The staff at Riversdale have the best interests of the children in mind. Our aim is to ensure that all children under our care, have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and harness their individuality.

We respect the rights and responsibilities of all global citizens, and to this end, we ask that all staff members are referred to by their first names.

Below is a list of our staff and their roles within the school for the academic year 2026 - 27 if you have any questions or concerns about your child and their progress, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Senior Leadership Team

Steven Sousa - Headteacher

Tracey Tattersall - Deputy Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)

Claire Harrison - Assistant Headteacher (Resource Base Lead)

Helen Barnard - EYFS & KS1 Phase Leader

Scott Parker - KS2 Phase Leader

SEND Team:

SENCo: Tracey Tattersall

Resource Base SENCo: Claire Harrison

SENCo Support Assistant: Rachel Ellis

Early Years Teams:

Little Streams (Nursery): Helen Barnard, Time Fekete, Lesley Harrison

Wandle: Jaimee English, Zunaira Siddiqi

Beverley Brook: Mackenzie Allan, Kelly Ostyn

Key Stage 1 Teams:

Crane: Camilla Adjetey, Shamaila Latif

Lea: Fartuun Ade, Kirsty Butler

Thames: Thomas Grove, Entela Lino

Medway: Hazel Barrett, Entela Lino

Key Stage 2 Teams:

Tyne: Mark Kerr, Mo Turay

Severn: Garry Edwards, Mo Turay

Trent: Jenny Porter, Mirka Shareef

Loire: Nicole Lacy-Thompson, Pam Allen

Rhine: Fin Coward, Pam Allen

Nile: Fred Ellis, Sameena Bokhari

Ganges: Scott Parker, Sameena Bokhari

Alternative Resource Team:

Avon: Felicia Efole, Natalie Clarke, Aaron Sisarello, Charlie Baden

Danube: Henry Percival, Charlie Gilligan, Hajar Akka, Charlie Baden

Amazon: Oana Oltean, Olena Kokurina, Joe Sisarello, Charlie Baden

Teaching Staff (Whole School)

Katy Brock - Art Teacher

Claire Harrison - PE Teacher

Enrique Bertran Dorado - Spanish Teacher

Nahid Haque - SCAT Teacher

Lucy Hayes - SCAT Teacher

Additional Support Staff

Sandra Moody - Learning Mentor

Naomi Moore - Therapist

Administrative & Premises Staff

Svenja Taylor - Senior Finance Officer

Sharon Thornton - Receptionist & Finance Officer

Rachel Howes - Extended Services Officer

Nadia Caldecott - HR Officer

Paul Quinlan - Premises Officer