Becky Lovelock appointed as new Head of Pocklington School

Following a rigorous and highly competitive recruitment process, the Board of Governors has appointed Becky Lovelock to succeed Toby Seth as Head of the Pocklington School Foundation from 1st September 2025.

Becky is currently Deputy Head Academic at the prestigious Sydney Grammar School, one of the top private schools in Australia, which has a proven record of empowering boys to achieve excellence. She graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Mathematics and has a Masters in Teaching and Learning from the University of Oxford. Her teaching career to date has provided significant experience of state, independent, girls, boys, co-educational, boarding and day schools.

During her time at Sydney Grammar she has built a strong academic team, championed the use of appropriate technology in the classroom and promoted deep reflection on the role of AI in education. Her time in Australia has included project managing the development of the senior mathematics syllabuses and related resources. She has previously been a Duke of Edinburgh award co-ordinator and qualified Mountain Leader, she has organised overseas trips and large outdoor concerts, coached canoeing, badminton and netball and is a strong and continual presence on the sidelines at school matches. She also brings a wealth of pastoral experience, including at one time working as a Houseparent of a boarding house, and is highly regarded by her pupils and colleagues.

Becky is married with two teenage children, and she and her family are enthusiastic about becoming an integral part of the Pocklington community.

On her appointment Becky Lovelock said: "From the moment I set foot in Pocklington School, I could feel the warmth from its caring and inclusive community, and was hugely impressed by all it has to offer. I am equally thrilled and humbled to accept the Governors’ invitation to lead the Pocklington School Foundation, and cannot wait to get started."

Jonathan Tilsed, Chair of Governors, shared his enthusiasm: "I am delighted that Becky will be the next Head of Pocklington School. I am sure that she will be a great asset to Pocklington, and we are all looking forward to working with her as she writes a new chapter in the history of the Foundation."

The community eagerly anticipates the positive and forward-thinking leadership that Becky Lovelock will bring to the Pocklington School Foundation.