Our Senior School staff are experts in the teaching of girls, they understand how girls learn and how they flourish. Our Junior School staff specialise in teaching and inspiring young minds. All of our staff are committed to developing the pupils’ natural enthusiasm for learning, equipping them with the skills to excel in life. The smaller nature of our School allows strong positive relationships to develop between teachers and pupils.
“Very warm relationships were evident between pupils and staff as well as the value placed by staff on pupils’ interests and happiness.” ISI Inspection
“The teachers are so helpful; they are so good at what they do and are really nice. They are incredibly supportive.” Senior School Pupil
Senior Leadership Team
The management of our School is led by the Co-Principals, Jo Goudriaan & David Griffiths, supported by the Senior Leadership Team. Jo Goudriaan is responsible for the running of the School and the wellbeing of all our pupils.
Co Principal, David Griffiths
Co Principal, Jo Goudriaan
Deputy Principal, James Waddington
Head of Junior School, Rachel Capper
Senior School Staff
Our Senior school teaching staff are great enthusiasts for their subjects, they enjoy instilling in pupils this same passion for their subject. Our teachers know every one of their pupils, allowing them to provide the best guidance and support to each individual.
Head of Years 7 & 8, Helen Mumby
Head of Year 9, Nicole Marshall
Head of Year 10, Harriet Bywater
Head of Year 11, Adam Dawson
Head of College (Sixth Form), James Waddington
Pre-School, Early Years and Junior School Staff
Our Pre-School and Junior School Staff are all highly skilled in the teaching of young children. They know how to spark young minds and nurture a love of learning. The small family nature of the School means our staff know and care for every pupil at the School.
Head of Junior School, Rachel Capper
Boarding Staff
Our dedicated Boarding Staff provide great pastoral care for each of our boarding students. Boarding staff care about each girl – her character, her drive and her wellbeing. Staff live within the Boarding Houses and are always available for the girls.
Head of Boarding, Nia Passmore
Designated Safeguarding Leads
The Mount School’s Designated Safeguarding Leads share the overarching responsibility for keeping all our pupils safe. Please get in touch with to our DSL’s if you have any questions or concerns.
Principal, Jo Goudriaan
Head of Junior School, Rachel Capper – EYFS & Junior School Responsibility
Our Governing Body
At The Mount we have a committed board of governors who play a vital role in the ongoing development of the School. The main role of the governing body (which we call Committee) is to oversee the way the school is run, both in terms of practicalities and ethos. As a charity, Mount governors are also trustees. To read more about what our governors do, how our governance structure works and to meet our current governors click to visit our ‘Governing Body’ page.