Each member of Queen Mary’s dedicated team is passionate about ensuring that you and your family are supported and cared for.
Leadership Team
Head
Mrs C Cameron MA, PGCE, NPQH, FRGS
Deputy Head
Mrs D Hannam Walpole BEd (Hons)
Bursar
Mrs K Thompson BA (Hons)
Assistant Head: Teaching and Learning
Mrs S Casey BA (Hons)
Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep
Mr C Nellis BA (Hons) PGCE QTS
Head of Marketing and Admissions
Mrs J Hirst BA (Hons), PGDip, ACIM Chartered Marketer
Head of Boarding
Mrs J Strawbridge BEd (Hons)
Head of Learning Support
Mrs V Kemp BA (Hons), PCE SENCO CPT3A
Board of Governors
Chairman
Mr T E Fielden BA (Hons); FCA
chairman@queenmarys.org
Board
Mrs C Attey BA Law (Hons)
Mr A J Fallows FRICS; FAAV
Mr L France BSc (Hons)
Mr J Gawthorpe
Mrs N Gunson BSc (Hons); MSc
Rev’d S Jukes BA (Hons); PGCE
Mrs A Mandefield BA (Hons) ACA
Mr N J Pearce MSc BSc (Agric); FCA
Mr A Robson BA (Hons)
Mr E D Theakston
Correspondence to the Chairman of Governors can be sent to:
Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3BZ
Academic Staff
Miss E Abrahams Mont Dip – EYFS – Pre-Prep
Mrs R Askew MS (Hons) PGCE – Head of Latin and Classics
Miss S Booth BA (Hons) PGCE – Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Mr C Burn BA (Hons) PGCE – Head of Adventure
Mrs S Casey BA (Hons) PGCE – Assistant Head: Teaching & Learning / Head of History & RS
Mrs D Coull BA (Hons) PGCE – English
Mrs S Cowan BSc (Hons) PGCE – Lab Technician
Mr A Cowey BEd (Hons) – Prep School
Mr K Dale MA (Music) Dip ABRSM CELTA – Music
Mrs J Darby-Eamus BEd (Hons) PGCE – Physical Education (Maternity Cover)
Miss F Edwards BA (Hons) PGCE – Modern Foreign Languages
Mrs S Elliston – Teaching Assistant/After School Care
Miss H Foster BA (Hons) PGCE – Prep School
Mrs R Foster BSc (Hons) PGCE – Prep School and Learning Support
Mrs C Gallacher MA (Hons) PGCE – Pastoral Assistant
Mrs G Gaines MA BSc (Hons) – Mathematics
Mrs K Gwyn-Thomas – PSHE & Religious Studies (Maternity Cover)
Mr S Hagan BA (Hons) MA PGCE – History
Mrs J Headdock BSc (Hons) – HLTA Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Henderson BA (Hons) PGCE – Head of Food Technology and Design Technology
Ms S Holloway Lloyd BMus (Hons) PGCE – Director of Music
Miss L Hughes BSc (Hons) – Physical Education / Outdoor Education
Miss L Hurren BA (Hons) PGCE QTS – Physical Education and Dance
Mrs N Johnson BSc (Hons) PGCE – Head of Science
Mrs V Kemp BA (Hons) PCE SENCO CPT3A – Head of Learning Support
Mrs S Kennedy BA (Hons) PGCE – Head of English
Mrs E Lindsley BSc (Hons) PGCE – Head of Physical Education
Mrs M McDaid BA (Hons) – Learning Support Assistant
Mrs M Moore BSc (Hons) PGCE QTS – Biology
Miss K Moran BSc (Hons) PGCE – Head of Geography
Mr C Nellis BA (Hons) PGCE QTS – Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep
Mrs J Nuttall BEd (Hons) – Prep School and Learning Support
Mrs L Nuttall BSc (Hons) PGCE – Head of Mathematics
Miss C O’Sullivan BMus (Hons) – Music Assistant
Miss M Parker BA (Hons) QTS – Physical Education (Maternity Cover)
Mrs V Potter BA (Hons) QTS – Head of PSHE / Physical Education
Mr R Prokic MA BSc (Hons) PGCE – Mathematics
Dr E Radley BA (Hons) MA PhD PGCE – Head of Art
Mrs M Redmond BA PGCE MEd – French/Spanish
Mrs S Scholes BSc (Hons) – Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Starkie BSc (Hons) PGCE – Cover Supervisor
Mrs E Stephenson BSc (Hons) PGCE QTS – Head of Science
Mrs S Tapper Early Years Dip Level 3 – EYFS Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Whitham BA (Hons) PGCE – Pre-Prep Lead
Mr M Woffenden MA (Hons) PGCE – English
Mr A Would MA (Hons) PGCE – Prep School
Mrs D Would BA (Hons) PGCE – Head of Physical Education
Boarding Staff
Mrs J Strawbridge BEd (Hons) – Head of Boarding
Mrs H Duxbury – Deputy Head of Boarding
Miss G Boyes BA (Hons) – Boarding Assistant
Miss E O’Brien BA (Hons) – Boarding Assistant
Miss M Cleary – Gap Girl
Careers Guidance
Mrs K Henderson
Contact Details: k.henderson@queenmarys.org
Music Peripatetic Staff
Mrs A Bleiker BMus (Hons), PP RNCM (Distinction) – Voice
Mrs L Brown BA (Hons) PPRNCM – Voice
Mrs D Critchley GRSM, ARCM – Clarinet
Mrs H Dawson BMus (Perf) PGDip RNCM – Cello
Mrs I Dowell Dip. TCL LGSMD – Bassoon
Mrs N Dowell MA BA (Hons) LRSM – Flute
Mrs E Ferguson BMus (Hons) – Clarinet/Saxophone
Mrs C Fletcher BMus PGDip PGCE – Violin
Mrs E Foulds GRSM Hons, LRAM PGCE – Piano
Mrs C Hewitt BMus (Hons), LRAM – Brass
Dr K Ounsley BSc (Hons) MA PHD Cert Ed LRAM – Piano
Miss S Paterson BMus (Hons) – Harp
Mr G Stewart BPA – Drums
Mr J Swift GMus PGCE – Guitar
Mrs J Wesling BMus (Hons) PGCE – Piano/Viola/Violin
Administration
Mrs A Stringer – Head’s PA & HR
Miss F Rose – School Administrator
Admissions and Marketing
Mrs J Hirst BA (Hons) ACIM PGDip – Head of Marketing & Admissions
Mrs C Lovisetto – Admissions Manager
Mrs A Briggs BA (Hons) – Alumnae Officer
Mr S Hutchinson – Marketing and Social Media Assistant
Lettings and Events
Mrs F Scott BSc (Hons) PGCE – Lettings and Events Manager
Data and Examinations
Mrs L Lawrie BA (Hons) – Data & Examinations Officer
Finance & Estates
Mrs K Thompson BA (Hons) – Bursar
Mrs K Wilson FdSc, AATQB – Finance Manager
Head of Maintenance
Mr N Johnson – Groundsman
Mr S Sheppard – Estate Maintenance
Housekeeping
Mrs R Robinson – Head of Housekeeping
Mrs AM Daniel – Housekeeping Assistant
Mrs J Dickinson – Housekeeping Assistant
Mrs S Kitchen – Housekeeping Assistant
Ms D Whyte – Housekeeping Assistant
School Drivers
Mr D Catmur
Mr P Clarke
Mr S Sheppard
Mr M Appleton
Mr L Kilmartin
Information Technology
Mr D Todd BSci (Hons) QTS – IT Manager
Mr D Kelly – IT Support Technician
Chaplaincy
Woodard School Senior Provost
The Revd Justin White
School Nurse
Mrs C Hunter RGN
Counsellors
Mrs V Foulser PG Dip Couns & Psy, MBACP – School Counsellor
Dr E L Dixon CPsychol AFBPsS – Clinical Psychologist
Riding Centre
Mrs A Clennan BHS APC UKCC – Equestrian Centre Manager
Miss K Ayre BHSA1 – Instructor
Ms J Moss BHSAII – Instructor
Miss H Hodgson – Groom
Miss L Hughes – Groom
Mrs A Sandell – Groom
Speech & Drama
Miss K Vaughan BEd (Hons) Dip Drama ALAM (Hons)
Swimming
Mrs S Halshaw ASA Advanced Teacher
Tennis
Miss E Makin LTA 3 Accredited+ Cardio Tennis