ECP People
Senior Leadership Team
Our school is defined by the positive, mature relationships that students and staff enjoy in actively pursuing shared academic aspirations.
Dr. Nigel Brown
Headmaster
By knowing your child well academically as well as pastorally we can support and recognise their progress on an individual level.
Tony Emmerson
Senior Deputy Head
Our school has a rich history and a vibrant, supportive community that underlines our commitment to the values of equality and tolerance.
Laurence Baxter
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
The missions of both the English College and the IB are wholly congruent, focused on not only rigorous pedagogy but also intercultural respect and understanding. We are proud of our thoughtful and informed graduates.
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
Emily Rankin
Deputy Head (Upper School & Teaching and Learning)
In our school students do not only receive a high-quality education but they also explore because experience is the best teacher. The :more programme offers many opportunities for discovery and adventure - the adventure of learning more about life and thus enjoying life more.
Alena Švejdová
Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum)
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin
Aneta Choutková
Business and Operations Manager
Doc Ing Zdeněk Tůma CSc
Deputy Chairman
Elizabeth Cooke
Deputy Chairman
Dr Barbara Day MBE
Founder Governor
Terra students aren’t ‘Born to Follow’ (Bon Jovi), but are independent, creative, empathic and are ready with the skills, desire and drive to change things for themselves and in the wider community and world for the better.
Helen Hulová
Senior Tutor – Terra
To adapt the words of C.L.R.James: The study of language and literature has “ a technical foundation. To enjoy it does not require technical knowledge, but analysis that is not technically based is mere impressionism.”
Stephen Elder
Head of English Faculty
"Let the main object... to seek and to find a method of instruction, by which teachers may teach less, but learners learn more." (Jan Amos Comenius)
Dr. Josef Švéda
Head of Czech Faculty
“The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, he's one who asks the right questions.” - Claude Levi-Strauss
Jean Kerr
Head of Science Faculty
Dr. Diana Young
Head of Global Politics; History, TOK
Working with students in tutor groups allows us to build relationships in a unique way. The soft skills that students gain through tutor time activities such as discussion, teamwork and presentation skills are central to the IB diploma and are important for future study and careers.
The study of humanity itself, through the lenses of philosophy, history, geography and the social sciences, will open your eyes to the world you live in, and lay the foundation of the world you hope to create.
Terri Collier
Head of Humanities Faculty, Seconded to Upper School Tutoring
Ann Daly
Head of Geography, Extended Essay Co-ordinator, History
David Gwilt
Teacher of English
Caroline Baxter
Head of Learning Support
Marco McKee
Teacher of English
Gary Cossins
Teacher of English
Marie Gwilt
Teacher of Czech
Ignis is the god of fire, known for his young and light-hearted nature. He is joyful and loves to play but also has a warriorlike side. Among the gods he is a strong fighter and those who follow him never falter in battle for they have the fiery god at their side.
David Wyllyams
Senior Tutor - Ignis
The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers. - Maryam Mirzakhani
Gail Reardon
Head of Mathematics Faculty and TImetable Coordinator
Roger Keen
Teacher of Mathematics
Philip Purslow
Teacher of Biology
Francesco Tognini
Teacher of Mathematics
Logan Hillier
Head of Drama
The Arts in all their forms serve a vital role both for the good of the individual and also for society: “Art asks us to think differently, see differently, hear differently, and ultimately to act differently, which is why art has moral force.” (Jeanette Winterson).
Katy MacLeod
Head of Faculty of Arts
Dana Gavriněvová
Physical Education
Alena Turneberová
Library and Art Assistant
Vladimír Gavriněv
Head of Sports
Jiří Černý
Logistics & Building Coordinator
Lubomir Arandjelovic
ICT Network Manager
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin
Aneta Choutková
Business and Operations Manager
Lenka Svobodová
Accountant
Gina Hearn OBE
Director of External Relations and Clerk to the Governors
Helena Seidlová
Receptionist
John Fleck
Director of Information Systems
Markéta Mašovská
School Office Manager & Marketing Support
Stanislav Veselý
HR Manager
Karolína Santander
Marketing and Publicity Manager
Eva Smith
PA to Deputy Heads, Tutor
Monika Kopová
Accounts Coordinator
Milena Brůhová
PA to the Senior Deputy Head & Examinations Administrator
Barbora Němečková
Admissions Registrar
Tereza Dneboská
PA to Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of Czech Educational Matters
Veronika Bucharová
Teacher of Czech Language & Literature and Czech as a Second Language; Co-ordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme
Pastoral care is central to our work at ECP - everything depends on it. In Ventus we try to make sure that the pastoral needs of all our students are met, and that we take an active, lighthearted but serious approach to all the house competitions and activities.
Samuel Bale
Senior Tutor - Ventus
Dr. Harprit Athwal
Teacher of Chemistry and Physics
Harry Straughan
Teacher of Physics
Markéta Kudrnová
School Administrative Coordinator
Mark Paterson
Teacher of Environmental Systems and Society and Geography; CAS Coordinator
Katalin Biró
Teacher of Biology and Chemistry; Teacher i/c The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Team
In our school students do not only receive a high-quality education but they also explore because experience is the best teacher. The :more programme offers many opportunities for discovery and adventure - the adventure of learning more about life and thus enjoying life more.
Alena Švejdová
Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum)
Enjoying the IB Diploma Programme involves finding the balance between your studies, interests and relationships. To do this, one recognises the power of time management and importance of taking time for oneself as well others.
Chantelle Buchanan
Upper School Tracking Manager
My philosophy to learning and teaching lies within that of the International Baccalaureate’s mission statement: creating independent, critically reflective, life long, 21st century learners.
Daniel Ibbitson
Head of Computing, E-learning Co-ordinator
Our school is defined by the positive, mature relationships that students and staff enjoy in actively pursuing shared academic aspirations.
Dr. Nigel Brown
Headmaster
By knowing your child well academically as well as pastorally we can support and recognise their progress on an individual level.
Tony Emmerson
Senior Deputy Head
Our school has a rich history and a vibrant, supportive community that underlines our commitment to the values of equality and tolerance.
Laurence Baxter
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
The missions of both the English College and the IB are wholly congruent, focused on not only rigorous pedagogy but also intercultural respect and understanding. We are proud of our thoughtful and informed graduates.
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
Emily Rankin
Deputy Head (Upper School & Teaching and Learning)
Studying the IB Diploma Programme at the English College teaches students to be independent lifelong learners. It also fosters critical thinking and international mindedness. All of these are valuable attributes for the 21st century workplace.
Stephen Hudson
Head of the IB Diploma Programme; Teacher of Philosophy, History and TOK
At the English College we do our best to ensure that students are given the information and advice that they need to apply to the top universities throughout the world. In addition, we organize yearly work experience programme with top companies in both Prague and London.
Nicolas Hill
Upper School Universities, Careers and Academic Enrichment Manager
Eliška Hatinová
Head of Music
Adrian Anet
Teacher of Spanish
Wittgenstein said: ‘The limits of my language are the limits of my world.’ ECP’s MFL department seeks to push beyond those limits, thereby creating better communication between people.
Gareth Pugh
Head of Modern Foreign Languages; Teacher of German and French
Barbora Pávková
Teacher of Russian
“Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water - it will make ripples throughout the entire pond…” Jessy and Bryan Matteo
Glenn Bleaks
Senior Tutor - Aqua
Elioth Prieto
Teacher of Spanish
The ECP School Council
The ECP School Council is a Czech legal body, established in 2006. It exists to support and advise on the development and welfare of the ECP and its students, but has no administrative, managerial or governance role. It usually meets twice a year, in October and May.
What does the School Council do?
It:
● considers and approves the ECP’s Annual Report
● considers an annual report from the Bursar on the College budget
● considers public examination results at IGCSE & IB
● considers admissions policy & procedures
● supports and advises on development & welfare of the ECP
● considers strategic objectives
● considers policies & procedures including the ŠVP
● approves the School Code
● considers inspection reports of the Czech School Inspectorate
Membership
There are twelve members, elected for a three year, renewable term, provided they are still eligible ie are still teachers, students or the parents of students under 18.
Four members are appointed by the Headmaster: Currently, the Chairman, Dr Barbara Day (ECP Governor), Kateřina Bečková (parent), Jana Bednářová (parent) and Kristýna Ryčovská (student).
Four are elected by teachers: Currently Caroline Baxter, Glenn Bleaks, David Gwilt and Nicholas Hill.
Four are elected by students over 18 and the parents of students under 18: Currently Kevin Hurley (parent), Christopher Richardson (parent), Sára Svobodová (student) and Hana Vosátková (parent).
All members must be over 18 years and all current members of the School Council will have to be re-appointed or seek re-election, if eligible, following the May 2020 meeting.
