Meet our Educational Leadership Team
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Simon Lamb - Head of King's College
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John Payne - Deputy Head
BSc, DipTchg
The Deputy Head is responsible for the daily operations and student welfare programmes of the College. The Deputy Head is expected to ensure that the College provides the best possible staff and student welfare programmes and environment through the promotion of health, wellbeing, resilience, and academic care.
The Deputy Head deputises for the Headmaster in his absence.
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Geoff Smith - Deputy Head, Academic
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Kelly Bigwood - Deputy Head, Pedagogy
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Rob Griffiths - Deputy Head, Pastoral
MA (Hons), GradDipTchg (Sec), PGDipEdLd
The Deputy Head – Pastoral is responsible for all aspects of school life which enhance the welfare and wellbeing of our students, including the House system, Boarding, Counselling and Mentoring. The Deputy Head also oversees all co-curricular activities and education outside the classroom including the Year 10 Adventure Challenge as part of our commitment to the best possible all-round education.
Meet our Senior Leadership Team
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Simon Lamb - Head of King's College
BA, DipTchg, LTCL, SMMCert
As Head of King's College, Simon Lamb is responsible for maintaining and evolving the College's vision and direction and ensuring the educational, spiritual, cultural and financial wellbeing of the institution.
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John Payne - Deputy Head
BSc, DipTchg
The Deputy Head is responsible for the daily operations and student welfare programmes of the College. The Deputy Head is expected to ensure that the College provides the best possible staff and student welfare programmes and environment.
The Deputy Head deputises for the Headmaster in his absence.
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Kelly Bigwood - Deputy Head, Pedagogy
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Rob Griffiths - Deputy Head, Pastoral
MA (Hons), GradDipTchg (Sec), PGDipEdLd
The Deputy Head – Pastoral is responsible for all aspects of school life which enhance the welfare and wellbeing of our students, including the House system, Boarding, Counselling, and Mentoring. The Deputy Head also oversees all co-curricular activities and education outside the classroom including the Year 10 Adventure Challenge as part of our commitment to the best possible all-round education.
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Reverend Gareth Walters - Senior Chaplain
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Liz Fleming - People & Culture Director
The People & Culture Director is responsible for providing all Human Resource Management advice and support to the College’s professional teaching and non-teaching staff. The People & Culture function is considered as an essential and dynamic element of the College’s day to day operation and performance. As well as HR advice the People & Culture Director is expected to play a full part in supporting staff in delivering world class pastoral care, cultural and supporting activities.
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Matthew Way - Information Services Director
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Johnina Salmon - Finance Director
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Caroline Dobby - Marketing Director
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Tessa Yeoman - Development Director
BA/LLB
The Development Director works with the Headmaster and Board of Governors to design and deliver fundraising initiatives including alumni and donor engagement. Responsible for stewarding existing donors and promoting opportunities for prospective supporters, including gifting and legacy giving.