ROTHERHITHE - Key Persons


Amber Malik

Job Titles:
  • Governor
Amber is a co-opted governor, having joined the River Hill Federation governing body in 2021. She is a qualified accountant and has built a career in financial services over the last 20 years. Amber is a mentor on the 30% Club scheme which was founded in 2010 to improve gender diversity at board and executive committee levels. Amber believes the education system is pivotal in driving inclusion and diversity in workplaces of the future.

Amran Hassan

Job Titles:
  • Supply

Annalise Loughnan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Assistant Headteacher KS1

Annalise Storey

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Headteacher - KS1 ( Currently on Maternity Leave )

Danielle Cooper-Perrot

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Safeguarding Team

Galiema Amien-Cloete

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Head Teacher
  • Member of the Leadership Team

James Dixon

Job Titles:
  • Music & Choir Teacher

Jayne Kiddy

Job Titles:
  • Read, Write Inc. Co - Ordinator

John Deighan

Job Titles:
  • Seal / Yr2

Khalid Boulia

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager
  • Member of the Administration Team

Kofi Danquah

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Safeguarding Team
  • Member of the Curriculum and Standards Committee
  • Safeguarding and Intervention Officer
A co-opted staff member, I advocate for transparency and a strategic approach for a balanced curriculum which is accessible to Black pupils; and the general welfare and wellbeing of children and their families and that of my colleagues.

Lahcen Laaraj

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Administration Team
  • Premises Assistant

Liam Wardley - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chairman of Governors
  • Appointed Chair and Vice Chair
Liam is a co-opted Community Governor and joined the Governing Body in 2019. Liam has spent the last 12 years of his career working for international law firm Pinsent Masons on marketing, client relationship management, international expansion, and strategy. Liam leads Pinsent Masons LGBT+ Network and is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In a past life, Liam was an international swimmer. What Liam brings to the Governing Body is a focus on strategy setting and strategic planning and his passion for diversity, inclusion, belonging and ensuring everyone can reach their potential.

Lisa Christiansen

Job Titles:
  • Head of School
  • Member of the Leadership Team

Lisa Salkeld-Townsley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Safeguarding Team

Martin Finn

Job Titles:
  • Local Committee Member
Martin joined the Governing Body of the federation in 2022. He was previously a governor of Dog Kennel Hill School from 2008-2016, including six years as Chair of Governors. His four children attend the school. Martin co-founded a communications company which specialised in education. He worked for over 30 years developing business-education partnerships in the UK and globally, bringing schools together with commercial, government and third-sector organisations to create unique learning experiences for young people. He sold the business in 2019 and is now a business consultant. He brings extensive experience of organisational management, finance, HR, communications and working with schools and governments. He is highly committed to delivering the very best educational experiences to all children, especially those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.

Maxine Walters

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Administration Team
  • PA to Headteacher

Monica Akoth

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Administration Team
  • Federation Business Manager

Natalie Carpenter

Job Titles:
  • Supply

Nina Hall

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Assistant Headteacher KS2
  • Assistant Headteacher KS2 ( Maternity Leave )

Sharon Hudson

Job Titles:
  • Admin Assistant
  • Member of the Administration Team

Venesia Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Supply Teacher