Our Staff (gallery)
"Staff appear effortlessly to achieve the often mutually exclusive combination of high standards and expectations in a caring, supportive and low pressure environment."
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Headmaster
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Mr Olly LangtonHeadmaster
Mr Olly Langton
MA (Hons) History (Edinburgh)
Olly joins Belhaven as Headmaster this year having taught at Ludgrove (2005-7) and Radley (2007-20). He is married to Rosie and, together, they ran J Social, a boarding house at Radley for seven years before jumping at the chance to run one of the country's best prep schools. Their three children, Alexander (now in Form 6 at Belhaven), Cleo and Lettie and Nelson, the Labrador, are all very excited to meet you!
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Mrs Rosie LangtonHeadmaster's Wife
Mrs Rosie Langton
MA (Hons) Modern Languages (Oxford);
Masters in Publishing (Oxford Brookes)Rosie is a mother of three (Xander, Cleo and Lettie), a teacher of Italian and French and a freelance designer. Currently she has responsibility for all things uniform and she aims to become increasingly involved with marketing the school and encouraging young Italianists! She is loving living by the sea and getting to know the treasures of East Lothian.
Teaching
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Mr Olly LangtonHeadmaster
Mr Olly Langton
MA (Hons) History (Edinburgh)
HEADMASTEROlly joins Belhaven as Headmaster this year having taught at Ludgrove (2005-7) and Radley (2007-20). He is married to Rosie and, together, they ran J Social, a boarding house at Radley for seven years before jumping at the chance to run one of the country's best prep schools. Their three children, Alexander (now in Form 6 at Belhaven), Cleo and Lettie and Nelson, the Labrador, are all very excited to meet you!
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Mr John MarriottDeputy Head Academic (SMT)
Mr John Marriott
BA (UCL), MA (UCL), PGCE (Buckingham),
MBA (Durham University Business School)
Deputy Head Academic (SMT)
Head of EnglishJohn joined Belhaven in 2019, having been at Windlesham House School in Sussex for seven years. He held a range of positions while at Windlesham, including Head of Classics, Housemaster, and Director of Studies. John teaches senior English at Belhaven. His favourite book is The Count of Monte Cristo.
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Mrs Katie GaleDeputy Head Pastoral (SMT)
Mrs Katie Gale
B.Sc. Hons (Surrey),
P.G.C.E. (De Montfort), C.C.R.S.
Deputy Head Pastoral (SMT)
Head of Maths
Girls' Games CoordinatorKatie joined Belhaven in 2001 and lives in the North Lodge. During her time at the school, she has taught maths throughout the school, junior science, and took over as Head of Maths in 2009. She currently coaches the 1st Netball and Rounders teams and is a supporter of Hull City Football Club. She has a son, William, who spent 6 years at Belhaven before moving to Merchiston Castle School where he is currently in his second year.
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Mr William TownshendHead of Geography
Mr William Townshend
B.Sc. (Natal), Higher Dip.Ed. (Rhodes)
Head of Geography
Director of SportA native South African, William joined Belhaven Hill in 2004. William lives on site in the South Lodge has one son currently at Belhaven and two other children who, having been through the school, are now at Strathallan. On winter weekends off, William can often be found refereeing or umpiring local rugby or hockey club matches and in the summer, playing cricket for the Borderers CC.
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Mrs Amanda ParksFORM 5 Form Mistress
Mrs Amanda Parks
B.Ed. (King Alfred's)
FORM 5 Form Mistress
LibrarianOne of only four Form 5 teachers in Belhaven's history, Mandy arrived in 2003. She and her black Labs have been a welcoming start to many children's time at Belhaven. Mandy loves walking and camping and in 2019 she completed the Pennine Way in aid of the RNIB. Her hobbies include water colour painting and music and she plays the violin in two amateur orchestras in Edinburgh. Mandy is also the school librarian and she regularly organises author visits and book fairs. She is happy to help children with reading and recommend books to them. She has two grown up sons and a grandchild!
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Mr Noel CurryHead of Classics
Mr Noel Curry
M.A. (Hons.), P.G.D.E. (Edinburgh)
Head of Classics
(Lions Patrol)Noel started at Belhaven in 2008 and during the last twelve years has held a range of positions including Forms 3 and 4 Tutor and Housemaster. He is also Head of Cross-Country and is a keen runner himself. Noel has four children, two of whom are at Belhaven. Noel speaks fluent Swedish, is a keen Leeds United football fan and, having been a brewer professionally before turning to teaching, enjoys brewing and drinking real ale.
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Mrs Kay HollidayHead of Science
Mrs Kay Holliday
BSc Forensic Science
PGCE Secondary Science
Head of Science
(Wolves Patrol)Kay joined Belhaven in 2016 previously having been Assistant Head of School and Head of Science at the West London Free School. A keen hockey and netball player.
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Mme Virginie BrodieHead of French
Mme Virginie Brodie
Degree in English (major) and French (minor) as a foreign language (Paris 3 University - La Sorbonne Nouvelle)
PGCE
Head of FrenchA French national who started teaching at Belhaven in 2015 after a career which has seen her teaching in France, China and Scotland. She currently has two children, Caroline and Amy, at Belhaven.
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Mr Warwick WilsonHead of RMPS
Mr Warwick Wilson
M.Sc. Strathclyde, Dip. P.S.T. (Auckland)
Head of RMPS
Form 3 EnglishOriginally from New Zealand, Warwick moved to Belhaven in 2006 after 13 years at Edinburgh Academy. He has 2 grown up children.
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Mrs Karen LeitchHead of Learning Support
Mrs Karen Leitch
BA Business Studies
PGCE
Head of Learning Support
English, MathsKaren joined Belhaven in 2014, having taken a career break to raise her three boys, living for five years in Virginia, USA, during this time. Karen has held a variety of positions at Belhaven, including teaching junior french and maths. Her current position is as Head of Learning Support. Her youngest son, Fin, is a Belhaven pupil.
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Ms Lucy WimbledonHead of Art
Ms Lucy Wimbledon
BA Hons (Edinburgh College of Art)
PCGE Secondary Art & Design (Reading)
Head of ArtLucy started at Belhaven in 2004 and has twins, Rafe and Liv, currently at Belhaven and a younger son Oak. Lucy studied Painting and Drawing at Edinburgh College of Art and then went on to do her teacher training at Reading University. Her interests now are landscape painting, ceramics and printmaking. In her free time Lucy loves sea swimming and yoga. She lives with her three children in Dunbar.
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Mrs Jane HaddonArt, RMPS, DT
Mrs Jane Haddon
Joint Hons M.A. Fine Art (Edinburgh)
PGCE PG Guidance
Art, RMPS, DTCame to Belhaven in January 2011 from St Margaret's School, Edinburgh. She has 2 grown up children.
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Mrs Lesley TownshendFORM 4
Mrs Lesley Townshend
BCom Accountancy & Business Hons (Edinburgh)
PGCE Secondary (Moray House)
FORM 4Lesley has taken on various teaching roles at Belhaven, starting in 2004, with some time out to have 3 children. Since 2015 she has been a Form 4 form tutor and teacher. Lesley lives on site in the South Lodge, has one son currently at Belhaven and two other children who, having been through the school, are now at Strathallan.
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Miss Alice KiddFORM 6 Form Mistress
Miss Alice Kidd
BSc Geography (Newcastle)
PGDE Dundee
FORM 6 Form Mistress
(Woodpeckers Patrol)Alice joined the staff in September 2015 as a junior class teacher. She now teaches Form 6 with her lovely Labrador Cora and is a co-director of the junior play. Alice is a keen skier and netballer. She is a qualified make-up artist and enjoys teaching the children face painting.
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Mr George BarrettHousemaster of Boys' House
Mr George Barrett
MA (Hons) Medieval History (St. Andrew's)
PGCE University of Buckingham
Housemaster of Boys' House
Head of HistoryGeorge joined Belhaven as Housemaster in 2019. Prior to this, he was Head of History at Milton Abbey School in Dorset. He lives above the boys' house. As well as taking U9 sport, he also accompanies the Belhaven Hill School choirs.
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Mrs Anna McGrathHousemistress of Girls' House
Mrs Anna McGrath
BA Hons (Royal Holloway, University of London)
MA (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
PGCE (Birmingham City University)
Housemistress of Girls' House
DramaAnna has joined Belhaven after working both pastorally as a residential tutor and as an academic lead as Director of Drama at Fettes Preparatory School. Prior to this, Anna worked as Head of Drama at Hartland International School in Dubai. Anna trained as an actress at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before commencing teacher training as part of the Teachfirst programme. She is passionate about pastoral care and looks forward to developing confident young women in her role as Girls' Housemistress.
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Mr Will PookHead of Computing
Mr Will Pook
Bsc, PGCE
Head of Computing
Head of Outdoor EducationWill starts at Belhaven this year having had a break from teaching to study for a Masters in Outdoor Education in Edinburgh and qualifying as a Mountain Leader and Yachtmaster (Coastal). Before chasing Outdoor qualifications, he was teaching Computing in Prep schools in Southern England. When not programming Robots using iPads or brewing up hot chocolate in the Woods, he is working towards another qualification as a Rock Climbing Instructor on Scottish crags.
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Mr Ian DryburghHead of PE and Sports Coach
Mr Ian Dryburgh
BSc (Hons), MSc
Head of PE and Sports CoachIan joined Belhaven in 2019 and is currently undertaking the Independent School PGCE at the University of Buckingham. An IRB Level 3 rugby coach, Ian coaches the first team at the school.
Learning Support
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Mrs Karen LeitchHead of Learning Support
Mrs Karen Leitch
BA Business Studies
PGCE
Head of Learning Support
English, MathsKaren joined Belhaven in 2014, having taken a career break to raise her three boys, living for five years in Virginia, USA, during this time. Karen has held a variety of positions at Belhaven, including teaching junior french and maths. Her current position is as Head of Learning Support. Her youngest son, Fin, is a Belhaven pupil.
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Ms Pippa HallAdditional Needs Auxiliary
Ms Pippa Hall
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Mrs Tamara MillmanLearning Support
Mrs Tamara Millman
Nurse/Matronal
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Mrs Sandra PerksSchool Nurse and Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Sandra Perks
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Mrs Jane WilsonDay Matron
Mrs Jane Wilson
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Cathy LeeNight Matron Boys' House
Cathy Lee
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Joanne TurnbullNight Matron Boys' House
Joanne Turnbull
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Angela CairdNight Matron Girls' House
Angela Caird
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Lucy LavelleNight Matron Girls' House
Lucy Lavelle
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Mrs Gill PeartNight Matron Girls' House
Mrs Gill Peart
Pastoral
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Mr George BarrettHead of Boys' House
Mr George Barrett
MA (Hons) Medieval History (St. Andrew's)
PGCE University of Buckingham
Housemaster of Boys' House
Head of HistoryGeorge joined Belhaven as Housemaster in 2019. Prior to this, he was Head of History at Milton Abbey School in Dorset. He lives above the boys' house. As well as taking U9 sport, he also accompanies the Belhaven Hill School choirs.
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Mrs Anna McGrathHead of Girls' House
Mrs Anna McGrath
BA Hons (Royal Holloway, University of London)
MA (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
PGCE (Birmingham City University)
Housemistress of Girls' HouseAnna has joined Belhaven after working both pastorally as a residential tutor and as an academic lead as Director of Drama at Fettes Preparatory School. Prior to this, Anna worked as Head of Drama at Hartland International School in Dubai. Anna trained as an actress at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before commencing teacher training as part of the Teachfirst programme. She is passionate about pastoral care and looks forward to developing confident young women in her role as Girls' Housemistress.
Administration
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Mrs Georgie DunnBursar, Estate Manager (SMT)
Mrs Georgie Dunn
BA Hons., PGCE, CMg MCMI, MCIPD
Georgie joined Belhaven in December 2019 after 16 years' service in the Army. She is passionate about leadership and development for both children and adults and studied for a PGCE whilst instructing at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. She is a keen runner and enjoys the active, outdoor lifestyle of East Lothian with her three children, Grace, Oscar and Sabrina who are Twins.
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Mrs Olivia ReynoldsSchool Admissions and Registration
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Miss Elaine MorrisSchool Secretary
Miss Elaine Morris
School Secretary
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Mrs Julie GenockeyFinance Assistance
Mrs Julie Genockey
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Mrs Elena ClarkHousekeeper
Mrs Elena Clark
Housekeeper
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Mr Richard McLeanMaintenance
Mr Richard McLean
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Mr Alex WilsonHead Groundsman
Mr Alex Wilson
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Mr David PeekWebsite Manager
Mr David Peek
I.A.P.S. Diploma of Education
Website Manager
davidpeek@belhavenhill.com