Kerry Burnham
Headteacher
Kerry Burnham is a graduate of the University of Exeter and an Advanced Skills Mathematics Teacher who has taught in the state sector since 1998.
Joe Rowing
Deputy Headteacher
Joe is responsible for the school’s pastoral system and residential provision.
Will Denford
Business Manager
Will has over 10 years experience in educational and financial management.
Liam Cantle
Assistant Headteacher
Liam is responsible for academic progress and support. He is a Mathematics graduate of Warwick University and completed his PGCE at the University of Exeter.
Teaching Staff
Stuart Allen
Teacher of Mathematics
Stuart joined the EMS teaching team in September 2016. A graduate of the University of Plymouth, Stuart has been teaching in the South West for over fifteen years.
Will Braithwaite
Teacher of Physics
Will is joining EMS for a one-year development post during which he will conduct research to improve teaching and learning.
Melanie Dennig
Lead teacher of Computer Science
Melanie joined the EMS team in September 2018, following her son’s successful completion of his A-level studies with us.
Will Halwyn
Teacher of Mathematics
Will studied Maths at Cambridge University, specialising in Pure Mathematics such as Algebraic Topology.
Ed Horncastle
Teacher of Physics and Computer Science
Ed is the lead teacher for the Exeter Mathematics Certificate (EMC). Having gained a first class degree in Geophysics at Liverpool University, Ed went on to complete his PhD in Theoretical Physics.
Lewis Roberts
Teacher of Mathematics
Lewis has a passion for learning, having secured degrees from the Universities of Oxford (MPhys), Bristol (PhD) and Exeter (maths PGCE);
Malcolm Simpson
Teacher of Physics and Mathematics
Malcolm is the lead teacher for Physics. He joined the school in September 2015 having taught successfully in both comprehensive and selective schools.
Claire Willman
Teacher of Mathematics
An exceptionally experienced and highly regarded teacher, Claire is the lead teacher for mathematics. She joined us in 2015 from Exeter College, where she had taught successfully for the last 30 years.
Pastoral Staff
Bill Hughes
Pastoral Accommodation Tutor
Bill joined the accommodation team in September 2017 bringing with him over ten years experience in schools.
Charlotte King
Pastoral Support Tutor
Charlotte has extensive experience working in a post-16 setting and is well aware of the issues that affect our students.
Carly Miller
Pastoral Accommodation Tutor
Carly supports our residential students on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Grace Strachan
Lead Pastoral and Accommodation Tutor
Grace’s role is based in accommodation where she offers support to students with any day to day tasks or worries.
Support Staff
Sophie Brown
Outreach Coordinator
If an event needs organising – Sophie’s the one to call upon.
Susie Catling
Outreach & Admissions Coordinator
Susie is responsible for our Admissions and Administration and is the first port of call for enquiries.
Julia Gardner
Receptionist
Julia joined the team in September 2015 and is there with a smile to greet every person who walks through the door.
Tamsin Loudon
Finance Assistant
Tamsin is responsible for the day-to-day accounts of the School.
Jill Williams
Exams Officer and Clerk to Governors
Jill has responsibility for the smooth running of exams at EMS as well as providing administrative support to the School’s Governing Board.
Governor Profiles
Anne Oxborough OBE
Chair of Governors
In February 2013, Anne retired following a successful career as a highly regarded, student-centred lecturer, tutor and senior leader.
Professor Trevor Bailey
Governor
Trevor is Professor of Applied and Computational Statistics at the University of Exeter.
Kerry Burnham
Headteacher/Governor
Kerry Burnham is a graduate of the University of Exeter and an Advanced Skills Mathematics Teacher who has taught in the state sector since 1998.
Liam Cantle
Assistant Headteacher/Governor
Liam is a Mathematics graduate of Warwick University and completed his PGCE at the University of Exeter.
Joanna Davoile
Parent Governor
Joanna is Head of Strategy, Policy and Performance for a large housing association delivering new affordable homes.
Philip Jenkinson DL
Vice Chair of Governors
Philip is a former solicitor who spent many years working in local government.
Jenny Leach
Governor
Jenny Leach worked in finance before doing her PGCE in Secondary Business and IT Education.
Dr Tim Paulden
Governor
Tim is the Innovation & Development Manager at ATASS Sports in Exeter.
Linda Peka
Governor
Linda Peka joined the University of Exeter in September 2005. She is Director of College Services and College Registrar for the College of Life & Environmental Sciences
Dave Tarbet
Governor
Dave is a qualified accountant with 25 years commercial, finance and business experience across a range of sectors including engineering, business advisory and accounting, air transport and healthcare.
Professor Pete Vukusic
Governor
Pete is Professor of BioPhotonics and is the Associate Dean for Education in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Exeter.
Anna Ward
Parent Governor
Anna’s professional background is in marketing and communications, although she has spent the last 6 years establishing a new secondary free school.
