Our Staff

Mr Raraty was appointed Headteacher in April 2014 having previously taught in Blackmore and Epping. He lives in Harlow where he is busy renovating his house. He likes long walks, drawing and listening to music. His responsibilities include staff development, assessment and child protection.

Mr Raraty has supported other schools in the local area by stepping in as acting Headteacher and mentoring new Headteachers.

Mr Raraty holds an NPQH and has recently completed the Leaders for Impact qualification run by the Royal Opera House. He was also nominated for Essex Headteacher of the Year 2022.

                                                                          Mr Raraty is the Chair of the West Essex Partnership Leads group.

Mr Jinkerson joined Rodings in September 2019 having previously taught in Hertfordshire and Bracknell after completing his BAEd in 2015. Mr Jinkerson currently teaches year 6 and leads History, Geography and PE as well as leading on curriculum following on from his NPQSL in 2022. At school, his favourite subjects to teach are English and Music and he also enjoys leading singing assemblies. When he's not teaching, Mr Jinkerson juggles tidying up after his twin toddlers and umpiring hockey games. Mr Jinkerson became Deputy Head in January 2025.

Mrs B is our SENDCo and joined our school in 2015, having completed her PGCE at Cambridge University. Before this, she studied an English Literature degree and continues to enjoy reading. Outside of school, she likes to spend time with her daughter, her family and friends, and her very cute cavapoo, Winnie. 

Miss Beard joined Rodings Primary school in September 2023 after beginning her teaching career in Basildon.

Before teaching, Miss Beard worked as an actress after graduating from East 15 Acting School. Her 10-year career consisted of putting on silly costumes and making people laugh! She especially enjoyed doing this with the Natural Theatre Company as they gave her the opportunity to perform in China, Venice and the Maldives, as well as in England. Miss Beard spent many years performing and living in Italy where she learnt to speak some Italian and discovered a love of Arancia Rossa.

When she’s not teaching, Miss Beard loves reading and dancing. Her favourite things in the world are books, cats and pizza!

Mrs Oakley joined the school in 2008 and currently teaches in Year 4. She is a member of SLT and is responsible for Wellbeing. She has just finished studying for a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Mrs Oakley also leads Science and Music. 

In her spare time, Mrs Oakley loves reading and going for long walks in the countryside or at the beach. She also enjoys listening to music and podcasts 

Miss Raban joined the Rodings team in September 2014 and is teaching in Year 4. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and listening to and playing music. She loves playing the clarinet with the Central Band of the Royal British Legion - two of the perks are wearing the brilliant uniform and getting to perform on centre court at the Wimbledon Finals each year!

Miss Raban is responsible for English at Rodings and running our Singing Squad choir in KS2 and recently gained her NPQML and Masters in Education.

Mrs Paget joined Rodings in May 2017 and is an experienced School Business Manager.  She fell in love with Rodings as soon as she came to visit before her initial interview and believes strongly in the school ethos and values and ensuring that the School Office reflects these to all our visitors.

Outside of work, Mrs Paget has two grown up sons and two beautiful granddaughters.  She enjoys cooking, reading and family time.

Miss Allen joined Rodings Primary in 2017. She has a level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and also works at JAM Childcare, who provide wraparound care for our school.

An ex-Rodings pupil herself, she enjoys reading, ice hockey and all things Harry Potter. 

Mrs Cook has worked at Rodings since 2009 when she worked as a 1:1. Most recently she has supported classes as a Teaching Assistant.  Mrs Cook loves singing and enjoys helping with the school’s Singing Squad. She has two grown up daughters who both attended Rodings Primary School. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her family.  She also enjoys gardening, baking cakes, country walks and going to musicals.

Miss Crouchman joined Rodings in 2014. In her spare time she enjoys baking, reading and watching cricket.

Fiona Heywood has worked at Rodings for many years and both her children attended this school. She taught in Cambridge for several years before having Andrew and Rebecca. She loves watching sport and is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs.

Mrs Kilpatrick grew up in the East Midlands but has lived in Essex since 2001. She joined Rodings in 2020 and prior to this worked in two local primary schools, previously she was a civil servant.

Mrs Kilpatrick holds a degree in English Literature and last year was awarded HLTA status. She has 3 children and enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family.

Mrs George joined Rodings in September 2022 as a class LSA, having previously worked as a 1:1 and class LSA at Hatfield Heath. Before that she ran children's craft sessions, taught English in Guatemala, worked in dementia care and volunteered with Rainbows and Forest School, amongst other things. 

She has recently gained her Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

She has 3 children, 4 chickens, 1 tortoise, 1 cat and a dove called Dave.

In her spare time, Mrs George likes adventures, jazz, crochet, trees and Friday night discos.

Mrs Lewin joined Rodings Primary School in 2019 as a qualified swimming teacher. In 2022 she completed her Elklan speech and language course and is now part of the SEN support team at Rodings. When not at School Mrs Lewin still regularly teaches swimming. In her spare time Mrs Lewin loves running with her lively rescue dog Zeus and going to music events. 

Mrs O'Keefe joined Rodings as a class LSA in 2025 after several years of volunteering at the school. She was previously a nurse, and after taking a break to raise her three children, she found a passion for working with children through volunteering.

In her spare time, Mrs O'Keefe likes watching films, relaxing in the garden and going ice skating with her family.

Mrs Parker has been at Rodings since 2014 and enjoys working with the lovely children, especially as a Read, Write Inc tutor. She loves nature and animals and apart from her two sons has three chickens, two guinea pigs and a dog who looks like a teddy bear! In her spare time Mrs Parker likes arts and crafts, boxercise and growing vegetables. Her favourite food is chocolate!

Mrs Partridge has worked at Rodings since 2008 as an LSA, having held various support positions in different year groups. She is currently in Year 6. She is a trained Read, Write, Inc 1:1 tutor and has recently obtained an NVQ level 3 qualification in Speech and Language Support. She also has an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and education. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially Mutley, her westie.

Mrs Passingham has worked with preschool aged children in a private nursery, then at a school for the past 13 years. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her one-year-old son, taking her dog for walks and going to the theatre.

Mrs Pigott joined Rodings in 2022, and she absolutely loves working with the children in Goslings. She has two amazing children and one grumpy bulldog called Vinnie. In her spare time she loves going on adventures with her family and making memories.

Miss Rigby has recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Psychology. In her spare time, she loves to read, go for long dog walks, and row with her team from university. She is excited to be working with Year 2 this year!

Mrs Tunnard lives in Fyfield and is married with two sons. In her free time she likes to ice skate and spend time on her boat. 

Ellie Whitbread is new to the Rodings team but is a familiar face as she has been working at the JAM breakfast and after school club for nearly a year. In her spare time she loves spending time with friends and family, listening to music and vinyl record hunting, hiking, and sewing.

Mrs Whitbread joined our team in 2022 and is currently working in our Hummingbirds class. A familiar face around Rodings having worked at the Breakfast and After School Club for the past four years. She loves attending boxing and yoga classes in her spare time and watching her favourite football team, Spurs with her son who is an ex-Rodings pupil.

Mrs Wiseman lives in Little Canfield and has spent the past 6 years working in local primary schools as a 1:1 LSA and Class LSA. She previously had a long career in the fashion magazine industry and continues to have a love for media and fashion. Mrs Wiseman has two teenage children and enjoys spending time with her family and miniature schnauzer, Geoff.

Mrs Wood joined our team in 2022 and is currently working in Parrots class. An experienced LSA, having worked at her previous school for 15 years. She has a Skillsfirst Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Mrs Wood has two grown up sons. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her family and dog. She also enjoys gardening, shopping and socialising.

Ms Wardle has worked at Rodings since 2015, firstly as a MDA. Since February 2016, she has worked in various year groups across the school, in different roles, but this year is working as an LSA in Year 3. Ms Wardle has two children Emily who is studying at University and James who still attends Manningtree High School. When Ms Wardle has spare time she likes listening to music and gardening.

Ms French joined Rodings in 2023. She has worked in administration since leaving school, which she claims was quite a while ago! Ms French has 3 children and many pets: 2 cats, 1 dog and 2 chickens. She likes going to the theatre, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs Scott joined Rodings in 2010 as a catering assistant. She has two grown up daughters. Both Mrs Scott & her youngest daughter attended Rodings. In her spare time she loves making vinyl gifts & spending time with her family.

Miss Warner joined Rodings Primary in 2010. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, watching Netflix and reading books.