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Meet the Team
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Senior Management Team
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Adam Hurst
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Adam Hurst
Headmaster
BA English Language and Literature (University of Reading) QTS
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Toni Riemer
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Toni Riemer
Deputy Head (Academic)
Bachelor of Primary Education (Rhodes University, South Africa); QTS
I love Dolphin because:
"It has an exciting, unique curriculum and it constantly strives to identify and then nurture the individual talents of every child! "
Interesting fact:
"I grew up in a small town in the Drakensburg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa."
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Chris Leakey
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Chris Leakey
Senior Teacher, Head of Computer Studies
BA (Hons) French and German (Oxford Brookes); PGCE (London South Bank)
Subjects taught:
Computer Studies, French, German, Sport (Cricket, Rugby and Football Coach)
I love Dolphin because:
“It's different. It doesn't pretend or have airs, it does what it sets out to do and the children grow into affable, easy-going young men and women, ready to conquer the world!”
Interesting fact:
“I have been charged by a gorilla in Rwanda, fought off a baboon with a lunch box lid in Kenya and I enjoy playing cricket for Littlewick Green.”
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Alison Alderson
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Alison Alderson
Head Of Lower School, Year 2 Teacher
BSc (Hons) Botany (Durham); PGCE (Reading); PhD Molecular Biology (Durham)
Subjects taught:
Early Years specialist, Science, Mathematics
I love Dolphin because:
“Dolphin takes you outside your comfort zone. Never as a PhD scientist would I have imagined directing a musical play or leading a walking trip!”
Interesting fact:
“I have a PhD in protein purification and DNA sequencing.”
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Emma Fisher
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Emma Fisher
Head Of Upper School, Director Of Sport
BA (QTS) (Hons) in Physical Education (University of Chichester)
Subject taught:
Physical Education
I love Dolphin because:
“I like being part of a team who promote positive learning which is vibrant and engaging for children and adults alike.”
Interesting fact:
“I have motor biked from the bottom to the top of Vietnam and climbed Kilimanjaro!”
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Siân Moore
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Siân Moore
Head of Middle School, Head of Foreign Languages
BA (Hons) French Studies with Italian (Sussex); PGCE French (Birmingham);
PG Dip. School Management (University of Reading)Subjects taught:
French, Spanish, Classics
I love Dolphin because:
“I have the freedom to teach.”
Interesting fact:
“I have slept in a glass igloo in Lapland and gazed at the stars.”
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Jane Robinson
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Jane Robinson
Head of Early Years
BSc (Hons) Business Studies (Bath); PGCE (Reading)
I love Dolphin because:
“It gave all 3 of my children an amazing start both academically and creatively, enabling them to go onto excellent secondary schools and top universities.”
Interesting fact:
“I have recently welcomed a wonderful golden cocker spaniel called Brody, having not been a dog lover for most of my life!”
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Kim Tsang
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Kim Tsang
Bursar
BA (Hons) Accounting, Finance and Economics (Essex)
I love Dolphin because:
“Every day is different and there is never a dull moment!”?
Interesting fact:
“I can drive a tractor!”
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Administrative Staff
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Emma Henley
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Emma Henley
Finance Assistant and PA to Bursar
BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Management Studies, University of Nottingham
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Diane Rebbeck
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Diane Rebbeck
Office Manager and Admissions
I love Dolphin because:
“I’ve only been here for a short time – already I am feeling at home and everyone has been so welcoming, staff, parents and children. It is pretty scenic as well!”
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Kate Spooner
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Kate Spooner
Head's PA
I love Dolphin because:
“It's such a warm and welcoming place to work, even Sri the school cat is pleased to see you! Also .... I have an amazing view from my office!”
Interesting fact:
“I used to be a PA within the worlds of Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship."
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Upper & Middle School Staff
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Alice Baker
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Alice Baker
Head of Science
BSc (Hons) Biology (University of Durham)
PGCE (University of Reading)Subject taught:
Science
I love Dolphin because:
"Of the inquisitive and investigative atmosphere that the school fosters. The children are given the freedom to design, carry out and analyse their own experiments. As an Old Delphinian myself, I know how broad and diverse the curriculum is, allowing the children to learn while exploring."
Interesting fact:
"In 2012 I was part of the fastest 5-person relay team to swim the English Channel."
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Chris De Souza
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Chris De Souza
Head of Classics
BA (Hons) Music (Bristol), QTS
Subjects taught:
Classics, Latin
I love Dolphin because:
“There is something palpable about the atmosphere here. The children’s confidence is what really got me and I adore being able to teach Latin which is one of my passions.”
Interesting fact:
“I started in teaching but then diverted into opera direction at ENO, and broadcasting. I am the host of Emirates' classical inflight programme. Some of my music has been broadcast, but I serve a real composer as Franz Schubert's body-double at Madame Tussaud's in Vienna..”
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Paul Foster
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Paul Foster
Head of Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Exeter); PGCE (Reading)
Subject taught:
Mathematics
I love Dolphin because:
“The children are always enthusiastic and inquisitive and it is great to see those tiny sparks of interest turn in to huge flames.”
Interesting fact:
“Inspired by the children playing in concerts, I have recently returned to playing woodwind after a gap of nearly 40 years! My new instrument of choice is the oboe.”
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Lewis Franklin
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Lewis Franklin
PE and Games Teacher
BSc (Hons) Sports Strength and Conditioning (University of Gloucester), PGCE (The University of Buckingham)
Subject taught:
Physical Education
I love Dolphin because:
"The opportunities the children have here are amazing. It’s a truly unique environment to be a part of."
Interesting fact:
"I briefly appeared on the BBC show ‘It Takes Two’ with my rugby mates performing the strictly shimmy with Natalie Lowe. Thankfully it didn’t get much air time!"
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Jane Hunt
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Jane Hunt
PE Teacher
BA (Hons) Geography and PE (Birmingham); PGCE (Loughborough)
Subject taught:
Physical Education
I love Dolphin because:
“The sheer variety of learning that happens! The children are fortunate to have so many different subjects to enjoy and experience, combined with wonderful trips and visits to bring their topics to life.”
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Jo Hurst
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Jo Hurst
Head of English
BA (Hons) English Literature (University of Cambridge), QTS
Subject taught:
English
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Anne Light
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Anne Light
Director of Music
PGCE Music with QTS (Reading); BMUS (Performance) (London College of Music)
Subject taught:
Music
I love Dolphin because:
“I love how the children are not afraid to try new ideas and always put 100% effort into every song or musical activity.”
Interesting fact:
“I have learnt to play 8 different instruments in my life; piano, violin, saxophone, clarinet, flute, guitar, harp and recorder.”
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Sophie Pindoria
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Sophie Pindoria
French Teacher
Certificate in Education, PGCE
Subject taught:
French
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Katie Richards
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Katie Richards
Head of Art and Design
BA (QTS) (Hons) PE and Geography (Warwick)
Subject taught:
Art and Design
I love Dolphin because:
“The children are inquisitive and have a love of learning. It is like no other school and if I could bottle the secret I would!”
Interesting fact:
“I have achieved a Grade 6 clarinet and Grade 5 piano.”
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Judy Seall
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Judy Seall
Head of Drama
BA (Hons) English & Drama (London); MA Children's Literature (Reading); PGCE in English (Oxford)
Subject taught:
Drama
I love Dolphin because:
“Quite simply it is the best school in the world and I have taught in schools in many different countries. I love it here!”
Interesting fact:
“I was once offered a part on a TV soap called 'Fiebre' (Fever) whilst I was living in Colombia.”
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Emma Tate
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Emma Tate
English Teacher
MA Arts in English Literature and Sociology (Glasgow); PGCE (Roehampton)
Subjects taught:
English, Earth Studies
I love Dolphin because:
“It feels like home. After seeing the positive impact Dolphin had on my son, as a teacher I wanted to work here to contribute to the beacon of positivity that the school represents.”
Interesting fact:
“I once worked for 3 months on a Northern Australian Banana Farm – I became a dab hand with a scythe, lived in a caravan and spent all day trudging around a tropical banana plantation, usually soaking wet.”
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Adam Warner
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Adam Warner
Head Of History, Head Of Boys' Games, Walking Trip Coordinator
BA (Hons) History (Cardiff); PGCE History and PE (Cheltenham and Gloucester)
Subjects taught:
History, Physical Education (Rugby, Cricket, Football Coach)
I love Dolphin because:
“I love the unique trips that Dolphin offers and especially the chance to introduce pupils to Britain's wild mountain areas!”
Interesting fact:
“I have taught History and P.E. in Kenya, Malawi and Chile."
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Lower School Staff
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Ruth Jones
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Ruth Jones
Year 3 Teacher, Maths Teacher
BA Primary Education with QTS; MA Management in Education (Reading); MRes in Education (Reading)
Subjects taught:
Maths
I love Dolphin because:
“Children can be themselves and they develop a genuine love of learning.”
Interesting fact:
“I love being in the outdoors – walking, climbing, skiing and snowboarding.”
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Matthew Laverty
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Matthew Laverty
Year 2 Teacher
BA (Hons) International Relations (Essex); QTS
I love Dolphin because:
"Children have the opportunity to learn in so many different and exciting ways."
Interesting fact:
"I lived in Madrid for a year whilst working as a teaching assistant in a bilingual primary school."
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Sue Martin
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Sue Martin
Year 1 Teacher
BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering (Southampton); EYPS; C Eng Corporate Member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIEE)
I love Dolphin because:
“The school allows teachers to follow the passions of the children by giving teachers the freedom to teach and the children the freedom to learn.”
Interesting fact:
“I am a Chartered Electrical Engineer who designed and built high speed data acquisition systems for an oil company."
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Helen Waneis
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Helen Waneis
Year 2 Teacher
MA Hons Modern Languages, QTS
Interesting fact:
“I have learnt Russian and have travelled extensively in and worked throughout the Former Soviet Union.”
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Antonia Webster
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Antonia Webster
Year 1 Teacher
BA (Hons) History of Art; PGCE (University of Southampton), QTS
I love Dolphin because:
“It is unique and the individuality of its pupils is nurted and celebrated.”
Interesting fact:
“I lived in the Netherlands between the ages of 6 and 18.”
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Early Years Foundation Stage
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Hannah Spiers
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Hannah Spiers
Deputy Head of Early Years
BA (Hons) Primary Education Early Years (University of West of England, Bristol)
I love Dolphin because:
"Of the relaxed atmosphere seen through the children wearing their own clothes and calling teachers by their first name."
Interesting fact:
"I lived in the Middle East for three years and went on a zipline down in front of the Burj Khalifa!"
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Jacquie Champion
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Jacquie Champion
Reception Teacher, Early Years Music Teacher
BA (Hons) Music, Bath; PGCE (Exeter)
Subjects taught:
Reception Class and Early Years Music
I love Dolphin because:
“It gives me freedom to teach in my own way.”
Interesting fact:
“Dolphin has taken me to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall.”
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Christine Jackson
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Christine Jackson
Early Years Teacher
Foundation Degree in Education, Level 3 certificate for Forest School Leaders, NCFE Level 3 Diploma for The Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare)
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Susan Mandalos
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Susan Mandalos
Nursery Teacher
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Manchester); EYPS; Montessori Diploma
I love Dolphin because:
“I enjoy helping children to understand and be inspired by the world around them, in a nurturing and exciting environment.”
Interesting fact:
“Teaching runs in my family – one son and three nieces are also teachers.”
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Davinder Shergill
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Davinder Shergill
Reception Teacher
BA (Hons) Business Studies (Wolverhampton); Diploma Level 3 in Children's & Young People's workforce; NVQ Level 2 in Child care
I love Dolphin because:
“I love the relaxed vibe of the school and how the school respects everyone’s individuality.”
Interesting fact:
“I used to organise parties for Prince Charles.”
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Forest Schools
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Naomi Griffiths
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Naomi Griffiths
Forest Schools Coordinator, Teaching Assistant
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Early Learning and Childcare; Open Awards Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner Award
I love Dolphin because:
“I love the exciting hands-on, cross-curricular learning opportunity Dolphin offers its children.”
Interesting fact:
“I am a keen traveller and take my son backpacking all over the world. We enjoy exploring the different types of flora and fauna and have delighted in staying in various tribal villages.”
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Librarian
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Kirsty Harrison
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Kirsty Harrison
Librarian, Teaching Assistant
I love Dolphin because:
“It is a wonderfully colourful and interactive place to work. The energy and enthusiasm of the children should be captured in one of Roald Dahl's BFG 'Dream Jars'! ”
Interesting fact:
“I grew up in Zimbabwe and wanted to be a game ranger when I was young!”
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Teaching Assistants
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Sabine Greenfield
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Sabine Greenfield
Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
I love Dolphin because:
“The atmosphere throughout the school is warm and welcoming and I love seeing the children arrive full of enthusiasm and eagerness to get on with learning. The varied and interesting trips the pupils can go on is amazing, and really helps them become confident and independent.”
Interesting fact:
“When I was 18, I went to Greece on a bus with £25 in my pocket and stayed for 6 years.”
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Dianne Harris
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Dianne Harris
Teaching Assistant
I love Dolphin because:
“It’s a warm, happy environment that allows children to be individuals. To see the pleasure the children get from learning is a wonderful thing.”
Interesting fact:
“I am a keen, amateur photographer. My favourite subjects to photograph are my two beautiful granddaughters; I love capturing all their growing moments.”
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Jade Jeffries
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Jade Jeffries
Teaching Assistant
I love Dolphin because:
"There is a creative, enthusiastic and kind environment for both staff and pupils to thrive in. Every day brings a sense of happiness and fulfilment ....also Dolphin does not do events by half! "
Interesting fact:
"Having lived in Scotland for a couple of years I took the time to climb a (small!) mountain."
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Yasmin Waneis
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Yasmin Waneis
Teaching Assistant
BA Ancient History
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SEN Tutors
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Gail Sponder
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Gail Sponder
SEN Tutor, Head of Learning Support
QTS, OCR Level 5 SPLD
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Hazel Williams
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Hazel Williams
SEN Tutor
BSc, PGCE, Cert RSA AMBDA
I love Dolphin because:
“It encourages all the children to recognise and develop their individual strengths and to improve their skills in a challenging and multisensory learning environment.”
Interesting fact:
“I taught literacy groups of Maori children in New Zealand.”
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Peripatetic Teaching Staff - Music
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Elin Davies
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Elin Davies
Singing Teacher
Bachelor (Hons) of Music (Cardiff University)
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Gabriela Eddy
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Gabriela Eddy
Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano Teacher
MA Music (Silesian University)
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Patrick Johnson
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Patrick Johnson
Electric Guitar Teacher
Certificate of Higher Education in Popular Music Practice
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Jonathan Large
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Jonathan Large
Violin Teacher
The Certificate of Teaching (Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music)
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Samantha Moore
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Samantha Moore
Flute Teacher
Teaching Diploma (Royal College of Music)
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Adam Perry
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Adam Perry
Drum Teacher
Adam teaches all aspects of drumming from beginners to advanced. He is also a professional drummer in constant demand locally and nationally playing all genres of music.
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Peripatetic Teaching Staff - Sport
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Libby Putney
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Libby Putney
Dance Teacher
Dance, BA English with Film and Television Studies, IDTA Teacher of Dancing
I love Dolphin because:
“Teachers really care about their pupils and the children are happy and confident. It is such a vibrant setting and a joyful place to work.”
Interesting fact:
“I have danced on stage at the World Music Awards at Earl’s Court in London in 2006 with Michael Jackson and Chris Brown in the Thriller dance.”
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Martin Small
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Martin Small
Judo Coach
Judo, Black Belt 2nd Dan and Senior Club Coach
I love Dolphin because:
“I have great memories as a boy being brought along to Dolphin during my school holidays with my Dad for extra training – fun times!”
Interesting fact:
“I was number 1 in the country for judo for years, fighting all around the world and winning many European tournaments. I enjoy writing children's picture books and soon I hope people will be able to buy my first book!”
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Ffion Sprigings
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Ffion Sprigings
Yoga Teacher
Karuna Yoga Teacher Training Diploma
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Peripatetic Teaching Staff - Languages
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Xu Yu
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Xu Yu
Mandarin Teacher
Diploma in Business Administration
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Custodians
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Paul Ducker
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Paul Ducker
Custodian
I love Dolphin because:
"Everyone is so enthusiastic about learning! Plus it is great to see that so much of it naturally happens beyond the classroom, which makes it a fantastic place to be a caretaker interested in learning and sustainability."
Interesting fact:
"I am an occasional 'crowd room' model for trainee make-up artists at Pinewood Studios!"
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Ross Parker
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Ross Parker
Custodian
I love Dolphin because:
“There is always a friendly face to talk to.”
Interesting fact:
“I am a massive motocycle racing enthusiast.”
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Phil Rose
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Phil Rose
Custodian
I love Dolphin because:
“I love putting my handyman skills to the test by building the sets for the school productions.”
Interesting fact:
“I am the club captain of my local bowls club.”
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Alex Saunders
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Alex Saunders
Custodian
I love Dolphin because:
“The staff, parents and children are so friendly.”
Interesting fact:
“I am a qualified diver and kayaker.”
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