CHATHAM & CLARENDON GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Key Persons
Averil began playing the piano at 7 years old and also started learning clarinet and saxophone when she was at middle school. She achieved grade 8 on all three by the time she had left secondary school and went on to study Music, Music Technology and English A Level at College.
Averil has always played in orchestras, wind bands and jazz bands throughout her education and has performed in lots of different venues around the country as well as taking part in local competitions.
Averil achieved a BA Hons Degree in Music at Colchester and specialised in Music Education and Music Arts Administration where she developed her love of teaching. She then went on to do her PGCE in Secondary Music at Canterbury Christ Church University. She taught Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Music in secondary schools in Essex and Kent for 14 years as well as running choirs, bands and other musical ensembles in schools. Averil then went on to become a full time peripatetic tutor and she has enjoyed teaching piano, clarinet and saxophone privately and in local schools, developing student's love of music as well as preparing them for ABRSM and Trinity exams.
Chloe has played piano from aged 6, dabbling in various different instruments while growing up and eventually settling on vocals. From aged 12, she started attending Pie Factory Music Group, singing in choirs and recording original music in their recording studio. From aged 16, she began teaching there, recorded her first EP and featured on a track which was named BBC Radio 1xtra's 'Hottest Track of Week'.
After studying Music and Music Technology here at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School, she went on to study Professional Musicianship at the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music, with specialism in Vocals. In that time, Chloe sang as a lead vocalist with Jamiroquai and as a backing vocalist for Amy Winehouse's band (Forever Amy).
Chloe sung in a live dance function band for over 4 years, travelling internationally and in 2019, the band supported Alexander O'Neal and Aswad.
Chloe continues to perform, do session work and teaches privately, as well as in other schools. She has hopes of specialising further with vocals by completing a Masters Degree/PG Cert in Vocal Pedagogy.
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- Head of Department
- Head of R & P )
Dr. A. Sutton-Jones, the head of department, joined the school in 2013 after having most recently worked in further and higher education. He has a broad range of interests in the subject but the philosophy of language and the intersections between religion, literature and culture are particular specialisms. He also teaches English at the school.
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- Woodwind, Piano and the Steel Pans Club
Jade started her musical journey over 35 years ago when she received her first recorder lesson. Since then she has moved through the ABRSM grades on flute, clarinet, saxophone and piano. Having studied music at university, specializing in World Music and Music Performance, Jade then went on to complete a Masters in Music Performance and a PGCE teaching qualification in Music.
Jade has worked extensively throughout Kent teaching music and delivering music workshops to various school. She also spent 5 years overseas teaching music at schools in Africa and the Middle East. As well as instrumental teaching, Jade is also a specialist in teaching the steel pan and runs the Steel Band at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School. Jade is a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
30 minute one to one lessons are available on piano, flute, clarinet and saxophone. Lessons are also available online for pupils who do not wish to miss any class time for lessons. Work set in the lessons is posted on Google Classroom for both the parents and pupils to access to guide practice at home. There are also numerous instructional YouTube videos that Jade has created to support the pupils between the lessons.
Martin Rendle attained his performer's diploma of Licentiate at the London College of Music, is a Fellow of the Guild of Musicians and Singers and a Fellow of the Academy of Saint Cecilia. Martin is a classically trained singer and has been teaching singing for over 25 years. He is a regular performer of Opera, Operetta and Oratorio. He has toured nationally and internationally including the Far East, Asia, Middle East, Europe and the USA, working with companies such as, Glyndebourne, Opera Box, Columbia Artists, European Chamber Opera, London City Opera and Raymond Gubbay ltd. Along with work on the stage he has appeared in broadcasts on the BBC and Sky Arts. Martin continues to tour with Opera Brava in their summer productions, and in 2021 he is appearing in their productions of Tosca and The Marriage of Figaro. He will be touring in Carmen in 2022.
Martin is the Musical Director for the Thanet Male Voice Choir and the Kent Police Male Voice Choir and also works as a freelance workshop leader and vocal animateur. He has worked on a number of education and outreach projects both in schools and in the community for Glyndebourne Opera, East Sussex Music Service, Mencap, and Opera Brava.
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- Support Staff Member
- Midday Supervisor
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- Form Administrative Assistant
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- Teaching Staff Member
- History )
- Part - Time Member of Staff
Miss Barnes (JHB) - Part-time member of staff who teaches across all Key Stages. JHB joined the school in 2007 and her particular area of expertise is the collapse of Tsarist Russia and the rise of Communism.
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- Support Staff Member
- Midday Supervisor
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- Teaching Staff Member
- History )
- Part - Time Member of Staff
Miss Greig (KJG) - Part-time member of staff who teaches across all Key Stages. KJG joined the school in 2011. Miss Greig's area of expertise is Nazi Germany 1933-45.
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- Head of Health & Social Care, Assistant Head of 6th Form )
- Teacher of Health & Social Care and Assistant Head
- Vocational Pathway Coordinator
Teaches both year 12 & 13 double groups. Specialises in building positive relationships, physiological conditions and nutrition.
Mainly responsible for teaching equality, diversity and rights and person-centred care, as well as supervising coursework units.
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Biology
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- Support Staff Member
- Cover Supervisor
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Food Technology )
- Teacher of Food Preperation and Nutrition ( BA Childhood Studies & QTS Food Technology & Catering )
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- Food Preperation and Nutrition Technician
- Food Technology Technician
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- Teaching Staff Member
- MFL )
- Teacher of Spanish and French
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- Support Staff Member
- Cover Manager & EVC )
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- Media Studies, Head of Upper Knight - Heath House )
Mr Mayo assists with the delivering of the training sessions, focusing on the First Aid, to all students and is a trained expedition assessor.
Mr Mayo, an ex-pupil of Chatham House, joined the department in 2014 and teaches KS3 and KS4 Geography, and KS3 RS. A teacher of over 20 years experience, he taught in a private school in Essex, and in Sandwich Technology School before coming to CCGS. Mr Mayo is primarily a physical geographer, co-coordinating the fieldwork aspects of the courses at KS3, but enjoys teaching all aspects of the syllabus. He has introduced the Heritage Schools Programme into CCGS. Mr Mayo is also co-coordinator, supervisor and assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh Award at CCGS and plays an integral part is providing the training that participants require. Mr Mayo is also a parent to three students in the school.
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- Head of Upper Mann - Somerville House )
- Teacher of Technology ( BA Hons Architecture, BSc Design Technology Secondary Education With
Mr Topping co-ordinates all aspects of the award, delivers the training sessions to all students and is a trained expedition assessor.
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- Teacher of GCSE Business Studies
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- Head of Lower Thomas - Sharman House - Tues Only )
- Teacher of Technology ( BA Hons Crafts Design BA Hons English )
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Assistant Headteacher
- Assistant Principal Specialism Biology
- Science
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Science )
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- Network Manager
- Support Staff Member
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- Business Manager
- Support Staff Member
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- Assistant
- Network Manager
- Support Staff Member
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- Deputy Head
- Teacher
- Teaching Staff Member
- Deputy Headteacher
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Science )
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Physics
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- IT Technician
- Support Staff Member
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- Support Staff Member
- Cover Supervisor
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- Design Technology Technician
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Science )
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- Head of Health & Social Care )
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Art )
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- Support Staff Member
- Catering Operations Manager / Payroll Manager )
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- IT Technician
- Support Staff Member
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Computer Science and ICT Teacher
- Teacher of GCSE Business Studies
Specialist in KS3 Computer Science and GCSE and A Level ICT qualifications, Mr. Adelsberg's academic interests include Greenfoot, VB.NET and web related technologies. Mr. Adelsberg enjoys participating in school trips and is an advocate of a healthy lifestyle as the perfect balance to a students computing related activities.
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Games
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Music )
- Teacher of Music Technolgy and Sound Engineer & Technician
Oskar began piano lessons aged 8 and then took up drums at the age of 14. He is also an accomplished guitarist and has recently started to play the Saxophone.
After studying Music Technology here at Chatham House, he went on to study Popular Music and Technology at Christ Church University, Canterbury.
He has performed with numerous bands, particularly on the local gig circuit and while at University spent two years performing on cruise ships and at ther music venues and holiday parks (as well as his shameful stint as a wedding DJ!).
Oskar has been working in and running studios for 10 years now and has worked as a live sound engineer all over the country.
He teaches Music Technology at CCFG and is also the Music, Media, and Drama technical support hero!
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- Support Staff Member
- Midday Supervisor
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- Support Staff Member
- Premises Manager
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Department ( BSc Hons Industrial Design )
- Head of Design Technology
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- Assistant
- Head Teacher
- Assistant Headteacher
Mr. C. Lowis is Head of Sixth Form and is a former Head of Religious Studies with twenty year's teaching of the subject in France and the UK. He is particularly interested in moral philosophy and the historical developments of religious thought in different cultures.
Mr. M. Liddicoat joined the school in September 2020 having previously worked at all levels of leadership in his previous schools. He is very experienced in teaching all aspects of the Religion and Philosophy course, but his main interests are in philosophy (especially epistemology, the philosophy of religion, and ethics) and theology.
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- Support Staff Member
- First Aid Coordinator
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- Head
- Teaching Staff Member
- Teacher of Music and Head of Music Technology
Annalee began playing the piano from age 6, shortly followed by the flute. At the age of 12 she played for the county wind band and soon progressed to The Three Counties Wind Band and Orchestra where she became principal flute at the age of 16. With a Welsh background she frequently competed in the Urdd Eisteddfod and won many prizes in county music festivals. She took up Alto Saxophone at the age of 16.
She read music at Royal Holloway, University of London with Flute as her recital instrument. Annalee played Saxophone in ensembles during her time at University and developed a love of Singing, leading her to many professional performances in a variety of venues. Before becoming a teacher she cemented her love of Music Technology by working as a DJ and was also a vocal coach at Kent Youth Theatre.
She studied for her teaching qualification in Canterbury at Christ Church University, and has taught at here since 2007.
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- Finance Officer
- Support Staff Member
Mrs Alison March B.Ed (Hons) started at Chatham House in 2009 following her successful transition from primary teaching (12 years) in Surrey and Thanet. She is now teaching Geography at Chatham and Clarendon House as an established and experienced teacher. Mrs March is former head girl and student of both Clarendon and Chatham House. Moving on to Kingston University after A-levels she also studied in the Netherlands as part of her degree course. Currently, she teaches across all three key stages from Years 9 to 13. She enjoys all aspects of the geography curriculum, especially fieldwork. Mrs March is also a parent of a student at the school.
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- Head of Department
- Head of Business Studies & Economics
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- Finance Officer
- Support Staff Member
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- Support Staff Member
- Senior Science Technician
- Senior Technician Specialism Chemistry
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- Support Staff Member
- Attendance Officer
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- Support Staff Member
- Midday Supervisor
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- Data Manager
- Support Staff Member
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- MFL )
- Teacher of French and Spanish
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Science )
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- Head of Department
- Head of Computer Science )
A specialist in Computer Science across all key stages. In collaboration with CAS helped to develop the first UK Computer Science curriculum and has presented her curriculum to industry experts in the field. Her main academic interest is in the development of school-wide systems and how to keep ahead of national developments for the benefit of our students.
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Maths
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Assessor
- Teacher of Physical Education
Mrs Clark is a trained expedition assessor and monitors the eDofE accounts.
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- Administrative Assistant
- Support Staff Member
Ms. K. Newport joined the school in September 2020 and teaches across all key stages. Her academic interests lie in Hinduism and the Dharmic traditions, in general. She also teaches English at the school.
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- Deputy Head Specialism Chemistry
- Deputy Headteacher
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- Head of RP
- Teacher of Key Stage 3 Food Preperation and Nutrition
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- Support Staff Member
- Midday Supervisor
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- Head of Department
- Assessor
- Head of
Mrs Morgan is a trained expedition assessor and monitors the eDofE accounts.
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- Librarian
- Support Staff Member
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- Support Staff Member
- Careers & Guidance Manager
- Senior Tutor - Upper, Careers & Guidance Manager )
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- Form Administrative Assistant
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- Head of Department
- Head of English
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- MFL )
- Teacher of French and Spanish
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Teacher of Health & Social Care and Sociology
Teaches both year 12 & 13 single groups. Specialises in the sociology of health and social care, health safety and security and mental health.
Mainly responsible for teaching health, safety and security and supervising coursework units.
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- Administrative Officer
- Support Staff Member
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- Support Staff Member
- Technician
- Science Technician
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- Support Staff Member
- Exams Assistant
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- Finance Manager
- Support Staff Member
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Geography
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- Primary Liaison Coordinator, BRESIC Coordinator, School Lay Chaplain )
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- Head of Maths
- Subject Leader
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- Senior Technician
- Support Staff Member
- Senior Science Technician
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- Head
- Teaching Staff Member
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- Computer Science and ICT Teacher
Specialist in Computer Science and ICT across all key stages. Mrs. Spencer has had a research paper published on the academic benefits of paired programming within secondary schools to help benefit students' engagement and attainment within the field of Computer Science. Mrs. Spencer's academic interests include VB.Net, Python and Human-Computer Interaction.
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- Teaching Staff Member
- MFL
- Teacher of French and Spanish Teacher in Charge of Key Stage 3
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Languages )
- Teacher of Spanish and French Head of the MFL Department
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- Support Staff Member
- Cover Supervisor
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Head of Psychology & Sociology )
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- Support Staff Member
- Senior Tutor - Lower )
- Senior Tutor - Lower School
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- Teaching Staff Member
- Science )
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- Head of Music
- Head of Subject
Molly began studying recorder and then piano from age 5 and won many prizes in county music festivals on both instruments. She took up percussion at the age of 14 and aged 16 won a place in the Buckinghamshire County Youth Orchestra, who she performed with as timpanist and principal percussionist for 5 years.
She read music at Bristol University, with Baroque recorder as her recital instrument, and developed a passion in particular for music history and analysis. She specialised in conducting with Dr Alan Rump and conducted several ensembles, including the University Wind Orchestra. In her final year she was president of the University Music Society.
She studied for her teaching qualification in London at Goldsmith's College, and moved straight from there to sunny Ramsgate and Chatham House School. She has taught at the school for 24 years, and established the community music group Percussion School at the school 21 years ago. She performs regularly as a percussionist with local orchestras and choral societies and is also an internationally award-winning photographer.
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- Head of Science
- Teaching Staff Member
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- Support Staff Member
- Cover Supervisor
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- Teaching Staff Member
- MFL )
- Teacher of French
Coming from a family of musicians, Natalie began her musical journey on the piano at aged 6. After inheriting an old trumpet from her granny, she soon discovered a love for all things brass! Whilst a pupil at Dane Court grammar School, she continued to study the trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn and joined the Kent Youth Wind orchestra, Kent Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Wind Orchestra.
She studied music and trumpet performance in Manchester, before returning to Thanet where she taught brass in schools and continued to play in the Medway Brass Band, local orchestras and jazz groups. On completion of her PGCE, she moved to Maidstone and taught class music and brass in various schools after a two year stint as Head of Music in an international school in Africa. Many of her students have had success in festivals, competitions and exams - ABRSM and Trinity (100% pass rate) and some have also gone on to music conservatoires to continue their studies. Natalie knows that not every pupil is the same so lessons are tailored to suit the individual and help them realise their potential. Most importantly, lessons are fun and enjoyable with every musical taste catered for!
She returned home to Broadstairs in 2018 with her family of brass players and hopes to continue to inspire the next generation of brass in Thanet. In addition to teaching brass at CCGS, Natalie also teaches at St Peter's Junior School, Dane Court and as part of the ‘Sounding out' project in The Kings school, Canterbury.
Upon relocating to East Kent in 2004, Steve completed a degree in Commercial Music with First Class award, and decided to split life between performance and teaching,