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Our 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.

Our Team

Meet Our Staff

Wentworth College is staffed by a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for every student. Our teachers bring a wealth of experience and expertise, and are passionate about their subjects and their students' success.

Executive Principal

Bruce Tong

Head of College

Lisa Chamberlain

Head of Primary

Kurt Dorset

Assistant Head of Primary

Shelli McLeish

Assistant Head of College - Operations & Academic

Hillary Mann

Assistant Head of College - Pastoral Wellbeing

Richard Rangi

Teaching Staff

Our teaching staff are subject specialists who bring passion and expertise to their classrooms. Many hold advanced degrees and have experience teaching in Cambridge schools internationally. All teachers are committed to ongoing professional development.

Support Staff

Behind our teaching staff is a dedicated team of support professionals including learning support specialists, counsellors, IT staff, librarians, and administrative personnel who ensure our school runs smoothly.

Specialist Educators

We also have specialist educators for ESOL, learning support, gifted and talented programmes, and careers guidance - ensuring every student receives the support they need to succeed.

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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