our
team
At Avanti Fields School, we take immense pride in our passionate and dedicated team of educators who play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and nurturing future leaders. Our staff are committed to providing an enriching and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. Allow us to introduce you to the exceptional individuals who form the heart and soul of our school community.
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Our staff’s unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning creates an atmosphere where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore their full potential. As a result, Avanti Fields School stands tall as a place where educational excellence, character formation and spiritual insight come together in harmony.
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Together, we strive to create a positive impact on the lives of our students, empowering them to embrace challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and become responsible global citizens. Join us as we continue this incredible journey of inspiration, learning, and growth with our exceptional team at Avanti Fields School!
Vanessa Bardsley
Executive Principal
Nisha Kholia
Head of School: Secondary
Anita Thakore
Head of School: Primary
Laura Bigginton
Assistant Principal
Kalpana Patel
Assistant Principal
Stuart Boswell
Associate Assistant Principal
Gurdeep Khabra
Assistant Principal
Bhavisha Gantara
Assistant Principal
Krishna Meggison
Assistant Principal (Inclusion)
Priyal Jansari
Assistant Principal
Staff Member | Job Title |
|---|---|
Poonam Bali | Head of Department: English |
Grishma Chande | Key Stage Lead: English |
Katie Finnemore | English Teacher |
Lubna Monia | English Teacher |
Mariah Khalifa | English Teacher |
Romana Kealy | English Teacher |
Safiyyah Muhammad | English Teacher |
Michael Anyon | Head of Department: Mathematics |
Sejal Estibeiro | Key Stage Lead: Mathematics |
Bhavika Dhamelia | Mathematics Teacher |
Bhavini Vaghela | Mathematics Teacher |
Damini Bhoobun | Mathematics Teacher |
Isha Patel | Mathematics Teacher |
Rupin Kachhela | Mathematics Teacher |
Bharat Parmar | Mathematics Teacher |
Rakhi Patel | Head of Department: Science |
Dipna Trivedi | Science Teacher & Head of Year 9 |
Rajesh Sangar | Science Teacher & Head of Year 10 & Careers Lead |
Shanta Odedra | Science Teacher & Head of Year 11 |
Dixita Parekh | Science Teacher |
Edmund Cheung | Science Teacher |
Opeyemi Olusanya | Science Teacher |
Neer Modha | Head of Department: PRE |
Brian Richardson | PRE Teacher |
Mikesh Shah | PRE Teacher |
Preyesh Patel | PRE Teacher |
Richard Thornton | PRE Teacher |
Jyoti Morbey | Head of Department: Spanish |
Amber Smith | Spanish Teacher |
Dipty Popat | Spanish Teacher |
Sally Middlemiss | Spanish Teacher |
Jonathan Fairclough | Head of Department: Humanities |
Harkiren Paik | History Teacher |
Robert Nowell | History Teacher |
James Gillard | Subject Lead: Geography |
Clair Battle | Geography Teacher |
Lily Rauthan | Geography Teacher |
Rita Pancholi | Head of Department: Computer Science, Business and Economics |
Jitan Joshi | Business and Economics Teacher |
Mohanad Nassar | Computer Science and Business Teacher |
Jolan Winter | Head of Department: Art and Design Technology |
Bethany Blackshaw | Art Teacher |
Perpetua O'Sullivan | Subject Lead: Design Technology |
Bhanu Patel | Design Technology Teacher |
Amanda Rashleigh | Subject Lead: Drama |
Stephanie Jones | Subject Lead: Music & Student Leadership |
Vershika Kansara | Subject Lead: PE & Student Leadership |
Thomas Backhouse | PE Teacher & Head of Year 7 |
John Santamaria | PE Teacher & Head of Year 8 |
Paige Corrigan | Cover Manager |
Harpreet Kaur | Cover Supervisor |
Sonal Rajpara | Secondary HLTA |
Hasu Joshi | Secondary HLTA |
Afrin Sayed | Secondary Learning Coach |
Kalpanaben Chhagan | Secondary Learning Coach |
Wai Li | Secondary Learning Coach |
Shila Ratan | Secondary Learning Coach |
Jonathan Rashleigh | Secondary Learning Coach & DofE Manager |
Sukhneet Athwal | Pre-School Teacher (Acorn) |
Meghna Modi | Pre-School Teacher (Walnut) |
Sampreet Thandi | Reception Teacher (Buttercup) |
Deenah Joye | Reception Teacher (Daisy) |
Sarah Vernon | Year 1 Teacher (Bluebell) |
Farida Begum | Year 1 Teacher (Snowdrop) |
Maya Sicotray | Year 2 Teacher (Daffodil) |
Sarah Hassall | Year 2 Teacher (Tulip) |
Krupa Solgama | Year 3 Teacher (Cedar) |
Shreya Savadia | Year 3 Teacher (Chestnut) |
Amanpreet Bimmut | Year 4 Teacher (Ash) |
Priya Popat | Year 4 Teacher (Beech) |
Maninder Dhiman | Primary HLTA |
Radhika Raval | Primary HLTA |
Jack Mockford | Primary Teaching Assistant & Collective Worship and Festival Lead |
Ashni Sicotray | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Deepa Sukhadia | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Dharti Patel | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Hina Patel | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Mittal Gangani | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Nasiba Suleiman | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Priya Devalia | Primary Teaching Assistant |
Nabila Ali | Primary Learning Coach |
Tulsi Desai | Primary Learning Coach |
Khushbu Lacman | PRE Teacher |
Pradip Gajjar | PRE Teacher |
Ashlesha Vyas | Sanskrit Teacher |
Lisa Porter | Yoga Teacher |
James Turrell | Library Resource Manager |
Sheetal Samani | Learning Resource Manager |