Meet the Team

We aim to put family at the heart of Pears Family School but it is the PFS staff that work hard to create an environment in which students and their families can thrive. Our team is made up of talented practitioners, passionate about education and supporting children to succeed. Each and every one brings their own unique set of skills and experiences, contributing to a diverse ecosystem that can adapt to each student's needs.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Matthew Hillman, Headteacher

James Deasismont-Benett, Deputy Headteacher

Rebecca Breedon, Assistant Headteacher/Curriculum Lead

Maya Bell Kohli, Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

Laura Lower, Head of Therapy and Safeguarding Lead

School Founders

 Brenda McHugh MBE, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist / Co-Founder of Pears Family School

Neil Dawson, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist / Co-Founder of Pears Family School

The Wider Team

Jack Temple, Teacher

Jessie Brookes, Teacher

Alex Louca, Teacher

David Kestler,  Teacher

Liam Downie, Teacher

Iain Isacsson, Art Teacher

Cesar De Mello, Teaching Assistant/ELSA

Kate Seifried, Teaching Assistant/ELSA/Family Liaison

Angela Gregory, Teaching Assistant

Nick Nash, Teaching Assistant

Jaye Ersavas, Teaching Assistant

Dan Dib, Teaching Assistant/PE Lead 

Caitlin Sloan, Teaching Assistant

Tamsin Cooper, Teaching Assistant

Linda Hooper, School Business Manager

Abigail Johnson, Receptionist & School Administrator

Kenton McCusker, Premises Manager

Mohan Panchal, Minibus Driver