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. Darby, BSc, MRICS
Mrs H. Davies-Mullan
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)
Dr S. Jones, PhD, PGR, BSc (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

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

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

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

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

Senior Management Team

Deputy Head Academic (Senior School)
Mrs C. L. Ransom, MA, BA (Hons), QTS, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge

Deputy Head Pastoral (Senior School) and Head of Sixth Form
Mrs S. L. Miles, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Kent

Deputy Head Academic (Junior School)
Mrs S. M. Taylor, BA (Hons), PGCE Primary, QTS, MCCT, The London Institute and University of Greenwich

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 Business and Commercial Operations
Mr D. M. Faries

Safeguarding Team

For any concerns about pupils:
Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Whole School: Mrs L. A. George
Safeguarding Nominated Governor: Mrs P. Stewart
Deputy Safeguarding Governor: Dr. S. Jones
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs K. Crozer
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs N. J. Heddershaw
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs S. Jeavons
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Junior School): Mrs L. Green
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
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Learning Support): Mrs E. F. Walters
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Learning Support): Mrs L. Patel
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Boarding): Mr C. J. Carroll
Digital Safeguarding Specialist: Mrs C. Wright

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

Head of Junior English
Mrs R. K. 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. V. 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
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
Mrs S. Desforges, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of East Anglia and Canterbury Christ Church University College
Mrs A. Teague, Cert Ed, West London Institute of Higher Education
Mrs S. Townley, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Sheffield and University of Manchester
Mr I. Flanagan, MPhil, BA, University of Cambridge and University of Natal

Teaching Assistant

Miss S. A. Farris, Dip SSTLS Level 3
Mrs N. Bhat, BTEC National Diploma in CCLD Level 3
Mrs L. Burrows, NVQ Level 3 STLS
Mrs L. Donnelly, Dip HSC Level 3
Mrs C. Halmkan, NVQ Level 3 STLS
Mrs E. Harris, Level 3 Diploma CYPW
Mrs C. Hummel, Dip SSTLS Level 3
Mrs S. Whalin, NVQ Level 3 STLS

Little King’s Nursery

Miss L. Bartholomew, Dip CYPW Level 3
Mrs L. Bannayi, Cert CC&E Level 2
Mrs C. Morgan
Miss M. Snell, Dip CYPW (EYE) Level 3

Senior School

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

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

Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs H. Regnier, BSc (Hons), University of Warwick
Dr G. Manocha, PhD, BSc (Hons), MSc, University of Delhi

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

Teacher of English
Ms H. Dhillon, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Surrey and University of London
Ms. J. Connell, BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, University of Warwick and University of London King’s College London

Head of Senior Science
Mr J. Williams, BSc (Hons), MA, QTS, University of Nottingham, Canterbury Christ Church University

Lead Teacher of Chemistry
Mrs S. Walker, MA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and University of London King’s College London

Lead Teacher of Physics
Miss I. Avalos, MA, QTS, University of Kent

Teacher of Science
Mr R. Galliers , BSc (Hons),University of Plymouth

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 Geography
Miss L. E. Costello, BA (Hons), University of London, PGCE

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

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

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

Teacher of Economics
Mr C. White, BSc (Hons), MA, University of York

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
Miss G. Emson, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, University of Kent and Sheffield Hallam University

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, University of Greenwich

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
Mrs M. McIntyre, BA, MPhil, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Co-Curricular Support
Ms. E Clement-Walker, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE

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. Munro, BMus (Hons), PGCE, Goldsmiths College University of London and University of Southampton

Teacher of Music
Mrs J. Renn, BMusSt, Sydney Conservatorium of Music Sydney University
Mrs H. Elvers, BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich

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

Music Events Administrator
Mrs A. Binney, PhD, MA, BA University of Oxford

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

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

Teacher of Horn
Mrs E. Wiggins, BMus (Hons), LRAM, Royal Academy 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 and Music Theory
Miss C. Hall, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, Goldsmiths College University of London

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

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 Organ
Mr R. Carroll, BMusPerf, MMus, TU Dublin Conservatoire, Cologne Hochschule for Music and Dance

Teacher of Guitar
Mr D. Burtonshaw

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

Sports Department

Director of Sport
Mr S. Simmons, BSc, QTS, University of Portsmouth

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

Head of Netball, Teacher of Physical Education and Games 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, Teacher of Physical Education and Games
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

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

Resident Sports Coach
Miss J. Jarvie, BSc, University of Birmingham

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

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, FRSA, PGCE, BA (Hons), Goldsmiths, University of London, Anglia Ruskin University

Teacher of Drama
Ms H. Dhillon, BA (Hons), PGCE, University of Surrey and University of London

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

Boarding

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

Houseparent
Mrs J. Buckley

Resident Duty Assistant
Miss C. Bower, PGCE, University of Leicester, BA Hons, Lancaster University
Mr R. Hoyte, BSc, University of East Anglia
Miss J. Jarvie, BSc, University of Birmingham

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

Combined Cadet Force

Contingent Commander
Major S. Short RE

Navy Section Commander
Lt A. C. Waite, BSc, Canterbury Christ Church University

Army Section Commander
Lt N. Cannon

RAF Section Commander
Flt Lt A. Butler