He has worked closely with Cambridge Assessment on qualification development and undertook a Masters in Education 2006-2008, specialising in assessment design and leadership capacity building. After qualifying as a teacher, Mark had a variety of roles in a range of different maintained schools and colleges including Head of Key Stage, Head of Department and Head of Year.Īt Downe House, Mark is responsible for academic aspects of the School such as curriculum development, assessment design and development. As a career shift, Mark then trained to be a teacher and undertook a PGCE. Mark then started working in publishing for an American company. Mark completed his first degree in History, pursuing research by completing an MA in International Relations and History. Mr Mark Hill is Deputy Head (Academic) at Downe House and is also involved in the Sixth Form curriculum as a teacher of History and academic tutor. “We feel very privileged in our roles and work closely with parents and the girls to ensure that there is strong communication and mutual trust.” Genevieve is also the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

As Deputy Head (Pastoral), Genevieve has introduced and is constantly developing the unique-to-Downe Wellbeing programme, Finding Balance, which seeks to promote self-care, healthy minds and bodies. Genevieve has an in-depth understanding of boarding and life at Downe House and works closely with staff across the School to ensure that every girl feels secure, known and safe. After becoming a member of the Downe House community, she became an Upper School Housemistress before accepting the role of Head of Upper School. Genevieve graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Theology and Religious Studies. Genevieve is responsible for the residential welfare, pastoral care and wellbeing of each student, working closely with Housestaff. Mrs Genevieve Ford became Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Downe House after working as Housemistress of AGS and then Head of Upper School.

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