Select Language
Menu

Staff

Kingshott has a loyal and dedicated team of staff members - with an excellent blend of new and long serving teaching staff.  To find out more about our Senior Leadership Team, click on the links below. Contact details of our administrative and support staff are also listed below, whilst parents can find full contact details of our teaching staff in the parent portal. 
  • Senior Leadership Team
    • Mr D Weston

      Mr D Weston

      Headmaster

      Qualifications:BA Hons, QTS
      About:

      David was educated at St Columba's College in St. Albans and then went on to Oxford Brookes University where he was awarded a degree in English and Sociology. He completed the Graduate Teaching Programme through a Teaching Alliance in North Bedfordshire. David began his teaching career locally at Lordship Farm School but after two years moved to London and began teaching at St Joseph's in Rotherhithe, South-East London. Moving quickly on to the senior leadership team and working as Senco he then became Deputy Head of St Joseph's in 2016.
      David is a keen runner and is on the committee of a successful local running club. In addition having played rugby for many years he now enjoys watching from the side of the pitch when possible. David knows that a happy and secure child will have the best possible learning opportunities and always strives to make a safe, fun and secure learning environment for all children.

    • Mrs J Ilott

      Mrs J Ilott

      Bursar

      Qualifications:Bsc Hons, FCA
      About:

      A Chartered Accountant who trained and qualified with Price Waterhouse Coopers, Jude spent many of her pre children days working for PWC in the UK and then in their Sydney office. After leaving PWC she has assumed various Senior Finance roles in industry. Her decision to join Kingshott stemmed from wanting to make a difference to the school and helping to put plans in place for the school's future. Jude is married to an English teacher and they have two children.

    • Mrs C Garofalo

      Mrs C Garofalo

      Deputy Head

      Qualifications:BA Hons, QTS, NPQH
      About:

      Clare has over 25 years educational experience. Previously Mrs Garofalo led St Joseph's Primary in Rotherhithe, London. 11 years as Deputy Head and then six years as Headteacher. Prior to this she spent five years on the SLT and held the role of Head of Assessment at St John's Primary in Gravesend, Kent, along with working in both St Joseph's Convent Prep School and St Joseph's Primary Northfleet.

    • Mrs A Bradford

      Mrs A Bradford

      Assistant Head Years 1-4

      Qualifications:MA (Cantab), QTS, NPQSL
      About:

      Annabel studied Classics and History of Art at the University of Cambridge, and then completed her PGCE (Primary) at Homerton College. She has worked across the primary age range in both the state and independent sectors before joining Kingshott in 2019.

      Annabel recently completed her NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership) with UCL. She is a keen musician and performs regularly in Cambridge and beyond. She has two sons who have both attended Kingshott.

    • Ms Lisa Dawes

      Ms Lisa Dawes

      Assistant Head Years 6-9

      Qualifications:BSc Hons, PGCE, NPQSL
      About:

      Lisa brings over 24 years of experience in senior education, having dedicated her career to enriching the lives of students. She pursued her studies at King Alfred's College in Winchester, with a year spent in Wisconsin, before completing her PGCE (Senior Education) at Brunel University. Lisa completed her NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership) before spending two years as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at her previous school.
      Outside of work, Lisa is a passionate sportswoman who enjoys playing hockey and tennis.

    • Mrs R Burrows

      Mrs R Burrows

      Head of Pupil Wellbeing and Designated Safeguarding Lead

      About:

      Rhian joined Kingshott in 2017 and she holds the role of Head of Pupil Welfare and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Prior to Kingshott, Rhian worked with children of all ages from nursery to secondary, and also with high risk and vulnerable children, including those with physical and neurological disabilities. Her previous roles required provision in all areas of support, including wellbeing and pastoral.
      Rhian has counselling experience and has completed her level 2 counselling qualification; she is also the Mental Health lead for the school under MHFA England. She has recently completed a PGCert in Safeguarding Practice with Lincoln University, passing with Distinction.
      Rhian lives locally, is married and has four children.

  • Administration
  • Facilities and Site Services