Belhaven Hill School

A Boarding & Day School for Boys and Girls aged 6-13

Our Staff

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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Please select a category below to view the staff currently at Belhaven Hill.

Headmaster

  • Mr Olly Langton
    Headmaster

    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!

    headmaster@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Rosie Langton
    Headmaster'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.

    rosielangton@belhavenhill.com

 

Teaching

 

  • Mr Olly Langton
    Headmaster

    Mr Olly Langton

    MA (Hons) History (Edinburgh)
    HEADMASTER

    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!

    headmaster@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr John Marriott
    Deputy Head Academic (SMT)

    Mr John Marriott

    BA (UCL), MA (UCL), PGCE (Buckingham),
    MBA (Durham University Business School)
    Deputy Head Academic (SMT)
    Head of English

    John 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.

    johnmarriott@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Katie Gale
    Deputy 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 Coordinator

    Katie 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.

    katiegale@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr William Townshend
    Head of Geography

    Mr William Townshend

    B.Sc. (Natal), Higher Dip.Ed. (Rhodes)
    Head of Geography
    Director of Sport

    A 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.

    williamtownshend@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Amanda Parks
    FORM 5 Form Mistress

    Mrs Amanda Parks

    B.Ed. (King Alfred's)
    FORM 5 Form Mistress
    Librarian

    One 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!

    amandaparks@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr Noel Curry
    Head 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.

    noelcurry@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Kay Holliday
    Head 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.

    kayholliday@belhavenhill.com

  • Mme Virginie Brodie
    Head 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 French

    A 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.

    virginiebrodie@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr Warwick Wilson
    Head of RMPS

    Mr Warwick Wilson

    M.Sc. Strathclyde, Dip. P.S.T. (Auckland)
    Head of RMPS
    Form 3 English

    Originally from New Zealand, Warwick moved to Belhaven in 2006 after 13 years at Edinburgh Academy. He has 2 grown up children.

    warwickwilson@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Karen Leitch
    Head of Learning Support

    Mrs Karen Leitch

    BA Business Studies
    PGCE
    Head of Learning Support
    English, Maths

    Karen 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.

    karenleitch@belhavenhill.com

  • Ms Lucy Wimbledon
    Head of Art

    Ms Lucy Wimbledon

    BA Hons (Edinburgh College of Art)
    PCGE Secondary Art & Design (Reading)
    Head of Art

    Lucy 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.

    lucywimbledon@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Jane Haddon
    Art, RMPS, DT

    Mrs Jane Haddon

    Joint Hons M.A. Fine Art (Edinburgh)
    PGCE PG Guidance
    Art, RMPS, DT

    Came to Belhaven in January 2011 from St Margaret's School, Edinburgh. She has 2 grown up children.

    janehaddon@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Lesley Townshend
    FORM 4

    Mrs Lesley Townshend

    BCom Accountancy & Business Hons (Edinburgh)
    PGCE Secondary (Moray House)
    FORM 4

    Lesley 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.

    lesleytownshend@belhavenhill.com

  • Miss Alice Kidd
    FORM 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.

    alicekidd@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr George Barrett
    Housemaster of Boys' House

    Mr George Barrett

    MA (Hons) Medieval History (St. Andrew's)
    PGCE University of Buckingham
    Housemaster of Boys' House
    Head of History

    George 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.

    georgebarrett@belhavenhillrr.com

  • Mrs Anna McGrath
    Housemistress 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
    Drama

    Anna 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.

    annamcgrath@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr Will Pook
    Head of Computing

    Mr Will Pook

    Bsc, PGCE
    Head of Computing
    Head of Outdoor Education

    Will 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.

    williampook@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr Ian Dryburgh
    Head of PE and Sports Coach

    Mr Ian Dryburgh

    BSc (Hons), MSc
    Head of PE and Sports Coach

    Ian 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.

    iandryburgh@belhavenhill.com

  • Mr K Ellison
    Director of Music

    Mr K Ellison

    BA (Hons), PGCE; LRSM; ARCM; FASC

    Director of Music
    (Owls Patrol)

    Joined Belhaven in January 2020 having held posts as Head of Music in schools for over 20 years. He has also held the positions of Senior Teacher, Head of Curriculum, and Senior Housemaster in previous posts. He lives in a flat in main school building, and greatly enjoys golf and football.

    directorofmusic@belhavenhill.com

 Learning Support

 

Nurse/Matronal

 

Pastoral

  • Mr George Barrett
    Head of Boys' House

    Mr George Barrett

    MA (Hons) Medieval History (St. Andrew's)
    PGCE University of Buckingham
    Housemaster of Boys' House
    Head of History

    George 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.

    georgebarrett@belhavenhill.com

  • Mrs Anna McGrath
    Head 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

    Anna 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.

    annamcgrath@belhavenhill.com

 

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