I am extremely proud to have taken the position of Headteacher at Colchester High School. With over 25 years of experience of working in education, I firmly believe that good quality education has the power to change the lives of all individuals. I am passionate about building brighter futures for all children and to develop the qualities in our young people that will help them to reach their greatest potential: to have the strength of character to become the global change-makers of the future. Through an enriching and forward thinking curriculum that is focused on delivering academic excellence, developing character and nurturing a global perspective, I look forward to helping our pupils reach their full potential and improve the world for those around them. Qualifications: MA, PGCE AND NPQH

I have worked at Colchester High School for over 16 years. I am very happy to have held positions as both Head of Lower School and Deputy Headteacher. My role at Colchester High School is multi-faceted. I consistently place strong focus on fostering development of the individual by creating opportunities for all pupils to experience an all-round education, which develops character, academics, and real-life experiences.  Pupil voice is a must, and pupils are challenged to bring about change within the school community, within the local environment and globally via links with other Cognita Schools.  I value the supportive and caring school community at Colchester High School which encourages the very best outcomes for all our staff and pupils.  Our inclusive environment offers all pupils the opportunity to be themselves, to take the lead in being role models and to achieve the very best they can. Qualifications: MEd, BA (Hons) QTS, PGDip CSL, National Award for SEN, NPQH

I am really pleased to hold the position of Assistant Head Teacher, a role which encompasses all the aspects of being an education professional, about which I am passionate. Over the course of my career I have taught in both the state and independent sectors, as well as holding positions of responsibilities within the Humanities faculties.  I am proud to have spent a number of years at Colchester High School, during which I have helped train staff, developed and maintained an excellence in education approach and successfully led the Teaching and Learning Team.  Aside from all the activities I have organised or delivered to support high quality education provision, by far the most important satisfaction for me has been seeing students achieve and progress.  In my role of Assistant Head Teacher, I am committed to ensuring the students will progress, develop a love of learning and achieve academic excellence. Qualifications: BA (Hons) INT, QTS, PGCE

I am delighted to hold the position of Business Manager at Colchester High School.  Having previously worked for a leading German Investment Bank for over 10 years as a Credit Derivatives Financial Controller, moving to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team at CHS has been a refreshing challenge.  Whilst Finance continues to be an integral component of my role, I hold numerous other positions including Health & Safety Coordinator, HR Manager, GDPR Manager and Operations Manager, I also manage both the Admin Support Team and the Site Team.  I work closely with the other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school from a non-academic perspective, ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment for both pupils and staff.  I thoroughly enjoy working in such an amazing school with a fantastic team of dedicated and passionate people.  Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Economics.