Mr. James Martin is the Senior Deputy Head at Eltham College, a senior management position that involves assisting the Headmaster in the overall leadership and management of the school. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school, which includes overseeing the academic, pastoral and co-curricular aspects of the school. He manages and supervises staff, implements policies and procedures, and works with other Heads of Departments to develop and implement strategies to improve student achievement and school performance. Mr. Martin is a key leader in the school, who can take over the leadership of Eltham College in the absence of the Headmaster.
The table below is intended to provide guidance on which member of staff is the most appropriate person to contact in different circumstances.
Email is usually the most efficient means of communication. You can contact your son or daughter’s form tutor directly by email. Each form group takes the tutor’s initials and these initials provide the email address, followed by the stem @eltham-college.org.uk. Alternatively, School Reception can be contacted on 020 8857 1455. Please note that many contacts also teach and may well be unable to respond immediately.
Mr Guy Sanderson, Headmaster can be contacted via his secretary, Mrs Tammy Doyle, tdj@eltham-college.org.uk, or directly, headmaster@eltham-college.org.uk.
Deputy Heads can be contacted via email, please see their details below:
Mr James Martin
Mrs. Kathryn Nutbeem
Mrs. Kathryn Nutbeem is the Deputy Head Academic at Eltham College and is responsible for overseeing the academic performance and achievement of students within the school. This includes responsibilities such as setting academic standards and policies, monitoring student progress and performance, and working with teachers and other staff members to ensure that students are receiving a high-quality education. Mrs. Nutbeem is responsible for overseeing curriculum development, assessment, and data analysis, as well as working with other school leaders to develop and implement strategies to improve student achievement and academic outcomes.
Mr James Willatt
Mr. James Willatt is the Deputy Head Co-Curricular at Eltham College, and is responsible for overseeing the extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs offered at the school. This includes developing and implementing policies for extracurricular activities, managing budgets and resources, and working with students, teachers, and other staff members to coordinate and plan events and activities. Mr. Willatt is responsible for overseeing the school’s community service programs and works closely with other Heads of Departments to ensure that the school’s extracurricular activities align with the school’s mission and goals.
| Issue | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Absence: Illness or planned medical appointment | Please email absence@eltham-college.org.uk and the Form Tutor |
| Messages: From parents to their child/ren | Please email schooloffice@eltham-college.org.uk or call the school office on 020 8857 1455 |
| Absence: Request for more than one day’s leave of absence.
NB Term dates are published well in advance on our website. We only authorise absence in term time under exceptional circumstances |
Please email the relevant Head of Section: Lower School: Mr James Chesterton, jpc@eltham-college.org.uk Middle School: Ms Melinda Pokorny, mmp@eltham-college.org.uk Sixth Form: Mrs Corisande Scott-Blount, csb@eltham-college.org.uk |
| General concerns: for example, problems with organisation, lost property, minor friendship problems, mild anxiety, administrative change in family circumstances | Please email your child’s Form Tutor |
| More serious concerns: for example, peer pressure, bullying, persistent feelings of stress or anxiety, important changes in family circumstances | Please email the Deputy Head of Section: Year 7, Miss Miriam Cogni, mic@eltham-college.org.uk Year 8, Mrs Naomi Colwell, njc@eltham-college.org.uk Year 9, Mrs Elizabeth Brooke, exb@eltham-college.org.uk Year 10, Miss Kirsten Richard, kar@eltham-college.org.uk Year 11, Miss Lucy Clough-James, lvc@eltham-college.org.uk Year 12, Dr T Davies, atd@eltham-college.org.uk Year 13, Mrs Katy Powis-Holt, khp@eltham-college.org.uk |
| Reports or grades: or academic issues | Please email your child’s Form Tutor in the first instance |
| Medical issues: Updating medical history, communicating physical or mental health needs.
Please note, if your child is unwell and needs to go home our nursing team will contact you. No student can go home during the day without permission. |
Please email the Senior School Lead Nurse Mrs Jenny McArdle jzm@eltham-college.org.uk |
| Safeguarding: or child protection concerns | Please email the Assistant Head – Head of Wellbeing & EDI, Acting Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Mrs Nicola Bilsby njb@eltham-college.org.uk |
| Public Examinations | Please email the Examinations Officer Ms Eboni Ramharrack, esr@eltham-college.org.uk |
| University applications | Ms Miranda Williams mlw@eltham-college.org.uk |
| Music | Please email the Music Administrator Mrs Judith Lewis: jjl@eltham-college.org.uk |
| Sport | Please visit the Schools Sports website for team lists and fixtures: http://www.eltham-college-sports.org.uk For general enquiries please email the Co-curricular Secretary, Mrs Claire Caple: cxc@eltham-college.org.uk Saturday morning reporting of illness or other issues to the team coach: Please call 07714 589155 Please note that the phone will only be available on a Saturday morning. |
| Trips | In the first instance, please contact the trip organiser as detailed in the letter. Alternatively please email: Mr James Willatt, Deputy Head, Co-Curricular: jaw@eltham-college.org.uk |
| School Fees and Billing | In the first instance, please email the Finance Officer Mrs Jo Baltruschat: finance@eltham-college.org.uk |
