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Mrs Jessica Sheldrick – Head

Jessica did her GCSEs at St Joseph’s college in Bradford and then her Highers at Douglas Academy in Milngavie, Scotland. Following this, she attended both Glasgow and Leeds Universities to complete her Degree in Physiology, remaining at Leeds University to complete her PGCE. Jessica joined Rishworth as a newly qualified teacher in 2002 and has been a part of the Rishworth family ever since, over the 22 years she has continued to enhance and develop her skill set as the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) of the school leading her to join us back in September 2024 as the Head of Rishworth School. Excitingly, Jessica will be leading the school in its 300th year as Rishworth's first ever female Head in history.

As a committed and dedicated member of staff, Jessica is involved in many different aspects of school life and as such; has a Level 3 food hygiene qualification, has completed the mountain leader training and is qualified to deliver and assess the Duke of Edinburgh up to Gold.  Jessica’s contribution over the years to the DofE resulted in her being invited to Westminster Abbey for the 2016 Diamond Jubilee and she was the recently honoured by Prince Edward at St James’s Palace in November 2019.

Mr David Baker - Head of Rishworth Preparatory

Mrs Kathryn De Ferrer - Acting Deputy Head and DSL