Leadership and Board

Craig is the third Headmaster of Somerset and joined the College from Whitsunday Anglican School at Mackay where he was Principal. Before this he was Deputy Principal of Trinity Anglican School in Cairns and Director of Admissions and Master of McKinley House at The Southport School. He has taught at The Hotchkiss School, Connecticut, USA and St Anne's School, Windermere, UK. He has taught Senior English, Literature and Media Studies for many years. As Headmaster, Craig is the chief executive of the College. He is appointed by the College Board and is responsible to the Board for the proper conduct, management and discipline of the College.

Nicholas is the College’s fourth Deputy Head of College. Previously he was the Head of Senior School at Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide, where he has responsibility for both Pastoral and Academic programmes in Years 10, 11 and 12. He previously was responsible for the Middle Years Programme at Concordia College.

David commenced at the College in January 2013. He is responsible to the Headmaster for the financial operations of the College and the management of accounting staff.

Allison joined the staff of Somerset College in 2006 as a teacher in the Senior School, teaching English and Humanities. In 2008, Allison was appointed Head of House – Franklin. In 2018, she was appointed to the role of Head of Senior School. Allison is responsible for overseeing the pastoral care of all students in Years 7 to 12. She also oversees the pastoral care and wellbeing programmes in the Senior School.

Rebecca joined the staff of Somerset College in 2018 as Head of Junior School. Rebecca was previously Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3 to 6, Pastoral and Curriculum, at All Saints Anglican School. Prior to that, Rebecca worked with Education Queensland for 20 years in a variety of teaching and leadership positions, in schools across Logan and the Gold Coast. As Head of Junior School, Rebecca is responsible for overseeing pastoral care and curriculum, working with staff, students and parents, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Junior School.

Michele joined the staff of the Junior School at Somerset College in 1985. In 1993, Michele was appointed as Year 7 Co-ordinator and in 1998 she was appointed Junior School Curriculum Co-ordinator. She was promoted to Head of Department - Junior Curriculum in 2003 and was Deputy – Junior School from 2003 to 2013. Michele is responsible for co-ordinating the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme.

John joined the staff of Somerset College in 2003 from Melbourne Girls Grammar School. John is responsible to the Headmaster for enrolments and admissions of new students into the College. He also oversees all aspects of community relations, alumni, publicity and promotion of the College. As the Dean of Admissions, John works closely with the Headmaster in relation to the College Foundation.

Craig joined the staff of Somerset College in 1988. He held the positions of Subject Master — Physical Education, House Master and Director of Sport until 1999. After seven years in Hong Kong, Craig returned to Somerset College in 2008. He is responsible for student activities within the College and overall responsibility for outdoor education programme in the Senior School. The Dean of Activities also acts as the Headmaster's representative in the Somerset Rowing, Tennis and Swim Clubs.

Karen is the inaugural Dean of Studies, having commenced in this new role from Term Two 2016. Karen taught Mathematics at Somerset from 1995 to 2001, was Head of Learning - Mathematics at Trinity Lutheran College from 2002 to 2011 and returned to Somerset in 2012 as the Academic Counsellor.

She is responsible for overseeing the QCS, QCAA and QTAC programmes, data analysis of Reports, NAPLAN, Diagnostic testing, academic guidance and counselling, including advice on careers, subject selection and work experience.

Lisa is the inaugural Dean of Information Technologies, having commenced in 2011. Lisa was previously Head of Information Technology at Toowoomba Grammar School. She is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and support of curriculum and system wide information technologies in the College, as well as leading the College's library services.