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.

Senior Leadership Team

Steven Sousa - Headteacher

Tracey Tattersall - Deputy Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)

SEND Team:

SENCo: Tracey Tattersall

SENCo Support Assistant: Rachel Ellis

Early Years Teams:

Nursery: Nat Little, Zunaira Siddiqi, Lesley Harrison

Rainbow: Helen Barnard & Timea Fekete

Sunshine: Mackenzie Allan & Kelly Ostyn

Key Stage 1 Teams:

Sapphire: Jenny Porter, Stacey Beasley & Shamaila Latif

Emerald: Fartuun Ade, Kirsty Butler & Dhurata Xhuraj

Pearl: Hazel Barrett & Charlie Gilligan

Ruby: Camilla Adjetey & Mirka Shareef

Key Stage 2 Teams:

Topaz: Mark Kerr & Lily Quinlan

Amber: Charlotte Drake, Garry Edwards & Shamaila Latif

Peridot: Henry Percival, Garry Edwards & Shamaila Latif

Amethyst: Michaela Napier & Pamela Allen

Quartz: Fin Coward & Pamela Allen

Garnet: Scott Parker & Sameena Bokhari

Opal: Fred Ellis & Sameena Bokhari

Alternative Resource Team:

Sparkle: Felicia Efole, Natalie Clarke, Collins Ajayi & Charlie Baden

Glitter: Oana Oltean, Olena Kokurina, Isaac Tossio & Joe Sisarello

Crystal: Kiyana Bartley, Entela Lino & Hajar Akka

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

Elmo Sousa - Therapy Dog

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