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BEAKS

Mr Jack Benford BSc Strength and Conditioning Coach (Sport)

Jack has joined us from Stonyhurst College, where for the last two years he was the Head of Strength and Conditioning and Deputy House Parent for the Year Ten Boys. Graduating from the University of Gloucestershire with a BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning, Jack then went on to become a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. During his free time he enjoys cycling in the Surrey Hills, along with playing any and all sports.

Mr Harry Boulton BMus Music Assistant

Harry joins us as a recent Music graduate (BMus) from the University of Birmingham, where his primary studies included Film composition and Renaissance music. He is primarily a pianist, organist, and a singer, and has been composing promotional music for small companies alongside his studies. Outside of music, Harry is a keen runner, tennis player, and chess player.

Mr Duncan Byrne BA MA MEd Deputy Head (Academic)

Duncan joins Charterhouse from Loughborough Grammar School, where he was Headmaster for five years. Prior to this, he was Assistant Head at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School and Deputy Head (Academic) at Cheltenham College. Duncan graduated in Modern Languages from Trinity College, Cambridge where he was also a Choral Scholar. In addition to his musical interests, not all of which he is yet willing to admit to publicly, he is a sports enthusiast who particularly enjoys running and road cycling. Duncan is joined at Charterhouse by his wife Marie-Claire and sons Edward (18) and Thomas (16).

Mr Tom Constable BSc PGCE Head of Economics

Tom joins us from Cranleigh School, where he taught Economics & Business Studies alongside working as an Assistant Housemaster and Master in Charge of Fives. After graduating from the University of Southampton he worked for some years in the wine trade, studying wine making at Plumpton College and latterly running a small independent merchant. He began his teaching career at Oakham School, where he gained his PGCE and a commission in the CCF. A long-suffering Cheltenham Town fan, he enjoys hiking, the wines of Bolgheri and a good detective novel.

Miss Annabel Cooke BA Teacher of Economics

Annabel joins as a teacher of economics having spent the last 7 years working at Deloitte in London, where she was a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor and focused on advising clients on their corporate tax affairs. Prior to her time at Deloitte, Annabel graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA in Land Economy. Annabel loves travelling, being outdoors and is a keen triathlete – she used her summer holiday to train for a half Ironman event!

Mr Michael Dawson BA PGCE Teacher of German

Michael joins us from Bedford School, where he taught German, French and Spanish. He held additional responsibilities as both a day and boarding tutor, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator and Master i/c Weightlifting. Michael read German and Italian at UCL, during which time he studied Philology at the University of Vienna and Philosophy at the University of Naples ‘L’Orientale’. In his spare time, he enjoys reading the works of various German philosophers, lifting weights and spending time with his young family.

Mr David Dickinson BSc MChem Head of Chemistry

David joins us from Tonbridge School where he has been a Teacher of Chemistry for the past 5 years as well as Senior Student Housemaster for the final 3 years. He graduated with a First Class degree in Chemistry from the University of York. He is an enthusiastic SCUBA diving instructor and rarely goes abroad without his diving gear. David is learning to play the piano and spends much of his spare time practicing, reading or walking his miniature daschund, Truffle (albeit, not very far due to her short legs!).

Dr Emily Jayne Fisher BA MA PhD Teacher of English

Emily has taught at a number of UK universities as a lecturer of English Literature at institutions including the University of Surrey, University of Southampton and Newman University. She gained an AHRC-funded doctorate from the University of Surrey in 2019 with a thesis that examined how the development of the internet changed reading habits and the print novel. With ten years’ experience as a private tutor, Emily set up an online teaching platform last year called The Learn Lab and really enjoys finding innovative ways to develop technology to support learning engagement. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a postgraduate teaching accreditation, and is also learning Spanish. In her spare time, Emily likes spending time with her dog, visiting new cities and anything car related.

Ms Rachael Gibson BA Teacher of Geography

After graduating from Durham University, Rachael spent two years at Uppingham School as a Graduate Assistant and Resident Tutor before taking up the role of Assistant Housemistress and Teacher of Geography at New Hall School. Rachael joins Charterhouse from her current position in a London state school. As a keen sportswoman, Rachael enjoys spending much of her free time either spectating, or participating in sport, and is a regular on the netball courts. In the school holidays, Rachael loves to travel and explore new parts of the world!

Miss Izzy Gilbert Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

Izzy was educated at Nonsuch High School for Girls and before taking a placement year she was studying Sports, Coaching and Physical Education at Loughborough University. She is a big fan of Chelsea football Club and is competitive in almost every sport. She is looking forward to widening her skills set whilst on her placement year at Charterhouse.

Mlle Judith Gottesman MA French Language Assistant

Judith joins us as a graduate student at the Sorbonne in Paris where she is currently completing an MA in English. After her year abroad at the University of Edinburgh, she worked as a drama teacher in English and French at the École Alsacienne in Paris. She is looking to develop her teaching skills but most of all she wants to prepare students for the terrifying experience of ordering food in a French café! Her hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, acting and, when there is time left, learning Russian!

Miss India Greenbury BA Sports Assistant

India joins us after graduating with a BA in Fine Art and History of Art from the University of Leeds and a partner degree from Juniata College in America. Her highlight of university was playing 4 years of varsity hockey in both Leeds and Pennsylvania. She has loved the time she has spent in her holidays coaching in Bristol, her hometown, and in South Africa on a volunteering project. Always up for a charity challenge, she has ticked off the Yorkshire 3 peaks, swimming the length of the channel, a 24-hour cycle and 2 half marathons.

Ms Chloe Hamill MA Head of Fashion Design and Textiles

Chloe joins us from Bedales where she has taught Design: Fashion and Textiles. The courses teach students the fundamentals in pattern cutting and garment construction. For the last four years, as Senior 6.2 Houseparent, she has also supported 100 students in their final A-Level year on the boarding house. She graduated from Manchester School of Art with a First. In her spare time she has been training to be a counsellor and walking parts of the South Downs Way.

Adam Hooper Teacher of Physics

Adam joins Charterhouse from King’s School, Worcester, where he was a Teacher of Physics for two and a half years. Prior to this, he was Head of Lower School (Year 7) and a Teacher of Physics at St James Senior Boys’ School. Adam graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Warwick before completing his PGCE at King’s College, London. Adam is a keen footballer and enjoys running; he also has a passion for musical theatre. Adam recently completed his mindfulness training with the Mindfulness in Schools Project and is now a trained mindfulness coach. Adam is joined at Charterhouse by his wife Charlotte, an English teacher, and two daughters Arabella (6) and Livia (2).

Dr Madeleine Hyde BA MLitt PhD Teacher of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics

Madeleine (or Maddy) joins us from Stockholm University, where she recently completed her PhD in Philosophy. She loved teaching Metaphysics and Global Ethics there, but she is ready to leave behind the world of research to get stuck into the classroom, where she is really at home. Before Stockholm, she completed her masters in St Andrews and BA at the University of York. She brings her partner Nicholas (Nick) from Florida with her, who works remotely as a web developer. They are both teetotal vegans who love travelling and following the theatre that is modern day politics.

Ms M Jolly BA MA Director of Wellbeing

M joins us from Latymer Upper School, where she was counsellor, trainer, and mindfulness lead. She has had a career of two halves; with an MA in Marketing Management, she worked for over a decade in the corporate marketing world. Following the birth of her daughter, Wren, she returned to study, up to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in work with adolescents. M is excited to join the senior leadership team and to champion a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing for all students and staff alike. Ziggy, the dog, will also be making an appearance soon.

Miss Rebecca Jones MA PGCE Head of Classics

Rebecca joins us from St Peter’s School, York, where she taught Classics for the last six years and was Director of Academic Extension, including responsibilities for Oxbridge entrance, Scholars and local state school partnerships. Rebecca came back to Classics after 20 years working in Marketing for companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Virgin and the BBC. Never happy unless she’s learning something new, she is currently studying for an MRES in Classics, attempting to play the piano and learning Italian. Her partner is Alex and she has a son, Felix (8).

Mr Chris Jones BA MSt Teacher of English

Chris has joined directly from St Catherine’s College, Oxford, where he completed his Master of Studies in English in modern and contemporary literature, writing a dissertation on the “eco-fascism” of modernist poet Ezra Pound. Having been raised in Singapore for a decade during his youth, Chris was educated at Tanglin Trust School before going on to study for his BA in English at UCL, where he graduated with the top First of his faculty. For the best part of ten years, Chris has run a successful musical project under the name of ‘These Brittle Bones’, and has performed in London, Cardiff, and Singapore.

Ms Jessica Kaye BSc MSc Head of Government and Politics (Maternity Cover)

Jessica joins us as Acting Head of Politics from Glenalmond College in Scotland where she has been Housemistress for the past six years. Prior to that she was Housemistress at Culford School, and has also worked at Benenden, Haileybury and King Williams College teaching Politics, History, Geography and Religious Studies. She graduated from the University of Wales with an MSc Res in International Politics in 2005. Jessica enjoys reading, Model United Nations, taking GCSE exams, and cricket, and is very excited about being back in the South East.

Miss Sophie Lightfoot BA Teacher of Business & Entrepreneurship

Sophie joins the Business & Entrepreneurship department from global water strategy consultancy, Amane Advisors & Partners, where she grew their Residential & Commercial offering based out of the Oxford and Parisian offices. Sophie graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA (Hons) in Biological Sciences, where she specialised in cetaceans, coral reef ecology and deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems; which she further pursued through postgraduate studies in Spain and Belgium with the European Marine Biological Resource Centre. Sophie entered consulting with generalist firm, CIL Management Consultants, working from their offices in London and Frome, Somerset. Sophie enjoys travelling, long coastal walks with her puppy, musical theatre (whether as an audience member or stage manager), general knowledge and watching documentaries in Spanish.

Liling Ma Mandarin Beak

Originally from Harbin (Ice City) in North Eastern China, Liling graduated from Heilongjiang University of China with a Master of Arts degree. She joins Charterhouse as a Mandarin teacher having previously worked as a language teacher in a Senior High School in China. She certainly intends to bring much more about Chinese culture to Charterhouse.

Miss Hannah Martin BA MA Teacher of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics

Hannah graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in Philosophy and Literature and an MA in Philosophy and the Arts, after which she joined the educational publishing industry, working in UK and international marketing. She enjoys spending time outdoors, be it taking long walks, not nearly as long runs, or trying her hand at a team sport or two. In life’s quieter moments, Hannah’s likely to be found tending to her humble vegetable garden or reading a good book.

Mr Harry Millar Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

Harry is an undergraduate student currently studying BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth, hoping to further develop his coaching pedagogy during his placement year at Charterhouse. He is a keen sportsman with a particular interest in football, as well as rugby and cricket.

Mr James Nordin BSc Sports Assistant

James was educated at St Edmund’s School in Canterbury before attending the University of Worcester on a sports scholarship to study his BSc in Sports Coaching Science. He plays cricket at an international level for the England Physical Disability Cricket Team, having made his debut for the squad aged 17, and also plays 1st team club cricket for Chestfield Cricket Club in the Kent Cricket League. Alongside his playing commitments, James is a bowling coach for the Kent Women’s Cricket Team and the Specialist Fast Bowling Coach for the Kent Cricket Girl’s Talent Pathway. Away from cricket, James previously played school 1st team hockey and 2nd team football as a goalkeeper in both, is a well below average golfer and a lifelong Newcastle United fan.

Mr Patrick Robert-Tissot MEng Teacher of Design Technology

Patrick joined us in CQ21 on a temporary contract and now takes up permanent employment with Charterhouse. He graduated with an MEng in Marine Technology with honours in naval architecture from Newcastle University before seeking a move into a teaching career. He is a keen climber and was a committee member of the Newcastle University Mountaineering Club, teaching new members to climb. He regularly organises and takes people climbing all over the UK.

Mr George Rosson Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

George joins Charterhouse as an undergraduate and is currently studying Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) at Loughborough University, a passion that started from questioning why England always lose at penalties! He mainly follows football, cricket and basketball but has a keen interest in all sports, playing as frequently as he can. George is looking forward to gaining valuable experience here at Charterhouse.

Mrs Louisa Wilkins MA QTS Teacher of Geography

Louisa re-joins Charterhouse having provided short term cover during CQ21, this time taking on a year’s contract. Her previous roles have included 12 years at St John the Baptist School where she held a range of positions including Head of Department; Head of Year and Professional Mentor – her experiences also include working as an Assistant Head. She graduated from the University of St Andrews with an MA (Hons) in Geography. Louisa is a keen hockey player as well as a runner, having completed three half marathons for charity. She enjoys walking and bike rides with her two little boys.

Ryan Withers Teacher of Mathematics

Ryan is coming back to Charterhouse for OQ22 having provided temporary cover in LQ and CQ this past academic year. Ryan returns as a mathematics teacher, having spent eight years at Havant and South Downs College, where his roles included Course Manager and Head of Department. He graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BSc Hons in Mathematical Sciences, before spending two years at a British International School in Cologne, Germany. When he’s not doing sums, Ryan enjoys playing and watching sport (whenever he gets a break from his demanding cat, Mjolnir!).

SUPPORT STAFF

Christine Aagaard Relief Assistant Head of House

Christine joins us from an educational charity in London. Prior to raising her two children she gained a degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia. She then worked in the computing industry and also for many years as a teacher of Economics and Business Studies. For a time, she worked here at Charterhouse. She has a deep interest in mindfulness and meditation and lives near Cranleigh.

Sabine Bagyura Events Manager

Sabine Bagyura joins the School from Emmaus Rd Church where she managed the churches’ Events & Communications, opening up and managed the running of their venue, The Founders Studio. Prior to that Sabine worked in the charity sector for Compassion UK for 7 years within their events and campaigns team. When Sabine’s not working, she’s looking after her two Shih Tzu pups Lola and Winston, taking them on beach walks and when the opportunity arises, she enjoys a travelling adventure.

Clare Boutle Science Technician

Claire graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Environmental Biology. Her first job was in research at the Institute of Oceanography in Hambledon, Surrey (the Institute is now based at Southampton University). Following that experience she then worked in each of three different schools in London as a Science Technician. Drawn back to Surrey she now joins Charterhouse in the Biology department.

Marie-Claire Byrne PA to Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Marie-Claire joins us from Loughborough Grammar School where she worked in Admissions and before that as Higher Education and Careers Adviser at Cheltenham College. She studied Music at Trinity College, Cambridge where she was also a Choral Scholar. After university she worked in Graduate Training and Development at Deutsche Bank before having a career break to raise her two sons.

Marie-Claire loves singing, hiking, travel and spending time with her family and two very fluffy cats!

Christine Connelly Assistant Head of House, Pageites

Christine joins Charterhouse school as AHH of Pageites in January 2022. This marks a career change after a long and varied occupation in the childcare profession. She was fortunate enough to live and work abroad in countries including France; Boston, USA; and Singapore. In her free time, she enjoys going to the theatre, travelling and is also a member of a choir specialising in singing songs from musicals.

Jodi Crosby Assistant Head of House, Bodeites

Jodi Crosby re-joins Charterhouse as Assistant Head of House of Bodeites, having been Matron of Robinites from 2013-2017, working alongside Stephen Hearn. In the interim years, Jodi has worked at Benenden School as a Sixth Form Matron and Woldingham School for Girls as an Assistant Housemistress. In her spare time, Jodi enjoys walking her rescue dog, Sam, horse riding and exploring the countryside with her husband, Martin.

Laura Holmes Foundation Associate Director

Laura joins us from Sevenoaks School in Kent where she spent 5 years working on the Campaign for Sevenoaks School, raising funds for capital projects and transformational bursaries. Prior to this Laura worked in the charity sector fundraising for Asthma UK, Alzheimer’s Society and Diabetes UK. Outside of work Laura is a keen and (hopefully) improving hockey player and enjoys travelling and walking.

Ben Hodgson IT Technician

Ben Hodgson re-joins the School after a couple of years working for Surrey Police. Having worked in and around the School in previous years, he has now joined the IT Department as an IT Technician. Now that there will be two Bens in the department, acceptable referrals include “new Ben”, “Ben 2” and “Ben H”.

Helen Other Learning Support Administrator

Helen Other joins the Learning Support Team following a career break bringing up her three young boys. Previously, she spent seven years working at The British Olympic Association, attending both the Beijing Summer Olympics, and the Turin Winter Olympic Games. Prior to that, she worked in both recruitment and at PwC. She graduated with a degree in Commerce from The University of Birmingham. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, playing and watching sport, whilst also spending time with her family at home in Bramley.

Annie Roberts Science Technician

Annie is originally from Cornwall, now living in Surrey. She graduated from Royal Holloway University with a BSc in Digital Geosciences in 2017. She is currently studying for a Masters degree in Geoscience at UCL. Therefore, a lot of her spare time is spent studying. She also enjoys being outdoors, going for walks and spending time with her family and friends (and her hamster, Hippo).

Amy Rodway Training Officer

Amy joined Charterhouse after working in Operations within the Hospitality sector for 20 years. She has worked in a wide variety of businesses including national restaurant groups, an independent pub company and spent 6 years setting up a small start-up group of pubs on behalf of the owner. Her last role was as a People Operations Manager for a pub group in London and it was this role that inspired her to make the move into HR. She lives in Godalming with her partner and 2 daughters and in her free time, loves spending time with family in the garden and cooking.

Mrs Amanda Sawyer Relief Assistant to Assistant of Head of House

Amanda has had a number of different roles, starting work in the Merchant Banking Industry, as an Assistant to a Vice Principal Analyst specialising in mergers, acquisitions and take-overs, before a gap whilst she raised two daughters. Thereafter she worked as a Financial Administrator in the Care Home Sector then for an out of hours emergency veterinary clinic. She is a huge animal lover and proud owner of two horses (a Holsteiner and an American Quarter horse), three Old English Sheep Dogs and one cat. She enjoys reading and riding over Thursley Common and taking in the beautiful countryside and wildlife on her way. She has been married to Chris for 32 years and they have two daughters, Alexandra and Jasmine.

Leigh Tompsett Foundation Administrator

Originally from Hampshire, Leigh graduated from the University of Nottingham (many years ago) with a degree in French and Hispanic Studies before embarking on a career at Goldman Sachs International in London. She spent the majority of her 13-year tenure at the firm working in graduate recruiting for sales and trading. She joins Charterhouse after taking a long career break to focus on her family. Leigh lives in Haslemere with her husband and two daughters.