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Supporting the vision and values of the School

Meet the Team

QM employs a dedicated team of loyal staff who provide exceptional teaching and pastoral care for our girls.

All students receive support and guidance from a strong network of academic and pastoral staff; from our Head of Years, Personal Tutors and Teachers, to our Pastoral Staff, Housemistresses and Nurses.

At QM we’re proud of our staff, who are experts at teaching the girls their specialist subjects. Small class numbers mean strong relationships are able to develop between teacher and student at Queen Margaret’s.

Beyond the classroom, staff enrich girls through various co-curricular activities that you can find out more about here - Co-Curricular Enrichment.

To learn more about our School, click here - About Queen Margaret's School.

Head, Nicola Dudley

Head, Nicola Dudley leads the Senior Leadership Team at Queen Margaret's

Meet the Head

Head, Nicola Dudley

Head, Nicola Dudley leads the Senior Leadership Team at Queen Margaret's

Meet the Head

The Head is supported by

The Senior Leadership Team

The Academic Leadership Team

Our Governors

Guiding and advising on the management of the School

Meet the Governors

Queen Margaret's is further supported by a team of brilliant individuals, each passionate about their profession and committed to providing an exceptional education and environment for our girls.

Education

Art & Design

Sarah Porritt*

MA (Hons) Fine Art (University of Edinburgh), PGCE (University of Cumbria)Head of Art

Helen Colman

BA (Leeds), MA (Newcastle), PGCE

Teacher of Art

Debbie Stewart

BA (Wolverhampton), MA (Leeds), PGCE

Teacher of Art
Simon HillBA (UCA), MA (UAL), MDes (SIAD), DGPh, HonFRPSTeacher of Photography

Sally Wade

Art Technician

Classics

William Grant*

MA (Hons), (St Andrews), MSt (Oxford), PGCE

Head of Classics
Charmian BadgerBA (Hons) (OU), PGCE (Sussex)Teacher of Classics
Head of RS
Head of EPQ and HPQ
Head of Duncan
Computer Science
Sharon Scholes*BSc Hons Computing & IT (Open University)
PGCE Secondary (Leeds University)
NASenco Masters (Leeds Trinity University)
CPT3A (Masters in Educational Assessment) Psychometric Assessments (Middlesex University)
NPQSL National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (Middlesex University)
Head of Computer Science
Dance
Alison Leadley*DDE, AISTD(CB), RAD, UABPA Dip, BA (Hons) (Surrey), MA (Leeds Met)Head of Dance
Danielle WebsterDDE (B,MD)Teacher of Dance
Drama, Theatre and Film

Mary Griffin*

BA (Hons) (Middlesex), PGCE(M)Director of Drama
Hannah PriestleyBA Performing Arts (Cumbria), PGCE (Liverpool)Teacher of Drama and English
Rachel LavellBEd (Hons) (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama)Teacher of LAMDA
Nicholas SchneiderPTLLSTheatre/Events Technician
Economics and Business Studies
Paul StevensBA - Economics (Birmingham City University)Head of Economics & Business Studies
Claire NadinBSc (Hons) (Hertfordshire), PGCE (Nottingham)Teacher of Business
Senior Tutor – Key Stage 5
English
Mark Payton*MA (Oxon), PGCEHead of English
Andrea WatsonBA (Nottingham), MA (Durham), PGCETeacher of English
Andrew OxtobyBA (Hons) (Nottingham), PGCE (Leeds)Teacher of English

Joint Head of Careers and Higher Education (Careers & Oxbridge)

Hannah PriestleyBA Performing Arts (Cumbria), PGCE (Liverpool)Teacher of Drama and English
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Jackie Hamling*BA (Hons) (Exon)MA (Hull), RSA Dip (York), PGCE German and FrenchHead of EAL
Michael WalkerMA (Durham), PGCEHead of IELTS

Food Preparation and Nutrition

Sarah Clark*BA (Hons), (Leeds), QTSTeacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Geography
Leyla Seeney*BSc (Leicester), PGCEDirector of Academic Department Development
Head of Geography
Fiona WhittleBEd (Bedford CPE), FIOSTeacher of Geography

Enrichment Coordinator

Educational Visits Coordinator

History and Politics

Shaun Aston*

BSc (Hons) (Teeside), MA (York), PGCEHead of History and Politics
Lidia JanczynskaTeacher of History
History of Art
Mathematics
Alicia Viant*BSc (Hons) (Hull), Advanced Diploma in Mathematics, PGCEHead of Mathematics
Louise McAllisterBSc (Hons) (Leeds), PGCETeacher of Mathematics
Dominic FigonBSc (Hons) (London), PGCETeacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages

Estelle Leclerc*BA (Hons) (Leeds), PGCE Spanish and FrenchHead of MFL
Teacher of Spanish and French
Amanda DebenhamBA (Hons) (Newcastle) PGCE French and SpanishTeacher of French and Spanish
Senior Tutor Years II & III
Maria Algobia VilaBA, MA (Madrid), PGCE Spanish and FrenchTeacher of Spanish and French
Jackie HamlingBA (Hons) (Exon)MA (Hull), RSA Dip (York), PGCE German and FrenchHead of EAL and Teacher of German
Veronique WellerCert Ed (York St John)French conversation Teacher

Paola Bolognesi

BA (Hons) (Pisa), MA (Siena), PGCE French and SpanishExtra curricular Italian Teacher

Music

Samantha Horseman*

BMus (Huddersfield), MA (York), PhD (Huddersfield)

Director of Music
Chris ReeveBA (Hons) (Southampton), PGCETeacher of Music
Frederick VinerBA (York), MSt (Oxford), PHD (York)Head of Keyboard
Louise EvansBA (Hons) (Huddersfield) LTCLTeacher of Flute
Jonathan SageBA (York), MA (York)Teacher of Woodwind
Rosie Grace Susan MorrisMA, BMus (Hons)Teacher of Double Bass
Mark CurreyBMus (Hons), ATCLTeacher of Guitar
Dave BostonBA Hons. (YSJ)Teacher of Percussion and Drums
Philip TitcombeBA (Hons), (York)Teacher of Piano
Heather WattsBA (Texas), PGDipMus (RCM)Teacher of Singing
Elizabeth DoddsBA (LCM)Teacher of Singing
Lucy BatesBA (RNCM), PGDipMus (RNCM)Teacher of Singing
Martin TrevaskissTeacher of Brass
Jill GarsideTeacher of Oboe
Eleanor YoungerBA Hons (York)Teacher of Cello

Oriental Studies

Tracy GongMA TEFL, PGCETeacher of Mandarin

International Coordinator

Psychology

Claire SheardBA (Hons) (Lancaster), QTSTeacher of Psychology
Kathryn HornbyBSc (Hons), PGCE, QTLSTeacher of Psychology
Head of PASS (SENCO) and Inclusion Lead

Religion and Philosophy

Charmian Badger*BA (Hons) (OU), PGCE (Sussex)Head of RS
Teacher of Classics
Head of EPQ and HPQ
Head of Duncan

Science

Joseph Hazlewood*BSc (Hons) (Aston), MA, PGCE, RSA Prep Cert TEFL

Head of Science

Subject Lead Biology

David FreeMChem (Hons) (Dunelm), PhD, PGCEDirector of Academic Administration
Subject Lead Chemistry
Sarah GortonBSc (Hons) (Leeds), PGCETeacher of Chemistry
Sian ThomasBSc (York), PGCEDirector of Learning
Subject Lead Physics
Neil ShermanMPhys (York), PGCETeacher of Physics
Peter HoBSci & MPhi in BiologyTeacher of biology
Eileen RustScience Technician
Vanessa GeenScience Technician

Sport

Naida Burton*BSc (Hons), Ma, PGCE, Level 2 Netball Coach, Level 2 Athletics CoachDirector of Sport
Jill RastallBSC Hons(UWIC) PGCE (Northumbria)

Assistant of Director Sport

Head of Netball

Jude KilburnBA Hons with QTS (Liverpool John Moores)Teacher of PE
Head of Lacrosse
Joint Head of Careers and HE (Higher Education)
Fiona Whittle

BEd Hons (Bedford CPE) FIOS

Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Level 2 Swimming Coach

Teacher of PE and Geography

Head of Swimming

Enrichment Coordinator

Educational Visit Coordinator

Karen Mitchell

BA Hons (Middlesex)

L5 Senior Performance Coach

Head of Racquets

Steven Alpine Eales

L4 Personal Trainer/ Exercise specialist

L4 ASCC Strength and Conditioning Coach

L3 Teacher of Pilates

L3 Sports Conditioning

Head of Strength & Conditioning

and Personal Training

Nigel AllisonBA Hons (Ripon & York St John)Sports Technician
Chloe HaganBSc Hons (University of Leeds)
Level 2 Hockey Coach

Level 1 Lacrosse Coach

GB Hockey Advanced Coaching Programme Foundation Graduate

Head of Hockey
Julie ChengBA Hons (Lincolnshire & Humberside)

PGCE (Huddersfield)

Mavericks Netball Coordinator
Jamie CostaBSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science Level 4 Accredited Tennis CoachTennis Coach

Careers and Higher Education

Jude KilburnBA (Hons) (Liverpool John Moores)Joint Head of Careers and HE (Higher Education)
Teacher of PE
Head of Lacrosse

Andrew OxtobyBA (Hons) (Nottingham), PGCE (Leeds)

Joint Head of Careers and Higher Education (Careers & Oxbridge)

Teacher of English

Julie ChengBA Hons (Lincs & Humberside), PGCE (Huddersfield)

Teacher of PASS

Head of PSHE and Life Skills

Progress Achievement and Student Support (PASS)

Kathryn Hornby*BSc (Hons), PGCE, QTLSHead of PASS Department (SENCO) and Inclusion Lead

Teacher of Psychology

Dawn HillBA Hons (UCRYSJ), PGCE, MAEd (Open)Teacher of PASS
Julie ChengBA Hons (Lincs & Humberside), PGCE (Huddersfield)Teacher of PASS

Head of PSHE and Life Skills

Senior Tutors
Chris ReeveBA (Hons) (Southampton), PGCESenior Tutor Year I
Amanda DebenhamBA (Newcastle), PGCESenior Tutor Years II & III
Louise McAllisterBSc (Hons) (Leeds), PGCESenior Tutor Year IV & V
Claire NadinBSc (Hons) (Hertfordshire), PGCE (Nottingham)Senior Tutor Sixth Form
Neil ShermanMPhys (York), PGCEAssistant Senior Tutor Sixth Form
William GrantMA (St Andrews), MSt (Oxon), PGCESenior Tutor (Scholars)

Project Qualifications

Charmian Badger*BA (Hons) (OU), PGCE (Sussex)Head of EPQ and HPQ
Head of RS

Teacher of Classics

Head of Duncan

Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
Caroline GoddardDuke of Edinburgh's Awards Coordinator
Heads of Houses
Alison LeadleyRAD, AISTD (CB), UABPA Dip, BA (Surrey), MA (Leeds Met)School House
Jude KilburnBA (Hons) (Liverpool John Moores)QM Hall
David FreeMChem (Hons) (Dunelm), PhD, PGCEGarry
Mark PaytonMA (Oxon), PGCESt Aidan's
William GrantMA (St Andrews), MSt (Oxon), PGCEPitlochry
Charmian BadgerBA (Hons) (OU), PGCE (Sussex)Duncan

Pastoral

Health and Wellbeing Centre
Paula Edwards*Bsc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner and RGNSenior Sister
Joan EvansBSc (Hons), RGN, RSCNNurse
Jayne MorrisonHealth Care Assistant
Rosalyn LesterBA (Hons) (York)Emotional and Wellbeing Practitioner
Sixth Form Boarding
Lorraine Taylor*BEd Hons (Liverpool IM Marsh)Housemistress
Carrie GoddardAssistant Housemistress
Kim CrawfordBA (Hons) Newcastle, PGCE (Leeds)Assistant Housemistress
Jasmine StarbuckLLB Hons (Dunelm)Residential Graduate Assistant
Joyce YanResidential Graduate Assistant

Winnifred Holtby House (Years IV - V)

Clarisse Bale*

BSC Hons (Leeds Beckett),

L2 Netball Coach

Housemistress
Fiona PattinsonAssistant Housemistress
Sami AlexanderResidential Graduate Assistant

Warwick House

(Years I - III)
Jill Roe*Housemistress
Fiona PattinsonBA (Hons) (Surrey), MA (Southampton)Assistant Housemistress
Heather ThompsonAssistant Housemistress
Holly SmithResidential Graduate Assistant
Residential Assistants
Tracy GongInternational coordinator
Chloe Hagan

BSc Hons (University of Leeds)

Level 2 Hockey Coach

Level 1 Lacrosse Coach

GB Hockey Advanced Coaching Programme Foundation Graduate

Head of Hockey

Administration and Development

PA to the Head
Louise CapponiHead’s PA
School Administration
Michelle Randall*Head of Examinations
Kirsty ParsonsHR Manager
Kate TrembleHR Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Alexander HornostajBSc Hons (Lancaster University)Data Manager
Karen Romeniuk-HorsleySchool Administrator: Pastoral
Marina RobsonSchool Administrator: Academic
Admissions and Communications
Alison RuddickRegistrar
Cassie WilsonBA Hons (Art and Design York St John)Admissions Officer
Louise GilmoreAdmissions Assistant
Gina SkeneReceptionist
Emma LewisReceptionist
Marketing
Emily SowdenBA Hons (Leeds), MCIMMarketing Manager
Matthew WilkinsonBMus Hons, MMus (RNCM)Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Strategy
James BeckIT Manager
Stuart ClarkIT Technician
Catering
Paul Rosser*Chef Manager
Jade ClarkSous Chef
Michael BrookChef
David OxerChef
Nick HarrisonChef
Cathy PopeCatering Supervisor
Kara ManganCatering Supervisor
Jacqui MartinCatering Assistant
David NewsomeCatering Assistant
Irma SaltieneCatering Assistant
Nick WorfolkCatering Assistant
Elizabeth CarlillCatering Assistant
Kara ManganCatering Assistant
Valerie BateCatering Assistant
Kerry EmmersonCatering Assistant
Daniel OxerCatering Assistant
Estates
Ed Cole*Estate Manager
Katie Duncan-HodgsonFacilities Manager
Hayley NaltonFacilities Administrator
Madeleine McNeillFacilities Administrator
Kieran SouthonEstate Foreman, Plumber and Heating Engineer
Stacy BramleyWorkshop Supervisor – Carpenter & Joiner
Peter JacksonElectrician
Colin MasseyBricklayer & Plasterer
Graham ThackrayRoofer, Painter and Decorator
Neil ColeHead Groundsman
Robert LeadbeaterGroundsman
Philip BreslinFacilities Assistant and Minibus Driver
Phillip OliverFacilities Assistant and Minibus Driver
Finance
Elaine Ryan*Finance Manager
Hazel BrownBursar’s Assistant
Lesley WaltonBursar’s Assistant
Housekeeping
Kate SmithHousekeeping Supervisor
Sandra BeallHousekeeping Assistant
Jane CieplyHousekeeping Assistant
Joan GrayHousekeeping Assistant
Mandy JohnsonHousekeeping Assistant
Josie LeeHousekeeping Assistant
Shellby Moir-MeehanHousekeeping Assistant
Anne WardHousekeeping Assistant
Dorothy Whiteford
Housekeeping Assistant
Laura BeallHousekeeping Assistant
Margaret TravesHousekeeping Assistant
Gemma SuterHousekeeping Assistant
Denise ScarceHousekeeping Assistant
Chris GeenTemporary Assistant
Events
Commercial Lettings & Events Manager

* indicates Head of department

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