SIXTH FORM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Chief Executive Officer, Executive Headteacher and Accounting Officer
- Headteacher
Annmarie has been the Headteacher at CGS since September 2015. She joined the school as Head of Sixth Form in the late 90s before being promoted to Assistant Head and then Deputy Head, a role she held from January 2007 until her appointment as Headteacher. During her time on the Senior Leadership Team, she has introduced several new initiatives and was the driving force behind 'CGS Learning', the school's bespoke approach to teaching and learning. She was an integral part of the CGS journey from good to outstanding and is very proud of what was achieved in the process.
Before moving to Chesham Grammar, Annmarie taught at Backwell School, a large, nine form entry comprehensive school just outside Bristol, where she was Assistant Head of Sixth Form. Annmarie is a graduate of the University of Bristol where she read Theology and Sociology and where she also studied for her PGCE. Annmarie lives in Berkhamsted and is married with two sons, both of whom joined CGS in year 7. Her elder son left Year 13 in 2021 and the younger is currently in the Sixth Form.
Having completed a post-graduate business degree, for many years Anthony worked in various commercial roles with Shell International both in the UK and overseas, before moving into the not-for-profit sector with The Cancer Research Campaign. He also served as a Non-executive Director in the Chiltern & South Bucks Primary Care Trust where he chaired the audit committee, and he served the maximum two terms as a trustee of the Hospice of St Francis. He became a governor of Chesham High School (as it then was) in 2005 and was elected chairman of the Finance Committee soon afterwards. He served two terms on the Bucks Schools Forum and now sits on Bucks Schools appeal panels. When the school became part of Red Kite Schools Trust, he became a Trustee. He now chairs the Finance and Audit Committee of the Trust.
In his personal life he is a keen golfer and singer. He has also been a member of Chesham Musical Theatre Company for 12 years, appearing in many productions at the Elgiva Theatre, where he is a member of the advisory board.
Gurdeep has been involved in secondary education for 25 years. He studied Mathematics at the University of East Anglia and then decided to pursue a career in maths teaching. He worked in three different secondary comprehensive schools in Hertfordshire, taking on leadership roles within the Maths Department, before moving to his current school - Aylesbury Grammar School. He became a Head of Year before being promoted to his current position as Assistant Headteacher. His key responsibilities are leading Learning and Teaching, Digital Literacy, Character and Key Stage 2-3 transition. He is passionate about supporting those new to the teaching profession and has spoken at conferences for trainee teachers. He also works with other schools to support their approach to Character Education. He has previously been a Governor at his local primary school.
He is keen to help with school football and cricket teams and outside of school, he coaches his son's football team. He is a keen golfer as well as an avid reader of historical books.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Head
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Assistant Headteachers
Hugh joined CGS in 2012. Prior to becoming Assistant Head, Hugh was Subject Leader for History and before that, led the Politics Department. Hugh has performed a number of other roles within and beyond the school as More Able and Talented Coordinator and also as a Specialist Leader for Education for the ASTRA Alliance. Within that role he worked closely with the ASTRA SCITT, in particular delivering the subject specific training to History trainees from across the Alliance. His primary teaching subjects at CGS are History and Politics and his main responsibilities as Assistant Head are overseeing pastoral care and supporting the wellbeing of students as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Designated Mental Health Lead and SENDCO. Hugh grew up in Sussex and Surrey and then went on to complete his undergraduate degree and teacher training at the University of Exeter. He now lives in Chesham.
Karen joined CGS in 2017 after nine years at Ranelagh School in Bracknell, where she was the Curriculum Leader for History and completed a one year Associate Assistant Headteacher programme. She also led the Wilderness Expertise and Duke of Edinburgh programmes. Her primary teaching subject at CGS is History and her main responsibilities as Assistant Head are for Data and Exams. Karen was born and raised in Chesham, completing her degree in Politics and History at Brunel University. She then moved onto the University of Oxford to complete her PGCE and then her Masters in Learning and Teaching. Karen now lives in Sonning with her husband who is also a teacher and their son and baby daughter.
Job Titles:
- Governance Professional ( Clerk )
Kathryn is a passionate classroom practitioner in secondary Religious Studies, with consistently strong student outcomes at KS3, GCSE and A Level. Kathryn is committed to improving the life chances of young people through promotion of research informed practice in schools while promoting and embedding cultures of continuous improvement. Her teaching highlights are complemented by previous experience leading and empowering large and complex teams; sensitively navigating ambiguity while empathetically managing difficult conversations. Kathryn continues to build awareness of philosophical, organisational, political, social, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of schools and educational institutions as an ongoing Doctor of Education (EdD) candidate. Her thesis is entitled ‘Exploring relationships between school cultures and teacher professional development and learning'. Kathryn also facilitates on the National Professional Qualification: Leading Teacher Development.
Following a career in Intensive Care nursing and as a cardiac surgery tutor, Kris lived for several years in Spain and Holland. When the family returned to the UK, she moved into the education sector, working in administration, health and welfare in a local primary school for 25 years. As both of her sons attended Chesham Grammar School, she joined the PTA and then the governors, serving as Chair of Governors for 6 years.
Although Kris is now retired, she is still involved with primary age children needing pastoral and counselling help. She is also a governor at a local combined school.
She still travels extensively when she has time, having family in Sweden, Holland and Andorra.
Linda has over 25 years of educational and leadership experience, serving as a headteacher for 9 years. She is also Ofsted inspectorate trained. She is currently a Trustee of the Buckinghamshire Community Foundation ‘Heart of Bucks', Board Director of Kop Hill Climb (KHC), a national car event held in Buckinghamshire which raises money for the local community and is the former Chair of Risborough Area Residents Association. Linda is also a governor at a non-selective secondary school within Bucks. KHC was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2021. She is interested in maintaining and supporting school improvement and believes that a successful school cares deeply about student and staff wellbeing. Linda is married and lives in the Chilterns.
Job Titles:
- Chief Constable of the British Transport Police
Lucy is committed to ensuring student wellbeing and academic achievement are delivered at CGS. She firmly believes that CGS should be a school where students can be ‘themselves at their best' and those who work at the school feel supported and valued.
Lucy volunteered for the role as parent governor and latterly trustee as she believes it is critical that children are happy, safe, supported and well educated. She feels that these fundamentals enable children to unlock their true potential and achieve great things in life.
Lucy is the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police and prior to this, she served for 29 years in the Metropolitan Police Service. She has a breadth and depth of experience in public sector leadership roles, stakeholder engagement, budget management and delivering better outcomes for policing and the public.
Her family is exceptionally important to her and she tries to ensure a good work-life balance.
After going through the Bucks grammar school system herself, Mallory studied law and sociology at university before going into publishing. She has worked across books, magazines and journals in London and Sydney in editorial and management roles and in recent years decided to work freelance to better accommodate family life. She's excited to be able to give time to the trustee role and engage with pupils, staff, parents and the school community to understand the views of all and to work with CGS to help achieve its ambitious vision. She firmly believes you get just one chance at your school years and we all have a responsibility to make them count. Hope for the future lies in what we teach and instil in our children. These are precious, formative times and should be as rewarding as possible in every way for both the young people and those there to inspire and teach them.
In her spare time Mallory loves to cook and garden as well as enjoying a game of tennis or squash - usually being beaten by the younger generation!
Job Titles:
- Associate Assistant Headteacher
- Year Leader
Marion joined CGS in 2016. Prior to this, Marion worked in south east London, leading departments in Religious Studies, Politics, and PSHE Education, as well as serving in pastoral leadership. She also had the enriching experience of teaching in Japan for three years.
Marion currently serves as Year Leader and Subject Leader for LifeSkills, while also fulfilling her responsibilities as Associate Assistant Head, where she takes the lead on equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and wellbeing. Marion grew up in the Wirral and she studied Sociology and Religious Studies at Gloucestershire University. Today, she calls Pitstone home, where she resides with her husband and two children.
Mark was elected Parent Governor in November 2018, and appointed Trustee in 2022. He took a close interest in fundraising and school development when his children were at Boxmoor Primary School in Hemel Hempstead, and went on to Chair the Parent Teachers' Association for two years. Mark has two teenage children. One attended CGS for seven years, leaving in 2023 and the other is still a student at the school. Mark is Deputy Chair of the Finance, Audit and Premises Committee, and SEND Link Trustee.
Mark has almost 30 years' experience in the IT and Business Services sector, working for large multi-nationals supporting some of the biggest brands in the UK, leading teams across the UK, US, India and Europe. Currently running a business unit with clients across the Commercial Real Estate and Facilities Management sector, Mark has a special interest in maximising the value of investment made in the services, infrastructure and fabric of CGS to the benefit of students and staff alike. He also has a strong interest in student mental wellbeing and physical health.
Mark is a keen cyclist, golfer, gardener and musician, and lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and children.
Job Titles:
- House Leader / Head of Year 13
Job Titles:
- Director of Post 16 Studies
Job Titles:
- House Leader / Head of Year 12
Nicky has been a Governor and then Trustee since 2017. She is Mum to two teenagers, one of whom attended Chesham Grammar School from Year 7 through to sixth form, leaving in 2023. Nicky has 25 years' experience working in mental health and substance misuse services; in senior operational and business development roles. She currently works freelance with many leading organisations helping advance the impact of digital solutions in healthcare - particularly for children and young people's mental health. Nicky brings her experience as a parent and from her work in young people's mental health to her role as Trustee. She understands the importance of the role schools play in promoting and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff, and she cares about the voices of pupils and parents being heard. Nicky lives in Chalfont St Peter with her family and many animals and loves running trails and swimming in open water.
Philip was born and raised in London and attended a grammar school in Clapham. After obtaining a degree in Business Studies he spent over 25 years working in the finance and accounting section of a major oil and gas company. His 3 children were all educated in Buckinghamshire grammar schools and the final 11 years of his career were spent as Business Manager at the John Hampden Grammar School in High Wycombe. Now in retirement, he is a trustee and treasurer of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation (Heart of Bucks), a charity that provides grants to good causes in the local area. Philip's wife is an ex-teacher at CGS and they now live ‘across the border' in Thame.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance
- Operations Director
Sarah joined Chesham Grammar School in July 2021 as the Schools Finance and Operations Director, having worked in similar roles in a number of Buckinghamshire schools that faced very different financial challenges. Sarah has extensive Local Government finance experience and previously was Director of Finance and Resources for two large local authority housing organisations. She is a qualified accountant and has for a number of years been a governor in a local junior school. Sarah is married with two daughters and spends her free time managing the Girls Rugby Section at Chesham Rugby Club.
Seb joined CGS in 2018 as Subject Leader for History. Seb started his working career on the John Lewis Graduate Development programme before changing careers and completing his teacher training at UCL. Seb worked as Head of History in London and taught in Madrid before joining CGS.
In 2020 Seb took on the role of Associate Assistant Head and led the school's work on recovery following the pandemic. In 2021 he joined the team in an acting capacity before taking up a permanent position in September 2023. In his substantive role he leads on Teaching and Learning, Character Education and Student Leadership.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair of RKST ( CGS ) Board of Trustees
Simon has spent sixteen years working in secondary education. After studying English Literature at University, he worked at two large co-educational London schools, before going on to spend seven years as Head of English at Wycombe Abbey School. He is now Deputy Head (Academic) at St Margaret's School in Hertfordshire, an independent coeducational 2-18 school. Simon is an examiner for A-level English Literature and visits other schools to offer training on the delivery of A-level English. He is passionate about the development of broad academic and co-curricular opportunities for pupils, and a strong advocate of dynamic ongoing professional development for teachers.
A keen marathon runner and skier, Simon is married and lives in Chesham. Simon has been a governor of Chesham Grammar School since 2019.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Head
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Deputy Headteacher
Tim joined Chesham Grammar School in September 2015 having been Subject Leader of Geography at Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham for four years. Prior to that, he worked at Sir John Lawes School, a mixed comprehensive in Harpenden. His current role includes responsibility for teaching and learning as well as staff professional development. He is married with two young daughters and two sons.
Tom has lived in Buckinghamshire all his life and has strong connections to Chesham and the surrounding area. He was drawn to school governance upon realising how much of a positive impact his secondary education had on his career prospects and so wanted to be part of ensuring future generations had the same encouragement and opportunities for self-realisation of potential. With over 13 years in business management, freelance consultancy and private investment in businesses spanning various sectors including live events, IT, technology development and security, he felt his operational and strategic planning experience would be of value to a board of governors as transferable skills, but also as foundations for further personal development in a new environment. Outside of his professional life, Tom's hobbies and interests include shooting, climbing and swimming, most of which he doesn't get to do as he would like!