Staff

From the classrooms to the kitchens, we are justly proud of our brilliant community of staff at The Downs Malvern.

Whether teaching in the classrooms or preparing nutritious meals for our pupils throughout the week, our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure our school runs smoothly.

It was noticeable as a parent that the teachers were very keen to inspire in all areas of school life; it proved a great benefit to my daughter as she joined senior school and now prepares for her GCSEs.

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Senior Staff
Andy Nuttall, BSc (Hons), PGCE, M.Ed Headmaster
Steve Thomas, BSc (Hons), PGCE Deputy Head Academic
Adam Dixon, BA (Hons), PGCE Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Emily Willetts, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Pre-Prep
Caroline Ainsworth, BA Hons, PGCE, Post Graduate NASENCO Award Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo
Teaching Staff
Caroline Ainsworth, BA (Hons), PGCE, Post Graduate NASENCO Award Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo
Emma Bald Year 4 Teacher
Emma Blackmore, NNEB Nursery Practitioner
Claire Charters, BA (Hons) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Katherine Cox, BA (Hons), PGCE Spanish Teacher
Adam Dixon, BA (Hons), PGCE Middle School Co-ordinator and Mathematics Teacher
Liz George Science Teacher
Phill Griffiths, BA (Hons), PGCE Upper School Co-ordinator, Physical Education, Games Teacher and Co-curricular Co-ordinator and Year 7 Tutor
Louise Hannis, BEd (Hons) Reception Co-ordinator
Faye Hardinges, BA (Hons), PGCE KS1 Teacher and Year 1 Tutor
Abigail Hooper-West, BSc (Hons), PGCE Head of Girls’ Games and Physical Education Teacher
Lesley Hunter, ABSM, GBSM, PGCE Head of Creative Arts
Jonathan Lamberton, BA (Hons), PGCE Lower School Co-ordinator, Science Teacher and Year 3 Tutor
Georgia Lees Trainee Teacher
Simon Mellor, BA (Hons), PGCE Art Co-ordinator and Year 8 Tutor
Sarah McDonnell, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MA Ed English Teacher and Year 4 Tutor
Polly Nuttall, BA (Hons), QTS PSHCE
Caitlin Pitt Nursery Practitioner
Kate Reid, BA (Hons,) PGCE Head of English and Year 7 Tutor
Brian Richardson, BA (Hons), GTP Physical Education Co-ordinator, Mathematics Teacher and Year 7 Tutor
Linda Richardson, BA (Hons), GTP Religious Studies Co-ordinator and Year 8 Tutor
Louise Smith Head of Maths and Year 6 Tutor, MA (Oxon), PGCE
Michael Strong, BA/BSc (QTS) Head of Sport, Head of Geography and Year 8 Tutor
Steve Thomas, BSc (Hons), PGCE Head of Science
Sarah Tsiquaye BSc (Hons), PGCE English Teacher, Science Teacher and Forest School Lead
Nicholas Vaughan, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Humanities, IT Co-ordinator and Year 6 Tutor
John Warlow, BA (Hons), MEd, GTP Head of Boarding, Design and Technology Co-ordinator and Boys’ Games
Sarah Warlow, BA (Hons), GTP Boarding House Parent, French Teacher and Girls’ Games
Sally Whitaker Drama Co-ordinator, BA (hons) Drama, PGCE
Jim Willetts Boarding House Tutor
Academic and Pastoral Support Staff
Mandy James Senior Matron
Teresa Smith Matron
Genevieve Belgard Teaching Assistant
Katie Holder Teaching Assistant
Ginny Howell Teaching Assistant
Claire Marucci Teaching Assistant
Natalie Lawton-Smith Teaching Assistant
Helen Teale Teaching Assistant
Renata Palmer Teaching Assistant
Mimi Astle Graduate Assistant
Lucy Hillsdon Graduate Assistant
Angus Lockhart GAP Student
Fearne Puncher GAP Student
Operational Staff
Georgie Hulburd, BA (Hons) Headmaster’s PA and Office Manager
Sandy Munden Mini Malvern Nursery Manager
Natalie Brace School Secretary
Jitka Galopin Administrator
Doug Norton, BA (Hons), DipM Marketing Officer
Polly Nuttall, BA (Hons), QTS Community Engagement Officer
Dan Tedds Estates Manager
Ian Langford Groundsman
Myrna Ramm Head of Housekeeping
Charlotte Shepherd Catering Manager (Holroyd Howe)
Lauren Williams Admissions Manager
Visiting Teachers
Rebecca Atherton Singing
Rosie Harrington Piano
Janet Hiles Orchestral Percussion and Drum Kit
Susan Hill Violin and Viola
Steve Lee Trumpet and Brass
Jo Levett Piano and General Musicianship (EYFS)
Guy Locke Guitar
Helen O’Connell Flute
Susan Sneath Saxophone and Clarinet
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