Our Staff

The Governing Body

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

Governors
Mr T. Berner BA (Oxon)
Mrs N. Cagan
Mr M. Chaloner OR
Mr P. Coen, MBA, FCCA, FPFS
Mr P. Darby, BSc, MRICS
The Reverend Canon C. Dench
The Reverend Canon Dr G. Giles, PhD, Mlitt, BA Hons, CTM, ARSM
Mrs K. Handel
Mr M. Hebden OR, BA (Hons)
Mr A. Marlow OR, BSc (Hons), MArch, MSt, RIBA, SCA AABC
Mr M. Mason, BSc
Mrs R. Olley, C.Ed
Mr W. Smith, BA, DipEd
Mrs P. Stewart MSc, BSc, BA, RGN, RM, RHV, BIA
Dr S. Jones, PhD, PGR, BSc (Hons)

Core Leadership Team

Principal
Mr S. Fisher, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Exeter

Vice Principal of the Junior School
Mrs K. Crozer, BEd (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

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

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

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

Commercial Business Director
Mr D. Faries

Director of People
Ms S. Kendall FCIPD, MBA, CMgr MCMI

Senior Management Team

Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Mrs E. Cross, BA (Hons), University of Southampton

Assistant Vice Principal of Sixth Form
Mrs S. L. Miles, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Kent

Assistant Vice Principal of the Junior School
Mrs L. A. George, BA (Hons), PGCSE, Canterbury Christchurch University

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

Director of Digital Strategy
Mrs C. Wright, BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich

Director of Operations
Mr M. G. Snoswell

Safeguarding Team

For any concerns about pupils:
Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School (Interim): Mrs L. A. George
Safeguarding Nominated Governor: Mrs P. Stewart
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs L. Green
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs K. Crozer
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Senior School): Mr O. M. Smith
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Senior School): Mrs L. Costelloe
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Sixth Form): Mrs S. L. Miles

For any concerns about staff:
Principal of King’s School Rochester: Mr S. Fisher

Junior School

Head of Early Years Foundation Stage
Mrs K. Crozer, BEd (Hons), QTS, University of Greenwich

Head of Middle School (Interim) and Head of Junior Maths
Mrs N. J. Heddershaw, BEd, West Sussex Institute of Higher Education

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

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

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

Head of Junior Computing
Mrs C. Wright, BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich

Class Teacher

Mrs M. Marshall, BSc (Hons), University of Southampton
Mrs S. Mates, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs S. Walsh, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs E. Baker, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Mrs L. J. Green, BA (Hons), PGCSE, Universities of Sheffield and Oxford
Miss C. Neeson, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
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
Mrs J. Martin, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth
Miss J. Ocloo, BA (Hons), University of Chichester
Mr A. J. Parker-Bruce, BEd (Hons), University of Wolverhampton
Mrs R. Recardo, BA (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University
Miss S. King, Cert Ed
Mrs A. Teague, Cert Ed, West London Institute of Higher Education
Mr I. Flanagan, MPhil, BA, University of Cambridge and University of Natal

Teaching Assistant

Miss S. A. Farris
Mrs N. Bhat, BTEC Level 3
Mrs L. Bannayi
Mrs W. S. Black, NVQ Level 2
Mrs L. Burrows, City & Guilds Level 2
Miss L. Donnelly
Mrs H. L. Elvers, BSc (Hons)
Mrs C. Halmkan, NVQ Level 2 & 3
Mrs E. Harris
Mrs C. Hummel
Mrs C. Morgan
Mrs S. Whalin, OCR Level 2 & NVQ Level 3
Mrs T Gilbert (Supply Cover)

Senior School

Head of Upper School
Miss L. E. Costelloe, BA (Hons), University of London, PGCE

Head of Senior Maths
Miss N. J. Steel, BSc, PGCE, University of Sheffield

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

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

Lead Teacher of Biology
Mr J. Williams, BSc (Hons), University of Nottingham

Teacher of Science
Mr R. Galliers , BSc (Hons),University of Plymouth
Mrs R. Chohan-Carpenter, BSc (Hons), University of Wales

Science Technician
Mr P. Weaver, BSc (Hons), University of Kent
Mrs C. Bond
Mrs E. Bahia, BSc, University of Kent

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

Teacher of History
Mr R. Collins, BA (Hons), University of London King’s College London

Head of Geography
Miss C. Bower, PGCE, University of Leicester, BA Hons, Lancaster University

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

Head of Psychology
Mr T. Prosser, PhD, BSc (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University

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

Teacher of Economics
Mr D. Finamore, PGCE, University of the West of England, BSc, University of Bath

Head of Senior Computing
Mr K. Eyers, FdTL, Canterbury Christ Church University

Whole School Academic

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

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

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

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

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

Teacher of German
Mr B. W. Richter, BA, University of Newcastle, PGCE

Head of Religious Studies
Mrs. L Garlinge. PGCE, BA (Hons), MA, Canterbury Christ Church University

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

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

Creative Art Technician
Mr B. Assinder, BA (Hons), Coventry University
Mr D. Howrihane

Head of Whole School Sustainability (Culture and Community)
Mr B. C. Rivers, BA (Hons), Brunel University

Pupil Council Coordinator
Mr C. J. E. Carroll, MA, PGCE, Universities of Swansea and Cambridge

EPQ Coordinator
Ms M. McIntyre, BA, MPhil, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

ITT and ECT Coordinator
Ms. T Epsom, BA (Hons), FCCT, University of Birmingham

Learning Support Department

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 L. Patel, BSc, King’s College London, MSc, University College London

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, TESOL, The University of New South Wales

Learning Support Administrator
Miss C. Brincat

Music Department

Director of Music
Mr M. Price, MA, BA, PGCE, University of Cambridge

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

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

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 M. Jamieson-Smith, ARCM, DipRCM, The Royal College of Music
Mr D. Moulton, BMus (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University

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

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
Mr J. Milone, Royal College of Music
Mrs J. Walland, LLCM, LTCL, London College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity 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 R. Carroll, BMusPerf, MMus, TU Dublin Conservatoire, Cologne Hochschule for Music and Dance

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

Teacher of Woodwind
Mr N. Sinclair-Strong, BMus, LRAM, MA, Royal Academy of Music

Sports Department

Director of Sport
Mr M. J. Hebden, BA (Hons), Lancaster University

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

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

Head of Rugby and Cricket
Mr J. Whitnell, BA (Hons), MA 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
Mrs A. C. Waite, BSc, Canterbury Christ Church University

Teacher of Physical Education and Games
Mr G. Mitchell, BA, Sheffield University (Supply Cover)
Mrs K. Hooper, BA (Hons), University of Greenwich
Miss R. Long, BSc (Hons), Canterbury Christ Church University

Rowing Coach
Mr D. Trace, MEd, Manchester Metropolitan University
Mrs J. Salida-Howard

Head of Athletic Development
Mr R. Hoyte, BSc, University of East Anglia

Head of Junior Outdoor Learning
Mrs A. Chinn, BSc, Oxford Brookes University

Graduate Sports Assistant
Miss J. Jarvie, BSc, University of Birmingham

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

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

Drama Department

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

Graduate Drama Assistant
Miss M. Giles, BA Hons, Durham University

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

Boarding

Housemaster of School House
Mr C. J. E. Carroll, MA, PGCE, Universities of Swansea and Cambridge

Deputy Housemistress of School House
Miss A. McKeever, PGCE, Oxford Brookes University, BA (Hons), Royal Holloway University of London

Houseparent of School House
Mrs J. Buckley

Non-Resident House Tutor
Miss C. O’Kelly, Licence Langues, Université Aix-Marseille 1

Whole School Support

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

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

Medical Centre Administrator
Mrs S. South

Combined Cadet Force Contingent Commander
Major S. Short RE

Combined Cadet Force Army Section Commander
Miss N. Cannon

Combined Cadet Force Navy Section Commander
Mrs A. C. Waite, BSc, Canterbury Christ Church University