Staff
Please use the links below to find out more about the staff who work at Kingshott School. You will find contact details for both teaching and support staff. |
- Senior Leadership Team
- Mr D Weston
Mr D Weston
Headmaster
Qualifications:BA Hons, QTS
About:David was educated at St Columba's College in St. Albans and then went on to Oxford Brookes University where he was awarded a degree in English and Sociology. He completed the Graduate Teaching Programme through a Teaching Alliance in North Bedfordshire. David began his teaching career locally at Lordship Farm School but after two years moved to London and began teaching at St Joseph's in Rotherhithe, South-East London. Moving quickly on to the senior leadership team and working as Senco he then became Deputy Head of St Joseph's in 2016.
David is a keen runner and is on the committee of a successful local running club. In addition having played rugby for many years he now enjoys watching from the side of the pitch when possible. David knows that a happy and secure child will have the best possible learning opportunities and always strives to make a safe, fun and secure learning environment for all children. - Mrs F Payne
Mrs F Payne
Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy DSP for Safeguarding, Senior Schools Liaison
Qualifications:BA (Hons), PGCE, OCR Level Five in SpLD
About:Fiona has a degree in English and American Literature from the University of East Anglia and a PGCE from the University of Exeter. She lived in the USA for a year and worked in schools whilst there. She has worked in Tower Hamlets and at Killigrew School in St Albans, where she was SENCo and English Co-ordinator. She joined Kingshott's Learning Support Department in 2009, after a career break to raise her family.
Fiona enjoys reading and Pilates, as well as spending time with her two children and dog.
She believes that every child should be encouraged to reach their full potential and feel proud of their achievements; a happy child makes a receptive learner. - Mrs C Garofalo
Mrs C Garofalo
Deputy Head Academic
About:Mrs Garofalo has over 25 years educational experience. Previously Mrs Garofalo led St Joseph's Primary in Rotherhithe, London. 11 years as Deputy Head and then six years as Headteacher. Prior to this she spent five years on the SLT and held the role of Head of Assessment at St John's Primary in Gravesend, Kent, along with working in both St Joseph's Convent Prep School and St Joseph's Primary Northfleet.
- Mrs J Ilott
Mrs J Ilott
Bursar
Qualifications:Bsc Hons, FCA
About:A Chartered Accountant who trained and qualified with Price Waterhouse Coopers, Jude spent many of her pre children days working for PWC in the UK and then in their Sydney office. After leaving PWC she has assumed various Senior Finance roles in industry. Her decision to join Kingshott stemmed from wanting to make a difference to the school and helping to put plans in place for the school's future. Jude is married to an English teacher and they have two children.
- Mrs R Burrows
Mrs R Burrows
Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding and Head of Pastoral & Wellbeing
About:Rhian is based in 'the Hub' in the Oakfield Building. She lives locally, is married and has 3 children at university and one to complete her GCSE and go on to A levels. She has worked with children of all ages from nursery to secondary, and also with high risk and vulnerable children, including those with physical and neurological disabilities. Her previous roles required provision in all areas of support, including well being and pastoral.
Rhian has counselling experience and has completed her level 2 counselling qualification. Rhian is also the Mental Health lead for the school under MHFA England.
The role of pastoral care and well being in schools has been increasing for some time, and Kingshott is keen to make their support even more effective.
- Administration
Finance Department
Admissions Department
Marketing Department
IT Services
School Secretary
Head's PA
Medical
Mrs L West
Compliance Officer and School Librarian
- Facilities and Site Services
Site Services Team
- Prep School
Miss Z Wesley
Year 3 Form Tutor
Mrs S Watkins
Year 3 Form Tutor, Online Safety Lead
Dr A Tristram
Head of MFL, Year 7 Form Tutor
Miss R Taylor
Head of Year 1 + 2, Year 3 Form Tutor
Mrs L Weimann
Head of Geography, Year 6 Form Tutor
Mr D Harries
Head of Years 5 + 6, Year 6 Form Tutor, Teacher of Maths
Mr J Rhodes
Director of Music
Mr A Shaw
Acting Director of Sport, Year 6 Form Tutor
Mrs E Whiteford
Year 5 Form Tutor, Teacher of English
Mrs C Adams
Head of Drama
Mrs H Ward
Head of DT, Year 5 Form Tutor
Mr B Hodson
Head of Computing, Year 5 Form Tutor
Mrs E Johnson
Teacher of Science
Mrs A Bradford
Head of Years 3 + 4, Year 4 Form Tutor
Mr C Fry
Year 4 Form Tutor
Mrs L Hoy
Cover Supervisor, Teacher of Food Tech
Mrs K Yates
Head of Years 7 + 8, Head of History and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Year 8 Form Tutor
Miss R Godfrey
Year 4 Form Tutor
Mrs H Laycock
Teacher of Art
Mrs L Hosking
Head of Maths, Year 8 Form Tutor
Mrs G Whittaker
Head of Art
Mrs C Keel
Head of Science, Year 7 Form Tutor
- Pre-Prep
Mrs K Dunn
Year 2 Form Tutor
Mrs M White
Year 2 Form Tutor
Mrs I Brown
Year 2 Form Tutor
Mrs D Pridmore
Year 2 Form Tutor
Mrs S Patel
Year 1 Form Tutor
Mrs C O'Donovan
Year 1 Form Tutor
Mrs N Self
Year 1 Form Tutor
Mrs R Mannall
Year 1 Form Tutor
Mrs J Dickens
Reception Form Tutor
Mrs D Platt
Reception Form Tutor
Mrs S Weston
Reception Form Tutor
Mrs C Dunsterville
Reception Form Tutor