Meet our Staff

Behind every student's success is a talented, dedicated team who care deeply about every individual.

Expert professionals. Genuine relationships.

Supporting students at Churston is a team effort. Our teachers are passionate about their disciplines and genuinely invested in the progress of every young person in their care. They are privileged to be supported by a wider team of experts whose skills and knowledge make the school run smoothly and effectively. We recruit people who share our values, and we support them to keep growing throughout their career. The result is a staff body that is skilled, cohesive, and proud to work here.

Bruce NisbettBruce Nisbett

Bruce Nisbett

Head of Design and Technology
Olena OnishkoOlena Onishko

Olena Onishko

Catering Assistant
Bethany OutlawBethany Outlaw

Bethany Outlaw

Maths teacher
Joanne ParkesJoanne Parkes

Joanne Parkes

Art &/ Design Technician
Jo ParkesJo Parkes

Jo Parkes

Psychology and Chemistry teacher
Maria Perez-VazquezMaria Perez-Vazquez

Maria Perez-Vazquez

Language Support
Ian PoveyIan Povey

Ian Povey

Maths teacher
Paul RadmorePaul Radmore

Paul Radmore

Head of IT and Communications
Sian ReesSian Rees

Sian Rees

Science Technician
Samuel RevellSamuel Revell

Samuel Revell

Second in English
Nicola RisdonNicola Risdon

Nicola Risdon

Head of Psychology
Chris RootsChris Roots

Chris Roots

Biology teacher
Nicola RundleNicola Rundle

Nicola Rundle

Cleaner
Holly RussellHolly Russell

Holly Russell

English teacher
Danielle ScagellDanielle Scagell

Danielle Scagell

Maths teacher
Alexandra ScawnAlexandra Scawn

Alexandra Scawn

Biology teacher
Rachel ScottRachel Scott

Rachel Scott

Maths teacher
Duncan SearleDuncan Searle

Duncan Searle

Music Technician
Lee ShellumLee Shellum

Lee Shellum

Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Headteacher
Hannah ShellumHannah Shellum

Hannah Shellum

English teacher
Elliott SimsonElliott Simson

Elliott Simson

Business Studies teacher
Claire SinclairClaire Sinclair

Claire Sinclair

Cover Supervisor
Martin SkellyMartin Skelly

Martin Skelly

Head of PE
Karen SmithKaren Smith

Karen Smith

Catering Assistant
Jasmine SullivanJasmine Sullivan

Jasmine Sullivan

Head of Drama
Kelly SwainKelly Swain

Kelly Swain

Catering Assistant
Martin SwannellMartin Swannell

Martin Swannell

Head of Year 13
Molly ThomasMolly Thomas

Molly Thomas

English teacher
David TroakeDavid Troake

David Troake

Economics and Politics teacher
Susan TwineSusan Twine

Susan Twine

Administrator
Joanne UtleyJoanne Utley

Joanne Utley

Catering Assistant
Amy WaldenAmy Walden

Amy Walden

Marketing and Fundraising Development Officer
Lauren WaltersLauren Walters

Lauren Walters

Premises and Finance Assistant
Christie WhitallChristie Whitall

Christie Whitall

Teaching Assistant SEND
Jess WhitelockJess Whitelock

Jess Whitelock

6th Form Administrator
Julie WhittingslowJulie Whittingslow

Julie Whittingslow

Lunchtime Supervisor and Cleaner
Hannah Willcox-JonesHannah Willcox-Jones

Hannah Willcox-Jones

Biology teacher
Ben WilliamsBen Williams

Ben Williams

Teacher of Geography and Business Studies, Staff Governor
Deborah WilsonDeborah Wilson

Deborah Wilson

Counsellor
Lucy WoollettLucy Woollett

Lucy Woollett

Science Technician
Mildred YipMildred Yip

Mildred Yip

Cleaner

What sets our staff apart

Expert in their subject

Our teachers are specialists. They bring genuine passion for their disciplines into the classroom every day - and that enthusiasm is contagious. When a teacher loves what they teach, students learn to love it too.

Invested in every student

At Churston, staff take the time to understand each student as an individual. Whether it's spotting when someone needs a push, or recognising when they need reassurance, our team are attuned and attentive.

A staff who work together

Our teachers don't work in isolation. They share expertise, support one another and contribute to a culture where professional development is a daily reality, not an annual event.

Open doors, open minds

Students at Churston don't have to be afraid to ask for help. Our staff are present, accessible and genuinely pleased when a student takes the initiative to reach out - whether that's for academic support, guidance or just a conversation.

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