Who’s Who at Westbourne

Mr John Hicks M.Ed, started at Westbourne in September 2004. He was previously Head of Upper Secondary and Head of Campus at the International School of the Regents, Thailand.
Mr Hicks has three children.

Mr Birbeck MA (Cantab) PGCE has worked at Westbourne for over 10 years since moving to the area with his family; prior to that he lead successful Maths departments in large comprehensive state schools. Mr Birbeck has one daughter.

Mr Clark has been at Westbourne for over 11 years and has worked in a number of independent and maintained schools.
He joined the teaching profession in 1998 and has two teenage sons.

Mr Tedcastle BSc (Hons) PGCE QTS has been at Westbourne for the past eight years and Deputy Head for the past three years. He is also an active member of our Senior Management Team. Mr Tedcastle has a baby daughter.

Scott joined the Board of Governors in 2011 and was appointed Chairman in September 2014. He has been involved in a number of diversified businesses over the years. Scott has two young daughters.

Retired businessman Glenn joined the Board of Governors in April 2017. He brings with him a wealth of experience in marketing, sales and business development.
In May 2017 Glenn was appointed Vice President of Sheffield United FC.

A former pupil and former parent. After 20 years living in the south of England Andrew moved back to Sheffield in 2008 so that his children, George and Sophie, could attend Westbourne. Andrew is a Financial Accountant.

Jon is a corporate partner in a global law firm He has particular expertise in public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions and strategic joint ventures. Jon has a son in senior school.

Julia has worked in the NHS for 25+ years as a Registered General Nurse, Health Visitor & Practice Nurse in General Practice. She is a current parent of two sons in Senior and one in Junior school.

David is professionally qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, He has 35+ years Commercial experience. David is a Director of East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and has a daughter at Westbourne.

Ian is the Sheffield Hallam University Link Tutor for trainee teachers, where he is also an Associate Lecturer. Ian was Head Teacher at Dore Primary School from 1986 to 2008 & a mentor to Head Teachers for the LEA for 10 years.

Susan has a Batchelor of Science in Psychology, Masters in business & a Masters in Consulting and Coaching for change. She is an experienced Consultant and Executive coach. She has 2 daughters, one of whom attended Westbourne School.<...

Stephen is the former Head of Swanbourne House School & has a deep understanding of independent education, finance & the customer base and is experienced at board level.
He has particular expertise in strategic planning.