Johanna Duncan
Farnham Royal
Summary
A highly accomplished educator and arts leader with an MEd in Learning and Teaching in the Arts. Currently Head of Drama at Caldicott Preparatory School, combining pedagogical expertise with a professional background in arts administration and production. Expert in curriculum design, pastoral leadership, and high-level alumni relations. A versatile professional with extensive experience in freelance tuition and professional media production. Oversees academic and pastoral progress, fostering a culture of leadership and high expectations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of 6th Form
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2025 - Current
- Oversees the academic and pastoral progress of the senior year group, ensuring a culture of leadership and high expectations.
- Manages the complex transition process to prestigious senior schools (Eton, Harrow, Winchester), providing advice to parents and students.
- Develops "Leadership and Life Skills" programs to prepare students for the independence required at the next stage of their education.
- Oversee pupil porgress offering guidance and pastoral support
Housemaster
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2017 - Current
- Delivers pastoral care for students and completes ISEB future school applications.
- Leading house meetings and helping to organise inter-house events
Head of Charity Committee
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2017 - Current
- Drives annual fundraising of £35k–£70k, managing partnerships with international NGOs like Ace Africa and trusts such as Sparrow Schools.
Head of Drama
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2015 - Current
- Leads all curricular and co-curricular drama; manages teaching staff and a team of LAMDA specialists.
- Directs major productions and provides elite scholarship preparation for top-tier senior schools.
Supporting Artist
Various Producers
- Current
- Extensive experience on high-budget professional sets, including work for Marvel Studios, Western Edge Pictures and other production houses.
Senior Master and Head of Alumni Relations
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with the Headmaster on capital fundraising projects and long-term strategic master plans.
- Strategically manage the alumni database and social media to foster a global "Old Caldicotian" network.
- Raising funds for bursarial fund and capital building projects
Producer
Freelance
04.2016 - 08.2016
Co-Producer, "Muster" (2016): Lead a high-profile dance project performed at The Place, London.
Step Change Assistant Producer
Bush Theatre
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Selected for the prestigious NT career development program; mentored by industry leader Rachel Tackley.
- Two-month secondment as a producer at the Bush Theatre.
Creative Learning Manager (SLT Position)
Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA)
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Directed educational strategy for His Majesty’s Theatre, Music Hall, and The Lemon Tree.
- Produced and directed local, national and international arts projects.
- Secured significant corporate funding and managed large-scale outreach programs for ages 8–25.
- Secondment to His Majesty’s Theatre and Perth Concert Hall, Perth, Western Australia.
- Managed a team of full-time, part-time, and contracted arts staff
Education
MEd - Learning and Teaching in the Arts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
PGCert - Learning and Teaching in the Arts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
HND - Fashion Design and Stitched Textiles
North East College
Skills
- LAMDA
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Design
- Strategic fundraising
- Event management
- Budget oversight
- Safeguarding
- Directing
- Wardrobe management
- Social media strategy
- Professional acting
- Leadership development
- Alumni engagement
- Educational outreach
- Pastoral care
- Curriculum design
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder communication
- Event production
- Creative direction
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Safeguarding practices awareness
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Certification
- Trustee, Sparrow Schools Educational Trust
- Steering Committee Member, National Independent Schools Drama Association (NISDA)
- Safeguarding, DBS, Certified Child Protection Officer; Educare Safeguarding & First Aid,
Custom Section
LAMDA, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, scholarship preparation, Movement, Advocacy, Somatic and Embodied Practices, event management, budget oversight, safeguarding, Directing, wardrobe management, social media strategy, professional acting
Timeline
Head of 6th Form
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2025 - Current
Senior Master and Head of Alumni Relations
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Housemaster
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2017 - Current
Head of Charity Committee
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2017 - Current
Producer
Freelance
04.2016 - 08.2016
Head of Drama
Caldicott Preparatory School
01.2015 - Current
Step Change Assistant Producer
Bush Theatre
01.2012 - 01.2013
Creative Learning Manager (SLT Position)
Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA)
01.2008 - 01.2013
Supporting Artist
Various Producers
- Current
MEd - Learning and Teaching in the Arts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
PGCert - Learning and Teaching in the Arts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
HND - Fashion Design and Stitched Textiles
North East College