Jordanna Riches
Head of History

Jordanna studied History at university, followed by a post graduate diploma at Oxford University, and a Master’s degree from Oxford Brookes University. She also has a NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)

She has a passion for History teaching, and education in general, and has worked for the Department of Education, European Union, The British Council and UNESCO on a number of History related projects.

Jordanna enjoys working with both her team and students and passing on her love of History to the next generation. She particularly enjoys American History of the twentieth century and the changes and challenges US society faced in this time.


Ruth Constantine

Ruth graduated from university, where she studied International Relations and has a Master’s Degree in History from Oxford Brookes University.

Ruth completed her PGCE at the University of Bedfordshire.


David Jardine

David studied Humanities at university, specialising in History before completing his teacher training through Nottingham University.

David enjoys Modern 20th Century History, and particularly enjoys ‘History from below’ and the challenges faced by ordinary men and women of the past.=


Oscar Maddox

Oscar studied History at Exeter University, followed by a PGCE  at the same university

Oscar’s favourite period in History is Elizabethan England, in particular the Spanish Armada, which came to represent greater themes of religion, patriotism and even the celebration of Elizabeth herself.


Rachel Walden

Rachel studied History at the University of Northampton. Having enjoyed the course so much, she decided to do a Master’s Degree in History at the same university before undertaking her teacher training at Oxford Brookes.

Rachel particularly enjoys social and cultural History, especially eighteenth century British History and twentieth century American History.