Meet our STAFF

The Governing Body

Chairman of Governors
Air Commodore J. Maas, CBE, MSc, RAF (Ret’d)

Vice-Chairman of Governors
The Revd Canon Dr P. Hesketh, PhD, BD, AKC

Governors
Mr T. Berner
The Revd Canon S. Brewer
Mr M. J. Chesterfield OR
Mr P. Coen, MBA, FCCA, FPFS
The Revd Canon C. Dench
The Revd Canon G. Giles
Dr A. Gower, BA (Hons), PGCE, DMS(Ed), Med, MPhil, PhD, FHEA
Mr A. Marlow, BSc (Hons), March, MSt, RIBA, SCA AABC
Mrs R. A. Olley, CEd
Mrs G. B. Opara, MSc
Mrs J. E. Shilling, BA (Hons)
Mr W. E. Smith, BA, DipEd
Mrs P. M. C. Stewart MSc, BSc

Senior Management Team

Principal of King’s Rochester and Headmaster of the Senior School
Mr B. P. H. Charles, BA (Hons), PGCE, Universities of Exeter and Durham

Headmistress of the Pre-Preparatory School & Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School
Mrs K. Crozer, Bed (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

Senior Deputy Head of the Senior School
Mr O. M. Smith, MA (Hons), BA (Hons), Robinson College, University of Cambridge

Headmaster of the Preparatory School
Mr T. H. Morgan, BMus (Hons) RCM, The Royal College of Music

Bursar
Mr N. Ball

Senior School

Principal of King’s Rochester and Headmaster of the Senior School
Mr B. P. H. Charles, BA (Hons), PGCE, Universities of Exeter and Durham

Senior Deputy Head of the Senior School
Mr O. M. Smith, MA (Hons), BA (Hons), Robinson College, University of Cambridge

Deputy Head (Academic) of the Senior School and Head of Maths
Miss N. J. Steel, BSc, PGCE, University of Sheffield

Assistant Head (Sixth Form) and Teacher of Religious Studies
Mrs S. L. Miles, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Kent

Preparatory School

Headmaster of the Preparatory School
Mr T. H. Morgan, BMus (Hons) RCM, The Royal College of Music

Deputy Head (Academic) of the Preparatory School
Mrs E. Cross, BA (Hons), University of Southampton

Deputy Head (Pastoral) of the Preparatory School
Mrs L. A. George, BA (Hons), PGCSE, Canterbury Christchurch University

Pre-Preparatory School

Headmistress of the Pre-Preparatory School & Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School
Mrs K. Crozer, Bed (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

Deputy Head of the Prep-Preparatory School
Mrs L. J. Green, BA (Hons), PGCSE, Universities of Sheffield and Oxford

Whole School (Academic)

Director of Co-Curriculum
Miss H.L. Catlett, BA (Hons), QTS, University College Chichester

Director of Teaching and Learning
Mr P. N. Medhurst, BA, MA, Universities of Warwick and Greenwich

Director of Digital Strategy and Housemaster of School House
Mr C. Coetzee, BA, University of South Africa

Whole School (Support)

Bursar
Mr N. Ball

Development Director
Mr M. G. Snoswell

Commercial Business Director
Mr D. Faries

Academic Staff

Senior School

Head of English
Mrs E. M. McCarthy, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Reading

Teacher of English
Miss E. Lewis, BA (Hons), University of Kent
Miss A. McKeever, BA (Hons), Royal Holloway, University of London

Head of Maths
Mr P. G. Stevens, BSc (Hons), University of Southampton

Teacher of Maths
Mrs C. Ransom, MA (Hons), Magdalene College, University of Cambridge

Head of Biology
Miss V. Burgess, BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich

Teacher of Biology
Miss E. Kennedy, BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich

Biology Technician
Miss Verity Singleton

Head of Chemistry
Mr C. M. White, BSc, University of East Anglia

Teacher of Chemistry
Mrs E. A. Hanson, BSc, University of St Andrews

Chemistry Technician
Mrs Claire Bond

Head of Psychics
Mrs E. L. Parren, BSc (Hons), University of Birmingham

Teacher of Physics
Mr M. E. Drury, BSc, MA, University College, London, University of Greenwich
Mr J. Jones, BEd, Mico University College

Physics Technician
Mr Paul Weaver

Head of History and Politics
Mr S. Fish, BA (Hons), University of Westminster, London

Teacher of History and Politics
Dr K. Thomson, PhD, MA (Hons), Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh

Head of French
Mrs A. J. Warne, MA (Hons), University of St Andrews

Teacher of French
Mrs N. Wiltshire, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Pau and The Adour Region and University of Lancaster
Miss C. O’Kelly, Licence Langues, Université Aix-Marseille 1

Head of Russian
Mr B. W. Richter, BA, University of Newcastle

Head of Economics
Mr C. J. White MSc, BSc, University of York

Teacher of Economics
Ms M. McIntyre, BA, MPhil, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Head of Art
Mr A. J. Robson, BA, Central St Martin’s College, University of Liverpool

Teacher of Art and Design
Mrs R. J. Oliver, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Kent (KIAD), West Surrey College of Art and Design and Greenwich University

Art Technician
Mr Barry Assinder

Head of Classics
Mr C. J. E. Carroll, MA, PGCE, Universities of Swansea and Cambridge

Head of Design Technology
Mr S. J. Johnson, BEd (Hons), Nottingham Trent University

Teacher of Design Technology
Mr B. C. Rivers, BA (Hons), Brunel University
Mr S. Owen, BEd, University of Wales Caerleon

Design & Technology Technician
Mr Deakin Howrihane

Head of Divinity and Religious Studies
Mrs L. A. Rogers, BA (Hons), University of Brighton

Teacher of Psychology
Mrs I. Coetzee, BA, University of Port Elizabeth

Preparatory School

Head of Science
Mr M. Caithness, BSc (Hons), Bangor, University College of North Wales

Head of Maths
Mrs N. J. Heddershaw, BEd, West Sussex Institute of Higher Education

Head of Geography
Mrs Aleksandra Rogala-Katolik

Head of PSHEE and RSE,
Mrs S. Walsh, BA, Canterbury Christ Church University

Head of Digital Learning and Computing
Mrs C. Wright, BSc, University of Greenwich

Teacher of Science and Maths
Mr O. Mahenga, AIEMA, BSc Ed, MSc, University of Derby
Mr B. Wilton, BSc (Hons), PGCE, University of Greenwich and The Open University

Laboratory Technician
Mrs Elaine Bahia

Teacher of English
Mrs Rebecca Rivers

Teacher of Classics
Mrs Anya Morrice

Junior Subjects Teacher
Mrs M. Marshall, BSc (Hons), University of Southampton
Mrs L. Whittles, BA (Hons), University of London
Mrs S. Walsh, BA, Canterbury Christ Church University

Classroom Assistant
Miss S. A. Farris, OCR Level 2

Pre-Preparatory School

Class Teachers
Mrs E. Baker, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs S. Desforges, BA (Hons), University of East Anglia
Miss L. Govey, BA (Hons), QTS, Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs Stacy Jeavons
Mr J. M. P. Killoran, BA (Hons), PGCE, Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church Universities
Mrs Laura MacDonald
Mrs H. Mountford, BA (Hons), University of York
Mr A. J. Parker-Bruce, Bed (Hons), University of Wolverhampton
Mrs R. Recardo, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Miss J. Whalin, BA (Hons), University of Chichester

Teacher of French
Mrs Angela Hannaford

Class Teachers (Supply Cover)
Mrs Abigail Teague
Mrs Kathryn Heather

Teaching Assistants
Mrs N. Bhat, BETC Level 3
Mrs W. S. Black, NVQ Level 2
Mrs L. Burrows, City & Guilds Level 2
Mrs H. L. Elvers, BSc (Hons)
Mrs Tina Gilbert
Mrs Emma Harris
Mrs Camilla Morgan
Mrs C. Hummel
Mrs S. Whalin, OCR Level 2 & NVQ Level 3

Breakfast Club Supervisor
Mrs C. Halmkan, NVQ Level 2 & 3

After School Club Supervisor
Mrs H. Kaur, CACHE Level 3

Whole School

Chaplain
The Revd S. J. Padfield, MA (Hons), Bristol University

Combined Cadet Force Contingent Commander and Outdoor Learning
Major S. Short RE

Wellbeing and Mental Health Coordinator
Mrs J. Bolton, BA, Bath College

School Nurse
Mr Alastair Greason

Librarian
Mrs X. Guo, MA, Northwest Normal University, China

Learning Support

Head of Learning Support
Miss E. Walters, BA (Hons), University of Cambridge

Assistant Head of Learning Support
Mrs M. Gower, BA (Ed), Canterbury Christ Church University

Learning Support Teacher
Mrs Caroline Keep

Teacher of Learning Support
Mrs Oliwia Fratczak

EAL Coordinator
Mrs Clare McCabe

Boarding

Houseparent of School House
Mrs Julia Daniels

Houseparent of St Margaret’s House
Miss Jacqueline Buckley

Music Department

Director of Music (Senior School)
Mr J. Mountford, BA (Hons), University of Bristol

Director of Music (Preparatory School) & Head of Strings
Mrs G. Nathan, MA, Dip. HE, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Head of Woodwind
Mr G. Vinall, BA, LRAM, Colchester Institute

Teacher of Music
Miss L. E. Roux, MMus, BMus, University of Cape Town and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Mrs F. Cross, BA (Hons), PGCE, Universities of Bristol and Surrey, LTCL, DipSpLD

Teacher of Brass
Mr C. Barrett, BA (Hons)

Teacher of Singing
Miss E. Green, BMus
Mr D. Moulton, BMus (Hons)
Mr M. Jamieson-Smith, ARCM, DipRCM

Teacher of Piano
Mrs Catherine Hall
Mrs Victoria Rowley
Mrs B. Hanson, LTCL
Mrs Karen Newby
Mr J. Milone, RCM

Teacher of Music Theory
Mr Thomas Hewitt-Jones
Mrs Catherine Hall
Mrs Victoria Rowley

Teacher of Violin and Viola
Mrs J. M. Hines
Mr O. Nelson, BA (Hons), MMus, FRSM (ABRSM)
Mrs J. Walland
Mr J. Milone, RCM

Teacher of Drum Kit and Tuned Percussion
Mr David Holmes

Teacher of Flute
Mrs R. Jackson, LRAM

Teacher of Cello
Mr D. James (Cello), BMus (Hons)

Teacher of Organ
Mr Jeremey Lloyd

Teacher of Trumpet
Miss K. Boden, BA (Hons), LRAM, PGDip (RAM)

Teacher of Guitar
Mr David Burtonshaw

Sports Department

Whole School Director of Sport, Health and Fitness
Mr M. J. Hebden, BA (Hons), Lancaster University

Head of Girls Games (Preparatory School) and Head of Netball
Miss S. Pembroke BSc (Hons), HND, QTS, Nottingham Trent & University of Wales

Head of Academic PE (Senior School)
Mrs A. J. Pine, BSc, University of Loughborough

Head of Rugby and Cricket
Mr J. Whitnell, MA, BA (Hons), University of Birmingham

Head of Hockey
Mr D. G. Taylor, BA (Hons), University of Chichester

Head of Rowing
Mr V. Piticariu, BA. The University of AL.I.Cuza lasi

Head of Athletic Development
Mr M. Grice, BSc, University of Bath

Teacher of PE and Games (Senior School)
Mrs Helen Charles
Mr Glyn Mitchell
Mrs Kelli Hooper

Swimming Instructor
Mrs A. C. Waite, BSc, Canterbury Christ Church University

Rowing Coach
Mr David Trace

Graduate Sports Assistant
Miss K. McLean
Miss R. Dobson

Sports First Aider
Mrs Susan Darby

Teacher of Ballet
Mrs Lynne Brownett

Drama Department

Director of Drama
Miss K. L. Hebden, BA (Hons), University of Newcastle, Hons Dip, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Teacher of Drama
Mr O. Bailey, BA (Hons), Anglia Ruskin University

LAMDA Teacher
Rebecca Seale