Alex Tate MA(Oxon)

The Head

Alex Tate MA(Oxon)

The Head

As The Head of St John’s, Alex has responsibility for the overall vision, ethos and strategic leadership of the School. 

Alex became The Head of St John’s School in 2023.  

Alex Mogford
MA

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Alex Mogford
MA

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

As Deputy Head (Pastoral), Alex is responsible for building and developing St John’s exceptional pastoral provision. He leads and works closely with an experienced pastoral team which includes Senior House Staff, tutors and support staff.

Tara Hanley
BA MA FCCT

Deputy Head (Academic)

Tara Hanley
BA MA FCCT

Deputy Head (Academic)

In her role as Deputy Head (Academic), Tara is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the academic life of St John’s to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning are achieved. Working closely with Heads of Department, she is responsible for the strategic development of the curriculum and for embedding a learning culture across the School.

Ian White
BSc MA

Deputy Head (Co-curricular and Logistics)

Ian White
BSc MA

Deputy Head (Co-curricular and Logistics)

Richard Harvey
BA

Head of Lower School

Richard Harvey
BA

Head of Lower School

In his role as Head of Lower School, Richard oversees all aspects of life in the Lower School, from making sure our youngest pupils swiftly settle in when they join Lower Third to developing academic and co-curricular enrichment opportunities.

Julian Thomas MSc

Assistant Head (Sixth Form)

Julian Thomas MSc

Assistant Head (Sixth Form)

As Assistant Head (Sixth Form), Julian oversees all aspects of life in the Sixth Form at St John’s, ensuring pupils get the most out of these two important years of their school life from studying for A levels and enjoying a rich co-curricular programme to making well-informed choices about their future.

Gareth James
BSc

Director of Sport

Gareth James
BSc

Director of Sport

As Director of Sport, Gareth is responsible for developing an innovative sports programme which gives St John’s pupils access to the highest standards of coaching, equipping them with the ability to live active, healthy lives and enabling them to fulfil their sporting potential, as well as running a busy programme of competitive fixtures.

Oliver White
BA PGDip RCM FISM

Director of Performing Arts

Oliver White
BA PGDip RCM FISM

Director of Performing Arts

Ollie leads a passionate and energetic Performing Arts Department, encouraging and inspiring pupils to contribute to performance through music, drama and dance and creating a busy, enjoyable calendar of events which adds colour and vibrancy to life at St John’s.

Leah Hilt

Director of Safeguarding

Leah Hilt

Director of Safeguarding

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