Richard Dolan currently serves as the Head of Senior School at Downsend School, a position held since August 2024. With a strong background in safeguarding, Richard has previously held the role of Assistant Head (Safeguarding) and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Lancing College from August 2020 to August 2024. Additionally, Richard is a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor since August 2021 and has experience as an Academy Councillor (Governor) - Safeguarding Lead at The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. Richard's educational career includes leadership positions at prestigious institutions such as City of London Freemen's School and The Portsmouth Grammar School, along with teaching roles in economics and business across several schools. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Maynooth University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Portsmouth.