Senior Leadership Team

Mr Alex Wallace

Head of Christ College Brecon

Alex Wallace brings over two decades of teaching and leadership experience to Christ College Brecon, having worked across the full breadth of the education system, state, grammar and independent. He read Geography at the University of Birmingham before completing his PGCE at the University of Bath. Mr Wallace began his teaching career in Oxfordshire, later serving as Senior Deputy Headmaster at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. Most recently, Mr Wallace was Deputy Head Academic at Leighton Park School, where he was a central member of a leadership team that earned the ISA Independent School of the Year Award. He also played a key role in driving significant academic progress, both in terms of results and curriculum development. Away from the classroom, Alex has always been a committed sportsman. A former semi-professional rugby and cricket player, he now channels his competitive spirit somewhat more gently onto the golf course and tennis court. He and Amy live within the CCB grounds with their three children- George, Charlie and William plus Honey the dog.

Mr Simon Hill

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Mr Hill grew up in Eastbourne, East Sussex and was educated at Eastbourne College . He achieved a BA (Hons) Geography at Kings College London University and then went on to gain a PGCE at the Institute of Education, London. Mr Hill started his career as a teacher of geography at King Edward’s school, Surrey. He then moved to Glenalmond College , Perth as Senior housemaster. In 2010, Mr Hill became Director of Boarding at Brisbane Grammar School , Queensland before joining Christ College as Deputy Head (Pastoral) in 2016.

Mr Harry Mackridge

Deputy Head (Academic)

Mr Mackridge was born in Manchester and educated at Stockport Grammar School. Following this, he achieved a First Class MA History degree from the University of Cambridge, Corpus Christi College. He then started his career as an English teacher in Japan before joining Kingswood School, Bath as a History & Politics teacher.  He then moved to Merchant Taylors’ School, London before taking up the role of Head of History at Shrewsbury School. Seven years at Shrewsbury brought with it additional responsibility as Mr Mackridge moved to the whole-school role of Head of Academic Innovation working closely with the SMT and wider academic team. Mr Mackridge joined Christ College as Deputy Head (Academic) in September 2022.

Ms Gemma Roberts

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Ms. Roberts, born in Brecon and educated at Crickhowell High School, earned a First-Class Honours degree in Graphic Communication from the University of Wales, Cardiff. Following her studies, she spent time in South America teaching English before returning to Wales to work as a junior graphic designer in Hay-on-Wye and Cardiff, focusing on projects with charities and not-for-profit clients. Her career later took her to Southeast England, where she gained valuable experience at an academy trust in London before joining the marketing and communications team at City of London Freemen’s School in Surrey. After several successful years there, she returned to her hometown of Brecon and joined the Christ College team in March 2024 as Director of Marketing and Admissions.

Mr Gareth Bufton

Head of Prep School

Originally from Brecon, Mr Bufton has always had a strong connection to both sport and education. After studying Sports Science and completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Birmingham City University, he began his teaching career in London, where he developed a passion for helping young people grow both in and out of the classroom. He later returned to Wales to serve as Housemaster and Assistant Head of Prep at Llandovery College. In 2021, he joined Christ College, where he has enjoyed becoming part of the community, supporting pupils in their learning, and sharing his enthusiasm for co-curricular and pastoral life.

Mrs Rowan Elliott-Jones

Bursar