Having gained a first-class degree in Theology from Exeter University. Katie started her teaching career working in State Secondary and Middle Schools. During this time she presented at national conferences on Religious Education and was asked to work for a Government agency creating guidance on assessment and curriculum. Katie then spent ten years working for Dorset County Council as a Consultant advising Headteachers and Leadership Teams on whole school priorities and offering support and training to schools across Dorset. This led to her running her own Education Consultancy business. Prior to joining Castle Court, Katie was Deputy Head and DSL at Allenbourn Middle School and responsible for the school Teaching School Status. Katie joined in 2016 as Director of Studies and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2018 and Head in March 2024. In her role, Katie has overall responsibility for all academic and pastoral matters within the school.