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 2025 - 26 if you have any questions or concerns about your child and their progress, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Amy Roberts - Headteacher
Steven Sousa - Acting Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning)
Tracey Tattersall - Deputy Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)
SENCo: Tracey Tattersall
SENCo Support Assistant: Rachel Ellis
Nursery: Nat Little, Stacey Beasley, Uzma Shahzadi, Lesley Harrison (Nursery Nurse/Teacher)
Rainbow: Helen Barnard & Timea Fekete
Sunshine: Fred Ellis & Kelly Ostyn
Sapphire: Jenny Porter, Zunaira Siddiqi & Entela Lino
Emerald: Fartuun Ade, Kirsty Butler & Dhurata Xhuraj
Pearl: Hazel Barrett, Charlie Gilligan & Elliott Skinner
Ruby: Camilla Adjetey & Mirka Shareef
Topaz: Basil El-Khawad, Sameena Bokhari & Lily Quinlan
Diamond: Mark Kerr & Sameena Bokhari
Amber: Charlotte Drake & Shamaila Latif
Peridot: Henry Percival, Shamaila Latif & Isaac Tossio
Amethyst: Michaela Napier & Pamela Allen
Quartz: Fin Coward & Pamela Allen
Garnet: Scott Parker, Nadia Caldecott & Raphael Samuels
Opal: Bronwynn Villet, Nadia Caldecott & Raphael Samuels
Sparkle: Felicia Efole, Natalie Clarke & Hajar Akka
Glitter: Oana Oltean, Olena Kokurina & Joe Sisarello
Crystal: Kiyana Bartley, Aaron Sisarello & Collins Ajayi
Katy Brock - Art Teacher
Claire Harrison - PE Teacher
Enrique Bertran Dorado - Spanish Teacher
Garry Edwards - SCAT Teacher
Nahid Haque - SCAT Teacher
Patrick Hill - SCAT Teacher & Staff Coach
Sandra Moody - Learning Mentor
Naomi Moore - Therapist
Elmo Sousa - Therapy Dog
Rachel Howes - Admin Officer
Sharon Thornton - Office Staff
Svenja Taylor - Office Staff
Paul Quinlan - Premises Officer
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