Our Staff
At Orchard House, we are incredibly proud of our staff. They are the heart of our school, bringing expertise, energy and care to every aspect of daily life.
We recruit only the very best teachers and support staff, and are committed to their ongoing training and development so they continue to grow and inspire. Many of our teachers are subject specialists, enabling us to offer a rich curriculum where pupils can explore their interests in depth.
Our excellent pupil–teacher ratio means children benefit from small class sizes and individual attention. Teachers have dedicated time for planning and reflection, ensuring lessons are carefully tailored to each child. If a teacher is absent, pupils are taught by another member of our staff who already knows them, we never use supply teachers.
Behind the scenes, our support staff ensure the school runs smoothly, allowing our teachers to focus on what matters most: inspiring, supporting and stretching every child to achieve their full potential.
Together, our team embodies the values of excellence, honesty and kindness, ensuring Orchard House remains a place where children are safe, happy and inspired to succeed.
The Senior Leadership Team consists of:
Mrs Henrietta Adams – Headmistress
Miss Charlotte Webb – Senior Deputy Head
Miss Jessica Nettleton – Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Mrs Crystal Waldmeyer – Deputy Head (Academic)
Miss Lisa Zackey – Assistant Head (Pastoral)
Ms Charlotte Hands-Wicks – Head of Pre-Prep
Miss Marina Yacoub – Head of Teaching & Learning
Miss Rosamund Brown – Head of Early Years
Ms Geeta Koka – Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Mrs Ursula Happawana – Head of Finance & Estates
Mrs Anne Serandour – Head of Marketing and Admissions
The school secretaries, registrar and bursary staff consist of:
Ms Emma Down – School Secretary
Ms Pippa Woodroffe – School Secretary
Ms Carol D’Praser – School Secretary
Mr Darren Tang – Bursary
Ms Antonia Dawson – Marketing Assistant
Ms Audrey Zeitoun – Admissions Manager
Please click here to view the full staff list for the academic year 2024/25. The Headmistress and her staff are always available to speak to parents at any point during the academic year on any matter of concern over their child’s progress or happiness. Any parent who would like to make an appointment need only mail the school office on info@orchardhs.org.uk
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail the school (info@orchardhs.org.uk) or telephone (020 8742 8544) the school office. An answering machine operates outside office hours (and also during the day at very busy periods). It is also set during the holidays when it is nonetheless listened to frequently.
