FALCONS SCHOOL - Key Persons


Amy Heslop-Mullens

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant

Big Peris

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teacher and Spanish Teacher

Emily Greville

Job Titles:
  • Primary Education With QTS ( St Mary 's University, Twickenham ) Year 4 Teacher, Digital Lead, Science and Technology Lead
  • Year 4 Teacher, Digital Lead, Science and Technology Lead

Gunes Gaygusuz

Job Titles:
  • Education ( Roehampton University )
  • Mini Peris Teacher

Helen Beaney

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant

Holly Vargas

Job Titles:
  • Reception

Jamie Green

Job Titles:
  • Marketing ( Bournemouth University ), MA International Education
  • Year 5 Teacher, English Lead, Eco Lead

Jez Prior

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Safeguarding Governor
Jez is the Global Safeguarding Lead for Inspired and is based in London, UK. Jez was the Head of Safeguarding in Education for West Sussex County Council for six years. Before this position, he served as a senior detective with Sussex Police, leading the county's multi-agency safeguarding response hub. Jez has overseen many significant investigations and is a highly experienced safeguarding inspection and audit officer. Jez has worked very closely with schools throughout his career, including as Chair of Governors. Jez has lectured nationally and internationally on the development of child protection processes within schools and other agencies. He strives to highlight the importance of placing the needs of the child at the centre of safeguarding procedures.

Krisztina Buda

Job Titles:
  • Apprentice

Leon Ridyard

Job Titles:
  • Art Teacher

Little Peris

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
  • Teaching Assistant

Madeleine Lang

Job Titles:
  • Year 6 Teacher ( Co - Teacher ), Head of Performing Arts

Maria Herry

Job Titles:
  • Little Peris Teaching Assistant

Maria Merkouri Preschool

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant, Level 5

Marianne Valentine

Job Titles:
  • Education Director
  • Member of the Governing Board
Marianne's training as a classical dancer sparked her initial interest in young children's creativity. After graduating with a BA in French and History, she completed her postgraduate studies (University of Glasgow). Marianne taught Primary Education for several years at premium independent boarding schools in Edinburgh before moving to Reggio Emilia, Italy. In 2013, she moved into International Education as an Early Years Teacher at the International School of Modena. Reggio Emilia's unique approach to Early Childhood has informed Marianne's work as a teacher, parent and researcher for over twenty years. Marianne has collaborated with educational organisations including Education Scotland, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and The Lego Foundation. As the Director of Early Years Education for the Inspired Education Group, Marianne leads the development of outstanding early years practice globally.

Mark Snell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • UK Education Director
Mark has worked in education for 30 years. Prior to joining Inspired as UK Education Director in September 2023, Mark was Headmaster of Wetherby School Notting Hill for 15 years, and Deputy Head for 2. With extensive experience in all aspects of academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, Mark was also Executive Headmaster of Wetherby School Kensington from September 2022 until April 2023. Mark also brings to governance his experience as Head of Mathematics at King's College Junior School, Wimbledon for 5 years and Head of House, at Westminster Under School and Eaton House the Manor.

Mini Peris

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Mini Peris Teacher

Miss J Montgomery

Job Titles:
  • Education ( London South Bank University ) Head of Early Years, DDSL ( EYFS ), Little Peris Teacher
  • Little Peris Teacher

Mr J Kelly

Job Titles:
  • History of Art
  • Year 6 Teacher ( Co - Teacher ), Assistant Head Pastoral, DSL, Art & DT Lead

Nancy Wright

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant

Nicholas Wergan

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Governors
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Inspired As Global Education Director
Nick joined Inspired as Global Education Director in January 2020 and is now the Chief Executive Officer for the UK, based in London. This followed six years as Headteacher at Steyning Grammar School. Nick was elected Chair of the Boarding Schools' Association in 2019, he was appointed National Leader of Education by the UK Department for Education, and he founded the Pavilion and Downs Teaching School Alliance. Following a successful international career in Investment Banking (leading Emerging European Equity teams at US, UK, and European investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and HSBC), Nick began his career in education following his teacher training at Pembroke College, Oxford in 2004. Presently, Nick is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a winning recipient of the 2007 UK National Teaching Award and holds an MA in Education Studies (University of Sussex). Nick is also a board member of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association.

Olivera Orlandic Degree

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Education ( University Montenegro ), Level 3 Diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in School

Rachel Stokes

Job Titles:
  • Master of Education ( Open University ), PGCE Special and Inclusive Education

Shamaila Shaikh

Job Titles:
  • Education in Context ( St Mary 's University Twickenham )
  • Year 1 Teacher, Humanities Lead

Tamara Herrero Degree

Job Titles:
  • Big Peris Teacher and Spanish Teacher
  • Early Years Education ( University of Castile - La Mancha )

Terry Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Big Peris Teaching Assistant

Tracey Ordway

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Assistant