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Meet the ITT Team

Mr A Duffy, SCITT Director

I am Director of both Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire SCITT and Prince Henry’s  Teaching School Hub, alongside my role as Assistant Headteacher at Prince Henry’s High School.

I have been a qualified teacher since 1995 and have worked in a number of secondary schools as Teacher of PE , History and Geography.

I have been closely involved in Initial Teacher Training for over a decade. In this time, I have worked in close collaboration with a range of Primary and Secondary schools and HEIs across the West Midlands to support the recruitment and training of graduates and career changers.

Ms A Taylor

Miss C Emms

Deputy SCITT Director
SCITT Administrator

I joined Prince Henry’s in April 2023 as Deputy Director of Prince Henry’s Teaching School Hub and will be SCITT Lead for Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire SCITT from September 2026 onwards.  I have been a qualified teacher since 2000 and have worked in three secondary schools across Worcestershire. My subjects are History, Politics and Sociology and I have spent 10 years of my career as a Head of Department for History and Politics. 

I have been involved in Initial Teacher Training since 2012 and spent seven years as a School Direct Alliance Lead and Professional Mentor. 

I have recently completed a Master’s degree in Education, specialising in coaching and mentoring.

This information is currently being updated

Mrs D Cox

Mrs H Lange

Mrs E Griffiths

Assistant Deputy SCITT Director
Professional Mentor
Assistant Deputy SCITT Director
Professional Mentor
Assistant Deputy SCITT Director,
PGCE Link Tutor,  Subject Lead for History

 I joined Prince Henry’s in 2001 having previously taught in Birmingham and Solihull.  I have had many different curriculum roles within my teaching specialism of Food and Health and Social Care.  I have been involved with Initial Teacher Training for many years now working initially with PGCE students, then SD and now our very own ITT.  I thoroughly enjoy being part of the journey our students take from their first day in school until the last.  It has been a valuable learning experience for me as well as I continually want to challenge myself as a teacher.  I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

I joined Prince Henry’s as an NQT in 2009 and have had a fantastic experience at the school ever since. I find my role as Professional Mentor so rewarding and feel very humbled to be able to help support you to become an outstanding practitioner. I have progressed to become Deputy Head of Maths and have had several years’ experience working with ITT trainees in the Maths department, including working as the subject mentor.  I also have responsibilities as an ECT mentor, which allows me to continue to support teacher development even after ITT and see the full big picture of your journey.  These roles have enabled me to continue to develop as a teacher, inspiring me to always aim for the highest standards and help you strive for these too. I look forward to working with you on your training. Enjoy!

I began my teaching career in 2003 having previously worked in financial services and believe teaching offers a range of opportunities and experiences which is difficult to match.  I have supported trainee teachers from a variety of backgrounds as a subject mentor and have also worked collaboratively with colleagues from the USA and Europe.  I joined Prince Henry’s in 2015 and was previously Head of Humanities Faculty at a large comprehensive in Gloucestershire. I look forward to working with new entrants to the profession, ensuring that they have the effective support they need to build a rewarding career.

Mrs B Summers

Mrs D Couliou

Mrs H Parnell

Head of Mathematics, Senior Teacher, Subject Lead for Mathematics
Head of Modern Languages, Assistant Headteacher, and Subject Lead for Modern Languages
Subject Lead for English
I joined Prince Henry’s in 2005 having previously taught in schools in Redditch and Nottingham.  I have taken on a number of different roles within the Maths department including setting up Core Maths as part of the Early Adopter programme and supporting other schools as a Maths SLE before taking on Head of Department. I have a passion for Mathematics and for teaching which I bring to all of the roles I take on. I have previously been a mentor for PGCE, Schools Direct and SCITT trainees, and in taking a place on the ITT course you can be assured that you will receive all the help and support that you need to allow you to develop as a teacher and to set you up for a successful career in the profession.
I joined Prince Henry’s as an NQT in 2004 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the profession here. Throughout my journey, the support of the school has been invaluable as I have taken on different positions of responsibility, both pastoral and within the MFL department. I have been a trainee teacher mentor for many years and you can be confident in the knowledge that the support you will receive as a trainee will be comprehensive and will help you to develop the skills that you will need to enjoy a successful career. I look forward to working with you and helping to shape the teacher you become. 
I have been an English teacher for 5 years here at Prince Henry’s and feel particularly passionately about the ITT course as it was my route into teaching. I was in the first cohort of trainee teachers to embark on this profession through the ITT programme with Prince Henry’s, and so I feel strongly that it is an excellent route that perfectly prepares you for the profession and all it brings.  Working with young people to develop their love and skills within  English is a privilege and honour, and to see the delight on their faces when they achieve the grades they deserve is so rewarding. Also, guiding the next generation of teachers has been the best form of professional development for me as it allows me to be constantly reflective and striving for more for my trainees and pupils.  To be able to lead the English course for Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire ITT is a real privilege and I am looking forward to working with you throughout your training year.

Mrs J Aitken

Miss D Price

Mr M Brant

Head of Design and Technology, Subject Lead for Art and Design
Head of Geography, Subject Lead for Geography
Director of IT, Subject Lead for Computing

I joined Prince Henry’s in 2004 as Head of Art, after working as second in department in Birmingham, and starting my teaching career in Worcester.  I have recently taken on Head of Department for Design and Technology and oversee 3 Subject Leaders, who have responsibilities for Textiles, Design and Technology.  During my time at Prince Henry’s, I have been privileged to mentor 6 NQT/ECTs as well as being involved in supporting trainees undertaking SCITT and PGCE programmes.  As a SCITT trainee you will be welcomed by the whole department.  We have a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise and foster a culture of learning from each other and sharing our passion for Art and Design.  Within the department you will be provided with the help, support and guidance you need to begin your journey as an Art and Design teaching professional.

I joined Prince Henry’s in 2025 having previously taught for 25 years in schools across Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. In my previous schools I have enjoyed a variety of roles including Deputy Head (Curriculum), Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) and Advanced Skills Teacher for Geography. I have returned to Head of Department this year as it’s always been the natural place to combine my passion for Geography, with creativity, to ultimately improve the learning experiences of students. Having been both a Professional Mentor and Subject Mentor, I can offer the guidance and support to help you inspire the Geographers of the future.

I joined Prince Henry’s in 2004 having previously worked in industry for 10 years. During my time at Prince Henry’s, I have taken on several roles, including Assistant Head of Year, Second in Department, Head of Department and now Director of IT. Along the way I have completed the NPQML and been designated as an SLE for IT. I take great pride in the excellent team I have built around me and the work that we do as a department. We are all passionate about our subject and want our pupils to leave school prepared to face the modern world. In my time at Prince Henry’s I have helped many student teachers navigate their training year and also mentored many new teachers in their first years. We know what it takes to be an excellent practitioner and are always looking for fresh ideas that our trainees and ECTs bring with them.

Mr M Thompson

Miss L Davis

Miss S Thomas

Head of PE, Subject Lead for PE
Subject Lead, Science
Head of RE and PSHE, Subject Lead for Religious Education

I joined Prince Henry’s in 2005 and have thoroughly enjoyed my seventeen years in the profession here. Throughout this time the support of the school has been invaluable and I have been lucky enough to hold various roles including Head of Year for 5 years and most recently Head of PE. I am really looking forward to working with you and you can be confident that the range of staff you will be working with have all the experience and knowledge to bring the very best out of you. Good luck!

I first joined Prince Henry’s as a student in 2009, and returned to train on the school’s SCITT program in 2018-19. After qualifying, I worked at a school in the Cotswolds, where I completed an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development, and gained experience as an ECT Mentor.

I returned to Prince Henry’s in 2023 as a Chemistry and Physics teacher, and have also taught as part of the Maths department, as well as continuing my role as an ECT mentor.  In taking on the role of Subject  Lead, I am passionate about helping trainees foster curiosity in learners, and develop the confidence to teach science with creativity and purpose.

I joined Prince Henry’s in 2008 having taught for 5 years in the North West. I have taken on a number of different roles during my time at Prince Henrys both within the RS Department and in whole School Teaching and Learning prior to becoming Head of Religious Studies; including SMSCD.  I have a love of RS as a subject and see the inherent value it has within our curriculum and enjoy encouraging students to grapple with challenging and difficult philosophical  questions that enable them to develop a personal world view. I have mentored PGCE students as well as supported ECT’s into the profession. You can be assured that you will receive all the support and guidance you need to see you through successfully  through your training and setting you up for your rewarding career in teaching.