At Crosfields School, the leadership team comprises experienced and passionate educators who exemplify the school’s core values: kindness, commitment, ambition, growth, and integrity. With a clear vision and strategic approach, they shape a broad and stimulating curriculum that nurtures independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning. Their leadership fosters a warm, inclusive environment where every child is known, supported, and celebrated. Drawing on diverse expertise across academics, pastoral care, and digital innovation, the team leads with insight and adaptability, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Leadership Team
Mrs Caroline Townshend
Caroline grew up in California before moving to England to study GCSEs and A-Levels. She read Psychology at the University of Southampton, completing her PGCE at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Read MoreMr Gareth Edwards
Gareth trained to be a teacher of PE and Maths at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham, and began his teaching at Waingels College, Woodley. He joined Crosfields School as a PE teacher in 1998 and became Director of Sport...
Read MoreMr Adam Mallins
Adam began his education at Donhead Prep School in Wimbledon, before moving across the road to Wimbledon College. He then earned a BSc Hons degree in Geology and Geography at the University of Birmingham before entering a career in television...
Read MoreMr Richard Ebbage
Richard Ebbage joined Crosfields from Shiplake College, bringing with him considerable expertise in teaching and mentoring children and adolescents. As well as leading the way on teaching and learning, he was also Assistant Housemaster and Head of Football, and has...
Read MoreMs Sally Dawson-Couper
Sally has a first degree in Mathematics from the University of Reading and began her teaching career on the South Coast in 1998. She obtained a Masters in Education from the University of Southampton in Mathematics Education and then when...
Read MoreMrs Emma Robson
Coming from a family of teachers, Emma’s passion and experience of teaching Juniors spans over two decades. Reading Theology with QTS at the University of Surrey, Roehampton, Emma started her career teaching Years 3 – 6 and progressed to leadership...
Read MoreMrs Janey McDowell
As a child, Janey lived in many different countries. Born in Zimbabwe, she then lived, and was educated, in Sudan, Iran and South Africa. Janey gained a B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology/Zoology. This was followed by a PGCE(Biology) from King’s College, Cambridge....
Read MoreMr Andrew Norwood
Andrew began a teaching career in Newbury, following the study of his PGCE at Reading University. While in Newbury, he served in a variety of roles, including Head of Computer Science. Following a move to Australia, Andrew taught at schools...
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