Our Staff

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Executive Team

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    Chrissie Roberts
    CEO
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    Adam Dalton
    Executive Headteacher
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Our Founder

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    Phil Richards
    Founder
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Central Team

The Central Team oversees the running of The Complete Works as a whole, ensuring both schools stay true to the values, ethos and methods that have proven so effective over the years. The primary goals of the Central Team are to coordinate and quality assure the student experience; to give teachers all the support they need to deliver inspiring lessons, and to keep the inner workings of both schools running smoothly. This involves a number of departments all working together, including: Teaching & Learning, Curriculum, Safeguarding & Wellbeing, Attendance & Behaviour, Creativity, HR, Finance, and Communications.

 
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    Karina
    Director of Education
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    Amy
    Director of Operations
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    Jasmin
    Financial Controller
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    Ross
    Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing
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    Tina
    Head of Admissions
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    Kayleigh
    Head of Teaching and Learning
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    Matt
    Head of Curriculum
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    Kit
    Communications Officer
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    Dylan
    HR Coordinator
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    Isobelle
    Data Analyst, Data Protection Lead, and Exams Officer
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    Tyrone
    Interventions Officer - South Team
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    Tanzil
    IT Manager
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    Jack
    Creative Coordinator
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    Eleanor
    Assistant to the Executive Headteacher
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    Andrew
    Finance Officer
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    Christian
    Poet in Residence
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    Stuart
    School Counsellor
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    Leah
    Film Production Coordinator
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East London School

The East School provides education to students living in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, and other areas north of the river. Lessons are taught from three Shoreditch-based Learning Hubs, including the original Creative Hub East and in students’ homes and public spaces throughout East and North London. The East Education Team oversees the management and logistics of the East School.

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    Dean
    Headteacher - East London School
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    Jo
    Deputy Head - East London School
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    Lotta
    Designated Safeguarding Lead - East London School
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    Molly R
    SEN Lead - East London School
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    Georgina
    Curriculum Coordinator - East London School
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    Gok
    Attendance and Welfare Coordinator - East London School
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    Janielle
    Teaching & Learning Officer - East London School
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    Bella
    Teaching and Learning Officer - East London School
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    Andzelika
    Facilities Coordinator & Assistant to the Headteacher - East London School
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    Anwen
    Hubs Manager - East London School
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South London School

The South School serves all boroughs south of the river, with a particular focus on Southwark and Lewisham. Vocational group lessons are run from the Creative Hub South, with one to one lessons taught at our Bermondsey Learning Hub and throughout South London in students' homes and in the community. Our South Office team oversee education remotely, providing expertise, support and training to all staff, and managing the day to day running of student learning pathways.

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    Andy
    Headteacher - South London School
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    Amy M
    Deputy Head - South London School
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    Molly M
    Designated Safeguarding Lead - South London School
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    Rahi
    SEN Lead - South London School
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    Giordan
    Curriculum Coordinator - South London School
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    Cheyanne
    Attendance and Welfare Coordinator - South London School
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    Rahsaan
    Hubs Manager - South London School
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    Delilah
    Teaching and Learning Officer - South London School
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    Elise
    Teaching & Learning Officer - South London School
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    Fabian
    Facilities Coordinator & Assistant to the Headteacher - South London School
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Our Teachers

Every student is unique, and so is every teacher. At The Complete Works, we celebrate individuality in everyone. Our teachers are encouraged to develop their creativity, crafting lessons in their own original way, to engage and inspire their students. It can be a challenging job: the skills and tactics needed are different for every student, and what worked one day may not work the next. This suits people who are adaptable, compassionate and have a sense of humour!

A teacher will be assigned a selection of students to teach individually, or in small groups. Some students may be taught in the home or a public space such as a library, others in a TCW Learning Hub, or remotely. Every student will need an individual approach to accommodate their needs. For example, one student may need mentoring and encouragement to improve their attendance; others may need a specialised, structured approach to accommodate their ASD; another may suffer from anxiety and will require a gentle, step by step approach to improve their confidence. Overall, it is a varied and dynamic role, which alongside our ongoing training and mentoring processes will broaden the skillset of any teacher and give them a sense of achievement unmatched in any other educational pathway. TCW is a nurturing environment, with friendly, supportive staff and a strong sense of community. Many of our teachers work on an individual basis, others choose to move into group teaching at our Learning Hubs, or support roles in the Central Office. The opportunities are many, the learning curve is steep and the experience is unforgettable.

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Our Patrons

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    Charlie Morley
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    Jayne Ashbourne
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    Nitin Sawhney
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    Art Malik
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    Andy Serkis
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    Lorraine Ashbourne
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The Board of Trustees

The school’s operation is overseen by the Trustees of The Complete Works Charity. They possess a wide range of qualifications and experience gained in both education and the arts.

The Present Board consists of the following members:

Regi Vettasseri (Chair) - reji.vettasseri@tcw.org.uk
Kala Patel
Maggie Pitfield
Sue Clark
Camilla Saunders
Shahpur Kairas Kabraji