Meet the SLT

This is my 27th year in Education, all but five weeks of it spent in Hampshire schools. Over this time period, I have worked in various schools as an English teacher, Head of Department, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and finally as a Headteacher for the past four and a bit years.

I have lived in West Sussex for the past 17 years and Chichester High School is somewhere I have always wanted to work. When I saw the advert back in June of last year, I knew that this was too good an opportunity to miss. 

I believe in high standards of behaviour and achievement (both inside and outside of the classroom), but I also think it’s important to provide high levels of support too.

During the seven-year journey in secondary education, students will grow from children, through the teenage years, and finally into young adults.

I am a qualified teacher with an upper second class honours degree in English. I am passionate about reading and thoroughly enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for books and Literature with all my students. I have been teaching for many years and have taught in a number of schools across the county.

I joined CHSB in January 2009 and, after four years as Head of the English Department, I was very proud to secure the position of Assistant Headteacher. In my current role, I am responsible for behaviour in school, the pastoral system and Literacy across the school . I also work closely with subject leaders to ensure all of our students make excellent progress in their lessons.

In my role as Deputy Headteacher, I am very much looking forward to the new and exciting challenges.

Dr Taylor studied Chemistry at Aston University followed by a PhD in Chemical Biology at Cardiff University where he designed light-activated small molecules that inhibit cancer cell signalling pathways.

Dr Taylor has worked in research and development at the Cadbury Global Science Centre and also as a consultant scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in drug degradation profiling in addition to the development of analytical methods for the quality control of new drugs and fizzy jelly snakes.

He has two young children and is a motor sports enthusiast, enjoying riding his motorbike around the UK countryside.

I started teaching at Chichester High School in September 2008 as the Head of Drama.

In 2015 I was promoted to Assistant Headteacher with responsibility as Head of Sixth Form, which is a role that I love.

Working with the Sixth Formers is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had and I am proud of our students each and every day.

In addition to leading the Sixth Form I also Quality Assure all vocational courses within the school and line manage Careers. 

I have recently taken on an external role within TKAT as Strategy Lead across all TKAT Sixth Forms. 

I studied Drama Secondary Education for 4 years at UWIC, Cardiff, and left with a second class degree. Teaching drama is a passion of mine and I am pleased to be able to teach all year groups alongside my role as Assistant Headteacher.

I am a qualified Mathematics teacher, gaining my BSc (Hons) Mathematical Science degree at City University in London.

I joined a Chartered Accountancy firm in central London for three years then completed my PGCE at Chichester University in 1993.

I have taught in several schools across Hampshire and West Sussex, working at different Leadership levels.

In my role as Assistant Headteacher at Chichester High School, I am responsible for Assessment and Reporting with a particular oversight of KS4 and Year 10.

I feel proud to be part of a fantastic team who will ensure your child has a wonderful experience at secondary school.

In my role as Assistant Headteacher at Chichester High School I am responsible for leading the Science and Maths teaching team.  In addition to this, I create and manage the school curriculum and timetable. 

In 1994 I graduated with a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Sussex University. I then worked as a Design Engineer until I qualified as a secondary school Maths teacher in 2000.

I became Head of Maths at Chichester High School for Girls in 2006 and subsequently became Head of Maths at the new Chichester High School in September 2016.

I look forward to working within the Chichester High School team to ensure that all students enjoy their school experience and leave with all the tools needed for a successful future.

I have enjoyed teaching History at Chichester High School for many years and working with many talented and committed staff and pupils.

I have a BA (Hons) in History from Bangor University, UCNW and completed my PGCE in 1992 at the West Sussex Institute for Higher Education. 

I have been Head of Department in History and the Humanities Faculty for 12 years.

In recent years, I have also been a Governor at the school and Vice Principal for KS3 curriculum, assessment, transition, and careers.

I am looking forward to supporting our community and working with a wonderful team to develop the best possible climate for learning.

I gained my BA (Hons) with QTS in Physical Education from Chichester University in 2010, I completed my NPQML in 2019. As well as being the Director of Sport I am also the ACE and disadvantaged lead. 

I love all sports and anything competitive. Most of all, I love spending time with my family and two beautiful children.

It is an honour to be part of this school community and its exciting journey.