Our Staff

Our Leadership, Teaching and Support Staff

At Horris Hill, our teaching and support staff are the foundation of our strong community. Led by a Senior Management Team who both inspire and support, our staff provides outstanding pastoral care and excellence in teaching to our pupils. As part of Forfar Education, our team are well-resourced and further supported to the highest educational standards. 

Interim Head: Mrs Helen Wilkinson, office@horrishill.com

Chairman: Mr John Forsyth, jf@forfareducation.co.uk

Horris Hill School Staff List 2024-2025

Senior Leadership Team

Helen Wilkinson Interim Head

Helen Wilkinson, MA BA (Hons) PGCE FRSA, has a breadth of leadership, boarding and teaching experience gained both in the U.K. and overseas. In her most recent Headship, her school was made a finalist in the Independent School of the Year awards 2024. Formerly the Head Mistress of Brighton College Abu Dhabi (linked to the TES U.K. School of the Decade) and Co-Director of a top Swiss Boarding School, she has been dedicated to inspiring pupils to be the best they can be for over 30 years. Having worked as a Houseparent, Head of English and Headmistress of numerous 3-18 schools, Helen understands the benefits of a full boarding experience, and the joy that can be sparked through top quality teaching and learning at all ages. Helen is dedicated to ensure that all pupils are exposed to wealth of opportunities to enhance their development.

Melanie Lewis Deputy Head T and L

Paola Bright Bursar

Laura Wowk Head of Lower School

Jade Vidler Head of Boarding & Pastoral

Alison Gower Nursery Manager

Boarding and Pastoral

Joely Van Zyl Houseparent (The Wood)

Miss Rutherford Houseparent (The Hill)