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Salvete! 2021

Miss Simone Arajian

Teacher of Design Engineering Miss Arajian is currently completing her degree in BSc Product Design and Technology at Loughborough University, having gained the highest A* in Europe for GCSE Design & Technology, which she completed alongside A levels at the English School in Nicosia. As part of her degree she gained a placement at Sevenoaks School where she worked for a year as Teacher of Technology. She also works as an online tutor for GCSE and A level across all exam boards and has tutored students through their university entrance applications.

Ms Caroline Bassett

Junior School Form Teacher (Maternity Cover) Ms Bassett joins us from Heber Primary School where she is currently Year 2 Class Teacher and PSHE Coordinator. She has a BA(Hons) in Primary Education and an MA in Educational Studies from Canterbury Christ Church University College. She has seventeen years’ experience across both KS1 and KS2, and has taught in many different educational settings, including abroad. In her spare time she is a member of the Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps.

Mr Jacob Bunzl

Teacher of RPE Mr Bunzl joins us from the University of Kent where he is currently Assistant Lecturer in Psychology of Religion. He has a BA in Philosophy from the University of the West of England, an MA in Philosophy and Religion from Heythrop College, which he gained with Distinction, and a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Kent. A former pupil, he is looking forward to the opportunity to teach the next generation of Dunstonians, and to participating once again in the school’s thriving cocurricular life.

Ms Sophie Egar

Junior School Form Teacher (Part-time) Ms Egar joins us as Junior School Form Teacher. She has a degree in Early Childhood Studies from the University of Bristol and completed her PGCE with an Early Years specialism at Bath Spa University. She believes that positive and inspiring experiences in the EYFS and KS1 are key to developing a love of learning. Having worked in two very different primary schools in the UK, for the past two years she has lived and worked in New York.

Miss Georgia Entwisle

Trainee Teacher of Music Miss Entwisle comes to us from Streatham and Clapham High School for Girls where she has been working as a Graduate Music Assistant since September 2019. She has BMus(Hons) in Music from King’s College London and Distinction in Grade 8 Singing and Grade 8 Saxophone as well as Merit in Grade 8 Piano and Grade 8 Violin. Her current role has covered all aspects of the music department, directing choirs, organising concerts, outreach to Oxbridge Colleges, classroom teaching cover, tutoring in music theory, budgeting, safeguarding and risk assessments.

Miss Catherine Garbutt

Junior School Teaching Assistant Miss Garbutt comes to us from Myatt Garden Primary School where she has been working as a Learning Support Teaching Assistant since January 2018. She has a BA(Hons) in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Southampton and a PGCE in Communication Science for Speech and Language Therapists from City University. She has a thorough understanding of educational principles both within the state and independent sector and is passionate about supporting pupils to realise their potential, regardless of any barrier.

Miss Lauren Gray

Junior School Teaching Assistant Miss Gray is currently completing her PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages at Chichester University and has a degree in French and Spanish from Aston University. Prior to undertaking her PGCE, Miss Gray gained experience working in primary schools with Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6, assisting with all aspects of the national curriculum as well as languages. She also completed a sixweek placement with a charity running activities for children with disabilities aged between 4 and 16.

Miss Ailsa Cameron

Head of Years 5 & 6 Miss Cameron joins us from St Paul’s Cathedral School where she has been a Year 4 Form Teacher, Head of IPC and Head of Years 3 & 4 since 2019. She has a BSc in Psychology from Goldsmiths College and completed her PGCE in General Primary at London South Bank University. Alongside her love of the IPC and its topic-based approach to learning, she is looking forward to developing co-curricular opportunities, particularly as we come out lockdown, as way of enhancing children’s wellbeing.

Miss Maria Lopez Gonzalez

Head of Spanish Miss Lopez Gonzalez joins us as Head of Spanish. She comes from Chingford Foundation School where she has been Head of the Languages Department since 2019. She has a degree in English studies at the University of Valencia and completed her PGCE at the University of St Mark and St John. She is passionate about the new world of culture that language study can unlock, and enjoys organising trips abroad to enhance curriculum learning beyond the purely academic.

Mr Justin Loveridge

Coordinator of Rugby Mr Loveridge joins us as Coordinator of Rugby. He has played at county and national level, including Wales’ under-17s squad, and is an experienced coach. He spent 7 years working for Leicester Tigers and has developed several current premiership players. He is currently Academy Manager at Boroughmuir Rugby Club, managing and coaching young players from age 6 – 21, and is working towards his Level 4 Performance Coaching Award having been invited to do so by English Rugby Union.

Miss Tahmena Miah

Teacher of English Miss Miah joins us from City of London School where she has been working as Teacher of English (maternity cover). She has a BA(Hons) in English from Queen Mary, University of London, and completed a PGCE in Secondary English at the University of Cambridge in 2020. During her NQT year she has worked with pupils from Year 7 up to Year 12 and has gained a lot of experience teaching different texts with different goals in mind.

Ms Meredith Moore

Teacher of Psychology Ms Moore joins us from Washington International School where, for the past five years, she has taught regular chemistry, IB standard and higher-level chemistry, and IB standard and higher-level psychology. She has a BA in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and an MSc in Education from the University of Edinburgh. Alongside her expertise in psychology and chemistry, she is also passionate about sports and the arts, coaching badminton and directing the school musical in 2018, and is keen to get involved in Forder activities.

Mr Edwin Quast

Junior School Form Teacher Mr Quast is currently completing his PGCE at Goldsmiths College. He has a BSc in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Kent, and, following university, was awarded a grant of £7,000 with the EU’s Youth in Action Programme through the British Council, which was spent conducting workshops for charities and other projects including pilgrimages, documentaries and debates. He has previously worked at the Jubilee Nursery and in the Junior School and is looking forward to returning to the College.

Ms Sian Reece

Trainee Teacher of Drama Ms Reece currently works at Perform Workshops Ltd, teaching drama, singing and dance to children age 4–12. She has a First in BA(Hons) Acting from Manchester School of Theatre and has successfully combined acting and teaching for a number of years. She believes passionately in the power of drama to build not just confidence and communication skills but also collaboration and problem solving capabilities, and is looking forward to working towards her PGCE whilst teaching at St Dunstan’s.

Mr James Roddy

Junior School Cover Teacher and Sports Assistant Mr Roddy has a BSc in Physical Education and Sport from the University of Greenwich where he is currently completing a PGCE in Secondary School PE. He has played, captained and coached a variety of sports throughout his life, including cricket, football, rugby and athletics. He has recently gained experience teaching handball, cricket, basketball, netball and table tennis to students in years 7, 8 and 9.

Mr Matthew Thain

Head of History Mr Thain joins us as Head of History. He comes from St Benedict’s Senior School where he has been second in History since 2018. He has a BA in History from the University of Oxford, and completed his PGCE at the University of Strathclyde. He has pastoral experience as a Head of House and form tutor, and is a rugby, cricket and rowing coach. He has also helped out on Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and enjoys leading international trips.

Miss Georgia Wright

Teacher of Geography Miss Wright joins us from St Thomas More RC Comprehensive where she has been Teacher of Geography since September 2019. She grew up in Spain where she attended Xabia International College. She has a BA(Hons) in Geography from Royal Holloway University of London, and completed her PGCE at the Institute of Education in 2019. Alongside her passion for Geography, she also has an interest in mental health and wellbeing, and enjoys helping out with co-curricular activities at her current school, including D of E.