Meet our wonderful team of staff

MRS FRANCE

Headteacher

I am delighted to be the Head Teacher at Aston Rowant C of E Primary School. 
I am passionate about creating an exciting and engaging creative curriculum for our children’s academic, personal, social and spiritual development. I am also proud of our commitment to learning outside the classroom using our incredible grounds.
I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead, the RE Co-ordinator, Collective Worship Co-ordinator, PSHE Co-ordinator and SENCO lead. I also teach on a Thursday morning and on Fridays. 

MRS FRENCH

School Bursar 

MRS KING

Office Administrator

MRS HALL

Reception (Hedgehog Class) Teacher

 I teach our Reception children (Hedgehog Class) on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

I am the lead teacher for Early Years and am also the Music Co-Ordinator. I love teaching early years and I am passionate about developing a sense of awe and wonder at the world around us. In my spare time I love to sing with my band, potter in my garden, and spend time with my church friends and family.

MRS OLSEN

Reception (Hedgehog Class) Teacher

I am the teacher in Hedgehog Class (Reception) on a Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday afternoons as well as being the lead teacher for Mathematics along with Art and Design.
I am also the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

MRS BIGGIN

Year 1/2 (Squirrel Class) Teacher

I joined the school in January 2023 as Squirrel Class teacher, having recently moved to the area. I work 4 days a week and Mrs France teaches the class on a Friday. I am also Humanities lead for the school. In my spare time I love to read, listen to podcasts and spend time with my family.

MRS HEALY

Year 3/4 (Fox Class) teacher

I have the privilege of teaching Fox Class and I aim to pass on my enthusiasm for learning to them. I teach all week however Mrs France teaches the class on Thursday mornings. I am the English, Modern Foreign Languages and PE Lead which are all subjects I love. In my spare time, you may find me running, reading or walking our dog Ted in the local area. 

MR MANNING

Year 5/6 (Owl Class) Teacher

I joined the school in September 2021 and teach Owl Class (Years 5 and 6).  I love teaching at Aston Rowant, especially the upper school, and hearing the children's amazing thoughts and answers. I am also the Science and DT. Co-ordinator. 

In my spare time, I like to camp, go on walks and be with my young children.

MRS VASEY

Senco

MRS SURMAN 

Teaching Assistant - Owl Class

I work as a TA in Owl Class and also help to manage the Wrap Around Care programme. 

I enjoy reading, cooking, baking cakes (and of course eating them!), as well as spending time with my family and friends.

MRS PILLEY

Teaching Assistant - Owl Class

I work as a TA in Owl Class.

In my spare time you will find me enjoying walking around the Chilterns or gardening in the local allotments.

MISS WILLIAMS

Teaching Assistant - Squirrel Class/ Whole School

I enjoy being creative- drawing, painting, gardening- particularly focusing on the natural world.

I am passionate about protecting our environment and helping to encourage children to enjoy, explore and respect our world and I am the lead teacher for Forest School.

I also work with children as a TA in Squirrel Class in the mornings and across the school in the afternoons. I also help to manage the Wrap Around Care programme. 

MRS ANSELL

TA in Hedgehog Class

MRS BODDY

TA  in Squirrel Class

MRS UHART

TA in Fox Class

MRS MARRIOTT

TA in Fox Class