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Mrs Emily Elliott, House Parent

Prior to her joining the boarding community at Scarborough College, Mrs Elliott was a housemistress for two years at another UK boarding school. In Willersley, Mrs Elliott started as Assistant House Parent before working as a House Parent in 2024. Mrs Elliott teaches at the Prep School and is involved in the College equestrian team.

Mrs Elliott married Mr Elliott, Head of Hockey, in 2025. Together they have a black labrador called Russell. In her holidays and during lambing season, she enjoys going back to her parents’ farm in Kent.

 

Miss Jocelyn Merris, Assistant Houseparent

One of the most experienced members of boarding staff, Miss Merris has been a Housemistress in two previous boarding schools and an assistant in several schools. She arrived at College in September 2024 and teaches maths in the Senior School and is also involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Despite her slight reticence towards dogs, she is slowly warming to Russell. Miss Merris enjoy travelling both in the United Kingdom and abroad, and she loves to learn about other people’s travels. In her spare time, Miss Merris is working towards becoming a Hill and Moorland Leader.

About Willersley House

With its large wraparound garden and striking Georgian facade, Willersley is often thought to be the most beautiful and certainly the most homely boarding house in the community. Providing a home to 32 girls from Years 7 to 12, it is also the most family-oriented house of the four.

The period charm of the house, with a large number of nooks and crannies as well as a distinct and cosy lounge, make this boarding house a staff favourite. It also boasts the College’s oldest working lavatory. The kitchen is fully equipped, Wifi is available throughout, there is a small library and arts and crafts area as well as a large collection of board games. In short, Willersley has everything and more for a wonderful boarding experience.

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