Helen Zeqaj

Helen joined Fazakerley in 2001, as a literacy assistant, and delivered reading and writing interventions to students across school. This role certainly set the foundation for her future role as a teacher and fuelled a passion to drive forward the belief that all students can succeed.

Helen remained at the school and successfully navigated the transition to graduate teacher training. On completion, she accepted the position of a permanent member of Fazakerley’s English Department. Helen went on to support the leadership of the department and progressed to the role of Lead Practitioner, with whole school responsibility for the teaching and learning of high attaining students. She also delivered professional development courses to colleagues from schools across the city. Her work primarily focused on removing the ceiling on learning and providing Fazakerley students with the same opportunities as their peers in other parts of the country. Over the years, Helen has guided students to GCSE and A Level success, with many taking their studies through to university - some following in her footsteps to teaching!

In 2019, Helen moved to the pastoral position of Head of Year and successfully guided the Class of 2024 through their journey at Dixons Fazakerley Academy. The role provided the opportunity to further build and enhance relationships with students, families and the community. It also enabled her to see education through more of a holistic lens. A perspective invaluable in her current role as a member of the Quality of Education leadership team.

Serving the community of Fazakerley, for her entire teaching career, is testament to Helen’s dedication to her unwavering belief in the transformative power of education and how every child deserves the chance to experience it. It is this belief that continues to motivate her, as a leader within Dixons Academies Trust, to strive to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the north.