The Governing Body

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

Governors
Mr T Berner
Mrs N. Cagan
Mr M. Chaloner OR
Mr P. Coen, MBA, FCCA, FPFS
Mr P. Darby
The Revd Canon C. Dench
The Revd Canon G. Giles
Dr A. Gower, MEd, MBA, MPhil, PhD, PGCE, FHEA
Mrs K. Handel
Mr A. Marlow, BSc (Hons), MArch, MSt, RIBA, SCA AABC
Mr M. Mason
Mrs R. Olley, C.Ed
Mr W. Smith, BA, DipEd
Mrs P. Stewart MSc, BSc

Senior Management Team

Principal of King’s School 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, Interim Headmistress of the Preparatory School
and 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

Bursar
Mr N. A. Ball, BSC (Hons), University of Bath, CIPFA (CCAB)

Senior School

Principal of King’s School 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
Miss N. J. Steel, BSc, PGCE, University of Sheffield

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

Preparatory School

Interim Headmistress of the Preparatory School and Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School
Mrs K. Crozer, BEd (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

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 and Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School
Mrs K. Crozer, BEd (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

Deputy Head of the Pre-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 and Canterbury Christchurch University

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 (Boys Boarding)
Mr C. Coetzee, BA, University of South Africa

Whole School (Support)

Bursar
Mr N. A. Ball, BSc (Hons), University of Bath, CIPFA (CCAB)

Development Director
Mr M. G. Snoswell

Commercial Business Director
Mr D. Faries

Director of People
Ms Sonia Kendall FCIPD, MBA, CMgr MCMI

Academic Staff

Senior School

Head of Geography and Head of Upper School (R/L5/U5)
Miss L. E. Costelloe, BA (Hons), University of London, PGCE

Head of English and Housemistress of Storrs (Senior School)
Mrs E. M. McCarthy, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Reading

Teacher of English
Miss A. McKeever, BA (Hons), Royal Holloway, University of London
Ms. T Epsom, Ba (Hons), FCCT, University of Birmingham

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
Mrs H. Regnier, BSc (Hons), University of Warwick

Head of Biology
Miss V. C. H. Burgess, BSc (Hons), QTS, MSc. University of Greenwich and Edinburgh

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

Biology Technician
Mr A. Maksimov, BSc (Hons), Queen Mary University of London

Head of Chemistry
Mr C. M. White, BSc (Hons), University of East Anglia, PGCE

Teacher of Chemistry and Housemistress of St Margaret’s House (Girls Boarding)
Mrs E. A. Hanson, BSc, University of St Andrews

Chemistry Technician
Mrs C. Bond

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

Teacher of Physics
Mr J. Jones, BEd, Mico University College

Physics Technician
Mr P. Weaver, BSc (Hons), University of Kent

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

Teacher of History, Government and Politics
Mr P. Kwofie, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Warwick

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

Teacher of French
Miss C. O’Kelly, Licence Langues, Université Aix-Marseille 1

Coordinator of Spanish
Mrs N. Wiltshire, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Pau and The Adour Region and University of Lancaster

Teacher of French and Spanish
Mrs E. Brett, BA, PGCE, MA, University of East Anglia

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

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 (Hons), Central St Martin’s College, PGCE

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 B. Assinder, BA (Hons), Coventry University

Head of Classics and Housemaster of Whiston (Senior School)
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
Ms E. Clement-Walker, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE, Loughborough University

Design & Technology Technician
Mr D. Howrihane

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

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

Head of Academic Physical Education
Mrs A. J. Pine, BSc (Hons), University of Loughborough

Preparatory School

Head of English
Mrs R. Rivers, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University

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

Head of Science and Futures
Mr B. Wilton, BSc (Hons), PGCE, University of Greenwich and The Open University

Head of Geography and Head of Religious Studies (Preparatory School)
Mrs A. Rogala-Katolik, BA (Hons), PGCE, London Metropolitan University

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

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

Teacher of Science and Maths
Mr O. Mahenga, AIEMA, BSc Ed, MSc, University of Derby, B.Sc. with Education, University of Zambia

Laboratory Technician
Mrs E. Bahia, BSc, University of Kent

Teacher of Classics
Mrs A. Morrice, BA, MPhil, PGCE, University of Cambridge

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

Classroom Assistant
Miss S. A. Farris

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 S. Jeavons, BA (Hons), University of Wales
Mr J. M. P. Killoran, BA (Hons), PGCE, Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church Universities
Mrs L. MacDonald, BA (Hons), PGCSE, University of Wolverhampton and University of Sussex
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
Mrs K. Christopher, BA (Hons), HND, University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs O. Reynolds, BA (Hons), PGCE, Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs J. Martin, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

Teacher of French
Mrs A. Hannaford, BA (Hons), PGCE, Staffordshire University

Class Teachers (Supply Cover)
Mrs A. Teague
Mrs K. Heather

Teaching Assistants
Mrs N. Bhat, BTEC Level 3
Mrs W. S. Black, NVQ Level 2
Mrs L. Burrows, City & Guilds Level 2
Miss Lisa Donnelly
Mrs H. L. Elvers, BSc (Hons)
Mrs T. Gilbert
Mrs C. Halmkan, NVQ Level 2 & 3
Mrs E. Harris
Mrs C. 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

Combined Cadet Force Royal Air Force Section Commander
Mr W. Pollard, BSc, MSc, Cranfield University

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

School Nurse
Mr A. Greason, RGN, ENB, Bede College of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton

Librarian (Senior School)
Mrs X. Guo, MA, Northwest Normal University, China

Learning Support

Head of Learning Support
Ms E. Walters, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Cambridge, NASENCO, University of Hertfordshire and PAPAA, Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors

Assistant Head of Learning Support
Mrs M. Gower, BEd (Hons), NASENCO Canterbury Christ Church University and CPT3A, Middlesex University

Learning Support Teacher
Mrs C. Keep

Teacher of Learning Support
Mrs O. Fratczak, BA, Academy of Economics, Poland, Teacher Training Diploma (Modern Languages), Technical University, Poland, QTS

EAL Coordinator
Mrs C. McCabe

Boarding

Houseparent of School House
Mrs J. Daniels

Houseparent of St Margaret’s House
Miss J. Buckley

Music Department

Interim Director of Music (Senior School)
Mr N. Kerrison, BA (Hons), PGCE, Huddersfield School of Music, Homerton College

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

Teacher of Music
Miss L. E. Roux, MMus, BMus, University of Cape Town and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Music Administrator Teacher of Music Theory
Mrs C. Hall, BSc, PGCE, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, Goldsmiths College University of London

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

Teacher of Brass
Mr C. Barrett, BMus (Hons), Royal College of Music

Teacher of Singing
Miss E. Green, BMus (Hons), MA, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Academy of Music
Mr D. Moulton, BMus (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Mr M. Jamieson-Smith, ARCM, DipRCM, The Royal College of Music

Teacher of Piano
Miss C. Hall, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, Goldsmiths College University of London
Mrs B. Hanson, LTCL
Mrs K. Newby, LTCL, GTCL, Trinity College of Music
Mr J. Milone, Royal College of Music
Mr J. Bennett, BMus, MMus, Royal Holloway University of London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Teacher of Violin and Viola
Mrs J. M. Hines, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Southampton, Bulmershe College of Higher Education
Mr O. Nelson, BA (Hons), MMus, FRSM (ABRSM), Ph.D. Royal Academy of Music Open University, University of London
Mrs J. Walland, LLCM, LTCL, London College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity College of Music
Mr J. Milone, Royal College of Music

Teacher of Drum Kit and Tuned Percussion
Mr D. Holmes, BSc, BMus, M. Perf, University of Nottingham, King’s College London, Royal College of Music

Teacher of Flute
Mrs R. Jackson, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music

Teacher of Cello
Mr D. James, BMus (Hons), MA, Trinity College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Teacher of Organ
Mr A. Bawtree, BMus, PGDip (RCM), Royal Academy of Music, Worcester College, Royal College of Music

Teacher of Trumpet
Miss K. Boden, BA (Hons), LRAM, PGDip (RAM), University of Exeter, Royal Academy of Music

Teacher of Guitar
Mr D. Burtonshaw

Teacher of Horn
Mrs E. Wiggins, BMus (Hons), Royal Academy of Music

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 and Educational Visits
Administrator (Whole School)
Miss S. Pembroke BSc (Hons), HND, QTS, Nottingham Trent & University of Wales

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

Head of Football
Mr E. Everson, BSc, MA, Indiana Institute of College

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

Head of Swimming and Navy Section Contingent Commander
Mrs A. C. Waite, BSc, Canterbury Christ Church University

Head of Hockey and Housemaster of Crick (Senior School)
Mr D. G. Taylor, BA (Hons), University of Chichester

Head of Outdoor Learning and Physical Education (EYFS, Key Stage 1 & 2)
Mrs H. Charles, BSc (Hons), PGCE, University College Chichester

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

Teacher of Physical Education and Games
Mr G. Mitchell, BA, Sheffield University
Mrs K. Hooper, BA (Hons), University of Greenwich

Rowing Coach
Mr D. Trace, MEd, Manchester Metropolitan University

Sports Development Coach
Mr F. Stables

Graduate Sports Assistant
Miss K. McLean, BA (Hons), University of Stirling

Sports First Aider
Mrs S. Darby, RGN, RM, BA (Hons), Medway School of Nursing, Medway School of Midwifery, Kent Institute of Art and Design

Teacher of Ballet
Mrs L. Brownett, BSc (Hons), University of Kent

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
Mrs R. Seale, BA (Hons) PGDip, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Trinity College of Music London