Senior Leadership Team
Sam Naismith, Head
Sam Naismith is a seasoned Head Teacher with over 12 years of experience leading both secondary and primary schools. Adept at building cohesive teams, Sam has a passion for education and has excelled in fostering positive learning environments.
Beyond the school setting, Sam has coached GB Hockey teams to 4 Home Nations gold medals and 2 European gold medals. Sam is also a keen chef and has a love for all things Spanish!
Lisa Crook, Deputy Head
Lisa has worked in school improvement, strategy, and headship within both state and independent sectors. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management and has a wide experience of school governance.
Lisa has worked as School Improvement Lead for an academy chain and has led on pedagogical and curriculum development for twelve schools across the West Midlands, London and Medway. She also worked as Literacy Adviser for KS2 and KS3 within the borough of Waltham Forest.
Emma Field, Assistant Head Lower School
Emma graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in Primary Education and was the recipient of the Routledge Prize (2010) for 'outstanding qualities in Primary Education'. She has worked for thirteen years in the education sector across both the Early Years and Primary phases. With academics, her career has included a tour as a Head of Personal Health and Social Education and as Head of Religious Studies.
Within pastoral areas Emma also has strong experience, both as a Head of Year and as a Head of a Lower School. A highlight of her career to date was Emma’s sterling contribution to West Wimbledon Primary School, helping it to realise the highest attainment in its history.
Ed Smith, Assistant Head Pastoral
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ed graduated as a Physical Education teacher from the University of Brighton in 2011. He then spent six years teaching in a state junior school, overseeing sporting growth which led to the school being crowned the 2016 Surrey School Games Champions. Ed is in his seventh year at Homefield. After three years as a Head of Year, he currently leads on pastoral strategy and provision, including the house system.
Lisa Colgate, Assistant Head Academic
Lisa is passionate about staff development and pedagogy and has worked in education for over 20 years. In leadership and consultancy roles spanning the state and independent sectors, Lisa has led on school improvement, change management and Learning and Teaching . She holds a NPQSL.
