Meet our wonderful team of staff

MRS FRANCE

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 OAKFORD

I am the school Bursar and Office Manager. I have worked in school settings for 12 years and love the variety that my job entails. I enjoy being creative and enjoy cooking, knitting and sewing when I am not spending time being a taxi service to my four offspring!

MRS HALL

 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

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 HARRIMAN

I am delighted to be back teaching at Aston Rowant in Squirrel Class (Years 1 and 2). My passion is for teaching English and French, and I am the lead teacher for both of these subjects.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, cooking and reading.

MRS McCLEARY

I  teach our Fox Class (Years 3 and 4).  
I am the subject co-ordinator for Science, Geography and History. I am also the staff Governor for our school.  I am passionate about fostering curiosity in children by giving them opportunities to ask questions about the world around them. I love being outside in nature (whatever the weather!), and finding new walks to explore with my two young children.

MR MANNING

I joined the school in September 2021 and teach Owl Class (Years 5 and 6) from Monday to Thursday. I can't wait to get stuck into teaching at Aston Rowant, especially the upper school, and hearing their amazing thoughts and answers. I am looking forward to being the P.E. Co-ordinator. 

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

MRS JONES

I am delighted to work at Aston Rowant as the SENDCo. SENDCo stands for special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator. My role is to work with all staff to implement our SEN policy. I also get to work our wonderful students and parents. 

Outside of school, I enjoy taking long walks and finding lovely coffee shops. 

MRS CARMEN

I work alongside Mrs Harriman in Squirrel Class. I enjoy reading, crafts and walking.

I love spending time with family, friends, as well as my 3 rabbits and kitten.

MRS MELADY

I am the Lunchtime Supervisor and TA in Mrs Harriman’s Squirrel Class. In my spare time I volunteer at the National Trust in events and I also love to read and paint. I am a mother of two girls, both of whom attend the school. Life before children was spent working in a corporate environment in London and New York, in the area of Learning & Development.

MRS SURMAN 

I work with Mrs McCleary as a TA in Fox 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

I work with Mrs McCleary as a TA in Fox Class.

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

MISS WILLIAMS

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 across the school, and help to manage the Wrap Around Care programme.