Meet the Staff
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Meet the Coulsdon family
Leadership Team
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Ms Green, PrincipalMs Green is responsible for the strategic planning and leadership as well as being a champion and advocate for the Oasis vision; she also ensures the efficient operation of the Academy on a daily basis and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.Find out what Ms Green loves about her job... "I became a teacher because I love working with young people, developing their confidence and skills. I love watching our Year 7s grow in maturity and understanding of the world around them and feeling so proud of them when they leave us as young adults, ready to be active citizens in the world. I teach science and love how it explains everything around us. It is one of those subjects which everyone can find a something which fascinates and amazes them." To contact please email her PA, Mrs Radford. |
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Mr Hodges, Deputy PrincipalMr Hodges is Deputy Principal with strategic responsibility for Curriculum and Teaching & Learning. He also line manages the Family Leader for Year 10.Learn why Mr Hodges is passionate about what he does... "The reason I got into teaching is actually because somebody saw me coaching basketball and said, “you are a natural teacher.” My background has always been in English and so was my degree so it made sense! I love the fact that no two days are the same in this job. I teach English and it is the subject that is most wide-ranging in terms of world-knowledge and that is what has always interested me…that and the words!" To contact Mr Hodges, please click here. |
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Mr van Gelder, Assistant PrincipalMr van Gelder is Assistant Principal with strategic responsibility for student outcomes and SEND, and manages the Family Leader for Year 11.Learn what it is that drives Mr van Gelder in his work... "I came into teaching with a desire to address socio economic disadvantage. Education is the most powerful way to provide equal opportunities for all young people. The best part of the job is the day to day interaction with the students. It’s great building relationships with the students and seeing them develop. Of course, teaching Science is also right up there! The best subject ever. Although I am a Biologist, I love teaching Chemistry. That might sound odd but it’s just really interesting and fun." To contact Mr van Gelder, please click here. |
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Mr Clarke, Assistant PrincipalMr Clarke is Assistant Principal with the strategic responsibility for Behaviour. He also manages the Family Leader for Year 9.Find out why Mr Clarke is dedicated to working in the education sector... "As an individual with dyslexia and growing up from a disadvantaged background, I am passionate about ensuring all students are given the opportunities and support they need to thrive both as an individual and as a member of our school community. I feel privileged to work side by side with young people and to play a part in their development towards becoming successful young adults who contribute positively to their communities. I am obsessed with history and believe that to truly understand the world around us, one must understand the journey that led us here and learn from the mistakes of those who came before." To contact Mr Clarke, please click here. |
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Mr Uddin, Assistant PrincipalMr Uddin is Assistant Principal with the strategic responsibility for Attendance. He also manages the Family Leader for Year 8.Find out what Mr Uddin loves about working in education... "I love teaching. There is no career like it! I really enjoy working with young people and helping them mature, build their confidence and resilience, and grow into modern multi-skilled citizens; equally supporting families and the community as best as we can too. Our community should experience high quality teaching that enrich their lives and future prospects. I teach Maths, Computer Science (and Business Studies), to a range of students and passionately believe in equity for all students and the ability to meet and exceed their potential. I am proud to teach at a very successful non-selective mixed comprehensive school." To contact Mr Uddin, please click here. |
Ms Kenison, Assistant PrincipalMs Kenison is Assistant Principal with strategic leadership for Personal Development, Careers, and Safeguarding. Teaching & Learning, staff development, and SEND. She also line manages the Family Leader for Year 7.Discover why Ms Kenison loves working in education... Content coming soon. To contact Ms Kenison, please click here. |
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Mrs Radford, Principal's PA and Head of Marketing, and Ms Suleyman, Head of Human Resources and Operations Manager, also work closely with and support the Academy Leadership Team. |
Pastoral Care
Ms Adetola |
Ms Adetola is the Family Leader for Year 7 and is responsible for the pastoral care of the year group and ensuring a smooth transition from Primary School. |
Mrs Burton |
Mrs Burton is Year 8 Family Leader and is responsible for the pastoral care the year group. She will support them through their second year of secondary school and prepare them to move from lower to upper school. |
Mrs Clark |
Mrs Clark is responsible for the pastoral care of Year 9 students. She will support students as they prepare to make their GCSE choices towards the end of the academic year. |
Mr Gordon |
Mr Gordon is Year 10 Family Leader and is responsible for the pastoral care the year group. |
Ms Berkeley |
Ms Berkeley is the Year 11 Family Leader and is responsible for the pastoral care of the year group. |
Ms Ogundele |
Ms Ogundele will be working alongside Ms Berkeley at the beginning of the Autumn Term until Ms Berkeley goes on maternity leave, at which point Ms Ogundele will become the sole Family Leader for Year 11. |
Mrs Hackett |
Mrs Hackett runs the Well-Being Centre, supporting students and their families in times of need. |
Ms Elvin |
Ms Elvin is responsible for students with special educational needs. She is also a specialist primary-trained teacher works with students in the transition group. Ms Elvin also line manages our SEN team and team of Teaching Assistants who support students with special educational needs. For any SEN related queries, please contact SEN Admin Support. |
Ms Finkle |
Ms Finkle is the Leader of our ASD Unit, the O-Zone. For any O-Zone related queries, please contact SEN Admin Support. |
Teaching Staff
Mrs Billings |
Mrs Billings heads our team of Maths specialists. To contact staff in the Maths department, please contact Mrs Billings if you are unsure of their email address. |
Mr O'Shea |
Mr O'Shea heads our team of English specialists. To contact staff in the English department, please contact Mr O'Shea if you are unsure of their email address. |
Ms Richardson & |
Ms Richardson and Ms Laurent are Music teachers and joint Heads of our Expressive Arts Faculty, leading a team of subject specialists. To contact the curriculum leads in this faculty, please click on their names below:
To contact other staff in the Expressive Arts Faculty, please contact Ms Richardson or Ms Laurent if you are unsure of their email address. |
Mr I Falvey |
Mr Falvey leads the curriculum and team of subject specialists in our Science department. To contact staff in the Science department, please contact Mr Falvey if you are unsure of their email address. |
Ms Maddocks Acting Head of Modern Foreign Languages |
Ms Maddocks leads our team of language specialists. To contact staff in the MFL department, please contact Ms Maddocks if you are unsure of their email address. |
Ebacc Faculty |
To contact the curriculum leaders within the Ebacc Faculty, please click on their name below: Mrs Holt- Head of History To contact other staff in the Ebacc Faculty, please contact the relevant department head above if you are unsure of their email address. |
Technology Faculty |
To contact one of the curriculum leaders within Technology, please click on their name below: Mrs Booth - Textiles To contact other staff in the Technology Faculty, please contact the relevant department head above if you are unsure of their email address. |
Support Staff
Mrs Leeson |
Mrs Leeson is responsible for Year 7 enrolment to secondary school and in-year admissions. All enquiries for admissions should be directed to Mrs Leeson, or you can find out more on our admission pages. |
Admin Team |
If you have a message for one of our office staff, please email admin@oasiscoulsdon.org and we will ensure it reaches the correct department. If you have a trips or MCAS Pay related enquiry, please email Mrs Camisa-Bundy. |
Facilities Team |
Our team of site staff work tirelessly to maintain our amazing facilities. To contact them please telephone the Academy on 01737 551161 or click here to email them so that your enquiry can be directed to the most appropriate person. |
Ms Smith |
Ms Smith is the Academy's Exam Officer and is responsible for administration and organisation of all public exams as well as internal exams. |
Attendance Team |
Our Attendance Team work closely with parents and students monitoring attendance and offering advice and support for those whose attendance falls below 95%. To report an absence, parents should telephone 01737 551161 or send an email to the attendance email below before 8am. In accordance with Department for Education Guidance, holidays during term time are not permitted and will not be authorised by the Academy. To report an absence, or for general attendance queries, please email attendance@oasiscoulsdon.org |