Staff
Our staff enjoy the unique international community and environment of Michael Hall School, that aims to create a culture of mutual respect, tolerance and fraternity. We are committed to continuing professional development of all our staff and to training new teachers.
The Teachers at Michael Hall School are responsible for delivering the Steiner Waldorf curriculum to the students, guiding the children to investigate core subjects such as language, history, maths, science and geography through creativity and imagination. They aim to:
- Clearly communicate with students, colleagues and parents
- Commit to each student individually, throughout their years of school
- Create lively, interactive lesson plans
- Push themselves to grow and constantly question their teaching methods
- Push beyond their comfort zones
- Think outside the box
- Inspire their students to keep progressing
Our Administration team works together to support the teachers, and the maintenance and kitchen staff work to ensure a smooth functioning of daily operations of the School.
John Durrant
Complaints Portfolio and Chair of Education, Performance and Standards Committee
I joined the governing body of Michael Hall School in 2024 having previously been a governor at Blackwell Primary School and Ashurst Wood Primary School for 18 years. I have always had an interest in education and believe that what is achieved in early education years forms a sound foundation for later education through senior school, college, and university.
Following studies at the University of the Arts in London, my working career has been in advertising and marketing management with ICI Plc, ICI Fibres, Thorn EMI Lighting, and BAA Plc. and as a Management & Business Consultant. I am currently a Director of Aspiring Training Limited set up in 2010 which offers training in accountancy subjects for those employed in that profession.
For several years I was a member of the England International Latin American and Ballroom Dance Sport Team representing England in competitions held both in Great Britain and Overseas. Outside work I am actively involved with several voluntary organisations acting either as a Trustee. I also enjoy international travel, fell walking, and personal fitness training.