Staff can be contacted by email using the format firstnamelastname@utc-silverstone.co.uk

Neil Patterson
Department: Principal
Neil Patterson took up the position of Principal in March 2013 and worked with the UTC’s partners and governors to develop the curriculum and oversee the construction of the £10m campus. Prior to joining he was Chief Engineer at McLaren Automotive, where he worked for nearly 14 years. At McLaren he played a key part in the company’s transition from a motorsports based engineering company to a fully-fledged automotive manufacturer.

Vanessa Stanley
Department: Deputy Principal
Vanessa brings a wealth of 25 years of experience in running schools. After gaining a B.Eng. in Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College, London followed by a PGCE at Kings College, London, she began her teaching career in Wiltshire where she quickly became Head of Science before moving to Magdalen College, Brackley. More recently she worked at The Hazeley Academy in Milton Keynes where she was instrumental in setting up the new school and achieving a grade of Outstanding from Ofsted within 2 years.

John McAfee
Department: Assistant Principal, Pastoral Head, Head of 6th Form and Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding

Simon Hollies
Department: Assistant Principal, Employability and Teaching & Learning

Richard Wheller
Department: Business Manager