Key Staff

Mr Jon Tyler

Jon became Head of LMS in September 2022, after leading a successful turnaround of Lucton School in Herefordshire as Interim Headmaster. Prior to that, he was Deputy Head (Academic) of Dauntsey’s School for six years during a period of record growth and results for the school. With a first-class honours degree from the University of Durham (where he was awarded the History Prize), Jon has also been a Head of History, Housemaster and Head of Gifted and Talented at previous HMC schools.

Jon's priorities are simple: he wants pupils to be happy and to achieve - and in that order. He had what he describes as a life-changing experience at an independent school himself as a teenager, benefiting from a bursary for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, and he is determined for others to have the best possible education. He won a national teaching prize from O2 Learn in 2012 and has always enjoyed leading extra-curricular activities alongside his teaching, most notably coaching football teams to national success as ISFA champions.

Mr Andrew Coupland

Andy joined Lincoln Minster Preparatory School as Head Teacher in September 2024 after spending 11 successful years as Deputy Head Teacher at a large state school in Lincolnshire. Recently, Andy completed the 'Leading an Independent School' course and achieved the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in September 2023.

With extensive experience in senior leadership spanning over 20 years, Andy has led on all aspects of school provision, including pastoral care, safeguarding, performance data, and quality of education. His primary focus is to embrace the school’s priority for its pupils to be happy and to achieve – in that order. He firmly believes that an aspirational culture, which champions all children and is underpinned by nurturing pastoral support, must be at the heart of a child’s education. To put it simply, if a child is to fulfil their potential, they must feel safe, valued and be happy.

Andy is dedicated to providing an outstanding education that empowers children to excel academically while also equipping them with the personal skills and attitudes needed for lifelong success. Valuing the positive benefits of the wider curriculum and co-curricular clubs on children’s personal development, Andy understands that education extends beyond the classroom. He enjoys being actively involved in this broader offer and, over the last 20 years, has led numerous trips, residential visits, school sports teams and a range of co-curricular clubs.

Mr Alex Sandbrook

After seven years as an Assistant Headteacher at a large Lincolnshire state school, Alex joined LMS in June 2021. Alex started out as a professional actor, learning his craft at the Oxford School of Drama, before training to teach at Goldsmiths College. As a teacher, he cut his teeth at a challenging London inner city school, delivering sustained outstanding results as the Head of Drama, working with students from deprived backgrounds. Alex has considerable experience as a Senior Leader, having been in charge of both the pastoral side of a large school of 1300 students (including 5 years as a Designated Safeguarding Lead) and subsequently leading on all aspects of Quality of Education. He was also in the very first cohort of the nationally-recognised Exemplary Leadership Programme, has reviewed schools as part of the Challenge Partners programme and currently supports other United Learning Independent schools as part of their review process. 

Ms Charlotte Brigden

Charlotte joined Lincoln Minster School in 2023 from Haileybury College. She has experience as a Senior Girls Housemistress and Designated Safeguarding Lead as well as teaching Geography, coaching sailing and leading the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Charlotte is passionate about education and is currently studying for a Doctorate of Education at Nottingham University. 

Mrs Lydia Robinson

Welcome to Lincoln Minster School Sixth Form. I am excited to work with you to help you gain the qualifications and skills you need to be future ready. Sixth form life offers you greater freedom and many opportunities. It is a time for you to study the subjects that you are passionate about and take a lead in shaping the school community.

I am invested in your success, and together with your tutor and the Head of Careers, will work with you to make sure you have every opportunity to succeed. We offer tailored teaching and expert teachers who will help you to achieve your full academic potential.

This is a place where your voice matters and we want you to learn to lead. Whether you want to run School Council, help at the Prep school, become a Prefect or run the Prom Committee, you will find lots of opportunities.

Outside lessons, there are a variety of social and co-curricular opportunities for you to get involved in. Sixth Formers enjoy regular socials in Lincoln as well as trips further afield to places like London and New York.

I am proud that our students feel supported, motivated and above all else – that they enjoy their time with us. Upon leaving, you will become part of our Alumni network, and we will remain invested in your future success.

I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your future ambitions.

Lydia Robinson

Head of Sixth Form