PROPRIETORS
Daniel Sturdy
A research psychologist by training, Daniel has been involved in the startup and running of three other schools before relaunching The Wilderness Centre and setting up Wotton House International School. He has finally managed to bring together a brilliant team, a wonderful building and a superb curriculum.


ADVISORY BOARD
Our Advisory Board meets six times a year. Its role is to hold the Proprietors to account.
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Two parent representatives sit on the board: currently Diane Small and Lou Perkins
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Two staff members sit on the board: currently John Swann and Kathy Probert
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There are normally four external Board members.​
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Nathan Hutchings
Vice Principal, Sports and Drama
Emma Edwards
Becky Gwynn
Emma Zentner
Head of Prep
Designated Safeguarding Lead and School Counsellor

Head of SEN Annexe
TEACHING FACULTY - SECONDARY STAFF
Mel Sartore
Head of Languages and French
Mioara Ardelean
Katarina Ule
Keri Griffiths
Spanish
English
English and Music
John Swann
Kay Rambaud
Mathematics
Sciences
Humanities and Sports
Art and Design


TEACHING FACULTY - PREP SCHOOL
Josie Brown
Nicola Bircher
Mischa Wakeman
River
Prep Support
Prep Teacher Support
Prep Art Teacher
Prep Teacher & SEN Support
TEACHING FACULTY - TUTORS



Sally Richards
Sue Rodford
Lindsay Patterson
Beth Lytton-Heather
English Tutor
Maths Tutor
Drama Tutor
English Tutor

TEACHING FACULTY- ELECTIVES and OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Guitar Teacher




Ross Gardiner
Guitar Instructor
Mark Maidment
Kevin Nelson
Dan Small
Fencing Coach
Judo Teacher
Sports Coach
Simon Dawson
Head of Wilderness Centre
Jamie Robinson
Max Stern-Dawson
Debbie James
Lead Instructor
Outdoor Instructor
Head of Abington Woods

Wotton House in the 1930s

Wotton House in 2015
ADMINISTRATION and ESTATES OPERATIONS

Rosie Panks
Laurine Croes
Head of Nutrition and Catering
Lab Technician
Artist in Residence
Matt Blackwood
Digital Marketing Apprentice
Mandy Owen
Administrator
Gemma Sims
Kathy Probert
Exams and Local Authority Liaison
Finance
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
Kath Briers
Dan Hines
Deputy Lead SEN Annexe
Mentor
Emma Cumberland
Play Therapist
Linny Gray
Mentor
Hannah Oram
Teaching Assistant
Victoria Kelly
Cameron Martin
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Kirstie Rutherford
Teaching Assistant
Exam Invigilator
Diane Small
School Support
Grit Richardson
School Support
Emily Sandercock
Teaching Assistant
Aarifah Patel
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