New Hall School is pleased to announce the following appointments to the Preparatory School Senior Leadership Team.

From September 2015, Robin Field takes up his promotion to Head of Key Stage 1 and Head of Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education, with responsibility for Years 1 & 2.

Mr Field joined New Hall in 2013 having taught at Engayne Primary School in Upminster for seven years.

After achieving A Levels in Russian, Mathematics, Ancient History and Geography, Mr Field graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Archaeology & Anthropology.

Mr Field enjoys music and has an interest in a variety of sports.

He also completed the London Marathon in 2014.

Alison Hilder joins the school as Head of Foundation Stage, with responsibility for Pre-Reception and Reception.

Mrs Hilder is currently Phase Leader for Early Years and Reception Class Teacher at Arthur Bugler Primary School in Stanford Le Hope.

Mrs Hilder lives in Chelmsford and attended KEGS Sixth Form, where she gained A Levels in Music, English, French and History.

Graduating from the University of Southampton with an Honours degree in Music, Mrs Hilder started her career as an Accountant before undertaking a PGCE, specialising in Early Years.

She has 13 years’ experience in teaching in a variety of roles, in both the UK and the USA (Boston).

A keen musician, Mrs Hilder plays the piano, viola and mandolin and currently runs the school choir and orchestra.

She is looking forward to making a contribution to music at New Hall. Mrs Hilder will be a Reception Class Teacher.