Heads of Faculty

• Mr R Hughes
  English
  Mr R Hughes

  Mr Hughes commenced the role of Head of English in January 2020. He read English and History at Swansea University, before completing his PGCE English at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Whilst training, he completed teaching placements at Cardiff High School and West Monmouth School. Following this, he spent five years teaching at St Illtyd's Catholic High School in Cardiff, where he held whole school leadership responsibilities for literacy, and then teaching and learning. From there, he spent three successful years at Heolddu Comprehensive School in Bargoed as Deputy Leader of the English Faculty. In his own time, he enjoys spending precious time with his family, playing and watching football, and reading extensively.

• Mrs S Silver-Evans
  Humanities
  Mrs S Silver-Evans

  After training for my PGCE at Afon Tâf in 2013, I was thrilled to come back to teach as Teacher in Charge of Geography in 2019. I have since taken on the role as Curriculum for Wales Lead and Head of Humanities Faculty. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my young son and going on mountain walks with my dog.

• Miss R M Harries
  Languages
  Miss R M Harries

  Miss Harries graduated from Cardiff University in 2010 with an honours degree in Welsh and French. During her degree, she spent a year living in France and studied at Nantes University. After completing her PGCE at Cardiff Metropolitan in 2011, her first teaching job was at Afon Tâf, where she has remained, and is now Head of the Languages Faculty.

• Mrs R Wiltshire
  Mathematics
  Mrs R Wiltshire

  Mrs Wiltshire joined Afon Tâf as Head of Mathematics, in 2017 and assumed the role of Assistant Headteacher in 2018. She trained as a Maths teacher at Cardiff University in 2004. She is a former Head of Year and Numeracy Coordinator. Outside of work commitments, Mrs Wiltshire enjoys spending time with her two children, family and friends.

• Mr J Soanes
  Performance
  Mr J Soanes

  Mr Soanes completed his degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Bath before completing his PGCE at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
  Whilst training, he completed teaching placements at Afon Tâf High School and Tredegar Comprehensive School. Mr Soanes joined Afon Tâf in 2018 as a PE teacher.
  In his spare time, Mr Soanes enjoys watching and playing many sports and currently plays rugby for Merthyr RFC.

• Ms C Rodgers
  Science
  Ms C Rodgers

  Ms Rodgers studied Environmental Biology at Swansea University. She worked as a laboratory scientist in a Quality Control Laboratory for car brakes. After putting a stop to that, she left to retrain as a teacher. Prior to joining Afon Tâf, Ms Rodgers taught at Porth County Community School before joining Afon Taf in 2015. Miss Rodgers adores Indian Cuisine and Cake Decorating.

• Mrs E Davies
  Technologies
  Mrs E Davies

  Mrs Davies studied Mechanical and Civil Engineering at the University of Glamorgan. She worked as a design engineer for around 15 years before pursuing a career as a teacher. She studied Secondary Design and Technology with QTS at the University of Wales, Newport and went on to complete a Masters in Education at Cardiff University. Mrs Davies joined Afon Tâf in 2012 as a teacher of Design and Technology. She became Head of Design and Technology in 2014 and Head of the Technologies faculty in 2017. Mrs Davies enjoys travelling, weight training and keeping fit in her spare time and regularly competes in CrossFit competitions across the country.

• Mrs H Sullivan
  Welsh Baccalaureate
  Mrs H Sullivan

  Mrs Sullivan attended Cardiff University to study Religious and Theological studies, from there she went on to do a PGCE at Trinity college Carmarthen. Her two teaching practice placements were local; her first at Pontypridd High and her second here at Afon Tâf High School. She joined the RE department for a maternity cover in 2008 and never left! She is a former KS4 Co-ordinator and Head of Department.

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