Staff

  • Rachel West

    Executive Head Teacher

  • Mrs Vicki Brown

    Head of Schools

  • Miss Irma Partono

    Beech Class teacher

    I joined the Oak Tree Federation as a PGCE student in 2018. After qualifying in 2019, I was appointed as the Year 3 and 4 teacher and have had the pleasure of staying in my role since then. I am subject lead for the humanities as well as equality and diversity. I take pride in working amongst a supportive and likeminded team. I joined the governing board in September 2022 and look forward to representing my colleagues as staff governor across The Oak Tree Federation.

    I grew up in Lewes and still live locally to the area. I have a BA in Fine Art which I achieved at Brighton University. I am passionate about providing children with a creative and stimulating curriculum which ‘Inspires Learning for Life’

  • Charlie Fox Wilson

    Caretaker

  • Lisa Geer

    Pupil Premium Champion and PA to the Senior Leadership Team

  • Mrs Helen Sadler

    HLTA

  • Mrs Jo Shettle

    INA

  • Mrs Liz Cunningham Purchall

    Beech Class Teacher

  • Heidi Sison

    Teaching Assistant

    I have worked at the school for the last 9 years. I enjoy all sorts of sport and art.

  • Clare Ness

    Cherry Class TA

    Cherry Class Teaching Assistant
    I have been at school for about 6 years. I have worked in a number of roles during my time but am currently enjoying working in Cherry Class

  • Lynn Filtness

    SEN Teaching Assistant/Thrive Practitioner

    Lynn has been working at Firle C of E Primary School for 13 years and has also served on the Governing body as a parent governor. She works as the SEN Teaching Assistant and also as an Individual Needs Assistant, from YR through to Y6.
    Encompassed within her role is supporting teachers with pastoral care.
    She considers herself very privileged to work with such inspirational children in a beautiful setting.

  • Mr Martin Dawson

    Holly Class TA

    Teaching Assistant
    I have forgotten how long I've been here but time goes fast when you are having fun. I love music, history and motorbikes not necessarily in that order!

  • Mrs Teresa Horan

    Admin Assistant

    firleoffice@oaktreefederation.co.uk

    I have worked in the office at Firle for 10 years and before that I worked in schools in Southwark, Bromley and Croydon.

  • Monika Stoyanova

    Beech Class TA and MDSA

  • Mrs Sandra Dry

    Music and MFL Teacher

  • Nick Carter

    Holly Class Teacher

  • Mrs Emily Dyer

    Cherry Class Teacher