Staff

Senior Leadership

Teachers and Assistants

Mrs J Ackerman - Early Years Practitioner - Diploma in Early Years
Mrs O Balaceanu - Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Early Years Educator
Ms A Farenden - Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Diploma EYFS
Mrs T Hughes - Early Years Practitioner - NNEB Diploma
Mrs C Matthews - Early Years Practitioner - NNEB Diploma
Miss H Norcott - Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons)
Mrs L Tull - Early Years Practitioner - NVQ Level 3
Mrs A Johnstone - Reception Teacher - BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs B Bishop - Form I Teacher - BEd (Hons), QTS
Mrs K Farrar - Teaching Assistant - BSc (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Mrs J Kendall - Form II Teacher - BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs M Buckland - Form II Teacher - BEd (Hons)
Mrs R Weir - Form I Teacher - BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mrs L Bugryniec - Classroom Assistant - BA (Hons), PGCE (QTS)
Mrs K Shuttleworth - Head of English - BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Mrs N Davies - English Teacher - BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs M De Klerk - Maths Classroom Support - BA (Hons), QTS
Mrs L Pugh - Maths Teacher - BSC Hons, PGCE, QTS
Mrs P Lawrenson - Head of Languages - LLB (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Mrs D Willson - Head of Music - MMus, GRSM (Hons), PGCE
Miss L O’Hare - Head of Drama, Elocution Teacher - Pro Dip - Acting and Musical Theatre
Mrs E Halliday - Head of P.E - BA (Hons), PGCE (QTS)
Mrs V Honan - PE Teacher and Editorial Officer - MA (Hons) Cantab
Mrs A Balcombe - Librarian - BA (Hons), PGCE
Mrs S Fairbairn - Head of Art - BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS

Learning Support

Mrs N Chapman - Learning Support - BEd (Hons)
Mrs A Weaver - Learning Support - BEd (Hons), OCR Level 5

Office Staff

Mrs N Fairhead - Admisssions and Compliance Officer
Mrs L Madden - Headteacher's PA and Office Assistant
Mrs B Brady-Patel - Marketing and Admissions Officer
Mrs T Delves - Office Assistant
Mrs L Holdstock - Finance and Office Assistant
Mr M Collins - Premises Manager

Catering and Supervision

Mrs L Chambers - Wraparound Care - BA (Hons), NCFE Level 3
Miss B Pinkney - Wraparound Care
Mrs L Bromfield - Lunchtime Supervision
Mrs A Clulow-Phillips - Wraparound Care - CACHE Level 3

Visiting Music Teachers

Mrs S Lipman - String and Piano Teacher
Mrs S Harrison - Piano and Flute Teacher
Mr P McEachran - Clarinet & Saxophone Teacher
Mr S Perkins - Violin, Viola and Piano Teacher
Mrs J Wiley - Vocal Teacher
Miss H Templeton - Vocal & Piano Teacher
Miss S Wright - Cello, Piana, Mini Bass & Double Bass Teacher
Mr J Watkins - Brass Teacher
Mr T Weaver - Drums Teacher
Mr K Jeremiah - Guitar Teacher
Ms K Wilmshurst - String Group Teacher
Come Home to St Hilda's 🕊️
For 135 years, generations of girls have walked through St Hilda’s red doors, forming friendships, creating memories and becoming part of a community that lasts long after school days are over.
To celebrate this special milestone, we are delighted to invite our alumni community to our very first St Hilda’s School Alumni Event, taking place on Saturday 19th September from 2-5pm.
Whether you left St Hilda’s recently or many years ago, we hope you’ll join us to reconnect with former classmates, families and staff, rediscover the school, and celebrate the traditions that have made St Hilda’s such a special place for 135 years.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to your school.

Register Now

Collage-style SHS Alumni Event invitation featuring a girl in school uniform, crest, and event details: 19 September 2026, 2–5pm.