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Salvete! 2022

Dr Susan Adeoya-Osiguwa

Teacher of Biology Dr Adeoya-Osiguwa joins us from Graveney School where she has been working as Head of Biology. She has a PhD in Biomedical Science and completed her PGCE in 2005 at Goldsmiths College. Before entering teaching she worked at King’s College London as a Research Associate. At Graveney she was involved in science outreach, engaging with local primary schools to teach practical skills to Years 5 and 6 and participating in science week at their schools. She has also been involved as part of the pastoral team at KS3 and KS4.

Mr Nicholas Ashford

Head of Computer Science Mr Ashford joins us from Whitgift School. He has a BSc in Computer Science from Swansea University and a PGCE in Computer Science from the Institute of Education. As Second in Department at Whitgift he has been involved in many of the day-to-day aspects of running the department, and has led on numerous school-wide CPD sessions, particularly for digital literacy. He enjoys leading co-curricular clubs such as eSports, Robotics, Games Development and Cybersecurity, as well as participating in working groups including the Green Committee.

Ms Sarah Atkinson

Head of Modern Foreign Languages Ms Atkinson joins us from Clifton College where she has been Head of French and teacher of French and Spanish, as well as a former Assistant Housemistress in both day and boarding houses. She has a BA(Hons) in Modern and Medieval Languages from Cambridge University. At Clifton College she has run regular French and Spanish trips, as well as a number of cocurricular events from sixth form interschool debates to poetry competitions and even a French cheese tasting evening in order to enhance students’ cultural understanding of the languages they study.

Mr Tim Barnett

Junior School Form Teacher – Year 5 Mr Barnett joins us from the British International School of Houston where he has been a Year 5 class teacher and Head of Year 5. He has a BA(Hons) in English Literature and Ancient History from the University of Cardiff and completed the Graduate Teacher Training program at the University of Gloucester in 2008. A keen marathon runner he has supported cross country and track and field clubs at his current school, and has also been involved in outreach projects with the local community.

Mrs Katrina Browne

Teacher of Computer Science Mrs Browne comes to us from Elmgreen School where she is Head of Computer Science and ICT. She has a BA(Hons) in Product Design and Development and completed her PGCE in Computing at Greenwich University. In her current school she has created schemes of learning and assessment which aim to develop students into responsible and capable members of an increasingly digital world. She is also running the NCCE Gender Balancing project in Year 8 to encourage more girls to take up Computer Science at GCSE level.

Mr Daniel Butcher

Teacher of Chemistry Mr Butcher joins us from Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys where he is Curriculum Leader for Chemistry. He has an MSc (first class) in Chemistry from the University of Bristol where he also completed his PGCE in Science with Chemistry. He has experience of teaching abroad in Argentina, Spain and the USA. He is also a qualified football coach and has had experience of training rugby teams, and organising ski trips to Austria and Spain, and service trips to Tanzania.

Ms Sian Eiles

Teacher of Geography Ms Eiles joins us from Parliament School where she has been teaching Geography and Politics at secondary level. She has an MPA in Energy and Climate Change Policy from UCL which she gained with distinction. She also has a BA(Hons) in Geography from SOAS and gained her PGCE in Secondary Geography from Goldsmiths. As well as her teaching career she has worked as a House of Commons researcher and takes a keen interest in local politics.

Miss Caroline Eperon

Junior School Form Teacher – Year 5 Miss Eperon joins us from Eliot Bank primary school where she has been working as a Year 2 class teacher. She studied Anthropology and Sociology at Durham University and completed her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church College University. At her previous school she helped to run the lunchtime running club, hockey club and netball club. She is a keen rower and kitesurfer and also enjoys cooking and art. She is looking forward to contributing to the co-curricular life of the College, particularly anything outdoors related.

Mr Lesley-Brian Gordinsky

Junior School Performing Arts Graduate and Teaching Assistant Mr Gordinksy, a St Dunstan’s alumnus, joins us as Junior School Performing Arts Graduate and Teaching Assistant. Since graduating from the Institute of Contemporary Theatre Training he has been working as a tutor at LCN Performing Arts which offers dance, drama and singing classes for 3-15 year olds in Blackheath. He is looking forward to taking his first steps into teaching with this graduate opportunity.

Ms Pamela Hay

Visiting Music Teacher of Singing Ms Hay joins us as Teacher of Singing from September 2022. She comes to

us from Eton College where she has been teacher of singing since January 2020. She has an MA (Mus) from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University and completed her PGCE at the Royal College of Music. She teaches singing at the Royal Opera House as well as several local schools, and is involved in extensive work as an animateur across the UK. She has substantial experience as a performer and teacher at all levels and is versatile in both Classical and Musical Theatre repertoire.

Mrs Saffron Hutt

Chief Operating Officer Mrs Hutt joins us in September as Chief Operating Officer to the Foundation. Mrs Hutt graduated from Oxford Brookes with a First in English before obtaining a distinction in her MA in English Literature from Kings College London. She has worked in a number of operational and strategic roles across the Higher Education Sector, including King’s College London and University College London. She is currently at the University of the Arts, where she is Director of Administration and Senior Professional Services lead for Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges, as well as being a member of the College Executive Group. Mrs Hutt has one daughter already at St Dunstan’s, in our Junior School, and another joining the Nursery in September.

Miss Sophie Jones

Teacher of Psychology Miss Jones joins us from Fulham Boys School where she has been working as Teacher of Psychology and Science. She has a BSc in Psychology with Criminology from the University of Exeter where she also completed her PGCE in Psychology with Secondary Science. Her interest in teaching developed at university where she set up a peer mentoring programme for first year students. She is also a keen singer and a member of two a cappella groups, which is something she would be keen to bring to our co-curricular offering.

Mr Simon Lloyd

Junior School Teaching Assistant – Reception Mr Lloyd joins us from Newton Prep School where he has been working as SEND Learning Support Assistant. He studied English Literature at the University of East Anglia and has been working as a Teaching Assistant in a variety of settings for nine years. In his current role he provides differentiated booster lessons in Maths and English to pupils from Year 3 to Year 8. He has also streamlined and updated many of the department’s digital processes to allow for greater depth in analysis of standardised data.

Miss Charlotte Lucas

Teacher of Mathematics Miss Lucas joins us from Alleyn’s school where she has been Teacher of Mathematics after completing her training through the National Maths and Physics SCITT. Prior to undertaking her first teaching post she worked as a manager at Deloitte in the Public Sector, Finance, Operations and Support team. She participated in the CCF at her own school and is looking forward to supporting the CCF at St Dunstan’s, as well as engaging with the outreach and charitable work of the College.

Ms Sara Lukins Segerstrom

Acting Head of Mathematics Ms Lukins Segerstrom joins us from the Alpha Plus Group where she has been Head of the Mathematics Faculty. She has a BEd in Mathematics from the University of Kalmar, Sweden and completed both a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics and an MA in Mathematics Education at the Institute of Education. She enjoys helping students see the uses of Mathematics beyond the classroom and has initiated and run several successful cross disciplinary projects in her current setting.

Miss Olivia McConnellWood

Teacher of History Miss McConnellWood joins us from Cranleigh School where she has been Teacher of History and Resident Assistant Housemistress in a girls’ boarding house. She has a BA(Hons) in Ancient History from Cardiff University and is currently teaching History to Years 9–12. She also has experience of teaching Classical Civilisation. She is involved in a range of co-curricular activities including coaching netball and hockey teams, is Second Lieutenant in the CCF and supports the DofE programme.

Mrs Sophie Mitchell

Teacher of Mathematics Mrs Mitchell joins us from Dulwich College where she has been completing her National Maths and Physics SCITT training via the University of Buckingham in which she has been supported by a scholarship from the Institute of Mathematics. She has a first class Masters degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering from the University of Bristol. During her engineering career she spent a lot of time as a STEM ambassador which inspired her to move into teaching. She is an active member of Crystal Palace Triathlon Club and enjoys assisting with Dulwich College’s Cycling Club.

Miss Caroline O’Malley

Junior School After School Care Assistant Miss O’Malley joins us as Junior School After School Care Assistant. Since leaving St Dunstan’s she has worked in a variety of roles in stage and events management having completed a BA(Hons) in Music Business from BIMM London. She is hoping to pursue a career in primary teaching and is excited about returning to St Dunstan’s to work with the Junior School pupils.

Mr Liam O’Sullivan

Junior School Teaching Assistant Mr O’Sullivan joins us as a Teaching Assistant having previously gained experience as an SEN teaching assistant at Angel Oak Academy. A St Dunstan’s alumnus, he has a Masters in Engineering from the University of Warwick. He has worked in a variety of roles including most recently as a project support officer for Age UK. A keen sportsman, he has competed in football, rugby, cricket and swimming at club level and is looking forward to assisting the College in CoCurricular Sport.

Mr Vinit Patel

Junior School Sports Graduate Mr Patel joins us from Spencer Cricket Club where he has been working as a cricket coach with children age 8–19. He initially studied French at the University of Portsmouth where he is about to complete a Masters in Sport Performance this autumn. Prior to starting his Masters he worked at Oundle School as Junior Sports Coordinator, with responsibility for their Strength and Conditioning programme for scholars as well as running an introductory programme for beginner athletes.

Mrs Nerys PeposhiRobertson

Teacher of RPE Mrs PeposhiRobertson joins us from Fitzalan High School in Cardiff where she is Teacher of Religious Studies. She has a BA(Hons) in Religious Studies from Cardiff University and completed her PGCE in Religious Studies at Bath Spa University. She enjoys extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom running events such as inter-faith ‘Question Time’, subject specific trips to places of worship, and whole school initiatives such as Shoebox Appeal, Foodbank collection and Daily Acts of Kindness.

Miss Helen Riddle

Assistant Head – Director of Teaching and Learning Miss Riddle joins us from Wilson’s School where she is Head of History and one of the school’s directors of policy on curriculum, pedagogy and CPL. She has an MA (distinction) in History from King’s College London and a BA(Hons) in History from Durham University. She began her career in corporate law, but transitioned into teaching, completing her PGCE with Worcester University. She values education and continued development in adults as well as children, and enjoys mentoring new staff. She has also fulfilled the role of Head of Higher Education launching the school’s first ever Higher Education Convention.

Mr Harrison Sandford

Junior School Sports Graduate Mr Sandford joins us from Colfe’s where he has been working as Graduate Sports Assistant and SEN support worker. He has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University. At Colfe’s he has gained experience in the classroom teaching at KS2 and KS, and has coordinated Year 8 football and secondary and senior basketball. He enjoys using sport for the wider good and enjoys organising charity fixtures and bike rides. He is looking forward to the opportunity to develop his teaching and coaching experience further at St Dunstan’s.

Miss Ankita Sengupta

Teacher of Chemistry Miss Sengupta joins us from Hurstpierpoint College where she is Head of Chemistry for Years 7/8. She has a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Surry and completed her PGCE in Chemistry at the University of Sussex. In her current role she has designed a taught programme of study for the lower school as a GCSE foundation programme. She also runs the Bronze CREST award which allows pupils to tackle real STEM problems. She has also enjoyed assisting with stage management of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Les Misérables.

Ms Tiffany Trood

Junior School Form Teacher Ms Trood joins us from Benedict House Prep School where she is a Year 4 class teacher. She has a BA(Hons) in English Literature and Cultural Studies from Trent University Ontario and completed her BEd Primary and Junior Division at Queen’s University Ontario. She has worked internationally in Turkey and Vietnam, where she taught for five years at The Canadian International School in Ho Chi Minh City. She enjoys getting involved in co-curricular life with experience of coaching basketball and organising charity and art events.

Mr Russell Van Niekerk

Teacher of Biology Mr Van Niekerk joins us from Brighton College Al Ain where he is Teacher of Science (KS2-5) and Maths (Year 7/8). He has a BSc in Education from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa and completed an MA in Education at King’s College London. He has over 27 years teaching experience in a variety of settings, including independent, state and international schools. At his current school he has assisted in setting up the DofE award and initiated the first baseball co-curricular activity.

Mrs Lisa Williams

Teacher of Sport and Exercise (Maternity Cover) Mrs Williams joins us from Colfe’s School where she is PE Assistant and Sport Coach. She has a BA in Sport and Exercise from Massey University, New Zealand. She played netball for New Zealand U19 team and is a qualified netball and basketball coach, and is the coach for Beacons Netball Club. She is a passionate believer in the fundamental importance of physical education and in supporting pupils to develop their skills to the best of their ability.

Mrs Beata Wilson

Teacher of Geography (Fixed Term) Mrs Wilson joins us from Buller’s Wood School for Girls where she has been Teacher of Geography and most recently Acting Head of Geography. She completed her undergraduate studies at Jozsef Attila University in Hungary. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in how to ignite a passion for her subject, and has a particular interest in the use of digital technologies to enhance geography teaching. Over the years she has enjoyed getting involved in wider school life, being a mentor for trainee teachers, and taking part in enrichment activities such as DofE, EPQ and trips both in the UK and abroad.