Richard is a graduate of Exeter University where he studied PE and Outdoor Education. His teaching career began in King’s School Peterborough, after which he moved to Christ’s Hospital as Director of Sport and boarding Housemaster. Prior to joining Marlborough Richard was a boarding Housemaster and Head of Rugby and Athletics at Worksop College. He is enthusiastic about all sports, but gym sessions and cycling. He is married to Samantha and they have three daughters: Chloe, Grace and Gabriella.