Staff
- Senior Leadership Team
- Mr M Seymour
Mr M Seymour
Headmaster
Qualifications:BA, BSc, Cert.Ed.
About:Mark was educated at Blundell's in Devon. From there he went to Loughborough, where he qualified as a teacher while playing cricket for Kent CCC. His first teaching post was in Kent, before he joined Haileybury, where he taught History, coached Games and also immersed himself in the boarding community as Housemaster of Lawrence House. Mark left Haileybury in 2000 to lead Cargilfield Prep School and from there moved to Winchester House School in Northamptonshire as Head in 2003. Eleven successful years there saw 100% Common Entrance success, countless scholarships to senior schools and the introduction of an innovative Learn-to-Lead programme - as well as two outstanding ISI inspections. He left Winchester House to join Cognita in 2014, as an Education Executive, responsible for eight UK prep schools. Mark joined Kingshott in April 2016.
- Mr C Mannall
Mr C Mannall
Deputy Head, Teacher of Mathematics
Qualifications:BSc Hons, PGCE
About:Colin has a degree in Management Sciences and trained to be a teacher at Homerton College, Cambridge University. He worked at Ipswich School and St. Albans School prior to joining Kingshott in 2002, as Head of Mathematics. He was promoted to the role of Deputy Head in 2014 and has a thorough understanding of the inner workings of Kingshott.
As a double Hockey Blue at Cambridge, he still enjoys playing hockey in his spare time, as well as spending time with his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters. Colin has a positive outlook on life and believes strongly that children learn best when they are happy and are enjoying themselves, within clear boundaries. - Mrs A Barrett
Mrs A Barrett
Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery
Qualifications:B.Ed (Hons) Primary Education
About:Alison joined Kingshott in 2017 as Head of Pre-Prep and has a degree in Primary Education from the University of Hertfordshire. She started her teaching career in 1991 at Grange School, Letchworth, where she was promoted to the role of Senior Teacher. After having her two children, Alison taught Key Stage 1 in schools within the Welwyn area and has also been a learning support leader. She has a keen interest in Early Years teaching and in 2008 joined Heath Mount Prep School, near Ware as a Reception teacher. During her successful time at Heath Mount, Alison also taught in Year 1 and was Curriculum Co-ordinator before being given the role as Director of Studies in the Pre-Prep. Alison is dedicated to creating an environment where pupils feel valued, inspired to learn and enjoy their first years in education.
- Mrs C Gilmour
Mrs C Gilmour
Director of Studies
Qualifications:BPrim Ed, BEd, MEd
About:Caroline has spent her career teaching in South Africa, the USA and the UK. In 2001 she returned to England where she spent three very enjoyable years as a Y4 teacher, at Highfield School in Liphook, Hampshire. Coinciding with the birth of her son and her husbandâs promotion to Deputy Head at Ashford Friars Prep School in Kent, Caroline was promoted to Director of Studies at Spring Grove. Caroline really enjoys the huge variety in her role, from helping parents choose senior schools, to tracking children's progress, monitoring the academics, teaching maths and coaching games.
- Mrs J Briggs
Mrs J Briggs
Designated Safeguarding Person
About:Jo began her career as a Nursery Nurse working in nursery schools in the UK and Hong Kong. She started her long association with Kingshott in 1998 supporting a child with disabilities in Year 3. At the same time she started studying for a degree in Educational Studies and qualified as a teacher in 2002. Since then she has worked in Reception and Year 2 and latterly has been part of the Senior Management Team in Pre-Prep.
During the last year Jo has undertaken level 3 multi agency Safeguarding training and is the Senior Designated Person for Safeguarding at Kingshott.
Jo likes to wind down by walking her spaniel, reading, and spending time visiting her three grown up children. - Mrs F Payne
Mrs F Payne
Head of Middle School, Head of English and Year 5 Form Teacher
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 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 P Barker
Mrs P Barker
Registrar
About:Following a successful career working within the Export department of Marks and Spencer plc, Pauline started to work in schools following the birth of her daughter. She has held senior positions both in the State and Independent sectors. As a parent, she truly understands the issues parents face when choosing a school for their child and is keen to help guide them through the process.
- Prep School Staff
Mrs C Adams
Drama Teacher
Mrs A Clarke
Learning Support Teacher
Mr I Comerford
Year 4 Form Teacher
Miss A Eales
Director of Music
Mr D Ellis
Maths, PE and Games Teacher
Miss S Grossman
Year 4 Form Teacher
Mrs S Fairservice
Acting Head of Art
Mr B Hodson
Head of Information Technology and Year 5 Form Teacher
Mrs C Keel
Science Teacher
Mr G Macpherson
Year 6 Form Teacher, Design Technology Teacher, Games Teacher
Mrs A Menne
Head of Learning Support
Mrs E Pepona
Head of Maths,Year 7 Form Teacher
Mrs D Poulter
English Teacher, Head of Scott House and Year 7 Form Teacher
Mrs D Pridmore
Year 3 Form Teacher
Mrs L Richardson
Year 3 Form Teacher, Head of Drake
Miss J Roberts
Year 4 Form Teacher, Head of Pitt House and School Council
Mr N Saadallah
Head of French and Year 7 Form Teacher
Dr. Sialvi
Science Teacher
Mr P Scripps
Head of History and Year 8 Form Teacher
Miss E Walton
Year 3 Form Teacher, Food Technology teacher
Miss C Warren
French Teacher
Mrs L Weimann
Head of Geography and Head of Swimming
Mr J Welch
Teacher of Religious Studies and Classics
Mrs A Woodbridge
Maths Teacher
- Pre-Prep Staff
Miss H Babbage
Year 1 Teacher
Mrs B Bellion
Reception Class Teacher
Mrs I Brown
Year 2 Teacher
Mrs A Clarke
Learning Support Teacher
Mrs J Dickens
Reception Teacher and EYFS Deputy
Miss A Eales
Director of Music
Mrs G Gray
Year 2 Teacher
Mrs R Mannall
Year 1 Teacher
Mrs A Menne
Head of Learning Support
Mrs C O'Donovan
Year 1 Teacher
Mrs D Platt
Reception Teacher
Mrs N Self
Year 1 Teacher
Mrs M White
Year 2 Class Teacher and Head of RS
- Nursery Staff
Mrs M Beach
Teaching Assistant
Miss H Bohme
Teaching Assistant/Nursery Music Teacher
Mrs J Carey
Teaching Assistant
Miss B Dickens
Breakfast Club and Teaching Assistant
Miss E Emerson
Nursery Teacher
Mrs A Turner
Nursery Manager
- PE and Games Staff
Mr B Bentley
Director of Sport and PE
Mr M Carey
Boys' Games Teacher
Mrs J Devereux
Girls' Games and PE teacher
Mr D Ellis
PE and Games Teacher
Mrs H Hewlett
Girls’ Games Coach
Mr R Jerome
Boys' Games Teacher
Mrs J Moxham
Girls’ Games Coach and Teaching Assistant
Miss R Taylor
Head of Girls' Games, Year 6 Form Teacher
- Teaching Support Staff
Mrs C Bourne
Teaching Assistant
Miss T Collinson
Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Gruncell
Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Hoy
Middle School Teaching Assistant
Mrs E King
Teaching Assistant and After School Care
Miss M King
After School Care Manager and Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Pilgrim
Learning Support Assistant
Ms Z Wesley
Teaching Assistant
Mrs L West
Librarian
Mrs H Williams
Laboratory Technician
Mrs E Winspear
Teaching Assistant
Miss R Whitmill
Teaching Assistant
- Administrative Staff
Mrs S Burnett
Matron
Mrs D Butcher
IT Services Manager
Mrs D Connor
Financial Accountant
Mrs L Dowrick
Assistant Bursar
Mrs P Farley
Admissions Officer
Mrs Y Noonan
Nearly New School Shop
Mrs G Payne
Data Manager and Admissions Officer
Miss G Smith
School Secretary
Mrs S Wheeler
PA to Headmaster
- Site Services Team
Mr P Lohan
Site Services Team Manager
Mr J Dickens
Site Services
Mr M Purkis
Groundsman
Mrs W Walker
Housekeeper
