BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL - Key Persons


Miss Alice Veevers

Job Titles:
  • Art Technician

Miss Anja Funston

Job Titles:
  • Member of the School Governing Board

Miss Freya Williams

Job Titles:
  • Sports Assistant

Miss Holly Fox

Job Titles:
  • DT Technician

Miss Lily Skinner

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Music Assistant

Miss Sarah Williams

Job Titles:
  • Head of Classics

Miss Sauba Ndagire

Job Titles:
  • Art Teacher
  • Head of Junior

Mr George Gaskell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the School Governing Board

Mr Iain Soulsby

Job Titles:
  • Member of the School Governing Board

Mr Muhammad Rahman

Job Titles:
  • Librarian

Mr Oluwapelumi Adewale

Job Titles:
  • Finance & Bookings Officer

Mr Rob Ryan - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance and Operations
I have a background in Education Finance and Management in schools, Trusts and Local Authority Education Departments over a period of 30 years. This involved delivering several major build projects on school sites. I hold the Diploma in School Business Management and am AAT qualified. I enjoy working in the school environment and, with two daughters of my own, I fully support the ethos and mission of Blackheath High in educating girls. Role I aim to provide strategic support to the business of the school, including strategic and operational management of the administration, property, health and safety and finances of the School.

Mr Rob Wraight

Job Titles:
  • After School Care Supervisor

Mr Sam James

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager

Mrs Abiramy Varathanathan

Job Titles:
  • Maths

Mrs Averil Taber

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant ( Pastoral )

Mrs Deborah Tonks

Job Titles:
  • School Nurse

Mrs Emily Browne

Job Titles:
  • Admissions & Marketing Officer

Mrs Julie Lancaster

Job Titles:
  • School Nurse

Mrs Karen Canty

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Design and Communications Officer

Mrs Kay Cotton

Job Titles:
  • Site Network Manager

Mrs Kelly Leigh

Job Titles:
  • ICT Technician

Mrs Kim Parfitt

Job Titles:
  • Examinations Officer

Mrs Natalie Argile

Job Titles:
  • Head
With an educational background in Chemistry, I am a passionate Science teacher with a particular interest in providing opportunities to develop the more creative side of the subject. Having started my career in a vibrant and successful comprehensive in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, I then moved south to work in large grammar schools before joining Blackheath High in 2015. Having spent many wonderful years here and fulfilling the role of Acting Head since September 2022, I am delighted to now take on the role of Head of our incredible school. Role I have an overall responsibility for the strategic leadership of Blackheath High School. I aim to create and share a vision which expresses the core values of the school and champion excellence in every aspect of education provided by the school.

Mrs Rajbeer Matharu

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant

Mrs Ruth Coles

Job Titles:
  • Head of Music, School Consultant Teacher

Mrs Sharon Read

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Ms Amanda Waygood

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Governors
  • Chairman of the School Governing Board

Ms Anne Fuell

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing and Development
I have over 15 years' experience working in advertising and marketing for a range of brands including BT, BP, Ford, The Coca-Cola company, Nestle and Unilever. Prior to joining Blackheath High School, I worked for the Mayor of London, helping to build London's reputation internationally. All of this experience has been great preparation for helping to tell Blackheath High School's story brilliantly. Role I lead the Marketing and Admissions team. Working in close partnership with the Head, I help bring to life the school vision, develop and implement strategies for pupil admissions across the whole school, and build alumnae relations.

Ms Danielle Eaves

Job Titles:
  • Junior School Office Manager

Ms Ellen Beer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the School Governing Board

Ms Julie Fenner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the School Governing Board

Ms Kate Cottey

Job Titles:
  • HR Officer

Ms Laura Comerford

Job Titles:
  • Head of Juniors
I have 24 years' experience spanning independent, state, and international settings. I began my teaching career in co-ed primary schools and then moved to a mixed international school. I returned from my time overseas to a leadership position at an all-girls independent prep school, where I was bowled over by what a difference it makes to be able to educate girls in environments where they can thrive and there are no limits. By doing this, we are prioritising their voices, lifting them up so that they have the confidence to express themselves and developing a sense of agency and belief in themselves and their futures. Role My role as Head of the Junior School is to lead and direct the Junior School in close partnership with the Head. I aim to guide, motivate and inspire pupils and staff to achieve the best outcomes, academically and personally, through an exciting and challenging curriculum, co-curriculum and excellent pastoral care system.

Ms Lisa Scrace

Job Titles:
  • Senior Data Timetable Officer

Ms Nicole Redsell

Job Titles:
  • Geography

Ms Rita Buttigieg

Job Titles:
  • Cover Supervisor

Ms Sasha McCully

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant ( Data & SIMS )

Vicky Tuck

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Trustees