Ruth Whymark
Headteacher in London, United Kingdom
Ruth Whymark
Headteacher in London, United Kingdom
I live in London where I am the Headteacher of The Vineyard School, a primary school nestled on the borders of Richmond Park, the largest nature reserve in London.
Previously I have worked internationally in China as Head of the Junior School, Dulwich College Suzhou - a prestigious British international school. I have lived and worked in Inner London for 17 years prior to my international experience. I am passionate about Primary education and achieving excellence for all pupils.
Head of Junior School, Dulwich College Suzhou 2015 - 2017
Head teacher of Cranmer Primary 2009 - 2015
Local Leader of Education - London Borough of Merton 2013-2015
Core member of the Headteachers' Roundtable non-party political think tank 2013-2015 https://headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/five-policy-papers-for-the-general-election-2015/
Director of Mitcham Town Community Trust 2013 - 2015 http://www.mtct.co.uk/annual-reviews/4588992764
Fast track teacher alumni - 2006
Shortlisted for two National Becta awards for ICT - 2006