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Sherfield School teaching staff are among the best teachers in independent schools in the UK.

From nursery school to pre prep, prep and seniors, your child will be at the centre of a tailored, all-round learning programme with our professional, encouraging teaching staff.

Sherfield teachers include English, Maths, History, Economics, Computing, Biology, Science, Latin, PE, Arts and Music experts who are experienced in curriculum and help your child achieve at the highest level.

Our small class sizes ensure our staff have the time and space to focus on each child’s unique talents and needs.

You are welcome to meet with our teaching staff to discuss education approaches and methods. Contact us here.

Senior Leadership Team

Nick Brain		Head Master
Christopher James-Roll	BSc (Hons), PGCE	Deputy Head
Greg Meakin	BSc (Hons), PGCE, MA Ed	Head of Prep, DSL Child Protection, Safeguarding, also EYFS and Enrichment
Emma West		Assistant Head Teacher - Assessment, Reporting and Recording
Rebecca Seamark		Assistant Head Teacher - Post 16 and Programmes
Duncan Page		Assistant Head Teacher - Pastoral

Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

Titus Anagho		Maths teacher
Stephen Anderson		Economics Teacher
James Bridges	PGCE, MA	Head of Computing
Tracey Brown	BA (Hons), PGCE	Head of Mathematics
Gemma Cross	BSc (Hons), PGCE	Head of Biology
Oliver Cross	BA (Hons), PGCE	English Teacher
Giovanni De Cillis	QTS, BA, PhD	Teacher of Science, Resident Boarding Tutor
Claire Holliman	BA (Hons), PGCE	Head of PCHE, Nutrition and Food Technology, Ad Vitam Paramus Leadership Coordinator
Lucy Hopkins Till	BA (Hons), PGCE	Latin Teacher (part time)
Matthew Johnson	BA (Hons), PGCE	PE, Games & Maths Teacher, Resident Boarding Tutor
Ryan Lock	BA (Hons), QTS	Director of PE & Games
Findlay Macmillan	BEd (Hons)	House Master, Games, English and EAL Teacher
Ben Marshall		Head of Design Technology
Zoe Neville-Harris	BSc (Hons), PGCE	Head of Sixth Form, Humanities Teacher
Darren Rampton		Head of Music
Raphaëlle Ranchin-Meakin	License (Montpellier), PGCE, MA	Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Christine Ransom	BA (Hons), PGCE	Spanish Teacher
Matthew Reynolds	BA (Hons)	Head of Performing Arts
Susan Russell		Head of Science
Helaina Salentino	BA (Hons), QTS	Head of Girls' Games, Resident Boarding Tutor (Maternity Leave)
Rosie Taylor	BSc (Hons), PGCE	Head of Geography
Nolan Virgo		Maths Teacher
Nick West		History Teacher
Alex Westwood	BSc (Hons), PGCE	Science Teacher
Meredith Younger-Murray	TESOL, Grad Dip Ed Cert, BA (Hons), MA	English Teacher

Teaching Staff - Prep School (Years 3 - 8)

Louisa Attoe-Martin	BA (Hons), PGCE	Year 3 Teacher, Prep Languages Coordinator
Jane Brewer		Prep School SENCO
Craig Downer	BSc (Hons)	Head of Key Stage 2, Year 5 Tutor, Prep Science Coordinator
Jackie Fox	BA (Hons), PGCE	Year 4 Tutor, Prep Computing Coordinator
Clare Hicks	BA (Hons), PGCE	Prep Teacher
Louise Hight		Prep Teacher, Prep Art Coordinator
Gail Mortley	LRAM, ARCM, DipRAM	Prep Music Teacher (part time)
Mythili Royurru	BA (Hons), PGDip	Prep Teacher and Prep Geography Coordinator

Subject specialist teachers from the Senior School, teach Years 7 and 8 pupils in the Prep School.

Teaching Staff - Pre Prep (Reception Years 1 - 2)

Marcia Farragher	BA (Hons), PGCE	Reception Tutor, Upper Foundation Stage Coordinator
Rocio Lisbona	Licenciatura (Zaragoza), QTS	Year 2 Tutor
Michelle Maggs	Fda Childhood Studies	Enrichment & Teaching Assistant
Sharon Roberts	BEd (Hons)	Year 1 Tutor
Heather Seaborne	BA (Hons), PGCE	Head of Pre-Prep, Year 2 Tutor
Kerry Walsh	BSc (Hons), QTS	Year 1 Tutor

Teaching Staff - Pre Reception

Natalie Coles	NVQ3	Pre-Reception Manager
Eirene Carter	NNEB	Pre-Reception Practitioner
Niki Lall	BEd	Pre-Reception Practitioner
Catherine Male	NNEB	Pre-Reception Practitioner & SENCO for Nursery and Pre-Reception
Claudia Cziganek	Montessori Diploma in Early Years Education	Pre-Reception Practitioner

Teaching Staff - Nursery

Sandra Battershall	NVQ3, ILM First Line Management	Head of Nursery, Designated Safeguarding Lead for EYFS
Tracey Avery	NVQ3	Nursery Practitioner
Valerie Ball		Nursery Admissions & Tapestry Co-ordinator
Susan Demirel	CACHE Level 3	Nursery Practitioner
Sharon Driver	City & Guilds Family and Community Care	Nursery Practitioner
Julia Harding	NNEB	Nursery Practitioner
Melanie Hewson	NNEB	Ladybirds Room Leader
Breda Miles	NVQ3	Nursery Practitioner
Sarah Miles	Health & Social Care Level 3	Nursery Practitioner
Kim Steventon	CACHE Level 3	Caterpillars Room Leader
Kelly Summers	BTEC Level 3 Diploma	Nursery Practitioner
Belinda Thompson	BA Early Years Education	Nursery practitioner
Philippa Treadgold	CACHE Level 3	Butterflies Room Leader
Sally Treadgold	NVQ3	Nursery Deputy Manager & Fireflies Room Leader

Teaching Assistants

Carrie Johnson		Enrichment Assistant
Sophia Lucas		Senior SEN Coordinator
Michelle Maggs		Pre-Prep SEN Cordinator
Marion McCardle		Enrichment Assistant
Paul Smallman		Enrichment Assistant
Melanie Zeferework		Enrichment Assistant

Non-Teaching Staff

Berna Bouwer	Lead Inclusion Specialist
Timothy Brett	Estates and Facilities Manager
Claire Ferris	Matron
Rachel Hanvey-Meyer	Receptionist and Breakfast Supervisor
Sally Holmes	HR Officer
Robyn Jones	Lead School Nurse
Adam Kail	Finance Manager
Tracy Leaver	Admissions
Adam Monger	Finance Assistant
Paula Pitter	PA to Head Master
Mark Rodgers	Resident Boarding House Parent
Nichola Rodgers	Resident Boarding House Parent
Elayne Rustom	Matron
Felicity Stringer	PA to Head of Prep and Deputy Head Master
Ailsa Wakley	Marketing
Amanda Wearing	School Nurse

Please contact the HR Manager for the full staff list which includes peripatetic music teachers, sports coaches and maintenance staff.

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