Staffing Update

New roles in 2025

Mr Tom Dempers has been appointed to be our new Head of Year 7 & 8 from the start of next year with Ms Taryn Sephton moving into the promotional role of Associate Dean of Students & Wellbeing next year.

Mrs Chris Collins has been appointed to the role of Coordinator of Pathways and Work Experience with Mrs Sharan Tagore moving into the promotional role of Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning next year. 

Dr Annette Pedersen has decided to step away from the classroom at the end of Term Three to spend more time with her family. Dr Pedersen has been such a wonderful addition to our academic staff and very much led the development of The Laurence Library on Level 2, our showcase Lib Guides and our library boards for which we are so grateful. We wish her well in the next chapter of her life. Mr Alex Hanssen has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Library, Technology and Research Services. This role will see Mr Hanssen continue to drive a love of learning and reading whilst equally growing our technological use and skills within The Laurence Library. 

New Dean of Teaching and Learning

Introducing . . . Mr Aaron Hancock

Mr Hancock has recently been appointed as our new Dean of Teaching & Learning commencing in 2025. 

Mr Hancock is currently the English and Humanities Assistant Curriculum Leader at Scotch College. He began his teaching career in 2011 at Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School as a Humanities and English Teacher. History is his major discipline and favourite HASS subject. 

Throughout his educational leadership journey, he has been a Head of Year as well as a Head of Faculty and so has blended leadership experience in both curriculum and pastoral care. Most recently Aaron undertook the role of Acting Deputy Head of Middle School at Scotch College.  Aaron will join us the Senior Executive Team at St George’s Anglican Grammar School as Dean of Teaching & Learning from January 2025.