Imagine a typical maths school student…
There’s probably someone just like that who attends EMS but there will also be a whole range of students who don’t fit the picture in your mind. Visitors are often surprised by the diversity within our student population: the range of interests they have, the variety of schools they come from and their differing personal qualities. There really is no such thing as a typical student.
We’ve created some student profiles with the aim of illustrating that anyone can enjoy and succeed in mathematics and that there is no single type of person who attends EMS. Just click on the pictures below to find read each profile and watch this space for further updates
Cayenne
Josh
Ari
Matty
Susan
Callum
Tim
Harry
Harriet
Kate
Chloe
AJ
Jake
Reuben
Lauren
Coming soon
Emily
Coming soon
Coming soon
Harry
Senior Leadership
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.
Liam Cantle
Assistant Headteacher
Computing Hub Director
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.
Nicola Mitchell
Business Manager
Nicola joined the EMS Senior Leadership Team in January 2019.
Joe Rowing
Deputy Headteacher
Joe is responsible for the school’s pastoral system and residential provision.
Teaching Staff
Stuart Allen
Teacher of Maths and Lead Teacher for UCAS
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.
Nick Dean
Teacher of Maths
Nick first worked with EMS when he was an undergraduate at the University of Exeter, supporting our students with their EMC projects. He then went on to join our Teaching Internship to get a taste of what teaching is all about.
Melanie Dennig
Lead teacher of Computer Science
Computing Hub Secondary Lead
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 Maths and Computer Science
Will studied Maths at Cambridge University, specialising in Pure Mathematics such as Algebraic Topology.
Ed Horncastle
Teacher of Physics and Lead Teacher of EMC
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.
Ekaete Iboro Offong
Teacher of Physics
Ekaete is joining EMS for a one-year development post during which she will conduct research to improve teaching and learning.
Cathy Kelly
Teacher of Maths
Cathy joined the EMS team in September 2020, just after her son had completed his studies with us!
Fiona Reid
Teacher of Maths
Fiona joined EMS in January 2020, already well-versed in Maths Schools, having taught at King’s College London Maths School for two years.
Malcolm Simpson
Lead Teacher of Physics
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
Lead 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
Student Support Tutor
Charlotte has extensive experience working in a post-16 setting and is well aware of the issues that affect our students.
Shirin Monks
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Pastoral
Since graduating with a drama degree from the University of Exeter, Shirin has worked with and for young people…
Jade Prince
Pastoral Accommodation Tutor
Having worked as a support worker for elderly residents, as a manager in the hospitality sector and as a youth support worker with children, Jade brings a wealth of experience to this role.
Grace Strachan
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Residential and SEND
Grace’s role is based in accommodation and school where she offers SEND and pastoral support, helping students prepare for life beyond EMS.
Support Staff
Sophie Brown
Teacher Outreach and Computing Hub Coordinator
PA to Headteacher
Sophie is the key member of staff for the school’s teacher outreach activities, from physics NQT support to maths network meetings.
Susie Catling
Student Outreach and Admissions Coordinator
Susie works closely with external students, co-ordinating our student outreach programmes and admissions process.
Helen Hickman
Receptionist
Joining EMS in November 2020, Helen runs reception every Friday.
Jane Lucas
Exams Officer and Clerk to Governors
Jane has responsibility for the smooth running of exams at EMS as well as providing administrative support to the School’s Governing Board.
Tamsin Muir
Finance Officer
Tamsin is responsible for the day-to-day accounts of the School.
Toria Turner
School Administrator
Tor is the friendly face you’ll first meet when visiting EMS.
Governor Profiles
Professor Trevor Bailey
Governor
Trevor is the Emeritus Professor of Applied 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.
Cathy Durston
Governor
She is Director of College Operations at the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Exeter.
Taro Fujita
Governor
Dr Fujita is a senior lecturer in mathematics education at the Graduate School of Education, Exeter University.
Jennie Hamilton
Governor
Jennie has worked at Exeter College for 25 years, having started as a part time teacher, working with young people with additional needs.
Nathan Harvey
Parent Governor
Nathan’s current role is Programme Director in the Fraud & Financial Crime Prevention team.
Philip Jenkinson DL
Vice Chair of Governors
Philip is a retired 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.
Jenny Long
Parent Governor
Jenny is a community respiratory nurse, with 26 years experience in various roles from ED to ITU, surgery, acute medicine and ophthalmology.
Stephen Mariadas
Governor
Steve is the Chief Executive Officer for the South West Institute of Technology.
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.
Dr Tim Paulden
Governor
Tim is the Innovation & Development Manager at ATASS Sports in Exeter.
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.
