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NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

SUBJECT

EMAIL

       

ART & DESIGN

     

Miss C.B. Griffin

B.A., Camberwell College of Art

Director of Art

cbg@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs D. A. Binacchi

B.A., Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design

Second in Art & Design

dab@whitgift.co.uk

Miss A.J. Katze B.A., Winchester School of Art, M.A. Art & Design ajk@whitgift.co.uk

Miss J.E. Maciak

B.A., (Hons) Sculpture, University of Arts London (Camberwell)

Art & Design (Maternity Leave)

 

Mr C.J. Reed

B.A., University of Brighton

Art & Design

cjr@whitgift.co.uk

       

BIOLOGY

     

Miss L.A. Martin

B.A., (Hons), Hertford College, Oxford

Head of Biology

lam@whitgift.co.uk

Miss S.L. Burnham

B.Sc., University of Durham

Biology

slb@whitgift.co.uk

Dr L. Faux-Newman

B.Sc., Ph.D., University of London

Biology

lfn@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs E.A. Gell

M.A., University of Durham

Biology

eag@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.P. Hedges

B.Sc., University of Durham

Biology / Resident Tutor (White House)

aph@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.C.B. Ratnayake

B.Sc., University of London

Biology / Junior Science Co-ordinator

scr@whitgift.co.uk

Miss L.U. Stevens

B.Sc., University of Sussex

Biology

lus@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.G. Thomas

B.Sc., University of Durham

Biology /  Chemistry / Deputy Head of First Form

jgt@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.J. Whitehead M.Sc., University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Biology ajw@whitgift.co.uk
       

CHEMISTRY

     

Mr P.W. Elliott

B.Sc., University of Durham

Head of Science

pwe@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs T.A. Thompson

B.Sc., University of London, M.R.C.S.

Head of Chemistry / Sixth Form Science Senior Tutor

tat@whitgift.co.uk

Miss D. Chan

B.Sc., University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Second in Chemistry

dec@whitgift.co.uk

Mr E.J. Griffiths

B.Sc., University of Bristol

Chemistry

ejg@whitgift.co.uk

Miss S.E. Herring

B.Sc., University of Durham

Chemistry / Assistant Head of Fifth Form / Bronze DoE Coordinator

seh@whitgift.co.uk

Miss R.M. Knight

M.Chem., Worcester College, Oxford

Chemistry

rmk@whitgift.co.uk

Dr J.A. Owen

B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Manchester

Chemistry / Head of Initial Teacher Training

jao@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs V.A. Taylor-Medhurst

B.Sc., University of Birmingham

Chemistry

vtm@whitgift.co.uk

Dr H.L. Wallis

B.Sc., Ph.D., University of London

Chemistry

hlw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D.R. Williams

B.Tech., Brunel University

Chemistry / Examinations Officer

drw@whitgift.co.uk

       

CLASSICS

 

 

 

Mr M.C. Thompson

B.A., Bristol University

Head of Classics

mct@whitgift.co.uk

Ms L.R. Andrew

B.A., M.St., Wadham College, Oxford

Classics

lra@whitgift.co.uk

Miss A.M. Channing

B.A., University of Exeter

Classics

amc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr R.F. Martin

M.A., Christ Church, Oxford

Classics / Deputy Proctor / Assistant Head of Sixth Form

rfm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P. Rynes

M.A., Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic

Classics / Head of Fencing / Head of Willow House

par@whitgift.co.uk

       

COMPUTING

     
Mr R.M. Flook B.Sc., University of Wales Head of Computing rmf@whitgift.co.uk
Mr R.J.Dinnage B.A., Wadham College, Oxford Computing / Maths rjd@whitgift.co.uk
Mr B. Graoui B.Sc., University of London Computing bdg@whitgift.co.uk
       

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

     

Mr A.D. Seal

B.Eng., University of Nottingham

Head of Design Technology & Engineering

ads@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P.J. Morrison

B.Sc., Nottingham Trent University

Second in Design Technology & Engineering

pjm@whitgift.co.uk

Miss T.J. Adams

B.A., Loughborough University

Design Technology & Engineering

tja@whitgift.co.uk

Mr B.E. Hammonds

M.A., University of Wales

Design Technology & Engineering

beh@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.S. Stead

B.A., Central Saint Martins

Design Technology & Engineering

tss@whitgift.co.uk

 

 

 

 

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS STUDIES

     

Mr O.M. Fernie

B.A., University of Durham

Head of Economics & Business Studies / Assistant Head of Staff Development

omf@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs N.J. Gray

B.A. University of Leeds

Second in Economics

njg@whitgift.co.uk

Mr F.J. Allen

B.A., Hertford College, Oxford

Economics / Assistant Head of Sixth Form / Resident Boarding House Tutor

fja@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.W. Lines

M.Sc., B.A., University of Durham

Economics / Maths

jwl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.M. Robinson

M.A., University of Durham

Economics & Business Studies

tmr@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D. Tredger

B.Sc., London School of Economics

Economics / Timetabler

dut@whitgift.co.uk

       

ENGLISH & DRAMA

     

Mr T.A. Biddle

B.A., Queens’ College, Cambridge, M.A.

Head of English

tab@whitgift.co.uk

Mr B.C. Miller

M.A., St Anne’s College, Oxford

Second in English / Deputy Boarding Housemaster

bcm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P.T. Dinnen

M.A., University of Edinburgh

Head of IB / English

ptd@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs M.K. Merrett

B.A., University of Queensland, Australia

Head of Drama / English

mkm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.D. Cook

B.A., University of Keele, M.Phil.

Assistant Head (Pastoral) / English

sdc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.L. Alcock

M.Stud., B.A., University of York

English

ala@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D.J. Edwards

B.A., University of Sheffield

English / Senior Housemaster

dje@whitgift.co.uk

Miss S.R. Flesher

M.Phil., B.A., University of London

English

srf@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs K.B. Glanz B.A., University of South Carolina, USA, M.A. English

kbg@whitgift.co.uk

Ms K.A. Goldberg

M.A., Columbia University, USA

English / Assistant Head of Initial Teacher Training

ktg@whitgift.co.uk

Miss L.E. Laycock

M.A., B.A., University of Durham

English

lel@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.F. Michael

B.A., University of York

Head of Third Form / English

sfm@whitgift.co.uk

Miss E.A. Poole

B.A., St. John’s College, Oxford, M.A.

English

eap@whitgift.co.uk

Mr B.N. Prestney

B.A., St. Edmund Hall, Oxford

English / Deputy Head of Third Form / E-Safety Co-ordinator / ICT Systems Development

bnp@whitgift.co.uk

Mr H.R. Trimble

B.A., New College, Oxford

English / Assistant Head of Sixth Form

hrt@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P.S. Wilson

M.A., Jesus College, Oxford

English

psw@whitgift.co.uk

       

GEOGRAPHY

     

Mr N.J. Croker

M.Sc., University of Exeter

Head of Geography / Second in CCF

njc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.J. Wright

B.Sc., University of Bristol

Second in Geography

jjw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr E.J. Borton

B.A., University of Exeter

Geography

ejb@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs M.L. Buchanan

M.A., University of Sheffield

Geography / Assistant Head of First Form (Maternity Leave)

 

Mr J.B. Green

B.Sc., University of East Anglia

Geography (P/T) / Head of Outdoor Activities / DofE

jbg@whitgift.co.uk

Mr N.P. Morgan

B.A., University of London

Geography / IB Assistant Co-ordinator

npm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D.J. Stanley

M.Sc., University of Leeds

Geography / Deputy Head of Sixth Form

djs@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.M. Townshend

B.A., University of Durham

Geography

tmt@whitgift.co.uk

 

 

 

 

HISTORY

     

Mr K.A. Smith

B.A., University of Birmingham

Head of History / Contingent Commander, CCF / Non Resident Boarding House Tutor

kas@whitgift.co.uk

Mr M.J. Brown

B.A., University of York

Head of Upper School / History

mjb@whitgift.co.uk

Mr O.C. Brown

B.A., University of Warwick

History

ocb@whitgift.co.uk

Dr M. Lakin

M.A., University of Durham, D.Phil., Oriel College, Oxford

History / Assistant Head of Third Form

mal@whitgift.co.uk

Miss J.F. Lowson

M.A., Pembroke College, Cambridge

Head of Sixth Form / History

jfl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr O.G. Roberts

B.A., University of Exeter

History

ogr@whitgift.co.uk

Mr B.C.M. Turner

M.A., University of London

History / Careers Co-ordinator / Assistant Head of Fifth Form

bct@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.J. Unwin

M.Phil., Trinity Hall College, Cambridge

History / Non-Resident Boarding House Tutor

tju@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P.J. Yeo

B.A., University of Durham

Deputy Headmaster / History

pjy@whitgift.co.uk

       

LANGUAGES

     

Mr A.J. Hunt

M.A., St. Anne’s College, Oxford, M.Phil.

Head of Languages / Acting Head of Japanese

ajh@whitgift.co.uk

Mr K. Gross

M.A., Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Austria

Head of International Project Development / Modern Languages

kag@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.J. Cotton

B.A., St Hugh’s College, Oxford

Head of French

ajc@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs S.E. Korvin

B.A., University of Leeds

Head of Japanese (Maternity Leave)

 

Mrs P. Liberti

M.A., Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy

Head of Italian

pll@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J. Ma

B.A., University of Bedfordshire, M.Sc.

Head of Mandarin Chinese / Second in Examinations

jma@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs L.M-L. Nelson

M.A., Amiens University

Head of Section Française

lmn@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.T. Thater

B.A., University of Manchester

Head of Spanish/ IB Deputy Co-ordinator

stt@whitgift.co.uk

Ms A.S. Watson

M.St., University College London, B.A.

Head of German

asw@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs A. Barber

B.A., University of London

Languages Faculty Administrator

a.barber@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs F.E. Carter

B.A., University of Warwick

Head of First Form / Modern Languages

fec@whitgift.co.uk

Mr N.C. Jenkins

B.A., University of Durham

Modern Languages

ncj@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs C.A. King

M.A., MPhil., Clare College, Cambridge

Modern Languages / Head of Academic Enrichment

csk@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs A.C. Kingsbury

B.A., St. Anne’s College, Oxford

Senior Manager: Staff Development & Academic Development / Modern Languages

ack@whitgift.co.uk

Mr B.R.H. Morris

B.A., University of Leeds, M.A.

Responsibility for IB / Modern Languages / Head of Cross’s House

brm@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs K.G. Mund

B.A., Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität, Bonn, Germany

Modern Languages / Head of Beech House

kgm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr G.O. Oberti-Oddi

B.A., University of Jaén, Spain, M.A.

Modern Languages

gao@whitgift.co.uk

Dr M. Ofner

Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Austria, Ph.D.

EAL Co-ordinator / Modern Languages

mro@whitgift.co.uk

Dr A. Palomo Lopez

M.A., Malaga University, Spain

Modern Languages

apl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.N. Patel

B.A., St Anne’s College, Oxford

Modern Languages

snp@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs A.M.C. Rigard-Asquith

B.A., Université de Loire Atlantique, France, M.A.

Modern Languages

amr@whitgift.co.uk

Miss P. Tsai

B.A., Sheng-te Christian University, Taiwan, M.A.

Mandarin Chinese / Head of Maple House

pet@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs N. Watts

B.A., Seinan Gakuin University, Japan

Japanese Tutor

nrw@whitgift.co.uk

Miss R.S. Whitmore

B.A., St Catharine’s College, Cambridge

Chinese

rsw@whitgift.co.uk

       
       

LEARNING SUPPORT

 

 

 

Mrs K.I. Richardson

B.A., Anglia Polytechnic University

SENCo

kir@whitgift.co.uk

 

 

 

 

MATHEMATICS

 

 

 

Miss K.J. Coffin

M.A., Jesus College, Cambridge

Head of Maths

kjc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr C. Cheng

M.Sci, University of London

Second in Maths / Cover Manager

chc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D. Bregman

MMathPhil., Merton College, Oxford

Maths

dmb@whitgift.co.uk

Miss S.H. Brook

B.A., University of the Arts London

Maths

shb@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.J. Chang

B.Sc., University of Warwick

Maths / Non-resident Boarding House Tutor

jjc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr G.G. Clark

B.Sc., (Hons) University of Edinburgh

Maths

ggc@whitgift.co.uk

Miss E.M. Dalton

B.Sc., University of Nottingham

Maths

emd@whitgift.co.uk

Mr R.J. Dinnage

B.A., Wadham College, Oxford

Maths / Computing

rjd@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.E. Durman

B.Sc., University of Southampton

Maths

sed@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P.J.R. Ellis

B.Sc., University of Durham

Second Master / Maths

pje@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D.E.C. Elvin

B.Sc., University of Surrey, M.Sc.

Assistant Head (Proctor) / Maths

dee@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs A.M. Lam

M.Sc., B.Sc., University College, Dublin

Maths

aml@whitgift.co.uk

Mr E.G. Lance

B.Sc., University of Durham

Head of Admissions / Maths

egl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.W. Lines

M.Sc., University of Durham, B.A.

Maths / Economics / Head of Rowing

jwl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr W. Munks

M.A., M.Sc., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O., Jesus College, Cambridge

Assistant Head (Academic) / Maths

dwm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr R.G. Murray

B.Sc., University of Leeds

Senior Boarding Housemaster / Maths

rgm@whitgift.co.uk

Miss R.O. Seal

M.Eng., Girton College, Cambridge

Maths

ros@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.H. Smialowski

M.Sci., Kings College, London

Maths

ths@whitgift.co.uk

Mr N.J.R. Stebbings

B.Eng., University of Birmingham

Maths / Deputy Head of Fifth Form

njs@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.T. Wilson

B.Sc., (Hons), University of Durham

Maths / Assistant Head of First Form / Gap Flat Housemaster

atw@whitgift.co.uk

       

MUSIC

     

Mrs R.C. Whitfield

Dip., Royal College of Music

Director of Music

rcw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr R.J.H. Krippner

M.A. University of Exeter

Director of Choral Music / Organist

rjk@whitgift.co.uk

Mr P. Winter

G.B.S.M., Dip. N.C.O.S.

Director of Orchestral Music / Head of Strings

pw@whitgift.co.uk

Ms L.F. Temple

LRAM, ARCM, ProfCert (Div V distinction), Dip RAM

Head of Brass

lft@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.E. Weakley

M.A., King’s College, Cambridge

Head of Academic Music / Head of Damson House

aew@whitgift.co.uk

Mr W.J. Church

B.A., Magdalen College, Oxford

Music / Assistant Head of First Form

wjc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.M. Griffith

B.A., University of Nottingham

Music / Head of Dodd’s House

jmg@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs C. Parsons

 

Music Administrator

crp@whitgift.co.uk

Mr W. Searle

 

Choral Scholar / Music Tutor

wds@whitgift.co.uk

 

 

 

 

PHYSICS

     

Mr I.P. Hanley

B.Sc., University of York

Head of Physics

iph@whitgift.co.uk

Miss E.M. Mitchell

M.Ed., M.A., Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Second in Physics

emm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr M.A. Baron

M.Sc., University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Physics

mab@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.G. Bell

M.Phys., University of Liverpool

Physics

jgb@whitgift.co.uk

Dr D. Duo

MSc., Ph.D., Queen Mary University of London

Physics

dad@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.J. Marlow

B.Sc., University of Bath

Head of Fifth  Form / Physics

ajm@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs C.A. Mulley

B.Sc., University of London

Physics

cam@whitgift.co.uk

Mr J.W. Mustchin

M.Sci., Kings College London

Physics

jwm@whitgift.co.uk

Dr K.A. Ralley

M.Sci., Ph.D., University of Birmingham

Physics

kar@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs F.L. Simmons

M. Sci., University of Nottingham

Physics / Head of Science Development / Head of STEM

fls@whitgift.co.uk

       

PSYCHOLOGY

     

Miss S.L. Gush

B.Sc., (Hons), University of Bangor

Psychology / EPQ Co-ordinator

slg@whitgift.co.uk

       

SPORT, PE & GAMES

     

Mr A.G. Osborne

B.A., University of Exeter

Director of Sport / Head of Co-Curricular Activities

ago@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.W. Litchfield

B.Ed., College of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth

Assistant Director of Sport

swl@whitgift.co.uk

Mr C.J. Kibble

B.Ed., Loughborough College

Director of Sports Facilities

cjk@whitgift.co.uk

Mr C.J. Wilkins

R.F.U. Coach

Director of Rugby / Head of Tate’s House

cjw@whitgift.co.uk

Miss L. Gomersall

B.A., University of Bath

Head of Modern Pentathlon / Head of Cross Country

gomersalllj@whitgift.co.uk

Mr M. Hardy

B.A., University of Brighton

Head of Physical Education / Housemaster (Ellis)

mah@whitgift.co.uk

Mr N.M. Kendrick

E.C.B. Coach

Head of Cricket Performance / Head of Golf

nmk@whitgift.co.uk

Mr R.I. Munro

B.Sc., University of Exeter

Head of Strength & Conditioning / PE & Games

rim@whitgift.co.uk

Dr K.M. Stagno

B.Sc., Ph.D., University
of Kingston

Head of Hockey

kms@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D. Ward

E.C.B. Coach

Head of Cricket / Games

daw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr D. Webb

B.Ed., Manchester Metropolitan University

Head of Swimming & Athletics / Head of Smith’s House

dcw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.J. Woodward

B.Sc., Canterbury Christ Church University

Head of Academic PE & Games / Housemaster of Andrew’s House

sjw@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S.A. Beck

B.Ed., West London Institute of Higher Education

Registrar / Deputy Head of Lower School / Games

sab@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs K. Cadogan  

Sports Department Administrator

k.cadogan@whitgift.co.uk

Mr W.H. Chaloner

B.Sc., Loughborough University

PE & Games / Deputy Boarding Housemaster

whc@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T. Davenport

 

Hockey Development Officer

t.davenport@whitgift.co.uk

Mr M. Janca

M.A., Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic

Modern Pentathlon / Non Resident Boarding House Tutor

mja@whitgift.co.uk

Mr S. Kember

 

Sports Coach / Football

sdk@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A.P. Martin

 

PE & Games / Football / Non Resident Boarding House Tutor

apm@whitgift.co.uk

Mr N.A. Martin

B.Sc., St. Mary’s University College

PE & Games / Head of Brodie’s House

nam@whitgift.co.uk

Ms M. McKenna

 

Swimming Coach

mmk@whitgift.co.uk

Mr A. Norris

B.A., St. Mary’s University College, Twickenham

Head of Lower School / Head of Boarding / PE & Games

adn@whitgift.co.uk

Mr C. Pates

U.E.F.A. Licence

PE & Games / Football

clp@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.W. Stradwick

B.Sc., Bournemouth University

Rugby Development Officer

t.stradwick@whitgift.co.uk

Miss F. Trotter

B.Sc., UWIC University (Cardiff Metropolitan)

Assistant Modern Pentathlon Coach

flt@whitgift.co.uk

 

 

 

 

THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

 

 

 

Miss A.J. Gaster

B.A., Regent’s Park College, Oxford

Head of Theology & Philosophy

ajg@whitgift.co.uk

Mr T.J. Davies

B.A., University of Nottingham

Theology & Philosophy / Assistant Head of Third Form

tjd@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs P.R. Evans

M.A. University of Edinburgh

Theology & Philosophy

pre@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs L.C. Reeves

B.A., University of Durham

Theology & Philosophy / Charities Co-ordinator

lcr@whitgift.co.uk

Mrs F.M. Stedman

B.A., University of Leeds, M.A.

Theology & Philosophy / Head of PSHE

fms@whitgift.co.uk