We are delighted to welcome the following new members of teaching staff to the College, joining our passionate and knowledgeable Common Room of 160. They bring an amazing collection of experience and talent and we are very much looking forward to the positive impact they will have as part of our community.
Edward Byrne – Ed joins the Music Department after three years as Organ Scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford whilst reading for an undergraduate degree in Music. Prior to that, he was Organ Scholar at Worcester Cathedral and a Music Gap Student at The King’s School, Worcester. Ed will be teaching Music and Music Technology and tutoring in Dancy and he is looking forward to contributing to the outstanding culture of Music at Marlborough.
Andrew Cunningham – Andrew joins the English Department for two terms. He spent 14 happy years at Radley before retiring in 2022. He’s also taught at Charterhouse, Cranleigh and Uppingham and was Editor of the HMC magazine. His big passion is Shakespeare and he is looking forward to the new challenge of teaching at Marlborough.
Sam Hirons – Sam joins the Business and Economics Department after four years at Wycliffe College where he was a Housemaster and teacher. Prior to that, he was at Gloucester University where he studied Business Marketing Management and at UCL where he attained his PGCE. He is looking forward to tutoring in Turner, coaching rugby and getting involved with everything Marlborough.
Lee Mahony – Lee joins the History Department from Westminster School. Prior to that, he has taught at Canford School and Eastbourne College. A former submariner, he left the Royal Navy in 2011 to read History at the University of Liverpool before completing an MLitt at St Andrews and PGCE at Cambridge. Alongside teaching, Lee is looking forward to getting stuck in with the CCF.
Beth Pickett – Beth joins as the Artist-in-Residence after completing her BA in Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Beth is a printmaker specialising in etching, and is excited to inspire and encourage pupils in this specialism during her time here. She invites everyone to visit her studio in the first floor of the Mount House Gallery.
Geoff Robinson – Geoff joins as Head of the Strength and Conditioning Department after two years at Ipswich School. Prior to that, he was at Ipswich Town FC and Bath Rugby. He is looking forward to creating an atmosphere around Athletic Development that engages and inspires pupils to want to be involved. He is a keen football and Formula 1 fan and enjoys going for adventurous walks around the country with his partner and dog, Rusty.
Steve Thompson – Steve joins the Biology Department having spent ten years at Pangbourne College where he was also a Housemaster for seven of those years. His degree is in Sports and Exercise Science and Coaching Performance from the University of Hull and as well as Biology, he has also taught Psychology and PE. He is looking forward to getting involved with the hockey and football coaching here.
Sally Walker – Sally joins as International University Advisor, having been a University Guidance Counsellor at the International School of Geneva, Switzerland for many years. Sally has extensive experience helping pupils get into universities around the world and is looking forward to sharing that knowledge with Marlburians. She has lived in Asia and the Middle East and is proud to be a Times Higher Education Accredited Counsellor. Sally loves going to the theatre, preferring plays to musicals, and is a keen skier.
Isaac Westlake – Isaac joins the Chemistry Department following five years at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School, having previously completed his studies in Chemistry at Cardiff University. He will be teaching Chemistry and serving as a tutor in Turner House. In addition to his academic role, Isaac is looking forward to contributing to the school’s football programme and is a long-standing supporter of Plymouth Argyle.
Paula Ziodo Oses – Paula joins us after five years at Highgate School in London. Prior to that, she was a lecturer in Politics in several universities in the south of England, including the LSE, Warwick and Oxford. She will be teaching Politics and tutoring in Dancy. She has moved here with her partner and their three-year old daughter, and is really looking forward to enjoying the magnificent Wiltshire countryside.
