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Our Team

Senior Leadership Team

Wentworth College is guided by a committed and experienced leadership team who work collaboratively to shape the strategic direction, academic standards, and pastoral care of the College. As a small school, this team remains closely connected to daily school life, ensuring that decisions are thoughtful, responsive, and centred on the needs of our students and community.

Our Senior Leadership Team provides clear direction across all aspects of the College, supporting staff and students while upholding Wentworth’s values. Through strong relationships and a shared commitment to high standards, they foster a culture of academic focus, wellbeing, and opportunity for every student.

Bruce Tong
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Executive Principal

Bruce Tong

Lisa Chamberlain
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Head of College

Lisa Chamberlain

Kurt Dorset
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Head of Primary

Kurt Dorset

Shelli McLeish
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Assistant Head of Primary

Shelli McLeish

Hillary Mann
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Assistant Head of College - Operations & Academic

Hillary Mann

Richard Rangi
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Assistant Head of College - Pastoral Wellbeing

Richard Rangi

Teaching Staff

Our teaching staff are subject specialists who bring both depth of knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to their classrooms. In the College, students are taught by teachers with strong academic backgrounds in their subject areas, ensuring a high level of expertise and a clear understanding of the Cambridge curriculum and assessment pathways.

In the Primary School, specialist teaching is introduced alongside core classroom learning, particularly in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and key curriculum subjects. This allows students to benefit from targeted expertise from an early age, while still being supported within a nurturing, classroom-based environment.

Across the school, our teachers are committed to knowing each student as an individual. Small class sizes enable personalised attention, meaningful feedback, and strong relationships that support both academic progress and wellbeing.

Many of our staff bring international experience, including within Cambridge schools, enriching the learning environment with a global perspective. Ongoing professional development is a priority, ensuring that teaching remains current, reflective, and aligned with best practice.

Support Staff

Our support staff play an essential role in the daily life of the school. This team includes administrative, pastoral, and operational staff who work behind the scenes and alongside students to ensure the school runs smoothly.

They contribute to a safe, well-organised, and welcoming environment, supporting both students and staff in a wide range of ways. From the front office to facilities and student support services, their commitment helps create the positive, connected community that defines Wentworth.

Governance

Wentworth is governed by the Wentworth Education Charitable Trust. The Trust Board provides strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and ensures the school operates in alignment with its Founding Document, values, and long-term vision.

Trustees are appointed for their expertise in education, governance, finance, and leadership.

Wentworth Education Charitable Trust Board Trustees

Bruce Tong
Founding Principal of Wentworth College & Primary School, Bruce has led the growth and development of the Wentworth schools since their establishment. His leadership has been central to realising the founders’ vision of a school where students are supported and encouraged across all aspects of their development.

Steve Wackrow
Steve brings extensive educational experience and deep institutional knowledge to the Board, having served as Foundation Deputy Principal. His long-standing commitment to education and to Wentworth is of significant value to the Trust.

Barbara Judge
Barbara has wide-ranging experience in governance, education, and public service. She has served on school boards at both local and national levels, worked as a Ministry of Education School Commissioner, and brings expertise in governance training, human resources, and mediation.

Joy Quigley
Joy joined the Board in 2022 and brings considerable governance experience within the education sector. A former Member of Parliament, she has held senior roles including Executive Officer of Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) and has served on several school boards.

Shi Wei
Shi Wei joined the Board in 2022 and brings strong financial and commercial expertise. With over 12 years’ experience in investment banking and an MBA qualification, he contributes valuable insight to the financial stewardship of the Wentworth.

Stephen Fleming
As Founder of Wentworth College, Stephen has played a central role in shaping the school into the community it is today. He is also Director of the Wentworth Property Company and a major shareholder. Bringing extensive expertise in finance, Stephen was instrumental in establishing the structure between the Trust and the Property Company, ensuring a strong and sustainable foundation for the school’s growth.

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