Purpose of Intervention
Senior Leadership Team
The foundation of our academic excellence lies with our Senior Leadership Team. These passionate educators provide the vision and support necessary to ensure every member of the DBS Teaching Staff is equipped to inspire and nurture our students towards achieving their full potential.
Mr Jonny Liddell
Headmaster
Mr Richard Downs MBE
Deputy Head
Mr Jake McIntosh
Head of Upper School
Mrs Sophie Berry
Head of Lower School
Mr Suphap Ngowdulyawat
Head of Finance
Mr Bradley Dunphy
Director of Enhanced British Curriculum
Dr Akarapong Katchamart
Director of Operations and Human Resources
Miss Benjawan Fuengmanee
Director of Communications and Enrolment
Ms Nhabhakhavhat Kittithamavoot
Director of Human Resources
Purpose of Intervention
Educational Leadership Team
Our Educational Leadership Team is the driving force behind the academic excellence at DBS. This group of experienced pedagogical leaders is dedicated to developing and guiding the DBS Teaching Staff, ensuring the highest quality of curriculum delivery and innovative teaching practices in every classroom.
Ms Anna Pethybridge
Deputy Head of Upper School (Academic)
Mrs Sarah McCaul
Deputy Head of Upper School (Pastoral)
Ms Madelyn Taylor
Deputy Head of Lower School (Academic)
Mr Ross Orton
Deputy Head of Lower School (Pastoral)
Ms Lucy Sharpe
Head of Sixth Form
Mr Robert McMillan
Head of Years 10-11
Miss Jill Hamill
Head of Year 7-9
Purpose of Intervention
Heads of Faculty
As key academic leaders, our Heads of Faculty provide direct support and leadership to the DBS Teaching Staff within their departments. They are instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of teaching practice, fostering professional growth, and ensuring every student receives expert instruction in their subject.
Miss Jodi Steans
Head of English
Mrs Thea Cooper
Head of Mathematics & Computer Science
Miss Samantha Cronin
Head of Science
Miss Thiparpa Ontam
Head of Thai Curriculum
Dr Thiwa Cochrane
Head of Thai Culture
Mr Alex Duncan
Head of Humanities
Mr Kyle Lemmon
Director of Sport
Ms Katie Petriccia
Head of Curriculum PE (Lower School)
Mr James Hollingsworth
Head of Curriculum PE (Upper School)
Mr Jonathan Ang
Director of Creative Performing Arts
Mr James Gower
Head of Primary Music
Ms Claire McDonnell
Head of Learning Support
Mr Nicholas Sayers
Head of Language Support
Ms Wen Zeng
Head of Mandarin and Japanese
Ms Holly Murray
Head of Careers and University Counselling
Mr Ivan Lopez
Director of Information Technology
Purpose of Intervention
Section Heads
Our Section Heads play a vital coordinating role for all academic and pastoral matters within their divisions. They are a key leader and support for the DBS Teaching Staff, ensuring a seamless and effective learning journey for every student throughout their time in that section.
Miss Sarah Cullen
Head of Mini Dragons
Mrs Naomi Grassi
Head of Early Years
Miss Emma Doody
Head of Year 1 and 2
Mr Richard Casey
Head of Year 3 and 4
Miss Alexandra Kennett
Head of Year 5 and 6
Miss Jill Hamill
Head of Year 7-9
Ms Amy Taylor
Head of Year 7
Mr Timothy Bailey
Head of Year 8
Mrs Susie Chan
Head of Year 9
Mr Robert McMillan
Head of Years 10-11
Ms Lucy Sharpe
Head of Sixth Form
Purpose of Intervention
Specialist Teachers
Students at DBS enjoy specialist teaching in Music, Art, PE, and Languages—led by dedicated experts who help each child discover and develop their unique talents.
English
Miss Jodi Steans
Head of English
Mr Stephen Roche
Mr Ryan Miller
Teacher of English
Mrs Holly Greenwood
Mathematics
Mrs Thea Cooper
Head of Mathematics & Computer Science
Mr Bennet Hackett
Mr Ayush Sharma
Mr Richard Tock
Mr Christopher Drake
Ms Kate Upshall
Teacher of Mathematics
Mr Abdus Sabur
Science
Miss Samantha Cronin
Head of Science
Mr Ethan Tinley
Teacher of Chemistry
Ms Abigail Lee
Ms Holly Murray
Head of Careers and University Counselling
Mr Timothy Bailey
Head of Year 8
Mr Samir Gohil
Mr Gregory Cook
Music
Mr Jonathan Ang
Director of Creative Performing Arts
Mr James Gower
Head of Primary Music
Ms Emily Maitland
Mr Terry Yau
Drama
Mr Robert Smith
Drama Coordinator
Computing
Mr Ivan Lopez
Director of Information Technology
Mr Stef Mildiner
Lower School Computing Teacher
Mr Andrew Boden
Teacher of Computer Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
Mr Alex Duncan
Head of Humanities
Mr Ashraf Talaat
Ms Holly Newson
Mr Joe Rolleston
Teacher of Humanities
Ms Amy Taylor
Head of Year 7
Ms Danielle Austin
Mr Aidan Corrigan
Art and Design
Mrs Nancy Cavill
Teacher of Art
Design and Technology
Mrs Karri Nicholson
Mr Paul Handley
Mandarin and Japanese
Ms Wen Zeng
Head of Mandarin and Japanese
Ms Doreen Chia
Mr Xianzhou (Joey) Peng
Ms Thien Voon Kwan
Mrs Rei Arai
Teacher of Japanese
Ms Nicola Palairet
Thai Language
Dr Thiwa Cochrane
Head of Thai Culture
Miss Thiparpa Ontam
Head of Thai Curriculum
Ms Prapatsorn Saringkarnjinda
Ms Jamigra Anakedenduang
Ms Natchanya Panmanee
Ms Pisamai Laojang
Ms Tapane Duangchaicharatchat
Ms Mantana Wongkamnoi
PE & Games
Mr Kyle Lemmon
Director of Sport
Ms Katie Petriccia
Head of Curriculum PE (Lower School)
Mr James Hollingsworth
Head of Curriculum PE (Upper School)
Mr Daniel Gates
Teacher of PE
Mr Joe Paveley
Ms Hayley Harker
Ms Eden Bunyan
EAL
Mr Nicholas Sayers
Head of Language Support
Mrs Susie Chan
Head of Year 9
Ms Nicola Palairet
Mr James Moody
Teacher of English as a Second Language
Mr Talley Berry
Careers and University Counsellors
Ms Holly Murray
Head of Careers and University Counselling
Mr Jeremy McGrath
Ms Jamigra Anakedenduang
Well-being Counsellor
Ms Dana Wester
School Counsellor
Learning Support
Ms Claire McDonnell
Head of Learning Support
Mr Scotty Carte
Learning Support & International Award Coordinator
Purpose of Intervention
Early Years Team
At DBS Denla British School, exceptional teaching is at the heart of our success. Our highly qualified, internationally experienced staff deliver purposeful, carefully structured lessons guided by our Enhanced British Curriculum and High Learning Design principles. Within a culture of high expectations and genuine care, every student is known, supported, and challenged to achieve their very best.
Mini Dragons
Miss Sarah Cullen
Head of Mini Dragons
Miss Terri Baldwin
Miss Melina Chrysostomou
Nursery
Mrs Hannah Cotton
Ms Sarah Beddoes
Ms Megan McIntosh
Mrs Alice Munenge
Mrs Tracy Greening
Reception
Mrs Naomi Grassi
Head of Early Years
Mrs Jenny Drake
Miss Charley Ryland
Miss Taryna Hollinger
Mr Jonny Willcocks
Purpose of Intervention
Lower School Team
In the Lower School, our teachers deliver High Quality Learning (HQL) while nurturing the holistic development of every child. Alongside strong academic foundations, students grow socially, emotionally, and morally within a culture of high expectations and genuine care. Carefully structured lessons build secure knowledge and confident thinking, while enrichment, leadership opportunities, and pastoral support shape character and resilience.
Year 1-2
Miss Emma Doody
Head of Year 1 and 2
Mr Ron Diaz
Miss Jasmine Batson
Mrs Jade Fineman
Miss Olivia Nunn
Mr Josh Petricca
Mrs Chloe Quevatre
Mr Luke Brown
Year 3-4
Mr Richard Casey
Head of Year 3 and 4
Miss Courtney Scott
Miss Prapti Trivedi
Mr Matthew Eckersley
Mr Nathan Young
Miss Roni Hause
Mr Symeon Spooner
Miss Radhika Chavda
Year 5-6
Miss Alexandra Kennett
Head of Year 5 and 6
Mr Lewis Jones
Ms Aimee Doser
Mrs Adrianna Boden
Mr Dane O’Sullivan
Mrs Katie McMillan
Mr Tamlyn Goodrich