Jill Thorpe
Deputy HeadDepartment: Biology
Job title: Deputy Head
Date joined the RGS: September 2016
Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. Working in a school where you are given professional freedom, trust and the resources to do your job. The staff team is so supportive and friendly, it is a really enjoyable working atmosphere.
Q. What do you love about your department?
A. The passion and enthusiasm everyone has for Biology and teaching, the conversations are amazing.
Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Anything outdoors, walking the dog, camping, swimming in the sea. I also run the county Search and Rescue team, which involves a lot of skills and a lot of time outside.
Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Training search and detection dogs.
Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. Enjoy the moment.
Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. Just because...