About us

Our team

Find out how our teachers and staff help instil a lifelong love of learning and confidence in our happy children.

Teachers and staff

All teachers at Prospect House School share one firm belief: nurturing individuality is the most empathetic and effective way to allow children to reach their potential.

To ensure personal attention, the ratio of staff to pupils is high. Without exception our teachers are highly qualified and ably supported by our carefully chosen team of teaching assistants.

We have an extensive range of specialist teachers covering maths, English, computing, French, music, physical education, art/design technology and Latin.

Other highly-trained staff are available to identify and support children who may display specific learning needs. If appropriate, specialist staff such as speech therapists are also available to work with pupils.

Work with us

Senior Leadership Team

  • Head, Mrs Kelly Gray, BA (Leeds), PGCE (Leeds), NPQH, MontDip
  • Deputy Head, Ms Deborah Lane, BA (Cornell), PGCE (Cantab)
  • Head of Lower School, Mrs Sarah Belshaw, BA (MacQuarie) QTS
  • Head of Upper School, Miss Sam Megahey, BSc (Warwick), PGCE (Exeter)
  • Head of Pastoral and Pupil Welfare, Mrs Lucy Lees, BA (Southampton), PGCE (Southampton), PGCert (Essex)
  • Head of Teaching & Learning (Upper School) and SENCo, Ms Kerry Nicols, PGDip (Cheltenham & Gloucester), APC, FDG
  • Head of Teaching & Learning (Lower School), Mrs Bella Rustage, BA (Roehampton) QTS

Administration

  • Head of Finance and Compliance, Mr Craig Bullen
  • Main School Office, Mrs Maureen Cuccardi
  • Lower School Office, Mrs Tina Losada
  • HR and Finance, Ms Jana Drtilova
  • Head of Admissions, Ms Claire Richardson

Class teachers

  • Class 6E, Mr Dafydd Edwards
  • Class 6L, Miss Elizabeth Leach
  • Class 5L, Miss Catherine Lane
  • Class 5S, Mr Frederick Sandilands
  • Class 4H, Miss Elizabeth Hubbard
  • Class 4S, Miss Gabriella Stewart
  • Class 3R, Miss Sian Reardon
  • Class 3W, Miss Isobel Williamson
  • Class 2C, Miss Emily Coming
  • Class 2R, Mrs Bella Rustage
  • Class 1M, Miss Josie Messam
  • Class 1S, Miss Hannah Stobart
  • Reception H, Miss Juliette Hayward
  • Reception R, Miss Hannah Risley
  • Nursery L, Mrs Caroline Lydford-Jones
  • Nursery V, Mrs Annaliese Vedat

Specialist teaching staff

  • Drama Teacher, Ms Olga Alajääskö
  • Director of Music, Mr Jonathan Baker
  • Head of Art and D&T, Mr Paul Clavis
  • Head of Girls Sport, Miss Joanna Copsey
  • Head of Computing, Ms Dee Edwards
  • Head of Lower School Support, Miss Nikki Fuller (maternity cover)
  • Head of Lower School Music, Mr David Jones
  • Maths Specialist Upper School, Mr Philip Lamb
  • Head of Maths, Mr Donal O’Sullivan
  • Head of French, Ms Fouzia Radi
  • Key Stage 2 Teacher, Mrs Rane Shean
  • Head of Sport, Mr Sinan Vedat
  • Head of Lower School Support, Miss Julia Zugel (on maternity leave)

Teaching Assistants

  • Lower School, Miss Liliana Bertolotti
  • Lower School, Miss Lizzie Davidson
  • Lower School, Mrs Ingrid Kelsall
  • Lower School, Mrs Yumiko Lobb
  • Lower School, Miss Noelia Marti Far
  • Lower School, Miss Sophie Roose
  • Lower School, Mr Oliver Williamson
  • Sports, Mr Chris Payne
  • Montessori Assistant Teacher, Mr Jake Schlicht
  • Upper School, Mr Ethan Dray
  • Upper School, Mr Mikel Enriquez

Lunchtime Supervisors/Housekeeping

  • Lower School, Miss Lauren Barnes
  • Lower School, Mrs Jane Carr
  • Lower School, Mrs Laura Meredith
  • Upper School, Miss Clare Loftus
  • Upper School, Mrs Doreen Radford

Catering Staff

  • Kitchen Assistant, Miss Elizabeth McGuigan
  • Kitchen Assistant, Miss Laine Peachey
  • Upper School Head Chef, Miss Joni Pearce
  • Lower School Chef, Mr Joao Simoes
  • Kitchen Assistant, Mr David Sullivan
  • Kitchen Assistant, Mrs Bridget Walwyn

Maintenance

  • Site Manager, Mr Craig Truswell
  • IT Engineer, Mr Chi Wong