Giles Tollit

Giles has a thirty-year career in independent education, with over half of that time spent in school leadership roles. He has worked predominantly in schools with significant residential components and large estates. In addition to overseeing educational and pastoral provision, he has held responsibility for safeguarding compliance, health and safety, staff welfare, appraisal and training, and systems for managing complaints and incidents. He has also served on the voluntary boards of two national advisory bodies for independent schools, including one focused specifically on boarding. He is currently Headmaster of a leading independent school in Central London.

Giles has a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors and has spent considerable time in Eryri, where he and his family have chosen to make their home in Beddgelert. His lifelong interests include hillwalking, trail running, swimming, and cycling, both in the UK and abroad. His wife and three sons are equally active, with additional pursuits in climbing and kayaking. As a family and professionally they have long used Plas y Brenin for both training and recreation.