Biographies

Nuweed Razaq, Principal Woking College

Nuweed Razaq became Principal of Woking College in 2026, having previously served as Deputy Principal and held a range of senior leadership roles within the College. As a former student of Woking College, he is proud to lead an institution that has played such a significant role in his own educational journey and which continues to transform the lives of thousands of young people across Surrey and the surrounding region.

Throughout his career, Nuweed has been committed to improving outcomes, widening participation and ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve and fulfil their ambitions. He has extensive experience in curriculum leadership, quality improvement, student achievement, strategic planning and organisational development, and has led major initiatives to strengthen teaching, learning and assessment, develop inclusive support systems and improve progression to university, apprenticeships and employment.

As Principal, Nuweed’s vision is to build on Woking College’s strong history of success while creating an inclusive and aspirational environment in which both students and staff can thrive. He believes that education improves life choices and chances and is passionate about fostering a culture where ambition, integrity, kindness, inclusion and excellence are at the heart of everything the College does.

Nuweed is a strong advocate for social mobility and lifelong learning. He is committed to ensuring that Woking College continues to be a place where students are supported to achieve exceptional academic and personal outcomes, develop confidence and resilience, and become active and responsible citizens.

Outside of College, Nuweed enjoys spending time with his family. He has four grown-up children (that have all successfully passed through Woking College) and loves his new role as grandfather. He enjoys travelling, sports and reading and is a Trustee of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice in Goldsworth Park.

Anne Middleton

Anne is a nurse by background and is currently employed as a director in the NHS. She has a strong background in governance, quality assurance, special educational needs and safeguarding. Anne has a special interest in health, wellbeing and mental health provision for young people. Anne has over 10 years experience of school governance and has previously been trustee and chair for a charitable early years setting.

Nawal Raza-Malik

Nawal holds a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Forensic Psychology. She began her career as a Statistician in the Civil Service and, since 2022, has served at the Department for Education. There, she leads a central team focused on strategic analysis projects. Nawal is passionate about enhancing young people’s educational experiences through quality improvements and support initiatives. She has joined the board and the Finance & Audit Committee this year.

Tracey Hampton

Tracy is originally from New Zealand but has lived in the UK for 21 years now. She lives in Woking with her husband, and two daughters, one currently at Woking College and one at Woking High. Tracy owns a web design agency which she’s run for the last 7 ½ years but prior to that, she has spent nearly 20 years in IT.

Rosh Sellahewa, Chair of Trustees

Rosh is an Audit Analyst at Deloittes. He has a PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and is interested in contributing to the quality of education and the educational experience of students. Rosh is Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.

Katherine Dunleavy

Katherine currently leads education programmes for a charity supporting craft skills, and has previously worked in community engagement and research roles for a variety of organisations in the arts and higher education sectors. She has a PhD from the University of Bristol and enjoys volunteering as a mentor and careers speaker.

Gary Botha

Gary is originally from South Africa where he completed both a Higher Diploma in Education and an Honours Degree in Leadership. He held a number of posts within the education sector including Headmaster of a preparatory school.

He moved to the UK in 2020 with his family and is currently employed as the School Business Manager and Trust CFO of a grammar school.

Charlotte Eker

Charlotte holds degrees in English Literature and in law. She began her career in the finance industry but decided to transfer to the legal industry after a few years. She is currently working as a trainee solicitor, and she will qualify as a solicitor in March 2026. Charlotte enjoys pro bono work and she has acted for a litigant in person at the Employment Tribunal. She strongly believes in the power of education and the opportunities it can bring to young people.

Helen Flower

Helen Flower, educated at Clayesmore in Dorset, followed by 30 years in IT Outsourcing, specialising in acquisitions, sales and marketing across varying different countries. Helen moved into education in September 2023, both in a voluntary capacity, helping young people with career direction and choices whilst also working at Hoe Bridge School as, Head of Admissions.

Helen has lived in Woking for many years, enjoys all sports, getting involved in community projects with a passion for helping children and young adults.

Ben Ramdhony

Ben studied Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University and later trained to be a Design and Technology teacher. He has over 25 years’ experience in the education sector, which includes various roles within school leadership and inspecting for Ofsted. He is passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and the role education plays in both empowering young people and enabling them to lead fulfilling lives. Ben is currently Senior Deputy Headteacher at a local comprehensive secondary school.

Michael Stacey

Michael has lived in Woking since 2003 and has three sons: one at Durham University, one in Year 13 at the College and one at Winston Churchill School. He is passionate about supporting students’ academic and personal development.

Michael attended a comprehensive school in West Sussex before studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University. He began his career in the civil service, where he held a range of policy and project management roles, before moving into law.

He is now a solicitor specialising in regulatory and public law disputes and brings experience in governance, law, leadership and management to the Board.