Faculty
Who teaches here
Seventy-two teaching staff. Average tenure eleven years, which we think is the more interesting number.
72
Teaching staff
Plus 14 learning assistants
11yrs
Average tenure
Longer than the sector average
38%
Hold a higher degree
Sixteen at doctoral level
14
Instruments taught
By visiting specialists
Senior team
The people who run the school
Dr A. Whitfield
Head Teacher
Teaches one Year 9 history lesson a week, and marks it himself.
R. Okonjo
Deputy Head, Academic
Chemist. Rebuilt the whole Key Stage 3 science scheme in 2022.
S. Ferreira
Deputy Head, Pastoral
Runs the tutor system and the safeguarding team.
M. Lindqvist
Head of Sixth Form
Handles every university application personally.
By department
Heads of department
| Department | Head of department | Since | Also teaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | J. Marchetti | 2016 | Year 13 Extended Project |
| Mathematics | P. Adeyemi | 2019 | Further maths, and the chess club |
| Sciences | R. Okonjo | 2014 | Chemistry to A level |
| Languages | C. Duval | 2021 | French and Spanish; runs the exchange |
| Humanities | K. Bergstrom | 2018 | Geography, and Duke of Edinburgh |
| Creative arts | N. Ravel | 2020 | Art and photography |
| Music | T. Ashworth | 2013 | Conducts the orchestra |
| Sport | D. Iwu | 2022 | Rugby, athletics, and the fitness suite |
We are usually hiring
Vacancies are posted here first, and we answer every application.