Chris graduated in Natural Sciences from the University of Bath before completing his PGCE. He took up his first teaching position at a primary school in Bath for 10 years before moving to Cornwall as Headteacher of Fowey Primary School. Following 8 years in Cornwall, Chris and his family took the opportunity to move internationally. He spent 7 years as a Headteacher in China and the Netherlands, working in British international schools. Chris is pleased to be back in Cornwall, having taken up the role as Headteacher at Wadebridge Primary Academy.
Chris Wathern
other team members
Lauren Chessman
Member of Quality of Education and Skills Committee HE Student Governor. Appointed February 2025
Sarah Sanderson
Vice Chair of Corporation, Chair of Quality of Education and Skills Committee, member of Search and Governance and Remuneration Committees and Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee. EDI Lead Governor
