Meet the Staff

Paul Jackson

Headteacher

Paul Jackson is the Headteacher of Manorfield Primary and an accredited Local Leader of Education.
Paul joined Manorfield Primary School as Interim headteacher in January 2016, taking on the role of permanent headteacher in July 2016.
Prior to joining Manorfield, Paul was a headteacher at Gallions Primary School in Newham and an Executive Headteacher across a group of primary schools in Essex.
During this time, Paul has worked on several other projects, including working as a consultant for ‘We are what we do’ during the production of a range of materials for children, co-authoring materials for Cambridge University Press's Cambridge Maths Direct Scheme and being seconded to Newham LA as a Primary Maths Consultant.
Alongside his role as Headteacher at Gallions, Paul previously project managed the Askit strand of the Helen Hamlyn Trust funded Open Futures initiative, working with 50 schools across the country in partnership with SAPERE to introduce Philosophy for Children into their schools. Paul has also volunteered as a mentor to several undergraduates at Middlesex University, and has been involved in several voluntary organisations, including the Scout Association and CCHF. Paul was a founding trustee of The Gallions Music Trust. In 2011, Paul became a Trustee at Discover Children's Story Centre in Stratford, Newham and in November 2013, a Trustee of the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain. Paul is also a governor at his children’s primary school.
Paul is passionate about creative education and ensuring that all children have the very best creative and inspiring learning experiences.
Paul has written several articles for publications including the Times Educational Supplement and has spoken at a variety of conferences to audiences of teachers, educational professionals, policy-makers and members of the creative and cultural industries.
Paul’s favourite children’s book is Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl.
Katie Kendrick

Deputy Headteacher

Katie joined Manorfield in September 2016. She has many years’ experience as a class teacher, literacy co-ordinator, maths co-ordinator and phase leader. Katie has taught across all key stages and has successfully led teams in the KS1 phase at different schools.
Katie is committed to the challenge of further improving standards in all phases across the school and making Manorfield an outstanding place to learn and teach. She believes that all children have the right to fulfil their potential, both academically and creatively, and is passionate about ensuring children are given every opportunity to do so.
Katie is passionate about teaching and learning, excellence and enjoyment and improving standards. Her favourite children’s book is ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson.

Senior Leadership Team

Ian Nicholls

Assistant Headteacher - Lower KS2

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The amazing and supportive staff. Everyone is welcoming, positive and hard-working, that is why it's a great school!
What I like to see children doing out of school: I love to see the children playing sport outside of school. It help with their fitness, energy levels, improves self-esteem and its's great to see the children out in the fresh air.
Favourite children’s book: My favourite children's book is anything by Roald Dahl. He was a fantastic author and made some amazing books - particularly Danny the Champion of the world!
Clayre Weaver

Assistant Headteacher - EYFS

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The people, everyone is so friendly and supportive.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being active and playing outside.
Favourite children’s book: Elmer
Joe Gordon

Assistant Headteacher - Upper KS2

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The wide range of backgrounds our children come from, the way that they integrate so well and the sense of community.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Broadening their horizons and trying something new!
Favourite children’s book: The curious incident of the dog in the night time.
Andrew Scott

School Business Manager

Favourite thing about Manorfield: That it’s good but it’s going to get even better.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having fun - preferably with some exercise as part of it.
Favourite children’s book: My favourite series as a child featured Agaton Sax, the famous (in the 1970’s!) Swedish detective but he is probably a bit old fashioned for today’s kids.
Try “I Want My Hat Back” by Jon Klassen.
Azhar Naeem

Assistant Headteacher - KS1

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Staff, children, infrastructure and new buildings for Art/Cooking Creative learning.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Sports, family visits, playing with friends and getting involved with community activities
Favourite children’s book: LOTR/The Hobbit

Class Teachers

Nicole Saunders

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: the outdoor space which we can use in a wide variety of subjects
What I like to see children doing out of school: exploring a range of different sports and activities
Favourite children’s book: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
Rachel Woods

Class Teacher & R.E, Citizenship & Prevent Leader

Favourite thing about Manorfield: the strong community within school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: exploring the local area and further afield. I thoroughly enjoy hearing about their experiences.
Favourite children’s book: The Witches by Roald Dahl
Natasha Smith

Class Teacher & Maths Leader -EYFS & KS1

Favourite thing about Manorfield: All the additional trips, workshops, extra-curricular activities on offer to the children.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being active (cycling, swimming etc) and spending time outdoors with friends and family.
Favourite children’s book: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Emily Odongo

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly atmosphere like a big family
What I like to see children doing out of school: Engaging with their parents/carers
Favourite children’s book: Dr. Seuss, Oh the places you’ll go!
Lauren Church

Cover Teacher & Thematic Learning Leader

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The friendly and happy atmosphere around the school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Participating in extra-curricular activities and joining clubs. It is important to have a hobby and socialise outside school.
Favourite children’s book: The Harry Potter series and Roald Dahl’s classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bianca Hulstrom

Class Teacher & English Leader - EYFS & KS1

Favourite thing about Manorfield: My favourite thing about Manorfiled is the friendly and welcoming staff, since I have worked at Manorfield I have gained many friends and enjoy coming to work every day because of the team that I work with. As well as this I think the children we have here are respectful, polite and willing to learn. It is lovely to see such engagement and curiosity for learning when walking around the school.
If you ran an after school club, what would it be?
If I ran an after school club, I think it would have to be a cookery club. I think a cookery club would be a lovely way for the children to be making their own food and it would allow them to explore the different types of foods that can be used to make simple and healthy snacks.
Favourite children’s book:
My favourite children’s book of all time has to be The Gruffalo. This book has many memories for me and it is a story I read to my sisters when they were young. As well as reading this book, I have visited The Gruffalo forest whereby you are able to explore all the characters that are in the story. I find Julia Donaldson’s stories magical and enchanting.
Jane Garner

Class Teacher &
English Leader - KS2

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The children, parents and colleagues. And the little things : today when we started a new topic comparing fractions with different denominators, a pupil, who’d been struggling, but pushing herself to understand, gave a big, excited smile at the prospect of more fractions.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Read, read, read and more reading. Curl up with a good book.
Favourite children’s book: I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen.
Siraj Islam

Cover Teacher
Paul Watson

Class Teacher & Science Leader

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The people!
What I like to see children doing out of school: Riding Bikes and building dens
Favourite children’s book: The Twits by Roald Dahl
Bose Agbesanwa

Cover Teacher
Ceara Gummer

Cover Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: We get to perform Disney musicals!
What I like to see children doing out of school: Taking part in clubs where they can make new friendships and work as a team.
Favourite children’s book: The Twits - My favourite quote is 'if you have a good thoughts they will shine out of your face like a sunbeams and you will always look lovely.'
Bushra Ashraf

Cover Teacher & Computing Leader
Ian Grills

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The creative curriculum on offer.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Joining sports clubs.
Favourite children’s book: The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
Lena Begum

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Team spirit and creativeness.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Sports activity.
Favourite children’s book: Harry Potter
Matt Knowles

SEND Leader

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The people
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being outside, climbing trees.
Favourite children’s book: Might Fizz Chilla by Phillip Ridley
Laura Cook

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The great community here at Manorfield.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Reading and making the most of everything London has to offer.
Favourite children’s book: Holes by Louis Sachar
Jennifer Monasterio

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The wonderful staff and children.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing, exploring and trying new things outside school.
Favourite children’s book: Cuddly Dudley by Jez Alborough
Jennifer Gill

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The community spirit
What I like to see children doing out of school: Children spending time outside with their families and playing using their imagination.
Favourite children’s book: The BGF
Anika Khatun

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Team spirit, supportive management, music, steal pans, cooking, art etc...
What I like to see children doing out of school: Museums, sports, playing outside.
Favourite children’s book: Groosham Grange, And The Mountain Echoed.
Alice Roy

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The fact that it is inclusive of the community around it.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being active and taking an interest in the environment and community around them.
Favourite children’s book: The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
Melanie Rouston-Bott

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Positive, understanding staff(Inc SLT) and overall lovely atmosphere.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having enriching experiences, being taken to the park or swimming, or museums.
Favourite children’s book: The paper bag princess by Robert Munsch
Charlotte Sheridan

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The lovely, kind community of staff and pupil.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing outside and enjoying themselves.
Favourite children’s book: Welcome to Nowhere by Elizabeth Laird
Kerrie Horgan

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The happy and friendly atmosphere in the school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having hobbies and spending quality time interacting with family and friends.
Favourite children’s book: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Grace Cutts

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly, inspiring staff. Wellbeing of staff is considered by SLT.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Reading, getting outside (park, forest, beach, farm, zoo). Spending quality time with family!
Favourite children’s book: 'Where The Wild Things Are'
Sean Lewis

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The amazing community of people
What I like to see children doing out of school: Exploring the outdoors.
Favourite children’s book: 'Where the wild things are' by Maurice Sendak
Jessica Appleton

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Positive atmosphere.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Enjoying the great outdoors.
Favourite children’s book: Beegu
Molly Gerrard

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: I love what a close knit community Manorfield is - all the staff are willing and supportive.
What I like to see children doing out of school: I love hearing about when the children have spent time in playing outside and exploring the local area.
Favourite children’s book: Beegu - Alexis Deacon
Sinead Devlin

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: All the additional opportunities children get access to such as trips, judo, workshops and specialist teachers.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Enjoying time with their families exploring activities in the local area.
Favourite children’s book: 'Giraffes can't dance'
Carrina Telemacque

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Staff and and the ethos of the school is very relaxed but professional.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being children and exploring their environment.
Favourite children’s book: The Gruffalo
Tye Plews

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: TThe support from all members of staff and the sense of community within the school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Exploring the world with their families.
Favourite children’s book: The Harry Potter series!
Zainab Wadiwala

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Supportive and friendly staff and leadership, high staff morale and the creative curriculum.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Reading and enjoying walks/hikes outdoor.
Favourite children’s book: The Secret Garden. Its all about the healing power of a nature and the great outdoors and also the letting go of the past and mindfulness (living and enjoying the present with the people you care about).
Charlotte Kollross

Intervention Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The sense of community and the friendly atmosphere in school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Enjoying learning about the world around them, doing hobbies which they enjoy and having time to play with friends.
Favourite children’s book: 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne
Sudichhya Limbu

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Everybody is so friendly and helpful. The passion for what we do can be seen all over the school and the community.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing outside with friends.
Favourite children’s book: Harry Potter and Meg Cabot Books
Ruth Beedle

Intervention Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The supportive atmosphere for both staff and pupils. The feeling that all staff believe in the pupils and are passionate in helping them reach their full potential.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Exploring the world around them - visiting places of interest (nature, wildlife etc).
Favourite children’s book: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Nessa Young

Safeguarding

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The children are always at the centre of all plans and actions.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing outside with other children or involved in some extracurricular activity that they really enjoy (Music, active sports).
Favourite children’s book: Matilda
Vita Brown

Class Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The community spirit, everyone is very friendly and supportive.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing, going outside and being active.
Favourite children’s book: The tiger who came to tea, The very hungry caterpillar.
Sam Brown

Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The caring and supportive atmosphere that staff and adults provide, the sheer love for learning and range of creative activities we have on offer
What I like to see children doing out of school: Reading and exercise - not always at the same time! Socialising with friends.
Favourite children’s book: Six Dinner Sid - A lovely story about a greedy cat who is well loved by many!

Ed Support Staff

Deepa Sharma

Nursery Nurse

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Having staff as friends, children who are peers of the children we have already taught.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Outdoor activities, travelling and discussing where they have been.
Favourite children’s book: Gruffalo and the tiger who came for tea.
Cristina Mimer

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly staff, I have made special friends over the years in MPS. Helping children in their learning & development.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Children playing outside.
Favourite children’s book: Gruffalo
Sherry Loveday-Davis

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: I enjoy working with in the caring nurturing environment that is Manorfield.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing in Langdon park, on bikes on the BMX track.
Favourite children’s book: Dr Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham.

Sultana Yasmin

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: My favourite thing about Manorfield school is the hardworking team of teachers and teaching assistants that work together harmoniously, and the incredible children that work very hard to do their best in their learning.
What I like to see children doing out of school: I’d like to see Manorfield children to be ambassadors for society, displaying their maturity and intellect wherever they go and pursuing their ambitions and goals.
Favourite children’s book: Harry Potter, The Snowman
Moriam Begum

Teaching Assistant
Elizabeth Kuntuwah

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Its a lovely friendly place to work. What I like to see children doing out of school: Enjoying having fun outdoors. Favourite children’s book: Elmer the Elephant
What I like to see children doing out of school:

Lisa Tew

Medical Lead & Welfare Support

Favourite thing about Manorfield: How we encourage the children to strive to achieve
What I like to see children doing out of school: enjoying reading and researching
Favourite children’s book: Peace at last – Jill Murphy
Michelle Singh

Nursery Nurse

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Working with generations of families, seeing families grow and being part of their lives.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Sports.
Favourite children’s book: Charlottes Web and The tiger that came to tea.
Joyce Smart

Nursery Nurse

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The comradeship, people being there for one another. All working as a team
What I like to see children doing out of school: Seeing the children play outside games and being friendly to one another.
Favourite children’s book: The famous five.
Lisa Hanmore

HLTA

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Working with children and the staff
What I like to see children doing out of school: Safe, happy youth centres, club outings, spending time with families.
Favourite children’s book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Diane Strange

HLTA

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Great staff and happy children.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing in the park, riding bikes/scooters.
Favourite children’s book: Gangster Granny
Alexander Young

Teaching Assistant
Nasima Akthar

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The community and the support of staff, how everyone has a friendly approach. Manorfield has a very strong teaching method that enables children to learn in a creative way.
What I like to see children doing out of school: How involved they are with the community.
Favourite children’s book: The BFG by Roald Dahl
Sarah Begum

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: the friendly supportive staff and the positive attitude of the children.
What I like to see children doing out of school: joining in with community activities and visiting London sights.
Favourite children’s book: James and the giant peach
Samantha Newman

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Allowing all children to express themselves.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Exploring the environment around them and reading.
Favourite children’s book: The tiger who came to tea by Judith Kerr
Tracey Morris

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The atmosphere is very welcoming.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Getting involved with more clubs and activities.
Favourite children’s book: The Twits by Roald Dahl.
Lorraine Cane

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Manorfield is like one big friendly, caring family
What I like to see children doing out of school: to achieve their goals
Favourite children’s book: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Ayesha Akhtar

Nursery Nurse

Favourite thing about Manorfield: I like the way Manorfield teaches children to become independent learners. My favourite is seeing all children learn differently.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Children playing in the community park and building friendships out of school.
Favourite children’s book: Red ridding hood.
Alison Burrel

Learning Mentor

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The people: Children, Staff, Parents and the community.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having fun enjoying out of school activities such as swimming and football.
Favourite children’s book: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory as it was my favourite book as a child.
Rajnu Begum

Teaching Assistant
Shaheda Isroliwala

Nursery Nurse
Hafiza Chawdhury

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The friendly and supportive staff and children
What I like to see children doing out of school: I love seeing children using outside curriculum clubs, community centre and sports facilities.
Favourite children’s book: Matilda
Fahima Ali

Teaching Assistant
Laura Woodley

HLTA

Favourite thing about Manorfield: working with the children and seeing them progress.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Reading more books
Favourite children’s book: The Twits by Roald Dhal
Sharon Catania

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly staff, made special friends with staff over the years.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Enjoying the outdoors, playing with other children.
Favourite children’s book: Owl babies.
Yvonne Brogan

Teaching Assistant
Muna Samantar

Teaching Assistant
Anzuman Banu

Teaching Assistant
Amanda Lewis

HLTA
Ayesha Choudhury

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Everyone working as a team
What I like to see children doing out of school: After school club.
Favourite children’s book: Tiger who came for tea.
Paula Rashid

HLTA

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Staff and the children
What I like to see children doing out of school: Sport, art, cookery etc.
Favourite children’s book: Any fairy tale or fable.
Nasima Begum

Teaching Assistant
Danusia Adamska-Baszko

Kodály Musicianship Teacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The sense of community and atmosphere in school.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having hobbies, getting outside, playing with friends and being active.
Favourite children’s book: The Gruffalo
Margaret Kuznicki

Music Instructor
Kevin Mathieson

Artist in Residence
Edwina Lewis

Chef-in-Residence

Favourite thing about Manorfield: It's a progressive school
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing games that keep them moving such as netball, football or tag.
Favourite children’s book: The lion the witch and the wardrobe
Jennie Rickell

Gardener-in-Residence

Favourite thing about Manorfield: How warm and welcoming the school community is and how innovative the learning is.
What I like to see children doing out of school: I love hearing when children have visited the city farms nearby and when children share their excitement about growing food at home.
Favourite children’s book: Tilly and the Book Wanderers by Anna James
Shona Higgins

Teaching Assistant
Salma Khanom

Teaching Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The friendly staff and pupils.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Children taking part in sports clubs outside of school.
Favourite children’s book: Watch out, Big bro's coming.

Admin Support

Janice Fortune

Office Manager

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The People I work with
What I like to see children doing out of school: Playing together outside
Favourite children’s book: Harry Potter
Raja Miah

IT Manager

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Pupils having access to cross platform technology so they have a better understanding in using different technology to aid learning. Pupil’s from Manorfield are better equipped with the necessary computing skills by the time they leave Manorfield.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Having fun, shouting and screaming when taking part in any kind of sporting activity, especially football.
Favourite children’s book: The Cat in the Hat
Senay Cura

Reprographics Assistant

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly atmosphere and the support of all staff.
What I like to see children doing out of school: Getting involved with more outdoor activities.
Favourite children’s book: Gruffalo
Lorraine Curtin

Receptionist

Favourite thing about Manorfield: Friendly Staff and Children
What I like to see children doing out of school: Engaging in other activities
Favourite children’s book: The Postman
Ruzina Akhter-Begum

Finance Officer
Andy Potter

Site Supervisor
Mark Bergin

Extended Schools Manager

Favourite thing about Manorfield: The children!
What I like to see children doing out of school: Being active and enjoying their free time with a smile on their faces!
Favourite children’s book: Not Now Bernard
Alison Clifford

PA to Headteacher

Favourite thing about Manorfield: I love the friendliness of the staff and children. Everyone is made to feel very welcome at Manorfield.
What I like to see children doing out of school: I like to see children getting off of their computers/tablets, and having fun in the street with their friends, playing on bikes, skates etc.
Favourite children’s book: Charlottes Web