A respected graduate of Sussex University, Steven Jandrell has a wealth of teaching experience, as well as 4 years working at university level. He has held senior posts in two independent schools followed by positions as Academic Vice-Principal, Deputy Head and Head of Senior School before becoming Headmaster. His wife Margaret is also a teacher and, between them, they have thirty five years experience of Independent Education. At the forefront of innovation at Queen Ethelburga's, he has been the architect of many of the initiatives that have raised our standards and placed our schools in the prominent position that they now enjoy. His wide range of interests include; skiing, travel, fitness and building projects

The best education is about developing individual potential and that is central to our ethos. It is this foundation that makes our schools different; by recognising the uniqueness of each person we are able to provide equality of opportunity that allows each child to achieve excellence in their own field. Mr Jandrell believes that learning should be fun and encouraged for its own joys.

Good education is also about building special relationships between teachers and pupils which enable boys and girls to develop into mature young adults; people who are confident without being arrogant, friendly but not familiar, relaxed but not casual, but who have the courage to live by sound moral, social and spiritual values. Mr Jandrell believes in encouraging good manners, courtesy, honesty, compassion and tolerance through a fair and consistent framework of discipline and praise. At our Schools the pursuit of excellence is underpinned by security and stability.

Learning to take responsibility is an important part of the pastoral life at our schools, an area that Mr Jandrell strongly promotes. The ethos here encourages lifelong friendships and the chance to belong to an extended family, sharing and celebrating success academically, artistically and on the sports field. This environment allows boys and girls to acquire an element of spirituality; they learn how it enriches their lives and helps them to understand themselves, the school community and the wider world. Mr Jandrell admires how our leavers have individually succeeded and become mature, balanced individuals, imaginative, participating and with the skills of lifelong learners. His vision for the schools and his leadership skills during this decade are focused on enhancing everything that is good at our Schools.