Hannah Cunningham brings a wealth of leadership experience from senior roles including Head of Mylnhurst Preparatory School in Sheffield and Head of Junior School at Repton Al Barsha, Dubai. Educated at Wakefield Girls’ High School, she holds a BA (Hons) in Music and an ‘Outstanding’ PGCE from the University of Manchester.

With over a decade of experience in leading schools in the UK and overseas, Hannah is committed to a human‑first, character-led approach to education. She is passionate about creating environments where children are known, valued and given the freedom to explore, take safe risks and grow in confidence. At S. Anselm’s, she aims to build on the school’s distinctive traditions while shaping a forward-looking vision rooted in academic excellence, global perspective and the Peak District as a living classroom – preparing pupils to be fearless, grounded and future-ready.