Meet the Team

Rob Stewart

Headmaster

Melanie Lewis

Deputy Head T and L

Rob started his career as an Assistant Housemaster at Ampleforth College. He then spent 16 years at Eton as a Divinity and Theology teacher and later a Housemaster. After Eton, Rob spent six years as the Headmaster of the Oratory Prep School in South Oxfordshire before taking over as Head at Horris Hill in September 2022.

Paola Bright

Bursar

Laura Wowk

Head of Lower School

Jade Vidler

Head of Boarding & Pastoral

Jade has been working in boarding schools for over eight years, starting her career in prep schools before moving abroad to Southern Spain, where she lived for four years as a Deputy Housemistress and Head of Medical Matters. She joins us from her post at Downe House School as a Housemistress and teacher of Learning for Life (PSHE).

Boarding & Pastoral

Joely Van Zyl

House Parent (The Wood)

Miss Rutherford

House Parent (The Hill)

Joley has two decades of experience working in prep schools where she has enjoyed leading and coordinating girls’ games.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team she has worked at a strategic level to provide excellent provision. She grew up in the Cotswolds and is passionate about the outdoors.

Support Staff

Mia Suggitt

Director of Admissions

Stephen Burn

Estate Manager

Sophie Adnitt

Marketing Communications
and Events Co-ordinator

Sophie has over seven years of Marketing and Communications experience in the fields of Arts and Heritage. She is a keen storyteller and enjoys sharing the vibrant daily life of Horris Hill via the school’s different communication channels.