Staff

Wetherby Senior School staff list 2023-24

Senior Staff

Headmaster 
Joe Silvester BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
joe.silvester@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Deputy Head Staff and Operations, and Director of Admissions
David Lawrence BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
david.lawrence@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Deputy Head Academic
Kate Bainbridge BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
kate.bainbridge@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Deputy Head Pastoral 
Christine Pheiffer BA (Hons), QTS
christine.pheiffer@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Head of Sixth Form
Oliver Hayes BA (Hons), PGCE
oliver.hayes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Head of Middle School
Hannah Dodson MSc (Hons), PGCE
hannah.dodson@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Head of Lower School
Miranda Nash BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
miranda.nash@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Academic
Edith Earl BA (Hons), MA, QTS
edith.earl@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Co-curricular
Hannah Walters BSc (Hons), QTS
hannah.walters@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Assistant Head: Staff and Operations
Mark Leverage MA (Cantab), PGCE, NPQH, Päätös
mark.leverage@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Art and Graphic Design

Nicola Bradley BSc (Hons), QTS Director of Art and Graphic Design
nicola.bradley@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Nathan Murphy BA (Hons), MA, QTS, MRSS Teacher of Art and Graphic Design
nathan.murphy@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Monty Lewis BA (Hons) Art Technician
monty.lewis@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Classics

Miranda Nash BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Classics and Assistant Head: Head of Lower School
miranda.nash@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Alice Woods BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of Classics
alice.woods@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Computer Science

Ilia Avroutine BA (Hons), MA, QTS Head of Computer Science
ilia.avroutine@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Nabil Saheb MSc, Dip Teacher of Computer Science
nabil.saheb@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Drama

Abbey Twomey BA (Hons), PGCE – ON MATERNITY LEAVE Director of Drama and Head of Fleet
abbey.twomey@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Victoria Vickers BA (Hons), PGCE Acting Director of Drama
victoria.vickers@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Odette Clark BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of Drama
odette.clark@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Economics and Business Studies

Zeynep Holmes BA (Hons), QTS Head of Economics and Business Studies, and Head of Careers
zeynep.holmes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Sofia Idrissi BA (Hons), MEd, PGCE Teacher of Economics and Business Studies
sofia.idrissi@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Alex Wingrove BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Teacher of Economics and Business Studies
alex.wingrove@wetherbysenior.co.uk

English

Lucy Murray BA (Hons), PGCE Head of English
lucy.murray@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Adam Chidell BA (Hons), MA, QTSS Second in English Department and Scholarship Co-ordinator
adam.chidell@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Oliver Hayes BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of English, Assistant Head: Head of Sixth Form, and Head of Service Learning
oliver.hayes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
James Cross BA (Hons), QTS, PGCE Teacher of English
james.cross@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Geography

Alayna Smith BA (Hons), PGCE – ON MATERNITY LEAVE Head of Geography
alayna.smith@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Lilian Maroudi BSc (Hons), PGCE Acting Head of Geography, Assistant Head of Sixth Form, and Head of Ravensbourne
lilian.maroudi@wetherbysenior.co.uk
William Garven BA (Hons) Teacher of Geography
william.garven@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Stephanie Leahey BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Teacher of Geography
stephanie.leahey@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Kitty McWhirter BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of Geography
christabel.mcwhirter@wetherbysenior.co.uk

History and Politics

Angela Neilson BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of History and Politics
angela.neilson@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Gillian Mendes da Costa BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Assistant Head of Sixth Form and Teacher of History and Politics
gillian.mendes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
James Barnett BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of History and Politics
james.barnett@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Christopher Smith BA (Hons), PGCE Teacher of History and Politics
christopher.smith@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Mathematics

Aaron Searle BSc (Hons), PGCE Head of Mathematics
aaron.searle@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Michael Malone BE (Hons), QTS, PGCE Teacher of Mathematics and Deputy to Head of Middle School
michael.malone@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Adam Asif BSc (Hons) Teacher of Mathematics and Science
adam.asif@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Sam Brennan MA Teacher of Mathematics, KS5 Maths Co-ordinator and Competitive Applications Co-ordinator
sam.brennan@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Dimos Dimitriadis BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE, QTS Teacher of Mathematics
dimos.dimitriadis@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Anne Ene BSc (Hons), PGCE Teacher of Mathematics
anne.ene@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Sean Jenkins MPhil, MSc, QTS Teacher of Mathematics
sean.jenkins@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Modern Foreign Languages

Mark Leverage MA (Cantab), PGCE, NPQH, Päätös Head of MFL, Head of French, and Assistant Head: Staff and Operations
mark.leverage@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Hugo Carey BA (Hons), QTS Teacher of Spanish and Deputy to Head of Middle School 
hugo.carey@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Ghoncheh Dolatshahi BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of German
ghoncheh.dolatshahi@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Iria Miguez  BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Spanish and Head of Walbrook
iria.miguez@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Beatriz Garcia BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Teacher of Spanish
beatriz.garcia@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Eleanor Payton PGCE Teacher of German, Assistant Head of Careers and Head of Tyburn
eleanor.payton@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Vicky Katrantzi Dribusch Foreign Language Assistant
vicky.dribusch@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Sandra Rapacioli BA (Hons) Spanish Language Assistant
sandra.rapacioli@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Music

Jon Martin B Mus, PPRNCM, PGCE Director of Music
jon.martin@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Kylen Williams BMus Resident Musician/Music Department Administrator
kylen.williams@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Philosophy

Alexander Thornton BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Philosophy and Head of Charity
alexander.thornton@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Physical Education

Thomas Davey BSc (Hons) Director of Sport
thomas.davey@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Ryan Underwood BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Deputy to Head of Lower School, Head of Academic PE, and Head of Tribs and Head of Effra
ryan.underwood@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Ben Tucker BSc (Hons), PGCE, QTS Teacher of Physical Education
ben.tucker@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Seamus Stokoe BA (Hons) Teacher of Physical Education
seamus.stokoe@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Reuben Gordon BSc (Hons) PE Graduate Assistant
reuben.gordon@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Science

Mehrnoush Ataii BA (Hons), AST, QTS Head of Science and Head of Chemistry
mehrnoush.ataii@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Adam Asif BSc (Hons) Teacher of Mathematics and Science
adam.asif@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Biology

Jane Badham BSc (Hons) Head of Biology
jane.badham@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Amanda Johnson BSc (Hons), PGDE Teacher of Biology
amanda.johnson@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Norhan Zaher BSc (Hons) Teacher of Biology
norhan.zaher@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Chemistry

Mehrnoush Ataii BA (Hons), AST, QTS Head of Science and Head of Chemistry
mehrnoush.ataii@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Jack Oxley BA MSc (Hons) Teacher of Chemistry and Junior Science Co-ordinator
jack.oxley@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Hannah Dodson MSc (Hons) PGCE Teacher of Chemistry and Assistant Head: Head of Middle School
hannah.dodson@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Physics

Oliver Davies BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Physics
oliver.davies@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Hannah Walters BSc (Hons), QTS Assistant Head: Co-curricular and Teacher of Physics
hannah.walters@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Holly Vanags BSc (Hons), PGCE Teacher of Physics and EPQ Co-ordinator
holly.vanags@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Enrichment, Careers and University Guidance

Oliver Hayes BA (Hons), PGCE Assistant Head: Head of Sixth Form
oliver.hayes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Sam Brennan MA Competitive Applications Co-ordinator
sam.brennan@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Adam Chidell BA (Hons), MA, QTSS Scholarship Co-ordinator
adam.chidell@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Martine Gagnon MA US University Advisor
usadvisor@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Zeynep Holmes BA (Hons), QTS Head of Careers and Head of Economics and Business Studies
zeynep.holmes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Lilian Maroudi BSc (Hons), PGCE Deputy Head of Sixth Form
lilian.maroudi@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Gillian Mendes da Costa BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Deputy Head of Sixth Form
gillian.mendes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Eleanor Payton PGCE Assistant Head of Careers
eleanor.payton@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Dr Jason Smith MEng PhD US University Advisor
jason.smith@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Alexander Thornton BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Charity and Head of Philosophy
alexander.thornton@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Holly Vanags BSc (Hons), PGCE EPQ Co-ordinator
holly.vanags@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Learning Support

Michael Hannaway BA (Hons), PGCE, CPT3A, FCCT Head of Learning Support and SEND Co-ordinator michael.hannaway@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Pastoral Support and Wellbeing

Christine Pfeiffer BA (Hons), QTS Deputy Head: Pastoral
christine.pfeiffer@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Rachela Leonello Dip Pysch, UKCP, IAPC&M Wellbeing Coach, Counsellor and Mentor
rachela.leonello@wetherbysenior.co.uk 
Shaun Goodwin Dip Pysch UKCP School Counsellor
shaun.goodwin@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Miranda Nash BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Assistant Head: Head of Lower School
miranda.nash@wetherbysenior.co.uk 
Ryan Underwood BA (Hons) PGCE, QTS Deputy to Head of Lower School and Head of Tribs
ryan.underwood@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Hannah Dodson MSc (Hons) PGCE Assistant Head: Head of Middle School
hannah.dodson@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Hugo Carey BA (Hons), QTS Deputy to Head of Middle School 
hugo.carey@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Michael Maloney, BA (Hons), QTS, PGCE Deputy to Head of Middle School
michael.malone@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Oliver Hayes BA (Hons), PGCE Assistant Head: Head of Sixth Form
oliver.hayes@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Lilian Maroudi BSc (Hons), PGCE Deputy Head of Sixth Form
lilian.maroudi@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Gillian Mendes da Costa BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Deputy Head of Sixth Form 
gillian.mendes@wetherbysenior.co.uk

School Librarian

Rob Munday BA (Hons) School Librarian
rob.munday@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Administration and Support Staff

Kathryn Easthope Registrar
kathryn.easthope@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Mary Erekpaine School Secretary
mary.erekpaine@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Victoria Galeotti BA (Hons) Marketing Manager
victoria.galeotti@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Estelle Gilby Hannah House Receptionist
estelle.gilby@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Amy Hodkinson BSc (Hons), PGCE PA to Headmaster
amy.hodkinson@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Gary Williams Exams Officer
gary.williams@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Parvin Zaman Finance Officer
parvin.zaman@wetherbysenior.co.uk

Science Technicians

Briony Phillips BSc (Hons) Senior Science Technician
briony.phillips@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Betina Westphal BSc (Hons) MA, PhD Science Technician
betina.westphal@wetherbysenior.co.uk

IT Support

Ajay Kabaria IT Technician
ajay.kabaria@alphaplusgroup.co.uk

Catering

Simone Chevreaud Chef Manager
simone.chevreaud@chandcogroup.com

Premises

Diether Gyamfi Facilities Manager
diether.gyamfi@wetherbysenior.co.uk

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