Working with us
Our strong teams of teaching and support staff keep Victoria College and the Preparatory School running smoothly. They keep our parents informed and, most of all, keep our boys safe, well and engaged in learning at their best.
See below for a who's who at Victoria College Preparatory School (VCP) and Victoria College, our secondary school. These are our key, front-line staff.
If you would like to work with us, you may find our positions available posted on our Current Vacancies tab, or simply follow us on social media.
Victoria College Preparatory School staff - Who’s Who
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Dan Pateman
Head TeacherRead MoreFoundation Trustee
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George Lumley
Deputy Headteacher Read More -
Sofia Nicolle
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Harriet Simon
Teacher Year 5, Geography and History Subject LeaderPlease enter some content for your news story here.Read More -
Larissa Perree
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Katharine Illing
Admissions & School Secretary Read More -
Julia Bannister
Teacher Year 3 Read More -
Justine Blackstone
Teacher Year 4 Read More -
Sarah Brooke
Learning Support Assistant and Breakfast Club Co-ordinator Read More -
Karen Bull
Teacher Year 5, PSHE and RE Subject Leader Read More -
Fi Daniels
Wellbeing Support Read More -
Rachel Du Feu
Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Assistant Read More -
Emma Ecobichon
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Caroline Finch
SLT and SENco Read More -
Sam Fisher
Teacher Year 3, SLT and Phase Leader Years 3/4 Read More -
Alison Hart
Teacher and Maths Subject Leader Read More -
Henry Job
Teacher Year 5 and ICT Subject Leader Read More -
Simone Le Feuvre
Teacher Year 4 and Art Subject Leader Read More -
Lynda Le Gallais
Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Manager Read More -
Robin Lezala
Teacher of Music Read More -
Anya Martins
Learning Support Assistant Read More -
Wendy Pateman
Teacher Year 3 and Science Subject Leader Read More -
Kelly Paterson
Administrator and Lunchtime AssistantRead More.
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Kelsey Rowland
Teacher Year 6, SLT and Phase Leader Years 5/6 Read More -
Ben Silva
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Carlos Perestrelo
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Wendy Gorvel
Finance and School Secretary Read More -
David Eglington
Walking Bus Support Read More
Victoria College secondary school staff - Who’s Who
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Alun Watkins
HeadmasterRead More -
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Emily Oldridge
Headmaster's PARead MoreClerk to the Board of Governors and the Victoria College Foundation
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Karen Palfreyman
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Simon Barnett
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Michelle Ritchie
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Brendan Carolan
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Jacky Bryan
Academic Head of Year 8 and Wellbeing Coordinator Read More -
Suzanne Job
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James Wooldridge
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Matt Smith
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Francis Murton
Director of MusicRead More.
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Andrew Royle
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David Cox
Housemaster - Diarmid Read More -
Tom Smith
Academic Head of Year 7 and Transition Co-ordinator Read More -
Joe Crill
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Sam Coe
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Orla Priestley
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Carolyn Ferguson
Bursar Read More
Victoria College Foundation
The Foundation was established as a Trust in 2002 as part of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the College. It was set up to support the ever-changing needs of school life and to help to sustain the long-held tradition of the school to provide quality education for all those involved in College life. Since December 2020, the Foundation was re-formed as a Jersey limited company and included on the Jersey Charities Register (No 412).
The main objectives of the Foundation are:
- to widen access to the education offered by Victoria College, through the provision of bursaries; and
- to advance the education of students at Victoria College by providing financial support for the enhancement of the educational and developmental experience on offer to its students.
Money raised via alumni events and other fund raising programmes, such as our Foundation Partner initiative, generates funding to facilitate the Foundation's main objectives.
Please refer to the Privacy Notice.
Find out more about our current Foundation Partners.
To become a Foundation Partner, contact Claire Rowland, Head of Marketing: foundation@vcj.sch.je
Victoria College Foundation Trustees
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Paul Willing
Chair of TrusteesRead More -
David Lambotte
Foundation Trustee Read More -
Brian Watt
Chair of Governors Read More -
Oliver Hughes
President of OVA & Vice Chair of Trustees Read More -
Dan Pateman
Head Teacher, VCP Read More -
Matthew Sutton
Foundation TrusteeOld VictorianRead More -
Christopher Scholefield
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Alun Watkins
Headmaster Read More -
David Vieira
Foundation Trustee Read More
Board of Governors
Victoria College and Victoria College Preparatory School have a joint Board of Governors that meet regularly to oversee and support the schools. Our Governors are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and professional disciplines, and bring their expertise to their roles.
Governors are appointed to provide:
- stronger links between the school and the community
- a wide experience of the outside world
- an independent view and common sense approach
- a visible form of accountability for the Headmaster/Headteacher and staff of the schools
- support for the Headmaster/Headteacher and staff
The Chair of the Board is Brian Watt, who is contactable at: b.watt@vcj.sch.je.
Mrs Emily Oldridge, the Clerk to the Board of Governors, holds a full list of contact information for the Governing Body along with their Register of Business Interests. Please contact Mrs Oldridge on e.oldridge@vcj.sch.je or tel 01534 638200 if you require any of this information.
Annual Reports
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Brian Watt
Chair, Board of GovernorsRead MoreSub-Committees: All
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David Vieira
Chair Marketing Sub-Committee & Invited GovernorRead MoreChair Marketing Sub-Committee
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Dr Deryn Evans
Vice-Chair, Board of GovernorsRead MoreSub-committees:
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Nick Cawley
Chair of Finance and Premises Sub-CommitteeRead MoreSub-Committees:
Development
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Kathryn Slater
Chair of Teaching and Learning Sub-CommitteeRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Emelita Robbins
Chair of Governance, Leadership and Management Sub-CommitteeRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Paul Willing
Chair of Trustees, Victoria College FoundationRead MoreChair of Trustees, Victoria College Foundation
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Tom Smith
Staff Governor for Victoria CollegeRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Richard Stevens
Parent Governor for Victoria CollegeRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Henry Job
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Richard Bidmead
Parent Governor for VCPRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Simon Marks
Parent Governor for VCPRead MoreSub-Committees:
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Old Victorians' Association
The Old Victorians’ Association (OVA) comprises former students of Victoria College Jersey as well as serving and former teachers. Its aims are to promote fellowship between Old Victorians worldwide and to help support the school in its continued success and position as leading education establishment in the Island.
The Old Victorians Association Council is the executive elected body of Association representing Victoria College alumni, and its 12 members meet quarterly. They arrange social events such as the annual London (November) and Jersey (December) OV Dinners, as well as as sporting events for OVA affiliated teams in Cricket, football, golf, hockey, shooting. OV events are publicised on our News page and social media channels, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and from time to time, via email.
Find out more about the OVA and who to contact.
To join our OV mailing list, please fill in this form.
Please refer to the Privacy Notice.
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Parent volunteers
We are extremely fortunate to have an active group of parents who volunteer their time and skills to help build links within our school community of parents, staff and pupils,
At the Prep school, the PTA is called Friends of Prep. It organises much loved social events and fundraising activities throughout the year including the annual disco, Christmas parties, Bingo and Cinema nights, cake sales and the summer fete. Friends of Prep also run a 2nd Hand Uniform shop which is open every Monday from 3pm.
The funds raised by Friends of Prep go towards extra resources and activities that enhance the boys school experience and, for example coaches on all school trips. Many fond memories are made at these events.
For Friends of Prep queries, email Chair, Helen Worthy: friendsofprep@gmail.com
At College, parents are encouraged to get involved via the Victoria College Parents’ Association. The committee meets six times a year, holds parent forums and distributes funds to support school and enrich the boys’ time at College. It also runs Nearly New Uniform shop, which opens on the first Thursday of each month.
The primary aims of the VCPA are to:
- Provide feedback loop between parents and staff on school policy and education ideas
- Distribute funds contributed to it to enhance their academic and co-cirricular experience at College.
- Organise activities for parents to attend school to feel part of the school and understand what makes it so special
- Support school events
For VCPA queries email Chair, Helen Worthy: VCPAChair2@gmail.com
Both groups always warmly welcome new members, and offer a great opportunity to make friends and get to know the respective schools better.