OFFICIAL
LEAVING STAFF SUMMER 2016 Teaching Staff Matthew Willett who joined us in September 2015 in the Maths Department. He is leaving to us to take up the post of teacher of Maths at South Hampstead High School.
Becky Brown who joined us in September 2008 in the History and Politics Department. Becky has held a number of roles including assistant timetabler, assistant Head of Middle School, as well as latterly Head of History & Politics. She is leaving us to take up the post as Director of Sixth Form at Northwood College.
Jonathan Burbidge joined us initially as a maternity cover in the Geography department. He has been invaluable helping out with 11+ interviews and more recently taking on the role of Community Service officer. He is leaving us to take up the post of Teacher of Geography at Dulwich College.
Paul McKeating joined us in September 2004 in the Chemistry Department. Paul has been a committed and caring teacher and tutor in both the Upper School and Sixth Form and more recently has been an assistant Head of Sixth Form. He is leaving us to take up the post as Head of Chemistry and Deputy Head of Sixth Form at Shrewsbury High School.
Madeleine Fforde who joined us in September 2013 in the Classics Department and more recently has been Special educational needs advisor. In addition she has held a popular knitting circle in the Upper School. She is leaving us to take up the post of Teacher of Classics at Sheffield High School.
Victoria Jacques joined us in September 2002 in the Maths Department and latterly has held the post of second in Maths. Alongside this she has been a wonderfully caring tutor. She is leaving us to take up the post as Teacher of Mathematics at St Albans High School.
Catriona Buffham who joined us in September 2012 in the Maths Department. Catriona has held a number of roles with us including assisting with the timetable, being assessment co-ordinator and also key stage 3 maths coordinator. She is leaving us to take up the post of Head of Mathematics at St Helen and St Katharine School in Abingdon. Davina Suri joined us in September 2011 in the Modern Foreign Languages Department. She is leaving us to take up the post of Head of Modern Languages at Queen’s College, Harley Street. Alex Cocksworth who joined us in September 2010 is leaving to take up the role of Housemistress at Bradfield College. Alex has been an inspiring teacher of English, has run Mad Hatters and was Assistant Head of Middle School prior to taking over as Head of Middle School in 2013. Charlie Pearson who joined us in September 2009 in the History and Politics Department. Charlie has latterly been Head of Politics and has also been involved in Model United Nations and in running the weekly referendum. He is leaving us to take up the post as Teacher of History and Head of Politics at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College. Susannah Stutely who joined us in September 2008 in the Biology Department. Susie has been a stalwart supporter of Duke of Edinburgh as well as previously being Head of Biology. She is leaving us to take up the post as Head of Biology at Merchant Taylors’ School.
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Jenny Burdett joined us in September 2001 in the Maths Department. Jenny has been an inspiring teacher of Maths, a caring and supportive tutor as well as holding other responsibilities as assessment co-ordinator and assistant Head of Sixth Form. She is leaving us to take up the post as Teacher of Mathematics at Kings College London Mathematics School.
Non-teaching staff Pedro Tejero who has been working closely with Ben in the catering department for almost 4 years. Pedro has been promoted to Catering manager at Queen’s College, Harley Street – lucky them!
Retiring Staff Helen Griffiths has retired after 12 years at the School. Helen worked in numerous roles throughout the Junior School, Senior School and Bursary. She eventually settled as a Science Assistant where she spent a number of years working alongside the technicians to ensure the students were able to have the equipment they required for the exciting practical work they do. Helen always performed her very physically demanding role with a smile on her face and with friendly words to share with colleagues.
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