Staff & Governors

Miss Heather Batten
BA (Hons) & PGCE (Chichester) – Physical Education & Games
Mrs Stacey Boyland
BSc (Hons)(Portsmouth) PGCS (Portsmouth) – Science
Mrs Jane Browning
MA (Exeter), BA (Hons), PGCE (Portsmouth) – Head of RE & PSHE Co-Ordinator Seniors Only, English
Miss Lana-Mai Couzens
BSc (Hons) (UCL), MRes (UCL), PGCE (Portsmouth) -Science Teacher
Mrs Belinda Fifield
BEd (Hons) (Southampton) Dip SpLD (Dyslexia) ATS-BDA – Learning Support
Mr David Harding
BEng (Hons) Southampton – Head of Computer Science & Digital Learning
Mrs Kylie Harding
BSc (Kent), PGCE (Canterbury) – Teacher of Science
Mr George Harris
BA(Hons) (Chichester) PGCE – Head of History, Careers and Further Education Coordinator – Form Teacher Year 10
Mr James Hoad
BSC (Portsmouth), PGCE (Portsmouth) – Head of Design and Technology – Teacher of Science – Form Teacher Year 11
Mrs Laura Hoad
BSc (Hons) (Sussex), PGCE (Portsmouth) Head of Science – Form Tutor Year 11
Mrs Belinda Kelly
Teacher – Science (Maternity Cover)
Mrs Sandra Lipscomb
BA, PGCE (Buckingham) – Teacher MFL – Form Teacher Year 9
Mrs Nathalie MacDonald
PHD & MA (University of Poitiers) PGCE (Sussex) – Acting Head of MFL – Form Teacher Year 7
Miss Sophie Mayell
BA(Hons)(Chichester) – Teacher of Physical Education & Games – Pastoral Co-Ordinator
Mrs Penny A Metcalfe
BA(Hons) (NE London Poly) – Head of Art – Form Teacher Year 10
Mrs Yvonne Morris
PGCE (Portsmouth) BA (Hons) – Mathematics 2nd in Dept -Form Teacher Year 10
Mrs Michelle Nellist
BA (Hons)(University of Whitwatersrand) – Maths and Learning Support – Form Teacher Year 8
Mrs L O’Loughlin
LLA (Hons), BA (Hons) – Head of Latin
Ms Nicola J Rose
MA (Brighton Poly), BA (Hons)(Kent) PGCE (Open) – Art – Form Tutor Year 10
Ms Kate Senior
BA (Hons) (Exeter)- Head of English
Ms Lucy Shaw-Baker
MSc (Soton),BSc (Hons),Cert Ed (Portsmouth) SpLD Dyslexia – Head of Learning Support
Ms Katy Snow
BA (Hons), PGCE – English 2nd in Dept – Form Teacher Year 8
Mrs Rose Turner
BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE – Head of Geography
Mr Graham E Vaudrey
BA(Hons) (Chichester) – Head of Physical Education
Mr James Walton
BSc (Gloustershire) PGCE (Griffth, Brisbane) – Teacher of Physical Education and Games, Teacher of Science
Mrs Susie Wey
BA (Hons) (London), PGCE (Open) – Head of Drama – Teacher of English Year 8 – Form Teacher Year 10
Mrs Sarah Whittle
BSC (Hons)(Portsmouth), PGCE, PGDip (Maths Education) – Head of Maths
Mr Kevin Wild
BA Hons (Bristol), PGCE (Oxford Brookes) – Teacher MFL
Mr Edward W G Williamson
MMus (Surrey), BMus(Hons)(Cardiff) – Head of Music

Miss Caroline Blackey
BA (QTS) Hons, Brunel University – Junior Entrance Assessment and Supply Teacher
Mrs Hayley Brimble
MA Ed (Winchester), PGCE (Portsmouth), PGC SENCO (Winchester) – Learning Support Teacher
Miss Kate Dunleavy
BSc (Hons) Geography (Portsmouth), PGCE (St Mary’s University College Twickenham) – Class Teacher Year 4
Mr Stuart Inglis
BA (2nd Class Hons) (Portsmouth) PGCE (Southampton) – Learning Support
Mr Matthew Livingston
PGCE with QTS (Winchester) Class teacher Year 3
Mrs Julie Mothersele
BA (Hons) (Chichester), PGCE (Chichester) – Class Teacher Year 6 & English Year 7
Mrs Kate Newton
BSc Hons (Bath SPA), PGCE (London South Bank) – Class Teacher Year 3
Mrs Jane O’Hara
BEd(Hons) (Chichester) – Class Teacher Year 5
Mrs Anna Somerville
BA Hons, (QTS) ELSA – Class Teacher Year 1
Miss Lydia Stevenson
BEd Hons  (Winchester) Class Teacher Reception
Mrs Rachel J Tanner
LL.B(Hons) (UCL), PGCE (Canterbury) – PSHE Juniors – Class Teacher Year 4
Mrs Julie Leighton
BA (Hons) (QTS) (Warwick) – Music
Mrs Kirstin Witte
MA (Hons) (Glasgow), PGCE (Chichester) – Head of Key Stage 1 and EYFS – Class Teacher Year 2
Ms Tracey Leadbeter-Zee
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Emma Mason
Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Julia Richardson
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Claire Falla
Teaching Assistant and Part-Time Morning Club Supervisor
Miss Ayla Askew
Teaching Assistant and Part-Time Morning Club Supervisor

Mrs Gemma Billington
BA(Hons) (Bristol) – Woodwind
Mr Mitch Callow
BEd – Guitar
Mrs Jenny de Jongh
Dip GSA BA(Hons) (Surrey) Webber Douglas Academy (Post Grad), Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ALC, AALT – Speech & Drama Teacher
Miss Tracy Dean
GLCM (London) – Piano
Mrs Bridget Holton
LRAM, LTCL, CertEd – Brass
Mr Harun Kotch
Guitar
Mrs Elizabeth Read
BSc (UWE Bristol) SLS – Singing
Mr Darren Reeves
Piano
Mr John Roberts
BTech National Dip, DMI – Drums
Miss Michele Scopes
BMus(Hons) PGCE – Violin
Mr Mark Thomas
Guitar
Mr William Waine
BA(Hons)(Oxford) – Singing

Mrs Kate Brickwood
BSc (Hons) (Southampton) Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrator
Mrs Louise Bowen
Deputy Bursar
Mrs Sally Barber
Catering Services Assistant & Alumni Link
Mr Christopher Coles
BA (Hons) – Estate Assistant Handyman
Mr James Brickwood
Estate Supervisor (Operations)
Mrs Judith Coombes
School Secretary
Mr Ryan Cracknell
BTEC, TMIET ICTTech, CCENT- IT Technical Manager
Mrs Nicky Corrigan
BA (Hons) – Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs Anne George
After School Care Supervisor (Seniors)
Ms Gill Davies
BA (Hons) (Portsmouth) – Librarian and Exams Officer
Mr Jeremy Gray
Caretaker, Site Security
Mr Neil Horn
Chef Manager
Mrs Sue Hughes
Marketing Assistant & Events Co-ordinator
Mr Philip Loader
2nd Chef
Mrs Mandy Lowe
BA Hons – Admissions Registrar and Head of Marketing
Mrs Emma Overend
After School Care Supervisor
Mrs Lisa Macey
After School Club Supervisor (Seniors)
Mr Matthew Mitas
MCSA, DipMS – Head of IT (Communications and Infrastructure)
Mr Paul Nicholas
Art & DT Technician
Mrs Elaine Pepperman
BSc (Open) BTEC – Science Technician
Mrs K Stoklosa – Food Service Assistant
Mr Adrian Trewhella
Estate Bursar
Mrs Amanda White
Headmaster’s PA & Office Manager
Mr Isaac Walker
Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Co-ordinator

Mrs S Blackman
BAF, BFA – Fencing Coach
Mr P Hamilton
Judo Coach
Mr N Sharratt
Golf Coach
Embers Bushcraft (Ian Gosling)
Bushcraft Skills

(Chair of Governors)

Chris has been a Governor at Ditcham since October 2008. For the last 32 years, Chris has been Managing Director of a five-generation family jewellery business in Petersfield. Through his profession, his participation in three Olympic cycles within England’s and Team GB’s hockey programme, and his current position as president of Havant Hockey Club, he has acquired key skills in performance management, motivation and team leadership. A strong understanding in marketing and building a brand image has enabled Chris to contribute to the School as Chairman of the Marketing Sub Committee and has been a member of the Buildings Sub Committee. Chris is married with four children, his youngest daughter is currently in the Seniors whilst his youngest son left Ditcham after a well-rounded education.

Lorraine is a consultant physician working solely within the NHS. Having initially read Human Sciences, she went on to study medicine as a mature student and qualified from the University of London in 1992. She trained as a specialist in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine. She has been a Consultant since 2004, for 14 years at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, and now at St Richards Hospital Chichester. One of her main fields of interest is adolescent and young adult medicine, and she currently chairs the Royal College of Physicians Adolescent and Young adult Steering group, a committed to improving the experience of health care to young people. Lorraine has lived in Rogate, Nr Petersfield for 15 years and has been involved with Ditcham Park school since 2005, with three children having being taught here. Her twins, George and Sophie Roland attended Ditcham Park School and left in 2017. Both are currently at university studying zoology and history respectively.

(Designated Governor for Child Protection)

Linda graduated from Leicester in 1983 with a degree in History and Politics.  She joined Marathon Oil as a Graduate Trainee, moving on to run the London sales office of a major supplier to Marks and Spencer before becoming Logistics Manager at Alfred Dunhill Ltd.  In the mid-1990s Linda trained to become a teacher.  Her entire teaching career was spent at Eggar’s School in Alton, where she was a classroom teacher of History.  Linda enjoyed many roles at Eggar’s; she was SENDCo from 2004, and a member of the Leadership Team from 2007 following her promotion to the post of Assistant Headteacher.  Linda’s Senior Leadership responsibilities included Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for looked-after, vulnerable and disadvantaged students.  Linda has extensive experience of working with children and families, Children’s Services, the Police, the NHS and many other agencies.

Linda continues to live locally, and since her retirement has retained her connection with Eggar’s School as a School Governor.  In her spare time Linda enjoys cooking, reading and walking.  She also loves music, art, the cinema and theatre.

(Member of the Finance Sub-Committee)

Nalini graduated in Mathematics and joined IBM shortly afterwards. She worked within IBM for 30 years, holding several managerial and professional positions in Finance and Operations. She currently works as the European Finance Lead for a privately owned Fin-Tech company in London. Nalini qualified as a Chartered Accountant more than 20 years ago. She is married, and her son was a pupil at Ditcham Park School from 2012 to 2017; during this time Nalini was an active member of the Friends of Ditcham Park School and for the final 2 years was the FDPS Secretary. Outside of work Nalini enjoys travelling, playing bridge, paper crafting and cooking.

(Member of the Education Sub Committee)

Peggy became a Governor in August 2015. After graduating in Geography she worked for The British Council before completing a masters degree at the University of Edinburgh. She then pursued a career within the charity sector working for the Worldwide Fund for Nature on conservation and development projects and developing policy on gender and demographic issues. More recently Peggy worked for the University of Chichester developing strategies on sustainability and environmental management. Peggy has an active interest in sustainability and particularly on the engagement of young people in environmental issues. Peggy has two children and the youngest currently attends Ditcham Senior School.

(Member of Building Sub-Committee)

Jonathon in his words “is an adman”, having worked internationally for two of the largest groups, Publicis and WPP.   In 2008, in the “eye” of the recession, he set up his own agency Adlabs Global and, at around the same time, got married and became a father to twin daughters.  Jonathan is a director of Chapter Management, an international talent agency and a partner in JX2 London, a business helping entrepreneurs gain access to investment or expertise.

Jonathon was educated at Stowe and has recently stepped down as Chair of the Old Stoic Society and Board of Governors. He is a founding Trustee of the Old Stoic Benevolent Fund, which assists “Old Stoics” who are in need of financial or practical help, particularly pertinent in this current climate.

Jonathon’s daughters continue to flourish in Ditcham Juniors, having joined in Reception Class some years ago.   Jonathan’s hobbies include guitar playing (including at Abbey Road!) and he has a music studio at home.  He is a keen open water swimmer, and his love of the water extends to being on it also, sailing whenever he has the opportunity.

(Member of Building Sub Committee)

Gethin became a Governor at Ditcham in May 2015. Since graduating from Aberystwyth University in 1997, Gethin has worked for the NHS. He is currently Interim Chief Operating Officer at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which manages St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham. Gethin joins the Council of Governors with a strong interest in workforce and organisational development. Gethin is married and has a daughter in Seniors at Ditcham.

(Member of Education Sub Committee)

Rebecca has worked in a number of Hampshire schools over the past 10 years and is currently Head of School for the secondary phase of an all through 4-16 school in North Hampshire. As a teacher of English and Geography, Rebecca has experience of school leadership as both head of department and in senior leadership. She is married with two children.

(Vice-Chair of Governors – Chair of the Education Sub-Committee and Designated Governor for the Creative Arts)

Roger became a Governor in 2019. His entire 42-year teaching career was in the independent school sector, including a combined total of 21 years as Headmaster of two Preparatory Schools and one 3-18 school. He was Chairman of the Choir Schools’ Association from 2011-2014, a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools Council from 2016-2018, served on the Liturgy and Music Committee at Rochester Cathedral and was a Governor at St Michael’s School, Otford. He is committed to getting the best out of children in their education at whatever level, is a champion for the arts and fully supports the need to equip children with the necessary technology skills needed for their future life. He currently acts as a mentor to Heads new to IAPS. He moved to South Harting in the summer of 2018, is married and has five children and five grandchildren.

Louise graduated from Edinburgh University in 1999 with a BSc in Biological Sciences and then completed a PhD in Molecular Virology at Cambridge University. In 2007 she qualified as a UK and European Patent Attorney specialising in medical and biological inventions with a practice focused on European opposition and appeals for global pharmaceutical companies.  Louise was awarded a national prize for best performance in one of the professional exam papers and was an in-house tutor for other trainee attorneys.

Following the birth of her first child, and while living in Scotland, Louise became a private tutor for Higher and Standard Grade pupils. Louise is currently a stay-at-home parent to her three children, all of whom are schooled at Ditcham Park.  Since joining Ditcham Park as a parent in 2017, Louise has volunteered as a Parent Year Group Representative for two years, has run the successful school Scholastic Book Fair and is an active member of the Friends of Ditcham Park School.

(Chair of Finance Sub Committee)

Graham Seddon joined the Council of Governors in November 2019. Graham is a Chartered Accountant, a qualification achieved aged 23, whilst working for Menzies. Graham was made Menzies’ youngest ever partner in the firm at age 29, with roles including Head of Business Advisory, Office Principle (Leatherhead) and Head of Digital Strategy. Graham left his position as a Board member to start up his own business, Altitude, earlier in 2019.  Graham is experienced working with charities and is currently a Trustee and Chair for Finance & Risk at Disability Challengers – a charity that covers Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. He is also Treasurer for Godalming Theatre Group, where his wife Jenny is an active performer and director for the group. Graham has 2 children, Samuel aged 11 and Olivia aged 9, who are educated at Royal Grammar School in Guildford and Saint Hillary’s Prep School in Godalming respectively. Graham is a sports fanatic with particular interests in football and skiing.

Peter worked for Lloyds Bank for his entire 37-year career, joining them straight from school at Churcher’s College.  He gained his professional ACIB qualifications through vocational study.  In that time Peter worked in both Retail and Wholesale Banking across the branch network, his final 10 years involved retaining in change management principles and by the date of his retirement in 2011 he led a large team of project managers working on various IT change programmes.

Following his retirement from banking, between 2011 and September 2020 Peter worked at Ditcham Park as a part-time hockey coach.  A lifelong hockey player he is also a member of the Executive at Havant Hockey Club where he has been a member for 40 years.  Peter lives in Hawkley with this partner.