GLF Schools

Ambassadors

 

Jack Pepper2

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Jack Pepper

Jack Pepper is a composer, broadcaster and writer. Nicknamed "the King's Composer", he is one of the UK's youngest commissioned composers and one of the youngest-ever national radio presenters. After composing for leading organisations including the Royal Opera House, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Classic FM and The Band of HM Royal Marines while still a teenager, Jack went on to write Harmony for HM King Charles III and The King's Foundation, premiered for The King at St James's Palace in 2025.

Jack is a presenter on Magic Classical, having helped launch Scala Radio at the age of nineteen. His guests have included Gary Barlow, Simon Rattle, Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming and Lang Lang, and he also hosts the Classical Music and Musical Theatre channels for British Airways' worldwide entertainment service.

As a writer, Jack contributes to Gramophone and other national publications. His first book, Raising The Roof, was published in 2024, and he is currently developing new musical theatre projects, including a major original stage musical co-written with BBC Radio 1 presenter Matt Edmondson.

A passionate advocate for music and the arts, Jack is an Ambassador for Music for Youth, a board member of Creative UK and a regular BRIT Awards judge. He was named one of The King's Foundation's 35 Under 35, recognising young leaders helping to shape the future of culture, education and the creative industries.

 

Rory burns

Rory Burns

Professional cricketer

Rory Burns is a professional cricketer who plays for England and Surrey County Cricket Club. Rory made his international debut in November 2018. Rory has currently played 15 Tests for England and has made 114 First Class appearances for Surrey CCC, more recently as Club Captain. Both of Rory’s elder brothers are GLF Schools' alumni, having attended Glyn School in Epsom.

Why and What made you choose to become an Ambassador?

Why - To ensure kids across the country get the same opportunities that I had when I was growing up.

What - Sport being used for kids to make lifelong friendships and have fun in doing so.

 

Jessie Knight

Jessie Knight

Competitive Athlete and Primary School Teacher

Jessie is a 400m sprint and 400m hurdles specialist who won a bronze medal in the British Championships in the 400m hurdles (2019); won a gold medal in the British Championships in the 400m (2020); and won the Muller Indoor Grand Prix (2020) with a current 400m PB (51.57) ranked 3rd in the world that indoor season. Jessie is a former Year 4 teacher at Danetree Primary School, one of the two founding schools of GLF Schools.

Why and What made you choose to become an Ambassador?

Why - The opportunity to inspire children as sport has changed my life for the better.

What - Give more children access to sporting opportunities.

 

Paul Hodgson

Paul Hodgson

Former Professional Rugby Player & Director of Sport

Paul is a former professional rugby player who made 12 appearances for England, represented England U18, U21s and England Sevens. Paul made 250 Premiership appearances for London Irish, Worcester Warriors and Bristol Shoguns. Paul was Head Boy at Glyn School in 2000, and is currently Director of Sport at Cranmore School.

Why and What made you choose to become an Ambassador?

Why - Because of the countless benefi­ts of sport, movement and activity.

What - To help as many children as possible to get active and engaged with sport, movement and activity.

 

Steven Reid

Steven Reid

Football Coach & Former Professional Football Player

Steven is a former professional football player representing Republic of Ireland 23 times including in the 2002 World Cup. Steven made 279 League appearances predominantly for Millwall FC, Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion. Steven has since embarked on a career in professional football coaching and is currently working as first-team coach at Nottingham Forest, having previously worked with the Scottish National team, Reading, Crystal Palace, AFC Wimbledon and West Bromwich Albion. Steven was taught by the founding CEO of GLF Schools and has since been in to deliver presentations in a number of the GLF Secondary Schools.

Why and What made you choose to become an Ambassador?

Why - To give kids equal opportunity to take part in sport.

What - Sport being used as a platform for activity, well-being, focus and opportunity.