Staff
Headteacher: Mr Paul Hiatt
"On being appointed as Headteacher in September 2002, I saw the opportunity to make a huge difference to the education and lives of the children at the school. I keep in close contact with all the individual children by regular teaching of every class. I also lead staff in advancing education throughout all the school."
Mr Paul Hiatt took an Honours Degree in Geography at Kingston University and completed his PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) at Cheltenham.
Mr Hiatt pursued a career in the construction industry before coming into teaching. Before joining the British School Mr Hiatt worked in a variety of schools in Gloucestershire, teaching age groups from Year 1 to Year 6. He then went on to become the Deputy Headteacher at Bussage School during a time of growth.
Mr Hiatt lives locally and is married with two teenage children. He has a wide range of interests, particularly sport and music and a passion for literature.
"My vision for the school is for every child to feel valued and for education to be an exciting experience. I very much see education as preparation for life."
Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Sue Keen
Mrs Sue Keen trained in South London, specialising in education for children from nursery age to 11. Her first job was in St John’s First School in Redhill. She took a break from full-time teaching when she had two daughters, but continued to help voluntarily in the local school and was also involved in teaching adult literacy. She returned to work as a supply teacher and also worked for a term in a deaf unit. Her last job in the London area was as Deputy Head and then Acting Head of a large state nursery for 3-5 year olds.
Mrs Keen moved to Wotton in 1988. After settling her family she worked as a supply teacher in many of the local schools before joining the British School in 1989. She specialises in Foundation Stage and teaches the Reception class. In addition to her role as Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Keen is the Chair of the attached Kindergarten and plays a key role in delivering continuity for Foundation Stage age children, from three years old to the end of Reception class.
Mrs Keen enjoys walking, swimming and visiting Art galleries. Alongside her husband, who is a local councillor, she likes to play an active part in the Wotton Community.
