After Dexter dies, Kim refocuses her career and ultimately becomes Headteacher of William Beswick High School, where she champions its change of name to Waterloo Road following a protest by the pupils. She subsequently falls into an ill-fated relationship with Max Tyler, from which she falls pregnant, and leaves the school following the birth of her son, Dexter. Her return is tainted by the revelation that her baby daughter was illegally adopted. Following a slow-burning flirtation with Andrew Treneman she decides to join him in Rwanda, but returns to Rochdale and her old job during series 4.

She enjoys the unwavering support of Jack Rimmer, which helps her overcome the trauma of an attempted sexual assault by a pupil. Kim Campbell ( Angela Griffin, series 1−2, 4−5, 11–) is an Art teacher, who is Head of Pastoral Care at the series' start and Headteacher from series 11.He briefly returns later in series 3 in an attempt to win Davina back, but she chooses to remain with Tom. In series 3, after witnessing Izzie Redpath's death he finds it increasingly difficult to cope with the pressures of running the school, and resigns with immediate effect after being reprimanded for financial mismanagement. He has romantic liaisons with Steph Haydock and LEA inspector Heather Davenport, and a more serious relationship with Davina Shackleton. His efforts to turn the school around face various challenges, and his confrontational style causes consternation. Jack Rimmer ( Jason Merrells, series 1−3) is the Headmaster of Waterloo Road from the start of the series, who assumes the position in an acting capacity after his predecessor's public breakdown.Main characters Senior Management Team Series

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