Preparatory School
Staff
“Staff model good behaviour and constantly encourage children to behave well and have good manners.”
In the preparatory school at Hilden Oaks, the staff body consists of both class teachers and subject specialists, as well as classroom assistants, GAP students, and a team of behind-the-scenes support staff.
Staff from both the nursery and preparatory school are on hand from 7.45am until 6.30pm to ensure that children are looked after throughout the working day.
Mrs Wade
Headteacher
MSc, BA (Ed) Hons, QTS, CMgr, FCMI
Mr Hardwick
Deputy Head, Director of Studies, Form 3 Tutor, Head of RS and PSHCEE & RSE
BA (Hons), QTS, ILM L5
Mrs Bailey
Form 4 Tutor and Head of Science
BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Mrs Dixon
Librarian, DT Co-ordinator and Cover Teacher
B.Ed (Hons)
Mrs Durkin
Form 1 Teacher,
Pre-prep English Co-ordinator and EVC
BA (Hons), QTS, NPQML
Mrs Finch
Form 5 Tutor and MFL Co-ordinator
BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs Fisher
Form 6 Tutor, Head of Mathematics and Data Manager
B.Ed (Hons), QTS
Mrs Gibb
Reception Teacher
and Head of Early Years
BA (Hons) Ed, QTS, EYPS , NPQSL
Mrs Gomez
Head of Music
BMus (Hons)
Mr Harrison
PE & Games Teacher
Diploma in Sports Coaching
LTA Level 3 & Accredited plus Tennis Coach
Mrs Hawker
SENDCo
BA Hons (Oxon), MPhil (Cantab), QTS, CPT3A, BPS RQTU
Mrs Kimber
Form 5 Tutor, Senior Teacher
and Head of English & Drama
BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs King
Form 3 Teacher, History, Geography and Mindfulness Co-ordinator
BA (Hons), QTS, ANATD
Mr Makey
Form 4 Tutor, Computing Co-ordinator and E-Safety Officer
BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Miss Parker
Form 6 Tutor and PE & Games Teacher
BA (Hons) PE, QTS
Mrs Sizer
Head of PE & Games
MSc, BA (Hons), QTS, UPLS, GMBPsS
Mrs Syms
Form 2 Teacher and Art Co-ordinator
BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Mrs Tringham
SEND support
BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, SPLD (Dyslexia)
Teaching Support
Mr Hodgson
PE Department Support and
Gap Student Line Manager
BA(Hons), PGDip
Mrs Mitchell
Reception Teaching Assistant
HLTA, NVQ3 LSA, NVQ2 ASD
Mrs Raymond
Form 1 Teaching Assistant
BA (Hons)
Mrs Smith
Prep Teaching Assistant and Pastoral Support
HLTA, Counselling Skills Level 3
Mrs Zaug
Form 2 Teaching Assistant
HLTA
Midday & Playground Supervisors
Mrs Inkpen
Midday Supervisor and Aftercare Assistant
Mrs Comeau
Playground Supervisor
Wraparound Care
Mrs Rogers
Aftercare Leader and Pupil Support
Level 3 Play Therapy & Level 3 Counselling Skills
Mr Wells
Aftercare Assistant and Pupil Support
Gap Staff 2024 - 2025
Miss Humfrey
Miss Prentis
Mr Stothard
Holiday Club
Miss D’Arcy
Holiday Club Manager
Mrs Morgan
Holiday Club Assistant
Visiting Staff
Miss H Richards - Singing and Piano
Miss M Butcher AGSM, PGCE - Violin & Viola
Mrs S Bachelor - Speech and Language Therapy
Mrs A Swan - Speech & Drama