Philippa manages our busy programme of alumni and community events and is the editor of our annual magazine DialOGue.

Monica leads the team in fundraising for the bursary programme and in maintaining links with our alumni around the world.

Jill began her teaching career in 2004 in South Devon before moving to Surrey. Jill worked in the state sector for 12 years in a variety of roles, teaching Biology, Head of KS3 Science, Outdoor Education, Head of Vocational Education and joined RGS Guildford in 2016.  She is passionate about enabling students to reach their full potential and enabling staff to have the autonomy to deliver the best education for students.

Outside of work Jill enjoys sailing with her family. She also ran the counties Search and Rescue team and can often be found in the countryside around Surrey training with the team and working with her trainee search dog.

Kate is the Bursar with responsibility for the smooth running of the operational aspects of RGS and RGS Prep.  This covers Finance, HR, IT, Estates and H&S.

Kate has over 16 years’ experience working at the RGS as a member of the SMT and has been involved in a huge range of changes and initiatives over this time. Prior to the RGS she worked at KPMG in a range of client facing and internal roles for over 16 years.

As Clerk to the Governors, she works closely with the Board of Governors to assist them in carrying out their duties to support the School.

When did you join the RGS: 2013

What’s the best thing about the RGS?  The way people positively support each other to be able to do their best.

What excites you most about coming into work each day? Working with a great crowd of people.

What luxury would you have on a desert island?  An endless supply of fresh coffee.

What animal most reflects your personality?  Probably a domestic cat: I like being at home, interspersed with bouts of exploring.

What’s your favourite film and why?  I’m not sure about an all time favourite, but I really enjoyed ‘The Dig’ earlier this year.  It’s a fairly low key drama about the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon ship buried in Suffolk.  That sounds dull, but it really isn’t.

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat?  I’d like to think I’d try anything.  I went to China last year and ate a whole load of things that didn’t sound too appetising, including pig intestine, chicken feet and the lining of a cow’s stomach.

Toby joined RGS Prep as Head in 2020, which spans Nursery to Year 6. He has experience working in all-boys, all-girls and co-educational schools in both the private and state sector.

Toby is passionate about prep education, and the importance of creating an environment that nurtures confident, curious, and well-balanced children. In his spare time, he can usually be found exploring the beautiful Surrey countryside with his wife and two children.

As Headmaster of RGS Guildford, Jon has been instrumental in driving numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic and extracurricular offerings of the School.

His leadership is characterised by a strategic vision that balances tradition with innovation, ensuring that the School remains at the forefront of educational excellence. His passion is to make the RGS accessible to all pupils and, as a consequence, the creation of an enduring bursary fund has been as focus of his leadership.

Under his guidance, RGS Guildford has continued to thrive, maintaining its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the UK, while also emphasising the importance of traditional values and outstanding pastoral care.

My name is Ben and I left RGS in 2022. I am studying History at the University of Exeter, and I like playing football, squash and watching films.