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Eastbury Community School

Primary Staff - Meet the Teachers

Primary Senior Leadership Team

  • Aisha Raymond
    Head of Primary

    Aisha Raymond

    Primary Head's Welcome

  • Ruhena Chowdhury
    Deputy Head of Primary

    Ruhena Chowdhury

    I am a passionate educator who is purely driven on enhancing children's learning experiences and life chances. My main aim is to ensure that all children thrive in a culture of respect, build resilience, develop curiosity about the world around them, think big and dream big, nurture positive learning behaviours and make excellent progress throughout our school so they are ready to face their next chapter.

  • Hazra Mehza
    Assistant Headteacher

    Hazra Mehza

    Working at ECS is a real privilege as I love working with children within my own community. I want children to leave ECS not only reaching their academic potential, but also to be kind, respectful citizens of the world. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as exploring as many new countries as I can.

  • Olasimbo Simisaiye
    Assistant Headteacher

    Olasimbo Simisaiye

    I am very happy and privileged to be part of the ECS family of educators. Teaching is a passion of mine and I have been in the industry for many years.

    I have held different roles in my teaching career; however, Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) has been the most significant for me. I believe all children have potential and the ability to succeed within their individual capacity. I am therefore keen to ensure that barriers to learning are mitigated as much as possible for all children.

    Making a difference to the lives of children is an unquantifiable experience and I am privileged to be part of this process for children, many of whom, in the length of my career, have gone on to be successful in their own rights.

  • Kerry Marshall
    Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

    Kerry Marshall

    I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the Eastbury Community School team, striving for all children to be happy, to have a love of learning and to always feel safe at school. I feel very strongly that as an educator my role is to make sure all children make excellent progress and for them to leave primary school ready for the next stage in their education with big dreams and aspirations for their future.

    Outside of school, I spend my weekends with family and friends, but I like nothing better than finding some peace and quiet to curl up with a good book!

  • Simon Hack
    Primary Leader of Learning

    Simon Hack

    Hi,

    I am very happy and privileged to join the ECS team. I have been a teacher for 10 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed every year. I am now looking forward to my next chapter in my career at Eastbury Community School. I love teaching every subject but my favourite subject to teach is maths. In my own time, outside of work, I love to go the gym and bake cakes. I love animals and I have a pet dog called Otis. He is a large cockapoo and he is crazy!

  • Jaspreet Bansal
    Primary Leader of Learning

    Jaspreet Bansal

    Hello! I'm Mrs. Bansal, the Primary Leader of Learning at Eastbury Community School. My profound passion for nurturing our youngest learners fuels my dedication to cultivating an inclusive environment that fosters growth and exploration. At Eastbury, we embrace a holistic approach to education, laying the foundation for lifelong success. Our goal is to inspire pupils to dream big, think expansively, and believe in their full potential as they embark on their journey to becoming future-ready citizens. Personally, I treasure moments with family and friends. I'm excited about the prospect of collaborating with you as partners in your child's rewarding learning journey.

 

 Class Teachers
  • London - Ms Shalim
    Nursery

    London - Ms Shalim

    London

    My favourite thing about ECS is the children. They're very well-mannered and behaved and make the school a joy to work at. Â As an Early Years practitioner I love to get involved with the children's interest and make their play come to life. I see myself as a creative person and love to see the children explore their creative side in both the indoor and outdoor environment. My favourite children's book is Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen which is also loved by the children. My hobbies are baking, making jewellery, doing adventurous activities and spending quality time with friends and family.

  • Essex - Ms Mackenzie
    Reception

    Essex - Ms Mackenzie

    Essex

    Hi, I'm Miss Shalim and I am the new nursery teacher. I am extremely excited to be part of the ECS community. I consider myself to be  very creative therefore will provide fun, hands-on activities within a safe and stimulating learning environment which will promote your child's learning.

  • Manchester - Mrs Bansal
    Reception

    Manchester - Mrs Bansal

    Manchester

    Hello! I am Mrs Bansal and I am the Early Years Phase Leader at Eastbury Community School. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners. I strive to create and maintain an environment where your child can grow and thrive while exploring the wolrd around them! I believe a positive early years education experience is essential in creating successful lifelong learners. Personally, I love spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to working as partners in your child's learning journey. Â

  • Manchester - Mr Hack
    Reception

    Manchester - Mr Hack

    Manchester

    Hi,

    I am very happy and privileged to join the ECS team. I have been a teacher for 10 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed every year. I am now looking forward to my next chapter in my career at Eastbury Community School. I love teaching every subject but my favourite subject to teach is maths. In my own time, outside of work, I love to go the gym and bake cakes. I love animals and I have a pet dog called Otis. He is a large cockapoo and he is crazy!

  • York - Mrs Hyder
    Year 1

    York - Mrs Hyder

    York

    My favourite thing about ECS is how all the children and staff are part of the ECS family. You can clearly see the children's hard work, success, and progress they are making throughout the whole school, on the website and on all the class dojo pages. I love to see children grasping new concepts/skills everyday, having fun in school and most importantly being creative. The things that I love are playing badminton, watching movies and spending time with friends and family!

  • Trinity - Ms Rehman
    Year 1

    Trinity - Ms Rehman

    Trinity

    I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher. I love to see children having fun, building friendships and showing kindness to one another as well as flourishing in their learning. I am a very busy Mum to three little children and my interests are reading, baking, creative arts, and spending time with my friends and family. I also love to be in nature!

  • Bristol - Ms Zhorna
    Year 2

    Bristol - Ms Zhorna

    Bristol

    The best thing about ECS is the smiley faces I see when I walk through the school. Children's work is celebrated in many ways here at ECS. I am very excited to be part of this school and contribute to this flourishing environment. I love teaching every subject but I am especially excited to teach Science here! In my spare time I love reading, watching movies and cleaning!

  • Bristol - Ms Knight
    Year 2 / SENDCO

    Bristol - Ms Knight

    Bristol

    I have over 12 years of experience teaching within the primary phase and a love for creating new opportunities for the children. When I am not teaching in school I run my own successful dance company who compete and do showcases most weekends. I love building children's confidence and creating memories with my dancers including travelling to Disney with them! I am an avid reader who is always seeking more books. When I am at home I love spending time with my 2 nephews and finding exciting things to do with them!

  • Cardiff - Mrs Wilkinson
    Year 2

    Cardiff - Mrs Wilkinson

    Cardiff

    Hello! I'm Mrs Wilkinson and I love teaching at ECS because the children are amazing and there is never a dull moment. The things I love to do are listen to music, sing songs, spend time with my family and read books of all kinds!

  • Belfast - Ms George
    Year 3

    Belfast - Ms George

    Belfast

    Hello! Â I'm Miss George and I love teaching at ECS because the children are amazing and there is never a dull moment. Â The things I love to do are watch movies, do my nails and read books of all kinds!

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  • Glasgow - Ms Khalique
    Year 3

    Glasgow - Ms Khalique

    Glasgow

  • Glasgow - Ms Nasreen
    Year 3

    Glasgow - Ms Nasreen

    Glasgow

  • Exeter - Ms Kreeger
    Year 4

    Exeter - Ms Kreeger

    Exeter

    I really enjoy being a part of the wonderful community at ECS. It is a real joy to see the children grow, learn and succeed. I love being creative and bringing creativity and exploration into the classroom. I am also Music Lead and enjoy leading our KS2 choir. Some of the things I enjoy are reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

  • Birmingham- Ms Simisaiye
    Year 4

    Birmingham- Ms Simisaiye

    Birmingham

    ECS is a wonderful community to be in. The staff, children, and parents make it an exciting environment. The children are a delight to work with, and they never cease to amaze each day. Seeing them grow, learn, and progress is a privilege. Supporting them in their journeys towards being individuals in their own rights, teaching them life skills, and celebrating their wonderful work and achievements, give me a sense of satisfaction each day.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, and going to the cinema now and then.

  • Birmingham - Ms Marshall
    Year 4

    Birmingham - Ms Marshall

    Exeter

    I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the Eastbury Community School team, striving for all children to be happy, to have a love of learning and to always feel safe at school. I feel very strongly that as an educator my role is to make sure all children make excellent progress and for them to leave primary school ready for the next stage in their education with big dreams and aspirations for their future.

    Outside of school, I spend my weekends with family and friends, but I like nothing better than finding some peace and quiet to curl up with a good book!

  • Edinburgh - Mr Collyer
    Year 5

    Edinburgh - Mr Collyer

    Edinburgh

    I really enjoy teaching at ECS because all the children are always so friendly and respectful and I really enjoy working with such lovely teachers! No matter what kind of day you are having, someone will always be there to put a smile on your face. The children make every day different and special, so you can never get bored working here! When I'm not in school, I like to go out for dinners with my friends and family.

  • Nottingham - Ms Shah
    Year 5

    Nottingham - Ms Shah

    Nottingham

    I have recently joined ECS and I am extremely excited about beginning my journey!

    I have been a Key Stage 2 teacher for a few years and love teaching English.

    I am passionate about teaching History and RE and providing children with learning that is holistic and will help children develop as individuals prepared for the wider world.

  • Cambridge - Ms Lukwesa
    Year 6

    Cambridge - Ms Lukwesa

    Cambridge

    I am excited to be part of ECS, where I am continuing my journey in education alongside a warm community of parents and children. I have worked as a key stage two teacher and leader, I'm excited to collaborate with ECS's supportive and compassionate teaching team.

    Beyond the classroom, I'm an avid reader and writer and I enjoy staying active. I’m a passionate traveller, who loves exploring new places and cultures. I am looking forward to contributing to ECS's vibrant community and fostering a love for learning, adventure, and the world of literature.

  • Oxford - Ms Rouse
    Year 6

    Oxford - Ms Rouse

    Oxford

    I am really happy to be working at ECS to embark on my teaching journey. I am most looking forward to teaching Art and Reading and I am really excited to see the children grow and accelerate in their social and academic lives. I love reading, gardening and sewing!