Governance

Tim Fish
Chair of Governors and CEO of Dukes Education UK/IRE

Tim founded Earlscliffe, a Dukes college, with his wife Julie in 2012, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in teaching and leadership across international schools in England. He began his career at St Clare’s, Oxford, before becoming Headteacher of Buckswood, where he oversaw significant growth and development. He also founded Sussex Summer Schools and remains involved in A-level Politics and university counselling.

Tim joined Dukes as Managing Director of its boarding schools in 2019 and became UK/IRE CEO in 2024. He is passionate about academic excellence, internationalism and providing every student with a highly personalised education.

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Paul Ludlow
Compliance Director & Safeguarding Governor (Colleges UK, Ireland and Switzerland)

Paul has worked in education for over 30 years, bringing extensive experience in safeguarding, boarding, and compliance leadership. Before joining Dukes Education in 2017, Paul held senior positions as Housemaster, Head of Boarding, and Head of Pastoral Care across a range of schools and colleges, including those supporting international students.

In his current role, Paul works closely with Managing Directors and Governors to ensure excellence in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and UKVI compliance across the Dukes Colleges in the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland. His depth of experience and steady leadership help maintain the highest standards of care and governance across the group.

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Rob Humphreys
Financial Director – Dukes Colleges

Jonathan Cuff
Managing Director – Colleges, Dukes Education Board

Jonathan brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in private school settings. He was educated at Brunel University and the University of Leicester, where he earned an MSc in Educational Leadership.

Throughout his career, Jonathan has consistently demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, operational management, and educational innovation. He began his career as a teacher of Religious Studies and Physical Education, later becoming a boarding Housemaster at two different HMC schools over a period of ten years. He subsequently held positions as Deputy Head Pastoral and then Senior Deputy Head at different schools before taking on the role of Principal at d’Overbroeck’s in Oxford. In addition to his role as Principal, Jonathan served as Managing Director of Schools and Colleges for Oxford International Educational Group and Managing Director of UK Schools for Nord Anglia Education.

Jonathan joined Dukes Education in 2023 after spending a year in the Middle East, where he was part of a team that launched a brand-new school for Nord Anglia Education.

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Niel Roskilly