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Viktoria Papen

Head of Sixth Form

Viktoria brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and leadership to King’s InterHigh. After earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Germany, her journey began with teaching English and German to adults and volunteering with primary school children from diverse backgrounds, including international refugees.

Her career has progressed through various roles in comprehensive and grammar schools, leading to leadership positions such as Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form in London. With a strong focus on Key Stage 5 education and research, she has consistently guided students seamlessly from secondary school to the next stages of their lives. A dedication to student welfare has been central to her work, including her role as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that every young person is supported and protected.

Beyond classroom responsibilities, she has contributed to the broader educational landscape by designing national exams in Germany, serving as a public examiner in the UK, and volunteering as a safeguarding governor at a primary school in London. Since 2019, she has also organised the annual KS3 German Study Day at the British Film Institute, promoting cultural education and enriching students’ learning experiences.

Her commitment to global learning extends to having led educational trips across Asia, North America, and beyond, enriching both her students’ experiences and her own. A passionate traveler, she also enjoys exploring new destinations privately, further broadening her perspectives.

Emily Fishman

IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Emily is our IB Diploma Programme Coordinator. She holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Cambridge and brings with her over seven years of experience teaching history and politics. She has taught across multiple curriculums, including UK and Cambridge International A levels and the IB Diploma Programme. Outside the classroom, Emily has worked as an examinator for AQA and Edexcel and led the Extended Essay coordinator and the Extended Project Qualification.

Clare Sutton

Deputy Head of Key Stage 5

Our Deputy Head of Key Stage 5, Clare Sutton has over 17 years of experience teaching and leading in schools across the country. Graduating from the University of Oxford with a first-class bachelor’s degree and an MSc in medical anthropology, Clare began her education career as a biology teacher. Since then, she has held several leadership roles and built experience as a sixth form tutor, university advisor, and EPQ supervisor, also earning an NPQ in Senior Leadership. In her role, Clare aims to foster curiosity in her students and help them reach their potential.

Ellie Kirby

English Literature and Language Lead

Ellie Kirby is our English Literature and Language Lead and IB Diploma Programme Coordinator for the Extended Essay and SSST languages. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Birmingham and is dedicated to consistently honing her skills as an International Baccalaureate teacher with specialist IB Diploma Programme certificates. Ellie has five years of experience as an online teacher; when she’s not in the classroom, she can be found spending time with her husband and two cats where she resides in Portugal.

Rebecca Markham

IB Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge Coordinator

Rebecca Markham is our IB Theory of Knowledge Coordinator, bringing a decade of teaching experience to her role at King’s InterHigh. Previously working across UK and international schools, including as an IB examiner and Extended Essay Coordinator, Rebecca has been teaching the IB Diploma Programme curriculum for the past 6 years. She also has extensive experience creating online learning resources and enjoys designing engaging, relevant courses for her IB Diploma Programme students.