Staff & Governors

We are delighted to have a team of talented, experienced and enthusiastic staff who inspire Berkhampstead children to achieve remarkable things. With a balanced mix of male and female teachers, we provide a strong and supportive environment that benefits both boys’ and girls’ education.

“Effective teaching methods are used to engage pupils’ interest, motivating them to apply themselves well to tasks that are set.” ISI Report, November 2023

Richard Cross BSc (Hons), PGCE

Executive Director
exechead@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Michelle Bareham BA (Hons), PGCE

Head of School
headofschool@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Tom Denmead ACA, BSc (Hons)

Bursar
bursar@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Zöe Meredith-Smyth Postgraduate Early Years, BA (Hons), PGCE

Head of Early Years & Reception teacher
z.meredith-smyth@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Jo Shoukry BSc (Hons), PGCE

Head of Learning Support
learningsupport@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Aimee Stephenson BEd (Hons)

Head of Pre-Prep, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Pre-Prep Co-Ordinator & Year 1 teacher
a.stephenson@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Laurence Jennings BA (Hons) PGCE

Head of Pastoral Care & Year 4 Form Teacher
l.jennings@berkhampsteadschool.co.uk 

Stephen Ackland

Chair of governors

Gill Agg

Safeguarding Governor

James Walton

Education Governor

Diane Cox

Finance Governor

Joey Bowden

Governor

Allan Roberts

Legal Governor

Kate France

Governor

Nick Parkin

Governor