Senior and Teaching Staff
There is a rich diversity of personality and experience within our school community of teaching and support staff, parents, governors and alumni. This makes for an interesting and dynamic learning environment for pupils, who are encouraged to develop their passions, to discuss, to challenge and to question.
Senior and Teaching staff
Headmaster
Mr B A M Vessey - Headmaster
BA, University of Southampton, MA, UWE, MBA, University of Leicester
Before joining Canford as Headmaster in September 2013, Ben was Head of History at Dauntsey's and later Head of the History, Politics and Law Faculty at Millfield. After becoming Deputy Head at Christ's Hospital he continued to teach History and has taught KS3, GCSE and both Early and Late Modern A-level. His degree specialism was Twentieth Century International Relations, but he has a boundless curiosity and enthusiasm for all areas of the subject. Having first been drawn into education by his great love of teaching, Ben is keen to retain some time in the classroom and teaches Shell History.
Senior Staff
Managing Director & Bursar
Mr D J Brook OBE, FI MarEST, CEng, MA, Defence Studies, BSc, Air Transport Engineering, University of London
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Mrs N L Hunter, BA, University of Birmingham, PGCE, University of Newcastle
Deputy Head (Co-Curricular)
Dr D Neill, BSc, Thames Polytechnic, PhD, University of Warwick
Deputy Head (Academic)
Mr I Weir, BA, Durham University, PGCE, University of Warwick
Assistant Head (Academic)
Mr R J Baldwin, BEng, University of Bath, MSc, University of Wales, PGCE, University of Bath
Assistant Head (Pupils)
Mr R M B Salmon, BA, University of Southampton, PGCE, University of Exeter
Assistant Head (Safeguarding and Personal Development)
Mr R Redwood, MA (Oxon)
Academic Head of Lower School
Mr E Johnson, MSc, Imperial College, PGCE, University of London
Head of Enrichment
Mr J Ings, BA Hons, University of Southampton, PGCE, Buckingham University
Chaplain
The Revd P A Jack, BA, University of Nottingham, BA, Oak Hill Theological College
Director of Finance
Mr T Brown, ACMA, BSc Durham University
Director of Estates
Mr A J Bruce, MA University of York, BSc, MRICS
Director of Human Resources
Mrs J Offer, FCIPD Bournemouth University
Director of Admissions
Mrs S Hogan, BA, University of Manchester, DipM
Director of Development
Mrs R Gaston, PGCert, Coventry University, CIM, FAETC
Director of Marketing and Communications
Mrs P J M Scudds, BA, University of London, CIM
Teaching staff
- English
- History
- Classics
- Politics
- Geography
- Economics and Business
- Mathematics
- Science
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Design Technology
- Philosophy and Theology
- Physical Education
English
Jennifer Plater
Head of Department
BA, MA (University of London)
PGCE and QTS (University of Buckingham)
PGCE and QTS (University of Buckingham)
Tom Owens
MA (University of St Andrews)
MSt and Dphil (St Johns College Oxford)
MSt and Dphil (St Johns College Oxford)
Dr Frank Shon
BA (University of Chichester)
MA (University of Sussex)
MSt (Cantab)
DPhil (University of Sussex)
PGCE (University of Portsmouth)
MA (University of Sussex)
MSt (Cantab)
DPhil (University of Sussex)
PGCE (University of Portsmouth)
Kathryn Watts
BA (University of Sheffield)
PGCE (University of Durham)
PGCE (University of Durham)
History
Classics
Politics
Geography
Alex Boulton
Head of Department
BA (University of Exeter)
MA (University of London)
PGCE (Cantab)
MA (University of London)
PGCE (Cantab)
Sascha Deblander
BSc (University of Southampton)
MA (University of Nottingham)
PGCE (Oxon)
MA (University of Nottingham)
PGCE (Oxon)
Nicola Hunter
BA (University of Birmingham)
PGCE (University of Newcastle)
PGCE (University of Newcastle)
James Ings
BA (University of Southampton)
PGCE (University of Buckingham)
PGCE (University of Buckingham)
Bryony Snooks
BSc (University of Southampton)
PGCE (University of Canterbury)
PGCE (University of Canterbury)
Economics and Business
Mathematics
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
John Allison
Head of Department
BSc (University of Newcastle)
PGCE (University of Bristol)
PGCE (University of Bristol)
Richard Carpenter
BSc (University of Nottingham)
PGCE (Nottingham Trent)
PGCE (Nottingham Trent)
Paul Scott
MPhys (University of St Andrew's)
MSc (University of London)
PGCE (Oxon)
MSc (University of London)
PGCE (Oxon)
Emma Thornburrow
BSc (University of York), PGCE (University of Bath)
Modern Languages
French
Francisco Compan
Head of MFL and Spanish
Licenciado en Filología Inglesa (Universidad de Oviedo)
GTP (WSTP)
GTP (WSTP)
Anne-Sophie Harrison
BA (Open University)
PGCE (University of Southampton)
PGCE (University of Southampton)
Marianne Marns
MA (Université de Pau, Académie de Bordeaux)
PGCE (University of Bath)
PGCE (University of Bath)
Richard Wilson
Head of German and Other Languages
BA, MA (University of Essex)
CELTA (Cantab)
PGCE (University of Exeter)
CELTA (Cantab)
PGCE (University of Exeter)
German
Spanish
Francisco Compan
Head of MFL and Spanish
Licenciado en Filología Inglesa (Universidad de Oviedo)
GTP (WSTP)
GTP (WSTP)
Monica Garcia
BA, CAP Teaching qualification (Universidad de Oviedo, Spain)
Gresimar Guanche
BEd, MA (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello)
CELTA (University of Cambridge)
PGCE Secondary Education Spanish Language with QTS (Bath Spa University)
CELTA (University of Cambridge)
PGCE Secondary Education Spanish Language with QTS (Bath Spa University)
Anne-Sophie Harrison
BA (Open University)
PGCE (University of Southampton)
PGCE (University of Southampton)
Elizabeth Haynes
Spanish Language Assistant
BEd (Universidad Normal 10)
BA (Universidad del Valle de Mexico)
BA (Universidad del Valle de Mexico)
Marianne Marns
MA (Université de Pau, Académie de Bordeaux)
PGCE (University of Bath)
PGCE (University of Bath)
Ester Pellejero
MA
Accredited Teacher in Higher Education (Accr THE)
Accredited Teacher in Higher Education (Accr THE)
Other Languages
Music
Music Staff
Visiting Music Staff
Laurence Astill
VISITING TEACHER OF SAXOPHONE
BA (University of Southampton, MPERF (Royal College of Music)
Janine Forrester
VISITING TEACHER OF PIANO
BMUS, MMUS (Royal College of Music), MA, LRSM (University of Bournemouth)
Sarah Holloway
VISITING TEACHER OF OBOE
BA, MMUS (University of Southampton)
Stephanie Liney
VISITING TEACHER OF PIANO AND HARP
BA (Dartington College of Arts)
Julie-Dawn Lloyd
VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING
BA, LGSM, PG DIP (Guildhall School of Music and Drama)
Fiona Mckinley
VISITING TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND VIOLA
BA, LMusA (University of Western Australia)
Polly Phillips
VISITING TEACHER OF BASSOON
BMus (Royal College of Music)
PgDip (Royal Academy of Music)
PgDip (Royal Academy of Music)
Lindsay Robinson
VISITING TEACHER OF FLUTE AND PIANO
FTCL, LWCMD, ARCM, PGCE (Royal Welsh College of Music)
Philippa Stevens
VISITING TEACHER OF VIOLONCELLO
MA, LRAM (Royal College of Music)
Sally Stocks
VISITING TEACHER OF FLUTE
LRAM, LGSM (Royal College of Music)
Drama
Art
Design Technology
Philosophy and Theology
Physical Education
Physical Education and Wellbeing
Tony Diprose
Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing, Head of Rugby
BSc (University of Loughborough)
Natasha Wilson
Assistant Director of Sport
BSc, PGCE (University of Brighton)
Nick Baugniet
Head of Academic PE, Computing
BA (Ed) (University of Exeter)
Melissa Clinton
Head of Wellbeing and Physiotherapy Services
BSc (Brunel University)
MSc (University of London)
MSc (University of London)
Matthew Collison
Director of Hockey
BSc, PGCE (University of Bath)
Ellie Gibbons
Head of Netball
BSc Hons (University of Exeter)
PGCE (University of Birmingham)
PGCE (University of Birmingham)
Matt Smith
Head of Athletic Development
BSc (University of Bangor)
MSc (University of Loughborough)
MSc (University of Loughborough)