Our Team for 2026 - 2027

At John Stainer Primary, we are really fortunate to have a hugely diverse staff team - we are a family of many people. John Stainer Community Primary is a special place and we pride ourselves in making the environment a safe place to be what and who you need to be, with nurture and personal development feeding through the education we provide.

Who to contact and how they can help

Name	Role/Responsibility	How this person can help you	Availability
Class teachers		Matters directly related to the classroom eg home learning or other areas of their learning, relationships, home issues which may have an impact in school etc	Informal Use the communication card In the playground at the end of the day Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Ian Thompson	Premises	• Site security • Health and safety checks • Maintenance and repairs • Management of deliveries • Monitoring heating lighting and water systems • Supporting emergency situations on site	Queries at the gate/in the playground at the start of the day ring/email the admin team
Tracy Townrow	Home School Liaison Lead DSL	Pastoral support and advice Information about PPG, Free School Meals etc Attendance, punctuality Pupil welfare Coffee mornings Safeguarding and Child Protection Family Support inc accessing resources Home visits	Informal queries at the gate/in the playground at the start of the day ring/email the admin team
Suzanna Weight	Pupil Welfare Manager	General school information Attendance, punctuality including transfers Admission School Dinners First Aid / accidents Pupil welfare Medical needs / allergies Home visits	Informal queries Ring/email the admin team Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Etienne Gouws	School Business Manager	Payments Free School Meal vouchers After School/Breakfast Club GDPR Finance / Budget Human Resources including work experience and volunteers School's corporate identity Promotion and marketing	Informal queries At the gate/in the playground at the start of the day Ring/email the admin team Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Jan Ransom	Inclusion and Disability	Inclusion /SEND Accessibility. Disability and equality Additional support EHCP and annual reviews Learning needs / concerns External agencies	Informal queries Ring/email the admin team Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Anne-Maria O’Sullivan	Deputy Headteacher DDSL	Assessments Performance/achievement Curriculum Staff CPD Enrichment opportunities	Informal queries In the playground at the end of the day Ring/email the admin team Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Shermane Okorodudu	Headteacher DSL	Strategic vision and direction Day to day running of the school School improvement Governance Queries / not felt to have been fully addressed by staff Internal website maintenance	Informal queries At the gate/in the playground at the start of the day Ring/email the admin team Formal queries – contact the main office to request an appointment.
Rishi Shukla	Chair of Governors	Leading Governance Strategic vision and direction Providing support and challenge to the Headteacher and other school leaders	See the complaints / compliments policy Contact the main office

Class list for 2026 - 2027

Classes	Teachers	Teaching Assistants
Cherry class	Jan Ransom and Miss Melarpis	Helen and Lisa
Reception Magnolia	Miss Sho	Miss Anna, Jacqui and Amina
Reception Elder	Mrs Aduaka	Miss Anna, Jacqui and Amina
Year 1 Sycamore	Ms Abdi	Ms Caroline and Ms Shulammite
Year 1 Spindle	Miss Abrahart	Ms Caroline and Ms Shulammite
Year 2 Oak	Ms Buchanan	Ms Fozia
Year 2 Ash	Mr Crabtree and Ms Farmer	Ms Fozia
Year 3 Elm	Ms Roberts	Cheryl
Year 3 Juniper	Mrs Palermo and Mrs Commettant	Cheryl
Year 4 Birch	Mr Dollin	Sue
Year 4 Maple	Miss Nwoye	Sue
Year 5 Willow	Ms Harries	Ms Tran
Year 5 Suzette	Mrs Ferguson	Ms Tran
Year 6 Beech	Mr King and Ms Awuku	Mr Ali and Ms Laura
Year 6 Chestnut	Mrs Clark	Mr Ali and Ms Laura
The Grove	Miss Melarpis	Miss Suhaimi Miss Laura
Leadership and PPA cover teachers	Mr Crabtree, Miss Kay, Ms Bukowiecka and Mrs Commettant

It is not always easy to find the right person when you have a specific query. We hope this guide will signpost you to the people you need when you need them.

In order to speak to a specific member of staff, please contact the school office using the details below, and your query will be forwarded to the relevant colleague.

0207 639 0482 or admin@johnstainer.lewisham.sch.uk

If you do have a query, however small, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of the members of staff listed here. We are here to help you and your child get the most from John Stainer Primary School.

This page was last reviewed in January 2026