Senior Leadership Team

Ormiston Park Academy Senior Leadership Team

The new leadership team at Ormiston Park Academy have a clear vision for success for all. We believe in the benefit of strong professional relationships between the students, staff, families and the wider community. This foundation is crucial in ensuring that our students excel in their studies.

At Ormiston Park Academy, we are passionate in our conviction that every student deserves an opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to inclusivity access for all is at the heart of our educational philosophy. We take pride in offering a supportive, inclusive ad appropriately challenging environment where all students can reach their full potential.

At Ormiston Park, we promote the talents of our young people because we want them to achieve academically, as well as develop their personal, social and emotional well-being. We support our learners to become independent, confident and resilient individuals.

Munira Said

Principal

Munira has previously worked as a senior leader in secondary schools in inner and outer London boroughs. Her commitment to the field of education stems from her desire to see young people from all walks of life access high quality education that will enable them to acquire skills and knowledge to compete favourably in the international arena. She believes that students have #noceilingstosuccess.

The foundation of Munira’s career is an English practitioner. Throughout her career, Munira has substantive experience of working with young people in their pursuit for academic excellence and post-higher education prospects.

As a school leader, Munira is passionate in ensuring the well-being of students is paramount within all aspects of their welfare. Having worked in different global settings, she continues to aspire to see young people from all walks of life access high quality education. Munira’s firm belief is that students need to access a curriculum that inspires, stretches and challenges and, crucially, is representative. She is passionate to contribute in bringing positive change in education by effectively leading and supporting all stakeholders to challenge stereotypes and bring about true equality of access, outcomes and opportunity.

Jodie Hassan

Executive Principal

Coming soon

Andrea Crombie

Vice Principal

Mrs Crombie has taught in 6 secondary schools over a career spanning 30 years. She has a degree in Zoology and Marine Zoology and as such has a passion for teaching Science. Over her career she has taught Biology and Psychology to A level, GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Science and Maths to key stage 3 pupils.

Her current role at Ormiston Park Academy is her third senior leadership position and her first as a Vice Principal. Mrs Crombie’s role in the senior leadership is to improve the quality of education within the school by providing good quality professional development opportunities for staff and by monitoring and evaluating the teaching and learning that occurs in our classrooms. She also leads the intervention programme to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils when they reach year 11.

As well as her Bachelor of Science degree, Mrs Crombie has a MA in Education and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). She likes to keep up to date with research and advancements in education by reading books, articles and blogs, and by listening to podcasts relating to all things relating to how children learn.

Lynsey Padmore

Vice Principal

As Vice Principal, I lead on student Attitudes and Behaviour, Personal Development, and the wider student experience. My role is strategically focused on creating a positive, inclusive, and aspirational culture across Ormiston Park Academy. I support our mission to enable every student to ‘Believe & Achieve’ and to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Areas of Expertise:

I have been teaching in secondary education for 22 years, I have extensive experience in both middle and senior leadership, behaviour management, pastoral care and Quality of education.
I studied Drama and Theatre Studies and Art and Desgn and have a strong commitment to creative arts.
Previous roles include; Head of Department, Head of a Creative Arts faculty, Head of Year, Assistant Principal with responsibility for Teaching and Learning and Acting Head of ASCEND.
Proven track record in building relationships, developing impactful enrichment programmes and student voice initiatives.
Skilled in building community engagement, understanding of PSHE, careers education, and transitions across key stages.

Humayun Rashid

Vice Principal

Coming soon

Ngozi Oguledo

Assistant Principal

Dr Oguledo is a member of the Quality of Education Team. In addition to her role in promoting effective teaching and learning in the classroom, she is responsible for Assessment and Reporting in the academy. She also oversees the professional development of Early Career Teachers (ECTs)and coordinates Staff Professional development. As an experienced science teacher, Dr Oguledo is committed to ensuring academic excellence and supporting the growth of students and staff. She enjoys reading and contributing to educational discourse.

Karima Fekih

Assistant Principal

My name is Karima Fekih. I am one of the new
members of the Teaching and Learning team and
I am thrilled about the opportunity that was giv-
en to me by joining the new Senior Leadership
Team at Ormiston Park Academy.
I am a French native – born and educated in Par-
is, where I took my first degree in English Lan-
guage and Literature. After completing my de-
gree, I moved to London for further studies, earn-
ing degrees in Italian Language and History at
Middlesex University and French Colonialism at
the University of North London.
I began my teaching career as a Lecturer in French
for Economics and Business at London Metropoli-
tan University, coaching government officials to
deliver speeches in French for EU meetings in
Strasbourg and Brussels.
As a Lecturer, I worked with a diverse range of
people, the common denominator within all
these professionals was to wish that they had
paid more attention in French lessons when they
were at school which motivated me to then choose a career in teaching.

Susan Gakungu

Assistant Principal

Ms Gakungu is responsible for attendance, behaviour and safeguarding, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. She also line-manages the Academy’s Pastoral Team, working closely with staff to promote student well-being and positive engagement. Before joining the Academy, she worked in a London school, gaining valuable experience in pastoral care. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling whenever she can.

Lee Challis

Assistant Principal/SENCO

Key responsibilities: As SENCO at Ormiston Park, I lead the strategic development and implementation of inclusive education, ensuring students with SEND receive the support and resources needed to thrive. My role directly contributes to the school’s mission by fostering an inclusive environment where all students can achieve their full potential

Areas of Expertise: NASENCO. I have worked within SEND for the last 12years of my career. Specialising in ASD and SEMH. I have worked with students from Early years to 6^th form.
Strategic Focus:

Ensuring equitable access to quality first teaching for all.

Creating and maintaining productive relationships with families and key stake holders.

Champion success in all its forms not just academically.

Early identification and support for barriers to learning

Jamie Woodhead

Business Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Business Manager for
Ormiston Park Academy. I joined the academy in November 2024 and have experience in
leading and managing finance and operations across a number of Essex secondary schools.
My role is to manage and oversee operational aspects of the school, including finance, HR,
facilities management, health & safety, IT, catering and GDPR.

These operational elements of a school are such an important part of your child’s experience
here at Ormiston Park. They are what I like to call enablers. For example, finance enables us
to invest in first-class teachers, it enables the purchase of excellent resources and training for
our staff to ensure they can be the best at what they do. Facilities management and health &
safety regulations enable us to provide a safe, warm and engaging environment for your child to
spend their school life in. IT enables your children to access the resources and learning portals
that they need to complement their learning and to achieve the very best outcomes at the end
of their career here. The GDPR enables us to keep your child’s data safe, while enabling appro-
priate sharing of ideas and other data to help enhance and further student progress.

Everything I do within my operational function has the students’ needs at
heart. Whether it be facilities management, health & safety or finance, the
operational decisions we make will always be in the best interests of the
school.

Peter Harrington

Head of ASCEND

I am the Head of ASCEND a specialised provision base for students with SEMH needs. I ensure that the ASCEND curriculum is tailored to the needs of students with SEMH needs and that it promotes their social, emotional, and mental health.

I have been a leader in Education for 27 years, with the last ten years specialising working with students that have SEND needs and specifically SEMH needs.

At present I am working on developing the curriculum further that will have specific pathways for all of our students.