Teaching Staff at King's St Alban's

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 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 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 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.