Senior Management Team
Nick Hawker, BMus, MPhil
Headmaster
Nick Hawker, BMus, MPhil
Headmaster
Nick Hawker joined King’s in January 2024 as Headmaster of King’s St Alban’s and brings with him a wealth of experience from both the independent and maintained sectors. He was previously Deputy Head, and later Acting Head, of Salisbury Cathedral School where he held overall responsibility for pastoral care and the day-to-day running of the prep school. Prior to that he was Deputy Head, Academic at Polwhele House School in Cornwall, a position he held alongside his role as a tenor lay clerk in Truro Cathedral Choir.
Originally from Solihull and a graduate of the University of Birmingham, Nick has a passion for music and enjoys singing and playing the piano in his spare time. He is also a keen sportsman, is a qualified FA coach and a long-distance running enthusiast. Nick loves playing football when given half a chance and is a committed supporter of Aston Villa.
Nick is currently completing his training as a team inspector for the Independent School’s Inspectorate (ISI) and in his role as Headmaster is also Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for King’s St Alban’s.
Nick lives on site at KSA with his wife Gemma, their two children Archie and Izzy who both attend King’s St Alban’s, and their lively and loveable cockapoo, Maggie.
Briony Cartwright
Assistant Head, Pre-Prep
Briony Cartwright
Assistant Head, Pre-Prep
Briony is our Assistant Head, Pre-Prep. As such she oversees the day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep including Nursery, Early Years and Key Stage 1. Briony shares the role of Reception teacher with Mrs Thorp and is our Forest School Leader, responsible for coordinating all Forest School activities.
Adam Kent
Deputy Head
Adam Kent
Deputy Head
Adam is our Deputy Head, having read History at University before embarking on a career in primary education. Since completing his PGCE over 10 years ago, Adam has held senior posts in schools across Worcestershire. As part of his role, he is responsible for the extensive co-curricular provision at King’s St Alban’s, leading on pupils’ personal development as well as being the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). Adam is also responsible for the day-to-day running of the school and currently teaches Maths, Humanities, RE and PSHE. Adam is a keen sportsman and enjoys supporting and contributing to the sporting co-curricular clubs on offer at King’s St Alban’s.
Jo Clark
Director of Sport
Jo Clark
Director of Sport
Jo is King’s St Alban’s through and through, having taught with us for 22 years! Before joining the school she taught at St Mary’s Church of England School and Chestnut and Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead. Jo joined us initially as a hockey coach before taking on more responsibilities within the school as Games teacher and teacher of Geography. More recently, Jo has stepped up to the role of Director of Sport at King’s St Alban’s. Under her leadership, sport within the school continues to thrive.
Keeley Beauchamp
Academic Deputy
Keeley Beauchamp
Academic Deputy
Full Staff List
Teaching Staff
Mrs L Thorp, Reception
Mrs P White, Reception
Mrs K Chatterton, Year 1
Mrs Fourie, Year 2
Mrs F Atkinson, Year 3
Mrs N Ricketts, Year 4 / Science
Miss A Jordan, Year 5 / Girls’ Games
Mrs K Etherington, Year 5
Mrs J Pitts, Year 6
Mrs K Beauchamp, Year 6 / ICT
Mrs E Majhu, Year 6
Mrs L Hand, Year 6
Specialist Teaching Staff
Mrs N Cain, Art, Design and Technology
Mrs M Knipe, Learning Support
Mrs L Kilbey, Modern Languages / Music
Mrs Liz Lewis, Dance & Humanities
Mrs V Gunter, Music
Mrs H Haggarty, Music
Prep Teaching Assistants
Miss R Woodger
Mrs J Askew
Pre-Prep Teaching Assistants
Mrs A Cinao
Mrs C Holden-Milner
Mrs R Greenhill
Matrons
Mrs K Jenkins
Mrs N Flood
Nursery Staff
Mrs S Pugh – Nursery Manager
Miss A Lewis – Deputy Manager
Mrs S Ayub
Mrs R Byng
Mrs K Edwards
Mrs V Monkhouse
Miss N Stray
Mrs A Withnall
Miss E Davis
Sports Staff
Mrs J Clark – Director of Sport
Mr C Hooman – Head of Boys’ Games
Miss A Jordan – Head of Girls’ Games
Miss R Woodger – Swimming Teacher
Mr C Jenkinson – Sports Coach
Support Staff
Mrs E Monkhouse, Registrar
Mrs S Sowney, Secretary
Mr T Price, Caretaker
Mrs J Doodes, Marketing & Partnerships Manager
Mrs S Velasquez, Marketing Executive