The playground divisions are echoed in the staffroom as a number of the John Fosters team have been ushered in to ensure a smooth transition. Amongst them are Christopher Mead, an ex-city-boy turned science teacher and the new Deputy Head; Ruby Fry, the food technology teacher who is every bit as snobby as her pupils; and a new head of languages, Jo Lipsett, whose enthusiasm and competence spells major trouble for Steph.