Meet our Teaching Staff

All our tutors are graduates in their subject, many with postgraduate degrees and with teaching qualifications. Some of our tutors are also examiners and all keep fully up to date with syllabus developments. They are enthusiastic, committed, supportive and approachable, and students are encouraged to feel free to consult them outside lesson times.

The Principal and Director of Studies can also be seen at any time.

Principal

James Allder BA read Geography at King’s College, London and the London School of Economics, after which he passed with commendation the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law.

Deputy Principal and Director of Studies

Kerim Aytac MA London studied Communications and Film for his degree, and took a Masters in Photography, both at Goldsmiths College. He has been widely exhibited and has worked as an arts journalist.

Vice Principal

Margaret Smallman BA PhD read Spanish at King’s College, London, where she also took a doctorate in Spanish literature.

Directors

Edward Browne  MEng University of Bristol, Eton College
Robert Marsden FCA, MBA Eton College and INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France

Collingham's joint founders were Nicholas Browne BA Clifton College and Jesus College, Cambridge and the late Dr. John Marsden. Nicholas Browne was formerly a councillor for Hammersmith & Fulham (1978 – 1986). For the last 15 years, he has been Chairman of Trustees for the Brunswick Club for Young People. Dr Marsden was educated at the Sorbonne and Bonn university, he was a former House Master at Eton College. For his service in the Second World War, he was mentioned in despatches and awarded the French Croix de Guerre and the American Bronze Star.

Visitors

Stephen Baldock MA  was High Master of St Paul’s School in South West London for over a decade (1992-2004), a school at which he spent 39 years, both as a pupil and teacher. Stephen’s experience in education is invaluable, particularly his understanding of the importance of developing and preserving a unique ethos. From time to time, Stephen can be found playing the organ for his parish church. He is married to Janet, a former GP; they have four married children and ten grandchildren.

Joanna Grant Peterkin BA PGCE has over 50 years of experience in education and is a former Headmistress of St George’s School, Ascot. Joanna’s emphasis on “activities” helps to enrich the student experience at Collingham. Joanna has also recently be made Chairperson of the Moray Badge Platinum Jubilee project to help primary and secondary age pupils who have been affected by the Covid lockdown. It aims to encourage them to participate in and enjoy outdoor activities and to develop their own strengths rather than competing against others. Her father, Sir Brian Young, was once head of Charterhouse and Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority, and her husband, Peter, is a major general.

Gillie Green MSc is a former joint Principal of Collingham College and understands our mission. Her recognition that student health & well-being underpins much of what we do, supports us in providing individualised pastoral care for every student. Her expertise help us to ensure that students do not feel ‘typecast’, and in creating a learning environment in which institutional pressures are lifted. After retiring from Collingham, Gillie has gone on to work with the British Consultancy Charitable Trust, which sends senior professional volunteer advisers to SME’s and non-profits in developing economies.

Professor the Lord McColl of Dulwich CBE FKC is a British surgeon, professor, politician and Conservative member of the House of Lords.  He has as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Prime Minister John Major and shadow Minister for Health under William Hague. He was made a life peer in 1989 for his work for disabled people.

Philippa Petrow BA (Hons) Camb is a former European Head for Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Practice. As Collingham College increases its focus on STEM subjects, the knowledge that Philippa brings as a visitor is indispensable. Philippa is well placed to help the College in providing a framework which equips students with the aptitude and practical skills necessary as they move forwards and into the workplace.

Teaching Staff