Who's Who
Contact
EYFS Nursery: 01923 845990
EYFS Reception: 01923 845991
MTP: 01923 825648
If you are calling to report an absence please do so as soon as possible, and certainly by 9.00am, directly to the main office on office@mtpn.org.uk or using the numbers above.
Email: office@mtpn.org.uk for the attention of the appropriate member of staff, most often in the first instance your son’s form teacher (Nursery to Year 4) or tutor (Year 5 to Year 8), who will deal with academic, pastoral and lost property issues.
The Head’s PA, Miss Bury, can be emailed directly on headspa@mptn.org.uk.
Senior Leadership Team
Mr Miles Chester BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, MBA
Head
Miles Chester grew up in Richmond – he was educated at Grey Court School and Richmond College. He graduated from Edinburgh University with an Honours degree in Biological Sciences and completed his PGCE at Roehampton Institute, specialising in Primary Education. Miles taught for nine years in a number of inner-London primary schools, before being appointed as a Deputy Head in 2004. Miles was appointed as Head of New King’s Primary School in Parsons Green in 2008; he led the school to become an academy in partnership with Thomas’s London Day Schools. He continued to lead the school as Head of Thomas’s Academy from 2015, later moving into an Executive Head role working across the group of schools as Director of Community Outreach. Miles was awarded an MBA in Educational Leadership from the London Institute of Education in 2013. Miles is married to Shabana, a London GP. They have three boys who are at various stages of secondary and tertiary education.
MR TONY McCONNELL, MA (Hons), PGCE, FHA
Senior Deputy Head
Tony grew up in London. He was a pupil at St Paul’s School before reading History at Cambridge. He then studied for his PGCE before entering teaching, spending 11 years in a variety of roles at a large North London comprehensive. He has published extensively about history and history education, with particular interests in American political culture and different scales of curriculum planning. He is one of the editorial team of Teaching History and is a Fellow of the Historical Association. He joined the then Northwood Prep in 2014 as Head of History, becoming operational Deputy Head of Merchant Taylors’ Prep in September 2018.
MR ANDREW CROOK, BA (Hons), PGCE
Deputy Head
Andrew was educated locally at Harrow County Grammar School and with teachers as parents, vowed never to enter the teaching profession. He duly graduated from Lancaster University with an Honours degree in French, obtained his postgraduate teaching qualification in Modern Languages at King's College, London and taught in France for two years at the Université de Perpignan and a Lycée in the Alps before returning to teach at two London independent schools. In 1991 he joined Northwood Prep to teach French and introduce German and Spanish to the oldest pupils and impart his passion for languages, travel and sport through his games coaching and a variety of trips and activities. He is Deputy Head (Pastoral) and is the Prep School's Designated Safeguarding Lead and Chair of the Pastoral Committee, the House system and the Common Room.
MRS COLETTE QUINLIVAN, BA (Hons), NPQSL
Head of Pre Prep and Early Years
Colette grew up in London and was educated locally, in Rickmansworth. After leaving school she worked at Harrow School in the sports department, where her interest in teaching began. Looking to widen her experiences before committing to teaching, she then worked in London and America for various businesses to broaden her skill set before graduating with an Honours degree in Primary Education, specialising in computing and geography, from St Mary’s University College, Twickenham. Colette started her teaching career working in London schools, beginning in Early Years and progressing to Assistant and Deputy Head roles. Her interests lie in progression in literacy and phonics across all ages to create lifelong readers, born from her passion for high quality texts, stories, and literature. Colette has served on senior leadership teams for over ten years and has completed her National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) at the Institute of Education at University College London. Colette is Head of Pre-Prep and one of the School's Designated Safeguarding Leads.
MRS LISA WADDELL, BA (Hons), PGCE
Assistant Head (Academic)
Lisa grew up and was educated in London and on The Wirral. She read History at Oxford where she developed a particular love of the Medieval period. After completing a P.G.C.E at Swansea, Lisa worked in girls’ prep schools in London and on The Wirral as Head of History, School Librarian and English teacher, preparing candidates for 11+ examinations. She has two sons and juggled motherhood with being a School Governor and tutoring extensively for 11+, GCSE and A-levels, before returning to teaching in Southampton and then Hertfordshire. She joined MTP in 2018 as Head of History and has relished the chance to work with older children, teaching them to construct effective arguments. As Assistant Head (Academic), from September 2023, Lisa is focused on curricular planning, and the role that feedback and assessment play in pupils’ progress throughout their school career.
MR RICHARD WADDINGTON, BA (Hons), PGCE
Assistant Head (Wellbeing)
Richard was educated at Eastbourne College, where he won the Duke of Devonshire Classics Prize. He read English Literature and Classical Studies at Reading University, where he became an Army Bursar. Richard opted for teaching, gaining his PGCE (Classics) at St. Mary’s University College, London. Working in preparatory schools since the 1990s, Richard has successfully taught English, Greek, History, Latin and Religious Studies to 13+. He was Head of Classics at Northwood Prep between 1999 and 2021, during which period he has also been, at different times, Head of History and Head of Religious Studies. Richard has written several textbooks for the School, and is an ISEB 13+ Examination Setter. He now leads the Theology, Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Department. As Assistant Head (Wellbeing), he is responsible for ensuring that pupil and staff wellbeing are integral to the School.
MRS COLLEEN PHILLIPS, BA (Hons)
School Business Manager
Colleen joined in 2018, supporting our Administration and Site Team. She graduated with a BA (Hons) in English in 2008. Throughout her career, she has worked in various business roles including: retail management, operations management and customer service. In her capacity as SBM, she now leads HR, procurement and all site operations functioning at the school. In 2019 she completed a diploma in HR and completed the diploma in School Business Manager (via ISBL) in 2021.
Form Teachers
| Nursery – NT Eagles | Ms Thorne | Nursery - NL Owls | Mrs Ladbury | |
| Reception – SR Robins | Mrs Rajput | Reception – RR Wrens | Mrs Razzell | |
| Year 1 – 1H Penguins | Mrs Higgins | Year 1 – 1V Puffins | Mrs Vincent | |
| Year 2 – 2D Swallows | Mrs Dattani | Year 2 – 2S Swifts | Mrs Steed | |
| Year 3 – 3D Kestrels | Mrs Daley | Year 3 – 3O'C Kites | Mrs O'Connor | |
| Year 4 – 4J Herons | Mrs Jones | Year 4 – 4S Hawks | Mrs Scales | |
Year 5 to 8 Tutors
Johnson House | ||
| Head of House – Mr Roach | ||
| J1: Mr Goddard | J2: Mr Roach | J3: Mr Gough |
Livingstone House | ||
| Head of House – Mr Denham | ||
| L1: Mr Miller | L2: Mr Greenish | L3: Mr Denham |
Newton House | ||
| Head of House - Mr Todd | ||
| N1: Mrs Williams | N2: Mr Todd | N3: Mr van Straten |
Wren House | ||
| Head of House - Mr Bowman | ||
| W1: Mrs Katsarou | W2: Mr Bowman | W3: Mrs Lŷ |
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM |
|
Head | Mr M. Chester, BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, MBA |
Senior Deputy Head | Mr T. McConnell, MA (Hons), PGCE, FHA |
Deputy Head | Mr A. Crook, BA (Hons), PGCE |
Head of Pre-Prep | Mrs C. Quinlivan, BA (Hons), NPQSL |
Assistant Head (Academic) | Mrs L. Waddell, BA (Hons), PGCE |
Assistant Head (Wellbeing) | Mr R. Waddington, BA (Hons), PGCE |
| School Business Manager | Mrs C. Phillips, BA (Hons), CIPD |
TEACHING STAFF | |
| Miss M. Andrews, CACHE Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) |
| Mrs R. Azer, BSc, PGCE, QTS | Mathematics |
| Mrs I. Azhar, BA | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mr R. Bowman, BA (Hons), PGCE | Head of Wren House, Head of Geography |
| Mrs H. Bulford, BA (Hons), EYPS | Reception Class Teacher |
| Mr D. Carlisle | Sport |
| Mr M. Chester, BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, MBA | Head |
| Mrs A. Cooper, CACHE Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Prep) |
| Mr A. Crook, BA (Hons), PGCE | Deputy Head, MFL |
| Mrs D. Daley, BSc, PGCE | Year 3 Class Teacher |
| Mrs L. Dandeker, NVQ Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Prep) |
| Mrs R. Dattani, BA (Hons), PGCE | Year 2 Class Teacher |
| Mrs H. Davies, NNEB | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mr. J. Denham, BEd, QTS, BSc (Hons), PGCE | Head of Livingstone House, Sport |
| Mr P. Edwards, Dip-Mus | Music |
| Mrs J. Elsam, NVQ Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) |
| Mr S. Evans, UEFA B Coaching Award | Sport |
| Mrs S. Gadd, CACHE Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Prep) |
| Mrs J. Gillies, NNEB | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mr D. Goddard, BEd (Hons) | Science |
| Mr R. Gough, BA (Hons), MA, QTS, NPQML | Head of English |
| Mr J. Greenish, MPhys, PGCE | Head of Science, ISAMS Manager |
| Mrs N. Hall, BA (Hons), Postgrad Cert in Professional Practice in EYFS Teaching, QTS | Year 2 Class Teacher |
| Mrs J. Higgins, BA (Hons), PGCE | Year 1 Class Teacher |
| Mr S. Hinton, BA (Hons), QTS | Director of Drama |
| Mr M. Horne | Sport, Careers, Science Technician |
| Mrs M. Isaacs, BTEC Lv3 Health and Social Care | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mrs S. Jasieczek, BA (Hons), PGCE | Head of MFL |
| Miss C. Jewhurst, Pearson Lv3 (Early Years Educator) | Support Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mrs C. Jones, BA (Hons), PGCE | Head of PSHE, Year 4 Class Teacher |
| Mrs A. Katsarou, MA, PGCE, QTS | Head of Classics |
| Miss L. Kelly, L3 Early Years Educator | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mrs A. Khan, BSc, NCFE CACHE Lv2 | Teaching Assistant (Prep) |
| Mrs D. Lad, MA (Hons), PGCE | Archivist, MFL |
| Mrs G. Ladbury, BSc (Hons), PGCE | Deputy Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Class Teacher |
| Mrs R. Levy, BA, PGCE | Head of Mathematics |
| Mrs C. Lŷ, BA (Hons), QTS | Intervention, History |
| Mr T. McConnell, MA (Hons), PGCE, FHA | Senior Deputy Head, History |
| Mrs Z. McKenna, HLTA Lv4 | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mrs C. McManus, NVQ Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Years 3 and 4) |
| Mr B. McNamara, BEd | Sport |
| Mr S. Miller, BA (Hons), PGCE | English |
| Mrs A. O'Connor, BA (Hons), ISTD | Year 3 Class Teacher |
| Mrs C. Quinlivan, BA (Hons), NPQSL | Head of Pre-Prep |
| Mr J. Rabin | Sport, Teaching Assistant (Prep) |
| Mrs S. Razzell, BA, QTS | Reception Class Teacher |
| Mr D. Roach, BA (Hons), PGCE | Head of Johnson House, Head of Art & Design and Technology |
| Mrs S. Sayers, BSc (Hons), PGCE | Intervention |
| Mrs L. Scales, BA (Ed), QTS | Head of Years 3 and 4, Year 4 Class Teacher |
| Mrs J. Sheeky, NVQ Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) |
| Mrs M. Smith, BA (Hons) | Librarian |
| Mrs P. Steed, MA (Hons), BSc (Hons), PGCE | Deputy Head of Pre-Prep, Year 2 Class Teacher |
| Mrs J. Stevens, BA (Hons) | Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) |
| Mr N. Stuart, BMus (Hons), MMus, PGCE, DipABRSM | Director of Music |
| Mrs S. Thompson, BA (Hons) | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Ms S. Thorne, BPrimEd, QTS | Nursery Class Teacher |
| Mr D. Todd, BEd (Hons) MA | Head of Newton House, Director of Sport |
| Mr S. van Straten, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, QTS | Head of Computing & Digital Learning |
| Mrs M. Vincent, BA, M. Teaching & Learning | Year 3 Class Teacher |
| Mrs K. Vohora, NVQ Lv2 | Teaching Assistant (Years 3 and 4) |
| Mrs L. Waddell, BA (Hons), PGCE | Assistant Head (Academic), Head of History |
| Mr R. Waddington, BA (Hons), PGCE | Assistant Head (Wellbeing), Head of TPRE |
| Mr. A. Walliker, BA (Hons), PGCE, RFU L2 Coach, Prelimary FA Coaching Badge, ASA L2 Swimming, RYA L2 Sailing | Sport |
| Mrs L. West, NVQ Lv3 | Teaching Assistant (EYFS) |
| Mr. B. Westacott, BEd (Hons), MEd (Hons) | Mathematics Intervention |
| Mrs C. Williams, BEd (Hons), QTS, MA SpLD (dyslexia) | SENDICo |
CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF | |
| Mrs P. Allan | Catering |
| Miss L. Bury, BA (Hons) | Head's PA |
| Mrs N. Chan-Maguire, RN | School Nurse |
| Mrs S. Chana, BSc | Catering |
| Ms J. Cheng, BEng, MPhil | Catering |
| Mr J. Cho-Yee, BA (Hons), MCP, C&G Lv3 | I.T. Manager |
| Mr A. Coles, BA (Hons) | I.T. |
| Mr G. Court | Site Team |
| Mr C. Cuddy, FdSc | Head of Grounds |
| Mrs T. Douch, BH (Hons) | Administration |
| Mr N. Evans | I.T. |
| Mrs N. Fisher | Catering |
| Mr. P. Geremia | Site Team |
| Mrs S. Groom | Catering Manager |
| Mrs L. Honey | Catering |
| Mrs Z. Iqbal | Catering |
| Miss F. Jeffs, BA (Hons), RHS Lv2 | Grounds |
| Mrs B McAllister, BTec | Catering |
| Mrs T. Miller | Assistant Catering Manager |
| Mr A. Mullen, MBACP (Accred) | Counsellor |
| Mrs J. Nuth | Catering |
| Mrs C. Phillips, BA (Hons), CIPD | School Business Manager |
| Miss E. Sadler, NVQ Lv3 | Administration |
| Mr T. Smith, BA, CTH Lv2 | Catering |
| Mrs A. Stainer | Catering |
| Mrs J. Stevens | Admissions |
| Mr A. Summers, C&G Lv3 (Electrical Installation) | Site Manager |
| Mrs S. Surendren | Catering |
| Miss N. Wolstenholme | Catering |
| Mr J. Young | Grounds Apprentice |