George Speller joined Ryde School in 2014 and was appointed Deputy Head (Academic) in 2023, having previously served as Head of Science, Assistant Head (Curriculum) and Head of Section (7-9). In his role, George leads on whole-school academic matters, working to ensure a coherent, ambitious and inspiring experience for all our pupils. After graduating in Biological Sciences from King’s College London, George completed an MPhil in Geography and a PhD in Biology at the University of Cambridge. Following post-doctoral research, he completed a PGCE and transitioned into teaching, initially in the maintained sector before building his career at leading institutions including the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge and St Clare’s, Oxford.At Ryde, George is passionate about combining high academic standards with future-focused skills including AI literacy and sustainability, while remaining closely connected to the classroom through teaching sciences, leading the IBCP and mentoring medical school applicants. He also serves as an ISI Team Inspector, local school governor and trustee of an educational charity. Outside of his school duties, George enjoys cricket, football, engaging with environmental projects and spending time outdoors exploring the Isle of Wight’s beautiful coastlines and countryside with his family.
