Staff
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- 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 and Deputy DSP for Safeguarding
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 A Barrett
Mrs A Barrett
Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery, Deputy DSP for Safeguarding
Qualifications:B.Ed (Hons) Primary Education
About:Alison joined Kingshott in 2017 as Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery (EYFS) and has a degree in Primary Education from the University of Hertfordshire. She started her teaching career in 1991 at Grange Junior School, Letchworth, where she was promoted to the role of Senior Teacher. After having her two children, Alison taught Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 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 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. - 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.
- Prep School Staff
Miss R Taylor
Year 3 Form Teacher, Joint PSHE Lead and Girls' Games Coach
Mrs C Adams
Head of Drama Teacher, Year 8 Form Tutor
Mrs C Palomares
French Teacher, Year 5 Form Tutor, English Teacher and Learning Support
Mr D Harries
Head of Year 5 & 6', Mathematics Teacher, Boys' Games Coach and Year 5 Form Tutor
Miss Z Wesley
Year 3 Form Teacher, Joint PSHCE Lead, Head of Food Technology and Food Technology Teacher Years 5 and 6
Miss R Godfrey
Year 4 Form Teacher, Girls' Games Coach and Head of Attenborough House
Mrs L Weimann
Head of Geography, Year 6 Form Tutor, Girls' Games Coach
Ms H Laycock
Part Time Art Teacher
Mrs N Craven
Marketing Manager & Food Tech Teacher
Mrs L Richardson
Pre-Prep Music and Drama, Prep School English
Mrs S Amoss
Head of English and Learning Support Teacher
Miss A Eales
Peripatetic Co-ordinator
Mr B Hodson
Head of Computing and Year 5 Maths Teacher
Mrs E Pepona
Head of Maths, Year 6 Form Tutor
Mrs C Keel
Head of Science
Mrs D Poulter
English Teacher, Year 7 Form Tutor, Head of Years 7&8
Mrs E Johnson
Part-time Science and English Teacher
Mrs G Whitaker
Head of Art
Mrs K Yates
Head of History and Religious Education, Year 8 Form Tutor
Mrs A Bradford
Head of Years 3 and 4, Year 4 Form Teacher, Head of Hawking House
Miss S Willcocks
Year 3 Form Teacher and Head of Pankhurst House
Miss H Ward
Design Technology Teacher
Dr A. Tristram
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Mrs L Hosking
Maths Teacher
Mr C Fry
Year 4 Form Teacher, Boys' Games Coach
Ms C Drake
LAMDA Teacher
Mr M Adams
Music Teacher
- Pre-Prep Staff
Mrs B Craig
Year 2 Form Teacher
Mrs M White
Year 2 Form Teacher
Mrs I Brown
Part time Year 2 Form Teacher
Mrs M Beach
Teaching Assistant
Mrs D Pridmore
Part time Year 2 Form Teacher
Mrs N Self
Part time Year 1 Form Teacher
Mrs R Mannall
Part time Year 1 Form Teacher
Mrs C Adams
Head of Drama Teacher, Year 8 Form Tutor
Mrs C O'Donovan
Year 1 Form Teacher
Mrs C Palomares
French Teacher, Year 5 Form Tutor, English Teacher and Learning Support
Mrs S Patel
Year 1 Form Teacher
Mrs J Dickens
Reception Form Teacher and EYFS Deputy
Mrs D Platt
Reception Form Teacher
Mrs S Weston
Part time Reception Form Teacher
Mrs L Richardson
Pre-Prep Music and Drama, Prep School English
Mrs C Dunsterville
Part Time Reception Teacher
Mrs L Neaves
Head of Pre-Prep PE
- Nursery Staff
Miss E Emerson
Nursery Teacher, Deputy DSP for Safeguarding
Mrs C Bourne
Nursery Nurse
Miss H Bohme
Early Years Practitioner
Mrs C Shaw
Early Years Practitioner
Mrs C Adams
Head of Drama Teacher, Year 8 Form Tutor
Miss S Hickman
Teaching Assistant
- PE and Games Staff
Mr B Bentley
Director of Sport and PE, Head of Parks House, Head of Clubs and Year 7 Form Tutor
Miss R Taylor
Year 3 Form Teacher, Joint PSHE Lead and Girls' Games Coach
Mrs J Moxham
Girls’ Games Coach and Teaching Assistant
Mr D Harries
Head of Year 5 & 6', Mathematics Teacher, Boys' Games Coach and Year 5 Form Tutor
Miss R Godfrey
Year 4 Form Teacher, Girls' Games Coach and Head of Attenborough House
Mrs L Weimann
Head of Geography, Year 6 Form Tutor, Girls' Games Coach
Mr C Fry
Year 4 Form Teacher, Boys' Games Coach
Mrs F Paxman
Girls' Games Coach
Mr J Dobree-Carey
Boys' Games Coach
Mr A Shaw
Boys' PE and Games Coach
Ms T Hickman
Head of Swimming
Mrs L Neaves
Head of Pre-Prep PE
Miss M Bloch
Girls' Games Coach
- Teaching Support Staff
Mrs L Hoy
Middle School Teaching Assistant
Miss B Dickens
Breakfast Club and Teaching Assistant
Mrs L West
Compliance Officer and School Librarian
Mrs E King
Teaching Assistant and After School Care
Mrs J Carey
Teaching Assistant
Miss M King
After School Care Manager and Teaching Assistant
Miss R Whitmill
Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club assistant
Mrs J Schilling
Science Technician
Mr T Seymour
Teaching Assistant
- Administrative Staff
Mrs D Connor
Site Services Manager and Financial Accountant
Miss G Smith
School Secretary
Mrs S Wheeler
PA to Headmaster
Mrs N Craven
Marketing Manager & Food Tech Teacher
Mrs L West
Compliance Officer and School Librarian
Mrs S Burnett
Learning support assistant and Lead First Aider
Mrs D Butcher
IT Services Manager
Mrs L Dowrick
Assistant Bursar
Mrs P Farley
Admissions Officer
Mrs Y Noonan
Nearly New School Shop
Mrs G Payne
MIS Manager and Admissions Officer
- Site Services Team
Mrs D Connor
Site Services Manager and Financial Accountant
Mr J Dickens
Site Services
Mr D Di Stazio
Site Services
Mr M Purkis
Groundsman
Mrs W Walker
Housekeeper
Mrs T Offord
Cleaning Supervisor
Miss N Cerqueira
Cleaner
Mrs W Calus
Cleaner
Miss H Humphreys
Cleaner
Mrs L Sowden
Cleaner
Miss A-J Offord
Cleaner
- Peripatetic Music Staff
Mrs L Pearce
Part time violin and viola teacher
Mr T Turton
Part time Cello teacher
Miss S Wright
Part time Double Bass teacher
Ms A Crispe
Part time reed instrument teacher
Mr D Bourne
Part time brass instrument teacher
Mr J Pilcher
Part time guitar teacher
Ms C Ireland
Part time recorder teacher
Miss A Ream
Piano Teacher
Mr N Crossley
Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher
Mr P Chapman
Part-time Flute Teacher
Ms R Robinson
Part-time Drum Teacher
Mr A Simpson
Part-Time Guitar Teacher
- Learning Support
Mrs A Menne
Head of Learning Support
Mr I Comerford
Part time Learning Support Teacher and Leader of the Eco Committee
Miss N Smith
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs H Wilson
Learning Support Assistant
