Angela Moore
I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Executive Headteacher of The Southover Partnership. With 28 years of experience in education, I feel privileged to lead this extraordinary independent special school, dedicated to supporting children with SEMH, autism, and complex needs. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work across mainstream education before spending over five years leading an alternative provision focused on supporting children with mental health challenges. This experience has deeply shaped my understanding of the diverse needs of young people and the importance of providing tailored support to help them succeed. My work in these settings has reinforced my commitment to creating environments where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to thrive. My journey in education began with a deep passion for the creative and performing arts, having originally trained as a dancer. Over the years, I have witnessed how the arts can transform lives, fostering self-expression, confidence, and joy in young people. This passion remains at the heart of my educational philosophy, as I believe creativity is a powerful tool for engagement and personal growth. At The Southover Partnership, I am committed to building on its exceptional reputation for delivering tailored, child-centered education. I am dedicated to ensuring that every student is nurtured, celebrated, and supported to achieve their full potential. Together with our talented team of staff, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive. I look forward to working closely with our students, families, and the wider community as we embark on this exciting journey together. Thank you for visiting our website, and I invite you to explore more about our wonderful school.
Zander Pisani
It is a privilege to take on the role of Acting Head of School at The Southover Partnership. I am incredibly proud to be part of a community that is so deeply committed to supporting young people for whom other educational settings would not be appropriate, and in helping every student thrive both in school and beyond.
Since beginning my teaching career in 2009 as a teacher of mathematics, I have had the opportunity to work across a wide range of roles, including departmental and pastoral leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum, and SEND. These experiences have shaped my belief that strong relationships, high expectations, and a deep understanding of each individual are at the heart of a successful school. It is through my work overseeing SEND provision that brought me to Southover.
I understand the challenges faced by mainstream schools to meet the needs of students with SEND and know that this can be extremely challenging no matter the level of endeavour. For some, that setting is just not right for them, and I truly believe that our education system must be appropriate for all young people.
My staff and I are passionate about ensuring every student is known, valued, and supported. We work to help each young person become the very best version of themselves - empowering them to succeed, to achieve more than they may have thought possible, and to develop a strong sense of identity and purpose. We want our students to understand their place in the world and the important role they can play in making a positive difference.
I am excited to lead the school forward, working in partnership with our dedicated staff, ensuring that the young people in our care are at the heart and centre of every decision we make. For that to happen, we must work together with families, and I do not take for granted the trust you have put in us to care, guide, and educate your child and I look forward to working together to ensure the very best outcomes for them all.
Jonathan Harper
I have over 26 years of teaching experience and each day I learn something new and overcome some sort of challenge, and these are the values I want to impart to everyone I work with, student or staff.
I joined Southover in September 2021, as I wanted a fresh opportunity to work with older students having been primary based. As a result, I have taught and managed from early years to A-level, in lots of different settings across North London. I have had considerable experience in working with students and families with SEND, helping them overcome the considerable obstacles that they have to overcome daily.
I have had every conceivable role within teaching, leading core curriculum, managing key stages, being an assistant and deputy headteacher and being head of school at the Finchley site. I was a school governor and I have taken part in school inspections for Challenge Partners, both inside and outside London.
I have a great deal of experience of working with children’s social, emotional and behavioural difficulties with a particular focus on the Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I have worked in conjunction with local authorities raising the standards and engagement of hard to reach students.
I am passionate about removing barriers to learning and providing engaging learning opportunities to all, and creating firm links between home and school. But most of all I want to make school an enjoyable place where students can thrive. In my spare time I can usually found on a rugby pitch or up a mountain!
Kerrie Marshall
I am delighted to be appointed as Head of School at Kingsbury Manor. I feel honoured to be able to undertake this role and to build upon the success of the school and am keen to get to know parents, as well as pupils and staff.
I have undertaken several headship positions in a variety of educational settings throughout my career and know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together as one team.
At Kingsbury Manor, we are tireless in our pursuit of excellence because we know what a difference it can make to the lives of our young people, their families and community. We are truly committed to maintaining very strong home-school partnerships and for all pupils to maximise their potential, it is vital that parents and carers and the school work productively together.
You can be assured that as Head of School at Kingsbury Manor, all staff will strive to create the best learning environment for your child whilst they are members of our school family.
Finally, we acknowledge that we won’t get everything right but, like our students, we will keep trying to learn and improve.
Martin Agyei
I come to Southover Partnership with over 25 years of experience in the education sector. I have been a SENCO in a maintained secondary school setting for the past 10 years. I am excited to be working at Southover Partnership as SENCO.
Prior to becoming SENCO, I had worked in two different universities as PE lecturer and Sport coach. I have also taught in mainstream secondary school as PE teacher and Head of PE. As a middle leader, I had served as Head of Year/ Student Achievement leader in an inner London mainstream secondary school.
As a classroom practitioner, I was judged by OFSTED as an outstanding PE teacher. I have supported vulnerable young people and students with SEND to gain qualifications in PE and Sport and most of them have progressed to pursue various courses in the field of sport.
As a senior leadership team member and Assistant Principal, I have worked in mainstream secondary schools with responsibility for Inclusion and Additional Learning needs for the past 10 years. I supported whole school teaching and learning through facilitating SEND CPDs and providing whole school advise on SEND related issues.
As a SENCO, I have used my role to promote inclusion and diversity, ensuring that the mantra of ‘Every child matters’ become a reality but not a mere slogan. I have used my expertise to equip subject teachers to provide Quality First Teaching and to create opportunities for students with SEND so that they can achieve their potential and personal goals.
My vision is to continue to explore further opportunities to support our vulnerable young people and students with SEND. Through bespoke learning plans, young people would identify their own potentials and harness these potentials. This will give young people a bright future and positive lifelong outcomes.
Karen Gilbride
I am thrilled to be joining Southover as Chief Finance and Operations Officer. After 21 years at Marks & Spencer, where I held a variety of leadership roles across finance, operations, and retail management, I am excited to bring my experience into a setting where every decision contributes directly to the growth and happiness of young people. What drew me to Southover is its unwavering commitment to nurturing students who are not only academically capable but also emotionally resilient and ready for the world. The values of Trust, Believe, and Succeed resonate deeply with me. I’ve spent my career building strong, values-led teams, fostering open communication, and creating environments where people feel safe, heard, and empowered—principles that are clearly embedded in the school’s culture. I believe in the potential of every student and am passionate about building upon the operational and financial foundations that allow educators and support staff to focus on what matters most: helping students grow into confident, capable individuals. I’m especially excited to contribute to a community that believes in preparing students not just for exams, but for life—through meaningful relationships, real-world readiness, and a strong sense of self-worth. I’m proud to be part of a team that is shaping futures with care, integrity, and ambition.