Our Team

Most of my secondary education took place at a Lincolnshire Grammar School, before I went on to study Maths at University. Blackadder fans will appreciate that I am a fairly rare person in that I have Masters degrees (in Maths and Education) from the two great universities – Cambridge and Hull. I started my teaching career at King’s School, Chester, before moving on to Nottingham High School where I was Head of Year 7. I took on the role of Head of Maths at QEGS, Blackburn, and then entered Senior Leadership as Deputy Head (Management) at Hymers College, Hull, before moving to Wellingborough School.

I attended the Alice Ottley School, Worcester before spending three years in sunny South Devon at the University of Exeter where I gained a BSc in Psychology. Following that I spent a year in South Korea teaching English to students and teachers then on my return to this country, I gained a PGCE at University College Worcester. I was fortunate enough to be given a job as a Year 4 teacher at Wellingborough (in the Junior School as it was then known) in 2000 and I have been here ever since, in a number of roles including Club President, Assistant Head, Deputy Head and now Head of Prep.

I joined Wellingborough School as Bursar and Clerk to the Governors in January 2020 having previously worked for a financial not-for-profit organisation, and as Bursar at a school in Cambridgeshire. Prior to that I served as an Army officer for 27 years with the Royal Anglian Regiment including operations in Kuwait, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and staff posts in the Ministry of Defence.

I studied Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at A level before studying Mathematics at St John’s College, Cambridge. Following graduation, I worked in computing and communication before re-training to teach Mathematics at Durham University. I worked at Framwellgate School and Durham High School before taking on the role of Head of Mathematics at Epsom College in 2015. Then in January 2020, I joined Wellingborough School as Deputy Head (Academic).

Educated at Regent House Grammar School in Northern Ireland, I studied Geography and English at Queen’s University Belfast before completing my PGCE at Newcastle University. The first five years of my teaching career were in two local state schools and during this time I also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management. 

I joined Wellingborough School in 2003 teaching Geography & Games before becoming Housemistress of Nevill in 2006 and Senior Housemistress/master in 2013. I was appointed to the role of Deputy Head (Pastoral) in 2024. 

After secondary school in Staffordshire and playing a lot of rugby, I went on to study History at Exeter University. There followed a career as an Infantry officer with The Staffordshire Regiment and then The Mercian Regiment, including teaching posts at the Infantry Training Centre Brecon, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and in Germany, as well as studying for a Masters Degree at Cranfield University. After finishing as Commanding Officer of 3 MERCIAN it was time to settle down and I left the Army to run a charity as Chief Executive. Prior to coming to Wellingborough, I was the Director of Operations and a tutor at Welbeck Sixth Form College. I continue to have a deep seated passion for history and especially the history of Antarctic exploration. Regrettably, I am now retired from rugby and contenting myself with badminton, fitness and a valiant, if not entirely successful, attempt to regain some flexibility through yoga!

I grew up in Essex, where I attended King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford before moving most of the length of the country to study Geography at the University of Durham. Following graduation, I remained in Durham and spent a very enjoyable year as Collingwood College JCR President, before studying for a PGCE at the University of Oxford. My teaching career has seen me hold a variety of roles in both state and independent schools, most recently Assistant Head at Akeley Wood School in Buckingham, before joining Wellingborough School as Director of Learning and Teaching in 2018.

My educational journey began at Leicester Grammar School where I have very fond memories of my learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. I then went on to study Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University, followed by a PGCE.  I joined Wellingborough School as a PE & Games teacher and have gained knowledge and experience from a variety of roles supporting children from 3-18 years, which have included Pupil Council Coordinator, Head of Hockey, Club President, Assistant Head of Sixth Form and now Prep School Deputy Head.

I have always been passionate about teaching. I studied Education and Geography at Homerton College, University of Cambridge and since then I have taught throughout the Key Stages from Reception to Upper Sixth. This whole school experience has allowed me to develop a holistic approach, creating educational programmes and environments that allow pupils to thrive throughout their schooling. I have been Deputy Head of Wellingborough School Pre-Prep for 12 years and I am very proud to be the Head of the Lower Prep as the School moves towards exciting changes. I look forward to working closely with colleagues in the Upper Prep to develop the bonds between our Schools.

I attended Elizabeth College, Guernsey before going to Oxford Brookes University to study Computer Science and Music. As a post-graduate I continued my studies completing a PGCE and PG Dip Ed in Educational Research. I have held many roles within Education over the years including e-Learning Co-ordinator, Head of Faculty Business & IT, Ed Tech Consultant and CCF Contingent Commander. More recently, I have completed a NPQSL at Kings College London, received a fellowship from the Chartered College of Teaching, and will be shortly graduating at Sandhurst with a MCGI in Leadership and Management. My background in Education extends to Outdoor Learning, Music, Sport, DofE and Military Service, as a former Army Reservist, providing me a natural appreciation of the vibrant Co-Curriculum at Wellingborough School. Outside of school I am a Director Trustee of the CCFA Charity, Deputy Colonel Cadets of Greater London and Commandant of the UK Cadet Rifle Team. I joined the school in September 2023.

I joined Wellingborough School in April 2024 as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, this role will see me work across all areas of the school. I have over 15 years’ experience in state schools, both primary and secondary. I have also spent time working in a local authority supporting families. I have completed extensive training in safeguarding, parenting, and trauma informed approaches, which I hold accredited qualifications for.

I grew up locally in Bedford and attended Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College (as it was then known) and continue to live locally with my family.

I attended Wellingborough School as an Entrance Scholar and was in Weymouth House (when it was a boys house). I went on to study at the Universities of Nottingham and Aberdeen. I am a Chartered Surveyor by profession, and have extensive experience of the management and governance of independent schools from a varied career as Estates Bursar at Oundle School and Bursar at Bedford High School. I am currently Chief Executive of the British Wheel of Yoga, the National Governing Body for Yoga in England & Wales, and was previously CEO of the Centre for Alternative Technology. I am also a Director of Wellcome Trust Trading Ltd. I remain a keen sportsman, continuing to represent the OWs at Shooting and, in the past, having also represented them at Rugby and Cricket.

I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Scotland with one of the biggest global accountancy firms, and later seconded to the Cape in South Africa, reporting on British and US subsidiaries over a wide variety of sectors. I returned to the UK and joined the European division of a US Nasdaq listed children’s wear brand.

I was invited to join the School’s Education Committee as a Council Member in 2006 and was appointed a School Governor in 2008, currently sitting on the Finance Committee and Education Committee. My son attended Wellingborough School from 1994-2008.

I attended Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Glasgow before gaining an MA in English Language and Literature at St Andrews University. Following graduation, I began working in business before changing career and completing a PGCE at Loughborough University in 1997. In 2004, I was promoted to Director of Studies at Derby Grammar School and then to Head in 2009. In 2013, I was appointed Head of the Infant and Junior School at Nottingham High School. I am a serving Compliance and Education Quality Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate and a member of IAPS, serving on their Board of Directors from 2016-2019.

After studying medicine at University College London, I then worked as a GP for all of my professional life up to retirement in 2020. I am married with four children, all of whom attended Wellingborough School. I love horse riding and tennis and play for the team at Northampton Lawn Tennis Club. It was in General Practice that I became exposed to the ever escalating problems of Safeguarding and observed how early intervention can greatly improve the outcome. I hope this experience will be invaluable in my role as Designated Safeguarding Governor.

I was a student at King’s Heath, Grammar School, Birmingham before reading Chemistry at Oxford University. My teaching career began at The Manchester Grammar School before moving into the boarding school world at Tonbridge as Head of Science. I later became a Boarding Housemaster and ultimately Deputy Head. I was appointed as Head of King’s School, Bruton in 2004 and then moved to the headship of Oakham School in 2009. I retired from Oakham in 2019 but I continue to work as an ISI inspector and Educational Advisor to a number of schools.

I attended Wellingborough Junior and Senior School and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I still see a lot of the friends I made at School as I played sports for many years with them through the Old Wellingburian Club. My children both went to Wellingborough School and then on to University to complete their education. I have kept close ties with the School over the years and I was delighted to be asked to join the Governing body. I am pleased to be able to give something back to the School that has taught me so much.

I am a Chartered Surveyor and an equity partner in a commercial property consultancy firm in Northampton. I specialises in Industrial and Business Space agency and investment on behalf of major institutions, property companies, HNW’s and occupiers. Born and bred in Northampton I am an OW (98-05 PS) and joined the Council of Governors in early 2020.

I am a Registered Nurse and have progressed my career into Project Management, within the International Development sector. I am currently working on projects with the United Nations. I consider myself to be ‘global citizen’ – my career and studies have so far taken to me to live and work on four continents! I am Zimbabwean born and have been based in and out of the United Kingdom since 1993, where I completed my Registered Nurse degree. Following that I have continued to develop my healthcare career and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences (City University), an MBA in International Business (Staffordshire University) and Masters in Medical Law and Ethics (Keele University). I look forward to learning from other Governors as well as sharing and applying knowledge and experience gained within healthcare to the school’s ongoing projects, and contributing to a positive impact on the pupil’s journey at Wellingborough School.

I am a serial entrepreneur who co-founded and runs a successful digital agency in London, with key clients in Central Government, Education, Health, Retail and Banking. I have also co-founded a Boutique online wine store and several property investment businesses. Both of my children started Wellingborough School from Nursery.  My son recently graduated at the Royal College of Music in Composition.  My daughter is still at the school.

I left Wellingborough School in 2014 to study Business Management (with a year in industry) at Nottingham Trent University. I graduated with First Class honours, and completed several roles within Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Financial Services, most recently in digital transformation. Alongside my role at Volkswagen Financial Services, I am also studying for a part-time Masters in Management and Leadership at Cranfield School of Management.

I attended Wellingborough School from 1977 to 1981. I am a Senior Lecturer in American Politics at the University of Northampton, where I have taught since 1992. As a specialist in the study of U.S. elections, I am an active member of the UK American Politics Group. Locally, I am also the chairman of the Northampton Branch of The Historical Association and former chairman of the Northamptonshire Archaeological Society.