every student feels happy, healthy and ready to learn so that they are able to achieve success in the wider world.  

Outside of college, Nic is a Derby County season ticket holder, enjoys participating in a range of sporting activities and loves spending quality time with friends and family.