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Staff, Governors & Trustees

Putney has a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy and creativity in teaching, and this character shapes the learning of our pupils.

From our Head, Jo Sharrock, to the many scholars, published authors, skilled artists, composers, playwrights and Olympian sports coaches; every one plays a part in creating the stimulating learning environment for which Putney is known. It makes our school an innovative, dynamic and really exciting place to teach, and above all, to learn.

Jo Sharrock - Head

Jo Sharrock joined Putney High School GDST in September 2023 following a five year headship at Shrewsbury High School and previous role as Deputy Head Pastoral at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School in Bristol.

An innovative, caring and dynamic leader, Ms Sharrock is deeply committed to helping every student fulfil their potential – whether that is through academic studies, co-curricular interests or building strength of character.

Ms Sharrock graduated with first class honours in History from the University of Leeds and worked in the finance industry for organisations including Goldman Sachs, NatWest and HSBC before deciding to pursue a career in teaching. She completed her PGCE at the University of the West of England.

Ms Sharrock credits her professional success to her own all-girls education. She very much shares Putney’s passion for forward-thinking excellence and typifies the school’s down to earth, warm approach that inspires each and every student to be curious, creative and bold.

Senior School

Phoebe Bradley - Deputy Head Academic

Mrs Bradley joined Putney as Head of History & Politics and now shares the role of Deputy Head Academic.

Pippa Gilbert - Deputy Head Academic

Mrs Gilbert joined the school as a Teacher of Religious Studies before taking on the shared role of Deputy Head Academic.

Jane Brandon - Acting Deputy Head Pastoral & Co-curricular

Dr Brandon oversees the delivery of our exceptional pastoral care and co-curricular programme.

James Mutton - Deputy Head Curriculum & Digital Innovation

Mr Mutton is responsible for developing a forward-looking curriculum and leading on digital innovation.

Sophie Clegg - Acting Head of Sixth Form

Mrs Clegg is a Teacher of Geography and currently leads the Sixth Form team as Acting Head of Sixth Form.

Junior School

Liz McLaughlin - Junior School Head

Harvard-educated Ms Liz McLaughlin brings with her more than a decade’s experience of Headship. She joins us from Wetherby School, Kensington and was previously Head at Falcons Pre-Prep School, Chiswick, and before that, Primary School Principal at the International School of London. A passionate advocate for single sex education, she is a visionary who shares Putney’s commitment to research and the science of learning. Her own research interests have centred on curriculum development and literacy.

Andrew Miller - Deputy Head Academic

As Deputy Head Academic, Mr Miller oversees academic matters and served as Acting Head prior to the arrival of Ms McLaughlin in January 2025.

Isobel Franks - Deputy Head Pastoral

Miss Isobel Franks joined Putney in 2012 first as a Teacher, then Tutor and Head of Key Stage before becoming Deputy Head Pastoral in 2017.

Governors and Trust Contacts

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The Trustees of the school are the Trustees of the GDST, details of whom can be found on the GDST website.

The Chair of the Trustees, Vicky Tuck, can be contacted via Ms Lucy Colegate (GDST Head of Governance) at the GDST office.

Email: l.colegate@wes.gdst.net

The Girls’ Day School Trust, 10 Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH

Trustees

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Mrs Prudence Lynch (Chair) MA

Mr Gareth Atkinson BA (Hons)

Emma Chowdhury

Ms Lucy Lettice-Cohen

Mrs Helen Lowe BA (Hons)

Camilla Reed

Miranda Smart

 

The Local Governing Body

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Cheryl Giovannoni – Chief Executive Officer

Girls’ Day School Trust

10 Bressenden Place

London

SW1E 5DH

email: info@wes.gdst.net

telephone: 020 7393 6666

Contact the GDST