New Principal: An Introduction 

I am both excited and honoured to introduce myself as the new Principal at Co-op Academy North Manchester, starting after the Easter holidays. I feel incredibly privileged to have been appointed to lead this strong and vibrant academy, and I am looking forward to working closely with you and the entire school community to continue to provide the best possible experience for our students.

A little bit about myself – as a senior leader in education, I have extensive knowledge of leading thriving schools, having worked at a range of schools across Greater Manchester and Derbyshire.  I believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired, and I will do my utmost to ensure that students at Co-op Academy North Manchester receive a caring, inclusive and progressive education that is second to none.

In my most recent role as Vice Principal at Co-op Academy Walkden, I have had success by keeping the Co-op Values at the heart of everything that I do.  Our values of Integrity, Openness, Honesty, and Care are not just words on a wall; they shape how we interact with each other and how we work together to create a positive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. 

My vision for Co-op Academy North Manchester is simple but ambitious – to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed socially, emotionally and academically.  I believe that education goes beyond the classroom; it’s about character building, developing resilience, and helping every child to discover their purpose and passions – and key to this vision is a close partnership with you, our parents and carers. 

I will always welcome your ideas, feedback and support as we work together in the interests of our students and going forwards, I will keep you informed and updated weekly through our new NOMA Newsletter.  I encourage you to be part of our journey so please do not hesitate to get in touch via the usual email address: noma-enquiries@coopacademies.co.uk and I look forward to meeting you and working alongside you for many years to come.

Yours sincerely,

Tabitha Sloper-Russell

Principal (designate)

Co-op Academy North Manchester