Staff

I was born in South London but raised in East Sussex. It was here I gained my love of geography through a mixture of brilliant teaching and the wonderful scenery we are so lucky to have.  After studying for a BSc in Geography and working in the commercial sector for a while, I decided my future lay in teaching.  I have never regretted this decision.  I gained my PGCE at the University of Leicester and subsequently taught in the Midlands, London and the South East of England. 

My roots really are in East Sussex and when I started my own family, we decided to raise our children here.  While developing my career I also studied for an MA in Education and the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers.

I also enjoy all sorts of sports, particularly road cycling, and am an avid fan of Leicester City FC!

I obtained my degree in History and Economics at Essex University, and my subsequent PGCE at Cambridge University. Since then, I have spent over 25 years in Sussex, teaching mostly History but also an assortment of other subjects as well. My role, as an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) in my previous school, gave me experience in working with and supporting staff and students in a wide range of educational settings. I have also been involved in county and national school-based research and projects, most particularly concerning the role of student voice in developing teaching and learning, and also in engaging and challenging the most able. This is my fifth year as Assistant Headteacher at Chailey School.  Outside of school I coach junior cricket and rugby.

I started as Assistant Headteacher (Standards) at Chailey School in 2010. In my role currently I lead on Raising Achievement along with responsibilities for Curriculum Development (including timetable), Whole School Data, Assessment and Reporting and Key Stage 4 Options.

I began my career as a PE teacher at Uckfield Community Technical College in 1994. I joined Chailey School as Head of PE and have also gained experience as Head of Year and KS4 Director before being promoted to my current role. These key positions afforded me a balanced perspective of how to attain high academic success coupled with compassionate student well-being. I studied Business and Finance at Farnborough College where I gained a HND Distinction and I then completed my BED Hons Degree in PE and Business Studies at Brighton University.  Last year I was awarded my NPQH (National Professional Qualification in Headship).  

As my career has progressed I no longer teach PE but I am still keen to keep fit and healthy and have completed three marathons to date. I am also an avid supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

I have 22 years of English teaching experience in comprehensive schools across London and Brighton; I was appointed Head of English at Chailey in 2006.  For the last 15 years, I have led English faculties.  In 2015 I was successful in my application to become a Specialist Leader of Education. 

At Chailey, I am the Faculty Leader for English as well as Assistant Head with responsibilities for: Line managing the Maths faculty; Quality Assurance; and Leading the East Sussex English Hub.

I started my career with the Auckland Education Board in New Zealand (where I was born) working in Finance, Audit and Payroll. I left there after three years to travel overseas and have remained in England ever since although I have been lucky enough to visit my family in New Zealand regularly.

After working as an Assistant Accountant for a Financial Services Company and having my children I have been working in schools in East Sussex for the past 17 years mainly in the primary sector in Finance and then as a School Business Manager. I completed a 3 year training programme with the National College of School Leaders to obtain my Advanced Diploma in School Business Management.

I have been at Chailey since January 2016 as School Business Manager and thoroughly enjoy working in such a lovely environment.

I enjoy keep fit, travelling and supporting the rugby (All Blacks of course).