Teaching Staff

Our teachers work together to provide an ambitious, engaging and inclusive education. They get to know each child’s strengths and needs, adapt teaching and work closely with families and colleagues to help every pupil participate, learn and thrive.

Nursery – Celia Barker

Celia leads teaching and learning in Nursery, providing purposeful play, exploration and early learning experiences that build children’s confidence, communication and independence.

Reception – Laraeb Babar, Ummara Parvez and Laura Wilkanowska

Our Reception teachers help children settle into school, develop positive relationships and build strong foundations through play, practical experiences and carefully planned teaching.

Paddington: Laraeb Babar
Rupert: Ummara Parvez, Monday and Tuesday; Laura Wilkanowska, Wednesday to Friday

Email: reception@prioryschool.com

Year 1 – Hollie Meikle and Diana Narh-Dorh

Our Year 1 teachers support the transition from Reception, building children’s confidence and independence while developing early reading, writing and mathematical understanding.

1 Jeffers: Hollie Meikle
1 Donaldson: Diana Narh-Dorh

Email: year1@prioryschool.com

Year 2 – Elaine Hayers and Tegan Larkins

Our Year 2 teachers strengthen children’s knowledge, skills and independence, helping them apply their learning and prepare for Key Stage 2.

2 Newton: Elaine Hayers
2 Franklin: Tegan Larkins

Email: year2@prioryschool.com

Year 3 – Kim Green, Jake Philpott and Sheena Weller

Our Year 3 teachers support children as they move into Key Stage 2, developing secure foundations and encouraging curiosity, participation and increasing independence.

3 Nightingale: Jake Philpott, Monday and Tuesday; Kim Green, Wednesday to Friday
3 Seacole: Sheena Weller

Email: year3@prioryschool.com

Year 4 – Ammie Catling and Emma Reith

Our Year 4 teachers help children deepen their understanding, develop confidence and apply their learning across the curriculum.

4 Turing: Ammie Catling
4 Lovelace: Emma Reith

Email: year4@prioryschool.com

Year 5 – Mohini Lodhia, Saira Majid and Jo Prescott

Our Year 5 team supports pupils to become increasingly independent learners, building their knowledge, reasoning and confidence as they move through Upper Key Stage 2.

5 Dawe: Mohini Lodhia
5 Maple: Saira Majid
5 Ofili: Jo Prescott

Email: year5@prioryschool.com

Year 6 – Pallavi Biswas, Morgan Clements and Shanice Jhalli

Our Year 6 teachers support pupils through their final year at Priory, strengthening their learning, encouraging responsibility and preparing them for secondary school.

6 Darwin: Pallavi Biswas
6 Anning: Morgan Clements
6 Attenborough: Shanice Jhalli

Email: year6@prioryschool.com

Orchard – Nisha Hewamadduma, Sara King and Kristian Turner

Our Orchard teachers provide personalised teaching within our specialist SEND provision. They work closely with support staff, families and the SENDCo team to develop pupils’ communication, learning, independence and participation.

Plums: Nisha Hewamadduma
Cherries: Sara King
Apples: Kristian Turner

Email: orchard@prioryschool.com

Specialist Teaching and Additional Support

Javairia Mohammed – Acorns Lead and SENDCo
Javairia leads our specialist provision for Nursery-aged children, supporting early learning, communication and development.

Molly Moore – Woodlands Lead Teacher and Assistant SENDCo
Molly leads teaching and provision in Woodlands, supporting pupils’ individual learning needs and participation across school life.

Rebecca Morris – Orchard Lead Teacher and SENDCo
Rebecca oversees teaching and personalised provision in Orchard, working closely with teachers, support staff and families.

Carina De Jesus – Teacher and Assistant SENDCo
Carina contributes to teaching and additional support, working with colleagues to identify barriers and help pupils access learning.

Katie Snowden – Assistant SENDCo and Phonics Lead
Katie supports inclusive provision and leads phonics, helping children develop the foundations they need to become confident readers.

Tessa Shaw – Music Leader
Tessa leads music, providing opportunities for children to develop their musical skills, creativity and confidence.

Other Members of Our Teaching Team

Faathimah Shamreez and Erica Wilson are also members of our teaching team.