Our Staff

Mr Raraty was appointed headteacher in April 2014 having previously taught in Blackmore and Epping. He lives in Harlow where he is busy renovating his house. He likes long walks, drawing and listening to music. His reponsibilities include staff development, assessment and child protection.

Recently, Mr Raraty was on secondment at Flitch Green Academy to provide support during the transition period between Principals.

Mr Raraty holds an NPQH and has recently completed the Leaders for Impact qualification run by the Royal Opera House. He was also nominated for Essex Headteacher of the Year 2022

Mr Crawley joined Rodings in September 2016 as our Deputy Headteacher, and has overall responsibility for teaching & learning and our behaviour policy. Before teaching Mr Crawley worked as an Artistic Director of a large youth theatre company and has a BA in Drama.

Since joining Rodings Primary Mr Crawley has completed his NPQH and is undertaking a two-year programme in order to become a Teacher Education Fellow. Mr Crawley has been awarded Fellowship status by the Chartered College of Teaching in recognition of his commitment and achievement within the teaching profession. 

Mr Crawley is an Evidence Lead in Education, and works with the Essex Research School to help support other schools.  

In his spare time he enjoys going out with his two sons, going on long walks with his dog Albus, cooking, reading, drinking coffee and directing theatre productions. 

Mrs B is our SENDCo and joined our school in 2015, having completed her PGCE at Cambridge University. Before this, she studied an English Literature degree and continues to enjoy reading. Outside of school, she likes to spend time with her daughter, her family and friends, and her very cute cavapoo, Winnie. 

Mr Jinkerson joined Rodings in September 2019 having previously taught in Hertfordshire and Bracknell after completing his BAEd in 2015. Mr Jinkerson currently teaches year 6 and leads History and Geography as well as co-leading on Curriculum following on from his NPQSL in 2022. At school, his favourite subjects to teach are English and Music and he also enjoys leading singing assemblies. When he's not teaching, Mr Jinkerson juggles tidying up after his twin toddlers and umpiring hockey games.

Mrs Oakley joined the school in 2008 and currently teaches in Year 4. She is a member of SLT and is responsible for Wellbeing. She has just finished studying for a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Mrs Oakley also leads Science and Music. 

In her spare time, Mrs Oakley loves reading and going for long walks in the countryside or at the beach. She also enjoys listening to music and podcasts. 

Miss Raban joined the Rodings team in September 2014 and is teaching in Year 4. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and listening to and playing music. She loves playing the clarinet with the Central Band of the Royal British Legion - two of the perks are wearing the brilliant uniform and getting to perform on centre court at the Wimbledon Finals each year!

Miss Raban is responsible for English at Rodings and running our Singing Squad choir in KS2 and recently gained her NPQML and Masters in Education.

Mrs Paget joined Rodings in May 2017 and is an experienced School Business Manager.  She fell in love with Rodings as soon as she came to visit before her initial interview and believes strongly in the school ethos and values and ensuring that the School Office reflects these to all our visitors.

Outside of work, Mrs Paget has two grown up sons and two beautiful granddaughters.  She enjoys cooking, reading and family time.

Mrs Coates-Reynolds has had a varied career (she started as a window dresser!) and has taught for many years. She is passionate about the arts and enjoys using creativity across the curriculum. She has an MA in Art and Design education and has worked with the London International Festival of
Theatre as well as leading on Teaching Artist Partnership projects.

She will be working with Year 4 and Year 5 as well as coordinating creative projects, providing 1:1 tuition and intervention activities.

Outside of school Mrs Coates-Reynolds teaches art classes and is a professional face painter. In her spare time (ha ha) she enjoys painting, crochet, singing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Mrs Deamer has been a member of the Rodings family since 2002. This year she is working across the school. She coordinates RE and works with the School Parliament.  At home, she looks after her twin daughters and twin cats. In her spare time Mrs Deamer loves to read, cook and walk.

Mrs Lewin joined Rodings Primary School in 2019 as a qualified swimming teacher. In 2022 she completed her Elklan speech and language course and is now part of the SEN support team at Rodings. When not at School Mrs Lewin still regularly teaches swimming. In her spare time Mrs Lewin loves running with her lively rescue dog Zeus and going to music events.

Miss Allen joined Rodings Primary School in 2017 and currently works in our Year 5 class. An ex-Rodings pupil herself her son now attends the school and she loves all things Harry Potter. 

Level 3 Supporting Learning and Teaching in Schools

Ms Bacon lives in Braintree with her two children and two kittens. Originally from London her career started out in accounts. It was after having her daughter she decided to start her career in early years and is set to finish her degree in early childhood studies later this year. In her spare time Ms Bacon enjoys being creative, she is very active with her children and their football teams and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Miss Braithwaite is an ex-pupil who joined us as a Learning Support Assistant in September 2021 and currently works with children in Key Stage 2. She regularly takes part in cheerleading classes and competitions. Miss Braithwaite makes an excellent cup of tea.

Mrs Cook has worked at Rodings since 2009 when she worked as a 1:1. Most recently she has supported classes as a Teaching Assistant.  Mrs Cook loves singing and enjoys helping with the school’s Singing Squad. She has two grown up daughters who both attended Rodings Primary School. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her family.  She also enjoys gardening, baking cakes, country walks and going to musicals.

Miss Crouchman joined Rodings in 2014. In her spare time she enjoys baking, reading and watching cricket.

Miss Fuller is an LSA at Rodings Primary School, but during the afternoons and evenings she teaches paino from her piano. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and DIY. She has always enjoyed practical tasks, as she finds them rewarding. If she's not gardening or undertaking some DIY project, then she can be found doing Pilates, or a spot of baking. Before getting into teaching, she worked in London, but after thirteen years she decided it wasn't for her. 

Mrs George joined Rodings in September 2022 as a class LSA, having previously worked as a 1:1 and class LSA at Hatfield Heath. Before that she ran children's craft sessions, taught English in Guatemala, worked in dementia care and volunteered with Rainbows and Forest School, amongst other things. 

She has recently gained her Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

She has 3 children, 4 chickens, 1 tortoise, 1 cat and a dove called Dave.

In her spare time, Mrs George likes adventures, jazz, crochet, trees and Friday night discos.

Fiona Heywood has worked at Rodings for many years and both her children attended this school. She taught in Cambridge for several years before having Andrew and Rebecca. She loves watching sport and is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs.

Mrs Kilpatrick grew up in the East Midlands and moved to Chelmsford in 2001. She has previously worked as an LSA in two local primary schools and recently passed her City and Guilds Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

She has three children (two sons in Secondary School and a daughter in KS2) and enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family.

Mrs Parker has been at Rodings since 2014 and enjoys working with the lovely children, especially as a Read, Write Inc tutor. She loves nature and animals and apart from her two sons has three chickens, two guinea pigs and a dog who looks like a teddy bear! In her spare time Mrs Parker likes arts and crafts, boxercise and growing vegetables. Her favourite food is chocolate!

Mrs Partridge has worked at Rodings since 2008 as an LSA, having held various support positions in different year groups. She is currently in Year 6. She is a trained Read, Write, Inc 1:1 tutor and has recently obtained an NVQ level 3 qualification in Speech and Language Support. She also has an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and education. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially Mutley, her westie.

Mrs Passingham has worked with preschool aged children in a private nursery, then at a school for the past 13 years. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her one-year-old son, taking her dog for walks and going to the theatre.

Mrs Pigott joined Rodings in 2022, and she absolutely loves working with the children in Goslings. She has two amazing children and one grumpy bulldog called Vinnie. In her spare time she loves going on adventures with her family and making memories.

Miss Rigby has recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Psychology. In her spare time, she loves to read, go for long dog walks, and row with her team from university. She is excited to be working with Year 2 this year!

Mrs Tunnard lives in Fyfield and is married with two sons. In her free time she likes to ice skate and spend time on her boat. 

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Mrs Whitbread joined our team in 2022 and is currently working in our Hummingbirds class. A familiar face around Rodings having worked at the Breakfast and After School Club for the past four years. She loves attending boxing and yoga classes in her spare time and watching her favourite football team, Spurs with her son who is an ex-Rodings pupil.

Mrs Wiseman lives in Little Canfield and has spent the past 6 years working in local primary schools as a 1:1 LSA and Class LSA. She previously had a long career in the fashion magazine industry and continues to have a love for media and fashion. Mrs Wiseman has two teenage children and enjoys spending time with her family and miniature schnauzer, Geoff.

Mrs Wood joined our team in 2022 and is currently working in Parrots class. An experienced LSA, having worked at her previous school for 15 years. She has a Skillsfirst Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Mrs Wood has two grown up sons. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her family and dog. She also enjoys gardening, shopping, socialising and going

Mr Partridge joined Rodings Primary in September 2023 following a long career in a large Telecommunications company. He is a keen cyclist and also enjoys motorcycling and fishing, as well as spending time with family and friends. His son Oliver attended Rodings Primary and has recently graduated from university.

Ms Wardle has worked at Rodings since 2015, firstly as a MDA. Since February 2016, she has worked in various year groups across the school, in different roles, but this year is working as an LSA in Year 3. Ms Wardle has two children Emily who is studying at University and James who still attends Manningtree High School. When Ms Wardle has spare time she likes listening to music and gardening.

Ms French joined Rodings in 2023. She has worked in administration since leaving school, which she claims was quite a while ago! Ms French has 3 children and many pets: 2 cats, 1 dog and 2 chickens. She likes going to the theatre, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs Scott joined Rodings in 2010 as a catering assistant. She has two grown up daughters. Both Mrs Scott & her youngest daughter attended Rodings. In her spare time she loves making vinyl gifts & spending time with her family.

Miss Warner joined Rodings Primary in 2010. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, watching Netflix and reading books.