Our People

At Heathcote School, our staff is the heart of our vibrant community. Each member of our team is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive. Our Senior Team, Teaching Staff and Support Staff bring a wealth of experience, passion, and innovation to the classroom and school building, ensuring that pupils receive a high-quality, personalised education. From our dedicated teachers and supportive administrative staff to our resourceful counsellors and enthusiastic extracurricular leaders, we work collaboratively to inspire and empower our pupils.
Explore the staff below to learn more about the incredible individuals who make Heathcote School a special place to learn and grow.

Senior Leadership Team

At Heathcote School, our dedication to excellence in education is evident through the leadership of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This esteemed group of professionals is committed to guiding and nurturing our school community.

Ms Sonia Close
Headteacher — Ms Sonia Close
**Headteacher**

Mr Ross GallacherDeputy Headteacher — Mr Ross Gallacher
**Deputy Headteacher**

Ms Krista MitchellDeputy HeadteacherQuality of Teaching & Learning — Ms Krista Mitchell
Deputy Headteacher
Quality of Teaching & Learning

Ms Julie VazquezSchool Business Director — Ms Julie Vazquez
**School Business Director**

Mr Neil HutchinsAssistant Head — Mr Neil Hutchins
**Assistant Head**

Ms Katie MorrisonAssistant Head — Ms Katie Morrison
**Assistant Head**

Ms Sita BashalDirector of English — Ms Sita Bashal
**Director of English**

Mrs Sarah ColumbAssistant Head — Mrs Sarah Columb
**Assistant Head**

Miss Hibo ElmiAssistant HeadDIrector of Sixth Form — Miss Hibo Elmi
Assistant Head
DIrector of Sixth Form

Miss Jessica OverareSENDco — Miss Jessica Overare
**SENDco**

Heads of Department

Mr Andy DolanHead of DT — Mr Andy Dolan
**Head of DT**

Dr Agnieszka TsuiJoint Head of Science — Dr Agnieszka Tsui
**Joint Head of Science**

Ms Shaine Ayub Head of Social Science — Ms Shaine Ayub
**Head of Social Science**

Ms Sandra FariaJoint Head of Science — Ms Sandra Faria
**Joint Head of Science**

Mr Joshua French Head of Physical Education — Mr Joshua French
**Head of Physical Education**

Ms Sharon Gooden Head of Modern Foreign Languages — Ms Sharon Gooden
**Head of Modern Foreign Languages**

Mr Andre HenryHead of ICT/Computer Science — Mr Andre Henry
**Head of ICT/Computer Science**

Ms Suddie Komba-Kono Head of RE — Ms Suddie Komba-Kono
**Head of RE**

Ms Paulina O'Neill
**Head of Geography**

Mr Murat OranJoint Head of Business — Mr Murat Oran
**Joint Head of Business**

Mr Suleyman SabriJoint Head of Business — Mr Suleyman Sabri
**Joint Head of Business**

Ms Gavna MistryHead of Maths — Ms Gavna Mistry
**Head of Maths**

Ms Daniella MonteithHead of History — Ms Daniella Monteith
**Head of History**

Year Leads

Ms D ClanceyYear 7 Lead — Ms D Clancey
**Year 7 Lead**

Ms N GasperYear 8 Lead — Ms N Gasper
**Year 8 Lead**

Ms S ApperleyYear 9 Lead — Ms S Apperley
**Year 9 Lead**

Ms M PageYear 10 Lead — Ms M Page
**Year 10 Lead**

Ms R LewisYear 11 Lead — Ms R Lewis
**Year 11 Lead**

Ms P SinghJoint Year 12 Lead — Ms P Singh
**Joint Year 12 Lead**

Ms S IsmailJoint Year 12 Lead — Ms S Ismail
**Joint Year 12 Lead**

Mr P MiltiadouYear 13 Lead — Mr P Miltiadou
**Year 13 Lead**

Teaching Staff

Name	Job Title
Mr Ibrahim Abdul-Khalique	Teacher of History
Ms Afshan Ahmed	Teacher of Science
Ms Malieka Alexander	Science Teacher/Second in Charge
Miss Samantha Apperley	Teacher of Performing Arts/Head of Year 9
Ms Avis Allen	Teacher of PE
Mr Rahul Rahanu	Teacher of Art
Mr Jaya Bailleux	Teacher of Geography
Dr Seema Barard	Teacher of Science
Ms Danielle Bastienne	Teacher of ICT
Mr Andrew Chambers	Teacher of Physical Education
Ms Danielle Clancey	Teacher of PE/Head of Year 7
Miss Emily Clarke	Teacher of Design & Technology
Ms Jemma Collins	Teacher of Maths
Ms Raluca Corneanu	Teacher of Maths
Ms Margaret Dadzie	Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Ms Natalia Gasper	Teacher of English/Head of Year 8
Ms Zerin Glen-Hall	Teacher of English
Miss Britney Hamersley	Teacher of Maths (Trainee)
Ms Rosemarie Hannigan	Teacher of English – 2^nd in Department
Ms Sarah Hodges	Teacher of Science
Mrs Sumaiyah Ismail	Teacher of English/Joint Lead of Year 12
Ms Lucinda Jacobs	Teacher of Maths – 2^nd in Department
Mr Mahbub Karim	Teacher of Science
Ms Priscilla Kazanidis	Teacher of Maths
Ms Harriet Kerr	Teacher of Science
Ms Layla Khalique-Loonat	Teacher of Geography
Ms Nasreen Khan	English Lead Practitioner
Miss Sophia Khurshid	Teacher of English
Ms Elianaz Kir	Teacher of History
Mr Philip Leipper	Teacher of Computer Science
Ms Rebecca Lewis	Teacher of PE/Head of Year 11/Lead Practitioner
Ms Shazia Mahmood	Teacher of Science
Miss Faye McCarthy	SEND Teacher
Miss Nina Mikolajczyk	Teacher of Maths/KS3 Lead
Mr Pavlos Miltiadou	Teacher of Maths/Head of Year 13
Ms Raheela Mir	Teacher of Science
Miss Daniella Monteith-Acheapong	Teacher of History
Mrs Naheed Nazir	SEND Teacher
Ms Salma Nawaz Khan	Teacher of Maths/ KS5 Lead
Miss Onessa Onyegbu	Teacher of Psychology
Ms Maria Page	Teacher of Design & Technology/Head of Year 10
Ms Susan Reid	Teacher of English/KS3 Lead
Miss Mary Roffey	Teacher of Design & Technology
Miss Melissa Satkuneswaran	Teacher of Business
Mr Michael Shevelew	Teacher of Psychology
Miss Preeya Singh	Teacher of English/KS5 Lead/Joint Head of Year 12
Mr Robin Talbot	Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Ms Susoma Zaman	Teacher of Science/Lead Practitioner

Support Staff

Name	Job Title
Mrs Satnam Bahra	Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mr Clyde Bailie	Art Technician
Ms Helen Baker	Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Assistant
Miss Sandra Banahene	Teaching Assistant
Mrs Stacy Bragg	Admissions and Admin Officer
Mr Jonathan Brown	Teaching Assistant
Ms Carole Buxton	School Counsellor
Ms Katherine Canham	Sixth Form LRC
Miss Tracy Carter	Admin Assistant -Data/Trips/Events/Pupil Admin & 6^th Form Reception
Ms Bedia Cetin	School Counsellor
Ms Ashagay Chantilou	Therapeutic Interventions Officer
Miss Jade Clarke	Pastoral Support Manager
Ms Trudi Coltelli	Sixth Form Reception
Mrs Tracy Cullen	SEND Administration Assistant
Miss Mujgan Dervish	DT Technician
Mrs Agnieszka Domanska	Finance Officer
Mrs Heather Fleetwood	HR Manager
Ms Humaira Ghafoor	Exams Assistant
Miss Alison Grove	Midday Assistant
Ms Michelle Heath	Medical Welfare/Administration Officer
Mrs Louise Hobbins	HR Administration Assistant
Mrs Elena Horder	Attendance Officer
Dr Zebunnisa Ikram	Cover Supervisor
Mr Ian Johnson	Site Services Manager
Mrs Sarah Johnson	PA to Headteacher
Mrs Monika Joshi	Communication Support Worker
Ms Rajvinder Kaur	Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Ms Rebecca Larkin	Pastoral Support Officer
Mr Paul Mickleboro	Site Services Officer
Mrs Debra Mills	Pastoral Administrator
Ms Shanna Nash	Librarian
Mr Henry O’Connor	Senior Cover Supervisor
Mrs Sandra O’Dwyer	DT Technician
Ms Abiola Ogunsanya	Teaching Assistant
Mr Hershil Patel	Science Technician
Ms Alexandra Poulton	Education Welfare Officer
Mr Gavin Prince	PE Technician and Coach
Ms Dawn Roche	Communication Support Worker (Trainee)
Miss Michelle Romion	Finance Manager
Mr Cameron Rowe-Osammor	Pastoral Support Assistant
Miss Estiah Russell	Pastoral Support Assistant
Miss Julie Russell	Joint Senior Communication Support Worker
Ms Samantha Sinclair	School Receptionist
Ms Ella Skilton	Teaching Assistant
Mr Ben Smith	SEND Manager
Ms Amanda Smith	Midday Assistant
Ms Debbie Teer-Hutchins	Food Technician
Mr Nicholas Tilbury	Data Manager
Mrs Tracy Rollings	Teaching Assistant
Mrs Ifzala Waheed	SEND Manager
Mrs Caroline Warden	Pastoral Support Assistant
Mr Paul Wellard	AVA and Resources Officer
Mr Richard Wellard	Science Technician
Ms Sally Wescott	Teaching Assistant
Ms Catherine Whichelow	Lead Science Technician
Miss Shelley Williamson	Teaching Assistant
Ms Joanne Wright	Sixth Form Data Administrator