David joined RGS Guildford in 2012, following his first career in banking and finance. He is an enthusiastic teacher of Economics and former Head of Department. As a member of the leadership team, David’s goal is to ensure all pupils meet their academic potential whilst studying a rigorous, forward-looking curriculum designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. 

David spends all the time he can outside of work, outside. A keen watcher and coach of rugby, walker in the hills and mountains, reader, birder and dog-lover, he has given up on technology and plays golf with vintage clubs. 

Following reading a MChem at Oxford University, and PGCE at Cambridge University, Tom joined the teaching profession in 2003 teaching Science a variety of schools from London to New Zealand. Tom joined the RGS in 2007 where, in addition to teaching Chemistry, Tom has held a variety of roles leading Teacher Training, Head of Fifth Form, Head of Sixth Form and, since 2016, Assistant Head Partnerships. Tom passionately believes in working with talented colleagues at RGS as well as local primary and secondary schools to create exciting educational opportunities for all students in our wider community.

Tom is passionate about holistic education and the role that co-curricular and, in particular, outdoor education play in our lifelong character development and Tom leads the Royal Naval Section of the CCF, teach dinghy sailing, and provides tuition and support for Gold DoE expeditions.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys training for and competing in triathlon events and can usually be found in the pool/lake/sea, or running or cycling through our beautiful Surrey countryside. When not being a ‘Dad-taxi’, he enjoys a garden project, puzzles, escape rooms and playing board games with his family.

Natacha gets huge satisfaction from supporting all teachers with their classroom practice, whether they are new to the profession or more experienced. She enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest educational research and then exploring how best to put this into practice within our school context. She firmly believes that through self-reflection, collaboration and engagement with research, teachers can continually refine their practice to deliver an exceptional experience for all their students. She is equally interested in how best to support students in developing their own learning habits to ensure they reach their highest potential both at school and beyond.

Natacha has been responsible for Teaching and Learning since 2016, having previously held pastoral roles at the school. Before joining the RGS, Natacha taught at a similarly selective co-ed independent school. Outside of school, Natacha enjoys playing tennis and running, as well as spending time with her young family.

Jimmy joined RGS Guildford in 2000 from KCS Wimbledon, and also has experience of teaching in co-educational schools, in both the state and independent sector.  He has held various leadership positions at the RGS including Head of Classics, Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Head and Senior Master; he has also coached most sports during his time at the School.  Within the classroom he strives to inspire a love of learning and to instil a passion for classical languages; in his leadership roles, he takes pride in upholding and promoting the School Values and strong sense of community at the RGS to current – as well as prospective, and past – students and parents. 

Outside of work, family – including his three sons – and friends, travel, fitness, the Surrey countryside and pubs, and supporting home and away his beloved Brighton & Hove Albion fill his time.