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Acting Head
Graham Bone
Graham studied at the University of Exeter where he graduated with a BSc(Ed) in Physics with Education and QTS in 2000. He began his teaching career at Colyton Grammar School where he was also a head of house. Prior to...
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Miles MacEacharn
Educated at Radley College and Bristol University, Miles qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte Haskins and Sells in London 1991. After a stint in their training department he worked in a variety of small and medium businesses in London…
Saskia Van Schalkwyk
Saskia van Schalkwyk has been the Head of Exeter Junior School since 2019. She is also an ISI inspector. Saskia joined the junior school from Granville School, a girl’s school in Kent where she was Deputy Head. Saskia was born…
Dan Ayling
Dan joined Exeter Pre-Prep School in September 2021, having previously held the roles of Deputy Headteacher at ACE Tiverton School and Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery at Manor House School in Surrey. Dan studied Education and English at Cambridge University and…
Graham Bone
Graham studied at the University of Exeter where he graduated with a BSc(Ed) in Physics with Education and QTS in 2000. He began his teaching career at Colyton Grammar School where he was also a head of house. Prior to…
Ali Dunning
After reading Modern Languages and European Studies at the University of Bath, Ali spent some time working as a translator in Germany before returning to England and completing her PGCE. She began her teaching career at St. Edmund’s College, Ware,…
Paul Fennemore
Paul joined us in September 2024 as Director of Learning and Teaching. Prior to Exeter School, he was at Dunraven School in south London where he was an associate senior leader…
Bethan Rose
Bethan joined Exeter School in September 2022. She completed her PGCE in Religious Studies and began teaching at Hinchley Wood School in Esher, Surrey. Alongside her teaching practice she completed an MA in Advanced Educational Practice at UCL. In 2016…
John Wood
John began his teaching career as a class teacher at Newlands Prep School in Newcastle and then moved to Royal Grammar School in Newcastle to take up the position of head of English. John moved a little further south in…
Luigi Chu
Luigi joined Exeter School in 2022 as Assistant Head (Sixth Form) from a large HMC school in Surrey where he was Assistant Head in charge of entry to the college. Luigi studied French and Italian and then a PGCE at…
Julia Daybell
Julia grew up in Bath and read Medieval and Modern Languages (German and Italian) at Trinity College, Cambridge. She spent her year abroad in Bologna, Italy which cemented her love of all things Italian. Upon graduation, she worked as a…
Mike Glanville
Mike initially trained as an accountant and then as an intelligence analyst before moving into teaching. He spent seven years teaching at Beechen Cliff school in Bath where he was deputy head of sixth form, deputy head of house and…
Ailsa McGregor
Ailsa joined Exeter School as Head of Human Resources in February 2023, having spent most of her career working in the higher education sector. Prior to working at the school, she has held a range of HR positions including Assistant Director of HR at a Russell Group university and running her…
Elizabeth Williams
Liz joined Exeter School as Director of Admissions and Marketing, now Director of External Relations, in April 2020, moving from a similar role in a large sixth form college in Somerset. Liz studied marketing and management and worked initially in FMCG marketing before moving to…
Exeter Pre-Prep School Staff
Exeter Pre-Prep Head
Mr Dan Ayling
Dan joined Exeter Pre-Prep School in September 2021, having previously held the roles of Deputy Headteacher at ACE Tiverton School and Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery at Manor House School in Surrey. Dan studied Education and English at Cambridge University and…
Pre-Prep Teaching Staff
| Maddie | Dray | Nursery leader |
| Debbie | Goodwill | Year 1 class teacher |
| Annabel | Lawrence-Jones | Head of Pastoral Care and Year 2 class teacher |
| Kate | Rickard | Reception class teacher |
| Lizzie | Richards | Deputy Head (Pre-Prep) and Year 1 class teacher |
| Caroline | Smyth | Forest School leader and Reception class teacher |
| Polly | Wheller | Year 2 class teacher |
Pre-Prep Support Staff
| Lori | Adams | Lead teaching assistant |
| Stephen | Heath | Support assistant |
| Anna | Higgins | Teaching assistant |
| Sam | Moore | Lunchtime assistant |
| Harriet | Mulchrone | Nursery practitioner |
| Gemma | Salt | School administrator |
| Lisa | Thomas-Jenkins | Teaching assistant |
| Becky | Titchin | Teaching assistant |
| Carolyn | Tyler | Teaching assistant |
| Chloe | Wannell | Early Years practitioner |
Exeter Junior School Staff
Exeter Junior School Head
Mrs Saskia Van Schalkwyk
Saskia van Schalkwyk has been the Headmistress of Exeter Junior School since 2019. She is also an ISI inspector. Saskia joined the junior school from Granville School, a girl’s school in Kent where she was Deputy Head. Saskia was born…
Junior School Leadership Team
| Saskia | Van Schalkwyk | Head of Junior School |
| John | Wood | Deputy Head of Junior School |
| Rhys | Evans | Head of Upper School (junior school), Head of Junior School History and Lower Two tutor |
| Leah | Hardy | Head of Lower School (junior school), Head of Junior School Reading Development and Form One tutor |
Junior School Teaching Staff
| Polly | Wopshott | KS2 form tutor and class teacher |
| Aimee | Conway-Clifton | Head of Junior School PSHE and Lower Two form tutor |
| Emma | Cox | Head of Junior School English and Drama and Upper Two form tutor |
| Adam | Cunningham | Head of Junior School Mathematics and Upper Two form tutor |
| Cameron | Dutch | Head of Junior School Sport |
| Claire | Handley | Head of Junior School Art and Form One form tutor |
| Siobhán | Morgan | Head of Junior School Digital Learning and Head of Technology for Learning |
| Richard | Pidwell | Head of Junior School Science and Lower Two form tutor |
| Hannah | Russell | Head of Junior School Geography and Upper One form tutor |
| Jonathan | Titchin | Head of Junior School Music and Upper Two form tutor |
Junior School Learning Support
| Harriet | Coogan | Head of Junior School Learning Support |
| Jaquie | Barnes | Learning support administrator |
Junior School Teaching Assistants
| Amanda | Buckingham | Pastoral assistant (junior school) |
| Amy | Ager | Teaching assistant (junior school) |
| Sam | Gaskill | Teaching assistant (junior school) |
| Katherine | Hodson | Teaching assistant (junior school) |
| Christopher | Johnston | Teaching assistant (junior school) |
| Beth | Pinkerton-Smith | Class teacher |
| Lettie | Lovell | Gap year pupil assistant (junior school) |
| Jamie | McMurray | Gap year pupil assistant (junior school) |
Exeter Senior School Teaching Staff
Art and Design
| Jennifer | Brewer | Head of Art and Design |
| Chloe | Brownsey | Teacher of art and design |
| Jessica | Rafferty-White | Teacher of art and design |
| Lieise | Webley | Teacher of art and design (maternity cover) |
Biology
| Julia | Metcalf | Head of Biology and sixth form tutor (Acland) |
| Peter | Boddington | Teacher of biology and medical applications coordinator |
| Katie | Coe | Teacher of biology |
| Emily | Fox | Teacher of biology, teacher of physics and Lower Fifth tutor (Dowrich) (maternity cover) |
| Amelia | Johnson | Head of PSHE and teacher of biology |
| Monette | Montagu | Teacher of biology |
| Jade | Seaton-Burn | Science Team Leader, timetable manager and teacher of biology |
Business
| Stuart | Mackintosh | Head of Business and Economics, Upper Sixth tutor (Crossing) |
| Paul | Bell | Teacher of business and economics, Lower Fifth tutor (Acland) |
Chemistry
| Simon | Smale | Head of Chemistry, CCF Contingent Commander and Science Team Leader |
| Adrian | Guy | Teacher of chemistry (maternity cover) |
| Sam | Larkham | Teacher of chemistry and teacher of physics and Third Form tutor (Acland) |
| Philip | O’Connor | Teacher of chemistry |
| Fiona | Tamblyn | Teacher of chemistry |
| Helen | Wilson | Teacher of chemistry |
Classical Subjects
| Harry | Drew | Head of Classics, cultures and communications team leader and Middle Fifth tutor (Walker) |
| Michelle | Collins | Teacher of classics and Lower Fifth tutor (Acland) (maternity cover) |
| Elinor | Keane | Teacher of classics, Oxbridge applications coordinator, Crossing club co-ordinator and Lower Sixth tutor (Dowrich) |
| Steph | Trica | Teacher of classics |
Computer Science
| Alice | Pinches | Head of Computer Science and Upper Fifth tutor (Walker) |
| Gareth | McGrath | Teacher of computer science and Upper Fifth tutor (Goff) |
| Siobhán | Morgan | Teacher of computer science and Head of Technology for Learning |
Design Technology
| Alex | Collard | Head of Design Technology, Head of CCF RN and Upper Fifth tutor (Walker) |
| Liam | Mc Menamin | Teacher of design technology and Fourth Form tutor (Dowrich) |
| Dan | Trim | Teacher of design technology, teacher of physics, Head of Year, Lower Fifth and Head of Army section, CCF |
Drama
| James | Brough | Head of Drama |
| Chris | Harknett | Teacher of drama and Lower Fifth tutor (Crossing) |
| Ben | Masters | Teacher of drama and English |
Economics
| Stuart | Mackintosh | Head of Business and Economics |
| Paul | Bell | Teacher of business and economics |
Electronics
| Mark | Schramm | Head of Electronics and teacher of physics |
| Matthew | Commin | Teacher of physics and electronics and Head of House, Dowrich |
English
| Jenni | Wilson | Head of English and Upper Fifth tutor (Dowrich) |
| Julia | Daybell | Assistant Head (Lower School) and teacher of English |
| Harry | Drew | Teacher of English, Head of Classics, cultures and communications team leader and Middle Fifth tutor (Walker) |
| Paul | Fennemore | Teacher of English and Acting Deputy Head (Academic) |
| Ben | Masters | Teacher of English and drama |
| Ciaran | O’Rooke | Teacher of English and Upper Sixth tutor (Goff) |
| Kat | Ridler-Murray | Teacher of English and Head of Year, Upper Fifth and Duke of Edinburgh coordinator |
| Ed | Seaton-Burn | Teacher of English and Head of Year, Third Form |
| Ellouise | Stone | Teacher of English and Upper Fifth tutor (Walker) |
Geography
| Sebastian | Munday | Head of Geography and Lower Sixth tutor (Goff) |
| Simon | Fox | Teacher of geography and Middle Fifth tutor (Crossing) |
| Phil | Hyde | Teacher of geography, Upper Fifth tutor (Dowrich) and ECT and new teacher induction coordinator |
| Millie | Nye | Teacher of history and geography and Head of Goff |
| Rachel | Randle | Teacher of geography, teacher of history and Fourth Form tutor (Crossing) |
| Amanda | Roff | Teacher of geography and Lower Fifth tutor (Goff) |
History
| Angela | Harris | Head of History, humanities team leader and Third Form tutor (Goff) |
| Richard | Baker | Head of Politics, Head of Acland House and teacher of history |
| Sarah | Bartholomew | Teacher of history |
| Aoife-Jane | Culley | Teacher of history and Head of Year, Upper Sixth |
| Sebastian | Munday | Teacher of history, teacher of geography and Lower Sixth tutor (Goff) |
| Millie | Nye | Teacher of history and geography and Head of Goff |
| Patrick | Pugh | Teacher of history, Head of Politics (maternity cover) |
| Melanie | Sheehan | Head of Politics and teacher of history |
Learning Support
| Harriet | Coogan | Learning support co-ordinator (Third Form, Fourth Form and Lower Fifth) |
| Anne | Reeves | Learning support coordinator |
| Louise | Stevens | Learning support coordinator (Third Form, Fourth Form and Lower Fifth) |
Mathematics
| Matthew | Worthy | Head of Mathematics, and mathematics and Computer Science Team Leader and timetable manager and Lower Sixth tutor (Walker) |
| Tom | Bowler | Teacher of mathematics |
| Annabelle | Blackmore | Teacher of mathematics (maternity leave) |
| Emma | Cartwright | Teacher of mathematics (maternity leave) |
| Mike | Glanville | Assistant Head (Middle School) and teacher of mathematics |
| Ben | Hall | Teacher of mathematics, Ten Tors co-ordinator and Lower Fifth tutor (Goff) |
| Elinor | Keane | Teacher of mathematics, teacher of classics, Oxbridge applications coordinator, Crossing club coordinator and Lower Sixth tutor (Dowrich) |
| Maggie | McCluskey | Teacher of mathematics |
| Yvonne | Osborne | Teacher of mathematics and Middle Fifth tutor (Dowrich) |
| Alastair | Reynolds | Teacher of mathematics and Fourth Form tutor (Walker) |
| Keith | Whitehead | Teacher of mathematics and Upper Fifth tutor (Crossing) |
| Joseph | Wylde | Teacher of mathematics and Middle Fifth tutor (Dowrich) |
Modern Foreign Languages
| Claire | Sewell | Head of Modern Foreign Languages and Lower Fifth tutor (Walker) |
| Katherine | Milton | Teacher and second i/c of modern foreign languages, and Middle Fifth tutor (Acland) |
| Rob | Charters | Teacher of modern foreign languages and Head of House, Walker |
| Luigi | Chu | Assistant Head (Sixth Form) and teacher of modern foreign languages |
| Ali | Dunning | Deputy Head (Pupil development, welfare and wellbeing) and teacher of modern foreign languages |
| Michael | Latimer | Teacher of modern foreign languages and Lower Sixth tutor (Crossing) |
| Delphine | Masters | Teacher of modern foreign languages and Fourth Form tutor (Dowrich) |
| Luka | Reeves | Teacher of modern foreign languages |
| Samantha | Wilson | Teacher of modern foreign languages |
Music (including visiting teachers)
| Peter | Tamblyn | Director of Music |
| Matthew | Davies | Assistant Director of Music and Fourth Form tutor (Goff) |
| Rebecca | Allnatt | Teacher of music |
| Dave | Bowen | Teacher of music |
| Matthew | Cann | Teacher of music |
| Steve | Crossen | Teacher of music |
| Andrew | Daldorph | Teacher of music |
| Sarah | Dean | Teacher of music |
| Catherine | Hayek | Teacher of music |
| Elizabeth | Kirwan | Teacher of music |
| Sam | Massey | Teacher of music |
| Ruth | Molins | Teacher of music |
| Dhevdhas | Nair | Teacher of music |
| Alison | Northcott | Teacher of music |
| Rebecca | Willson | Teacher of music |
Politics
| Richard | Baker | Head of Politics, Head of Acland House and teacher of history |
| Patrick | Pugh | Teacher of history and politics (maternity cover) |
| Melanie | Sheehan | Head of Politics and teacher of history |
Psychology
| Claire | Gooddy | Head of Psychology |
| Marie | Godfroy | Teacher of psychology |
Physical Education and Sport
| David | Gibson | Director of Sport |
| Ed | Jones | Head of PE and Games, Head of Hockey and Fourth Form tutor (Acland) |
| Emily | Kimberley | Head of BTEC Sport, teacher of PE and games and Head of Crossing |
| Tom | Ross | Head of rugby and teacher of PE and games |
| Giles | Ashman | Senior school football coach |
| Jessica | Baker | Trainee teacher of PE and games |
| Laura | Barnes | Teacher of PE and games and Middle Fifth tutor (Goff) |
| Jack | Harris | Sports coach (self-employed) |
| Hetty | Hayden | Teacher of PE and games |
| Isaac | Hopkins | Athletic development coach |
| Tom | Maidment | Teacher of PE and games and Third Form tutor (Crossing) |
| Brittany | Johnson | Head of netball and Third Form tutor (Walker) |
| Alice | Barnes | Netball coach |
| Savannah | Brook | Netball coach |
| Ioan | Sharpe | Squash coach |
| Giles | Trelawny | Rugby coach and cover supervisor |
| Graham | Skinner | Hockey coach and sports administrator |
| Charlotte | Franklin | Fixed term coach |
Physics
| Dominic | Tuohey | Head of Physics and Upper Fifth tutor (Acland) |
| Graham | Bone | Teacher of physics and Acting Head |
| Matt | Commin | Head of Dowrich House and teacher of physics and electronics |
| Emily | Fox | Teacher of physics, teacher of biology and Lower Fifth tutor (Dowrich) |
| Adrian | Guy | Teacher of physics and Lower Fifth tutor (Crossing) (maternity cover) |
| Sam | Larkham | Teacher of physics and teacher of chemistry and Third Form tutor (Acland) |
| Gary | Robb | Teacher of physics and Head of Year, Middle Fifth |
| Mark | Schramm | Head of Electronics and teacher of physics |
| Dan | Trim | Teacher of physics, teacher of design technology, Head of Year, Lower Fifth and Head of Army section, CCF |
Religious Studies
| John | Gooddy | Head of Religious Studies and Upper Sixth tutor (Walker) |
| Rev Mark | Close | Teacher of religious studies and chaplain |
| Jo | Murrin | Teacher of religious studies, Fourth Form tutor (Crossing) |
| Bethan | Rose | Deputy Head (Enrichment, character and community) and teacher of religious studies |
Pastoral and Safeguarding
| Mark | Close | Chaplain |
| Jess | Doku | Head of safeguarding |
| Vanessa | Fraser | School nurse |
| Becky | Glanville | Pastoral assistant |
Operations and Professional Services
Operations Leadership Group
| Alice | Holohan | Director of Development and Alumni Relations |
| Miles | MacEacharn | Bursar and clerk to the governors |
| Ailsa | McGregor | Head of Human Resources |
| Anya | Rowley | Head of Finance |
| Craig | Stewart | Head of Operations |
| Liz | Williams | Director of External Relations |
Administration
| Eve | Caniffe | Head’s PA (junior school) |
| Kim | Leach | Head’s PA |
| Lisa | Stewart | Bursary manager |
| Rachel | Trica | Reprographics officer |
| Emily | Buchanan | Academic and examinations administrator |
| Stephen | Butler | Examinations officer |
| Tracy | Costello | SLT administrator |
| Sally | Daldorph | Music administrator |
| Emily | Warburton Watson | Sports administrator |
| Helen | Didon | Hiring and events coordinator, receptionist and administrator |
| Ariel | Friend | Bursary assistant |
| Karen | Gratton | School attendance officer |
| Bev | Norman | Reprographics assistant |
| Julie | Wreford-Hyde | Secretary (junior school) |
Admissions and Marketing
| Liz | Williams | Director of Admissions and Marketing |
| Lucy | Bates | Marketing manager |
| Alex | Irons | Admissions manager |
| Emily | Vantreen | Admissions assistant |
| Sarah | Westcott | Receptionist and administrator |
Alumni Relations
| Alice | Holohan | Director of Development and Alumni Relations |
| Ali | McGeown | Alumni communications officer |
| Claire | Priday | Events officer |
Catering
| Graeme | Swan | Catering manager |
Finance
| Anya | Rowley | Head of Finance |
| Ann | Hooper | Senior finance officer |
| Jamie | Wilkins | Senior finance officer |
| Akemi | Anjo | Finance and payroll administrator |
Human Resources
| Ailsa | McGregor | Head of Human Resources |
IT
| Anthony | Martin | |
| Joe | Bergin | |
| Alan | Carter | Information manager |
| Danny | Otley-Howard | Senior IT support specialist |
Library
| Tim | Halpin | School librarian |
Operations
| Craig | Stewart | Head of Operations |
| Andy | Cox | Facilities supervisor |
| Stuart | Cornall | Facilities assistant |
| Samantha | Hall | Facilities assistant |
| Daniel | Hill | Facilities assistant |
| Antony | Morris | Facilities assistant |
| Tony | McGowan | Facilities assistant |
| Mandy | Sweetland | Facilities assistant |
| Joe | Thorley | Facilities assistant |
| Andrew | Webster | Facilities assistant |
| Alfred | Kurek | General maintenance assistant |
| Timothy | Hallam | Decorator/maintenance |
| Simon | Lee | Head groundsman |
| Will | Derrick | Assistant groundsman |
| Tom | Pearson | Gardener |
| Matthew | Saunders | Operations manager |
| Wai Lun Alan | Cheung | Minibus driver |
| Theo | Nill | Minibus driver |
| John | Plumer | Minibus driver |
| Robert | Robson | Minibus driver |
| Richard | Drew | Mechanical/electrical technician |
| Karl | Hall | Carpenter/maintenance |
| Stephen | Hill | Carpenter/locksmith and mechanical technician |
School Staff Instructor
| David | Jones | School staff instructor |
Technicians and pupil support
| Craig | Astle | Science technician |
| Jude | Barker | Science technician |
| Laura | Bell | Sixth form study supervisor |
| Clare | Boutle | Science technician |
| Francesca | Dawson | Art technician |
| Carla | Fullam | Science technician coordinator |
| Becky | Glanville | Pastoral assistant |
| Katherine | LaFrance | Lunchtime supervisor |
| Lindy | Waddon | Lunchtime supervisor |
| Sue | Lewis | Science technician |
| David | Saunders | DT technician |
| Catherine | Smith | Science technician |
| Melanie | Szender | Career pathways advisor |
| Caitlin | Smith | Drama and AV technician |
Staff news
Dr Adrian Rainbow appointed as Head from September 2026
Exeter School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Rainbow as the next Head of Exeter School, starting in September 2026. Dr Rainbow brings a wealth of experience and academic rigour to the role. He holds a PhD...
The Music and Drama Education Awards 2025
In January, one of our peripatetic music teachers, Sam Massey, was one of seven nominees of the Music Inspiration Award at the Music and Drama Education Awards in London. This award recognises an individual music teacher or performer who has...
Mr Gooddy completes two half marathons
During half term, Head of RS and alumni John Gooddy ran two half marathons in Barcelona. One the official half marathon that he completed in under 2 hours, and the other with his daughter Hannah (alumna 2020-22). Hannah is also...
Staff sporting success
Staff member, Emma Cooper, (second from left in image) reflects on her recent international sporting success. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to travel to Hong Kong to represent England in the sport of Lawn Bowls at the Hong...
Movember charity ultramarathon
On 17 November, Mr Maidment, Mr Jones, Mr Hyde and Mr Pinner-Poustie completed their 60km ultramarathon just under their target time; raising over £2500, to date, for the Movember charity. An amazing achievement! Reflecting on the challenge, Mr Pinner-Poustie said:...
Mr Cunningham awarded top student
Over half term, Adam Cunningham completed his RAFAC Command and Leadership School’s Initial Officer’s course. Adam was highly commended for his teamwork, leadership, enthusiasm and resilience. His performance earned him the award of Top student.
