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Teaching Staff

The teaching body is the driving force for implementing the DBS vision. Our teaching team have experience with the British curriculum. They are fully engaged with the students, demonstrate excellent teaching methods with a full understanding of how students learn. They have a real passion for their subject area, and the ability to explain it. Crucially, they are wholly committed to excellent pastoral care and the provision of effective co-curricular activities.

Pre-Prep (Mini Dragons – Year 2)
Prep School (Year 3 -8)
Senior School (Year 9-11)
Sixth Form (Year 12-13)

Pre-Prep

Mini Dragons Class (Pre-Nursery)

Ms Sarah Cullen
Mini Dragons Teacher

Ms Terri Baldwin
Mini Dragons Teacher

“My dedication lies in creating a nurturing environment where every child can explore their passions, fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning.”

Ms Taryna Hollinger
Mini Dragons Teacher

Nursery Class (EY 1)

Ms Jasmine Batson
Nursery Class Teacher

Ms Elise Tamblyn
Nursery Class Teacher

Ms Ashley Moyles
Nursery Class Teacher

Ms Sarah Beddoes
Nursery Class Teacher

Ms Hannah Cotton
Nursery Class Teacher

“I am passionate about creating an engaging and exciting learning environment where every child can flourish and develop a love of learning.”

Reception Class (EY 2)

Mrs Naomi Grassi
Reception Class Teacher

Mrs Sarah Mair
Reception Class Teacher

Mrs Jennifer Drake
Reception Class Teacher

Ms Charlotte Ryland
Reception Class Teacher

“I believe in fostering a classroom environment where children feel confident to challenge themselves and find joy in their learning journey, discovering something new every day.”

Ms Sarah Timpson
Reception Class Teacher

Year 1-2

Ms Emma Doody
Year 1 Teacher

Ms Roni Hause
Year 1 Teacher

Mr Jake Ashmore
Year 1 Teacher

Ms Olivia Nunn
Year 1 Teacher

“I am passionate about creating a fun and memorable learning environment where curiosity thrives, using hands-on activities and real-world applications to keep students excited and engaged in their learning.”

Ms Prapti Trivedi
Year 2 Teacher

Ms Courtney Scott
Year 2 Teacher

Mr Symeon Spooner
Year 2 Teacher

Ms Holly Dobson
Year 2 Teacher

Prep School

Mr Richard Casey
Year 3 Teacher

Ms Sarah Buntine
Year 3 Teacher

Ms Aimee Doser
Year 3 Teacher

Mr Ronald Diaz
Year 3 Teacher

Ms Katie Parker
Year 4 Teacher

Mr Rory Bellis
Year 4 Teacher

Mr Josh Petriccia
Year 4 Teacher

Mrs Polly Neville
Year 5 Teacher

Mr Matthew Eckersley
Year 5 Teacher

Ms Katie McMillan
Year 5 Teacher

Mr Lewis Jones
Year 5 Teacher

Ms Alex Kennett
Year 6 Teacher

Ms Vidula Mansur
Year 6 Teacher

Mr Dan Hunt
Year 6 Teacher

Ms Andrea Palmer
Year 6 Teacher

Ms Kirstie Kirkpatrick
Year 7 Form Tutor

Mr Timothy Bailey
Year 7 Form Tutor

“I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment where students can develop a passion for Science by connecting it to everyday life, inspiring them to reach high aspirations and ambitious goals.”

Mr James Hollingsworth
Year 7 Form Tutor

Mr Nick Sayers
Year 8 Form Tutor

Ms Abigail Lee
Year 8 Form Tutor

Mr Paul Handley
Year 8 Form Tutor

Ms Susie Chan
Year 8 Form Tutor

Senior School

Mr Ayush Sharma
Year 9 Senior House Tutor

Ms Holly Newson
Year 9 Senior House Tutor

“I am passionate about exploring history from diverse perspectives and helping young people achieve their full potential by fostering a deep appreciation for the past.”

Mr Ivan Lopez
Year 9 Senior House Tutor

“I am excited to inspire the next generation of tech innovators by sharing my passion for computer science and contributing to the vibrant community at DBS.”

Mr Richard Tock
Year 10 Senior House Tutor

“I am passionate about making maths accessible to all students, focusing on understanding procedural techniques, and I firmly believe that every child is capable of achieving excellence.”

Mr Ashraaf Talaat
Year 10 Senior House Tutor

Ms Masako Chikushi
Year 10 Senior House Tutor

Ms Elizabeth Byrne
Year 11 Senior House Tutor

Mr Ethan Tinley
Year 11 Senior House Tutor

Mr Jill Hamill
Year 11 Senior House Tutor

“I am passionate about promoting healthy living and lifelong learning, and as an English teacher with experience in both the UK and Asia, I strive to inspire a love for literature and language in my students.”

Sixth Form

Mr Stephen Roche
Year 12 Senior House Tutor

Mr Bennet Hackett
Year 13 Senior House Tutor