MEET THE STAFF

We are fortunate at TRA in having an able and enthusiastic staff (teaching and non-teaching), committed to providing a challenging, relevant educational experience at all stages.

The senior management team - Mr Donnie Macleod Eric Morrison (Depute Rector), Mr Alastair McKinlay (Depute Rector) and Mr Angus Gray (Depute Rector) - share a wide range of responsibilities (Appendix 1).  Remits are reviewed regularly and adjusted to ensure individuals develop a breadth of expertise.

Central to these responsibilities are the links established with subject departments through regular attendance at departmental meetings. Subjects are led by principal teachers who are responsible for the smooth running of the department.

Each year the departments prepare development plans which build on current strengths and aim to further improve the provision within the resources available. The link SMT member has a key role in partnership with the principal teacher in monitoring and reviewing the work of the department including, of course, the implementation of the development plan.

Guidance and Support for Learning teachers play an important role in helping pupils through their time in Tain Royal Academy.  The role of Guidance and Support for Learning staff is explained on the next page.

The teaching process is very effectively supported by auxiliaries, instructors and technicians and our librarian, Ms June MacMillan, is currently building a well-resourced, modern library, a key facility in any effective school.

The smooth running of the school is ensured by office staff led by acting administrative assistant, Miss Emma Skinner, and janitorial staff led by head janitor, Mr William Gunn. Cleaning and catering staff are employed by Highland Contract Services.

The Community Wing is HQ for all the out of school activities run by Tain Royal Academy Community Complex, TRACC, and is managed by Mr Graeme Ross.

 

A full list of the current staff appears in Appendix 2.