The Clifton High Team

With a degree and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Warwick, Dr Caddy has taught both Mathematics and Science. He has teaching and management experience in all-through schools, has been a Deputy Head previously and has experience in managing successful school inspections. His expertise span academic, curricular and pastoral matters, and he runs the Adventure Programme at Clifton High School.

Mrs Alice Taylor graduated with a degree in Psychology from Cardiff University and later completed a Primary PGCE at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has a wealth of experience in both the state and private sector including teaching and leading at the British School of Paris. During her time at Clifton High School, she has moved from Junior School Lead to Infant and Junior School Head. 

Mrs Taylor is passionate about offering an enriched and diverse education, challenging and inspiring children to achieve their very best in all that they do. She believes that learning should be engaging and exciting, equipping children with vital academic and life skills. 

Born and educated in Bristol, Miss Rich has degrees in Medieval and Modern History from the University of Birmingham, an MA in Contemporary History from the University of Bristol, and PGCE, also from the University of Bristol. Miss Rich has taught in schools in Bath, Cambridge, Nottingham and Malaysia, working variously as Head of History, Deputy Housemistress and Coordinator of Applications to Oxford and Cambridge. Her wealth of experience makes her well-placed to lead the Sixth Form at Clifton High School. Miss Rich encourages students to hold high aspirations, strive for academic excellence and develop a strong sense of self and social responsibility. 

A keen mathematician, Mr Collins completed an MMath degree and a PGCE, both at Oxford University. Mr Collins joined Clifton High School in 2015, having previously worked in two schools in Oxfordshire where he taught Mathematics and worked as a Head of Department. At Clifton High School, Mr Collins has held the posts of Head of School Mathematics and Assistant Head: Teaching Enhancement and Quality Assurance, before his appointment to the role of Deputy Head in September 2020. He works across all age groups at Clifton High, driving forward learning opportunities and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Mr Goodman completed his BA (Hons) degree in Geography and PGCE at the University of Birmingham, before travelling the world. Within the past ten years Mr Goodman has taught at a large independent school, where he successfully held a range of positions including Head of House, Head of Geography and Assistant Head. His awareness and genuine regard for pupil wellbeing, mental health and holistic care make him a natural choice to lead on the Schools’ outstanding pastoral offering.  

Following his short military service abroad, a keen philologist and linguist, Mr Psarros completed his BA (Hons) in Classics at the University of Wales and his MA degree in Ancient History at the University of Bristol. His first teaching position was at a large independent school in Bristol, followed by a Head of Department experience at an independent boarding school in Somerset. Since his arrival at Clifton High, Mr Psarros has held a variety of pastoral and academic positions including; Head of Classics Department, Head of Years 7 to 11, Head of Sixth Form and Senior Assistant Head with responsibility of pupils, staff and school operations. A lifelong learner, during that time he completed a MEd on Educational Leadership at the University of Bristol. Since September 2020 he has been Senior Master, overseeing pupil admissions and staff recruitment.

Ms Brackenbury graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Cardiff University and obtained PGCE the following year from Cardiff Metropolitan. She has a wealth of experience in the classroom, previously teaching in Australia and New Zealand where she held a range of positions including Head of KS3 Science. During her time at Clifton High she has moved from Head of Chemistry to Assistant Head.

Ms Brackenbury cares passionately about pupil outcomes, both academically and those related to their well-being. She runs the Pupil Council and regularly garners pupil input on important decisions throughout the school. She is consistently inspired by working with young people and believes it is important that pupils have the opportunity to have a lasting, positive impact upon the Clifton High Community. She is responsible for development across the whole School. 

With training in Commercial Business Management, Mrs Brennan has over twenty years’ experience managing international commercial teams. She is responsible for business strategy and growth at Clifton High School and has considerable experience building successful teams, delivering complex programmes and providing excellent customer service.

Passionate about education, Mrs Brennan became a School Business Manager in 2008, later qualifying as an Advanced School Business Manager in 2012. She has worked in Primary Schools, Senior Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, providing the essential services required for teaching and learning across all year groups from Early Years to Sixth Form. With a background in education leadership, Mrs Brennan joined the Senior Leadership team in April 2021 as the Director of Estates and Operations. She is proud to be part of the Clifton High community.

Mr Stewart has been a qualified chartered accountant for over twenty years. He trained with an international accountancy firm in London, where he was became Partner, specialising in advising international entrepreneurial businesses and charities. Mr Stewart moved to Bristol in 2009, and for the last eight years he has worked at a senior level within the independent education sector. Mr Stewart joined Clifton High in 2019 and now has overall responsibility of the School’s finances and IT. Mr Stewart has a wealth of experience in charity accounting, governance and risk management. He has served as trustee and non-executive adviser for several other charities, and he is a member of the Independent Schools Bursars Association. As a way of empathising with the pupils, Mr Stewart is honing his essay writing skills by studying for a Certificate in Theology.