Our staff
SIAL.school is the only English/Italian bilingual and bi-curricular primary school with nursery in the UK.
Our people are passionate, energetic and committed to their work.
Senior Leadership
Ms Alessia Sbicca
Headteacher
(also Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Ms Katharine Whiteside
Deputy Headteacher
(also SENCO)
Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Nursery
Teachers:
Miss Merlica
Maestra Viviana
Teaching Assistants:
Mensha
Lisa
Reception
Teachers:
Miss Linda
Maestra Benedetta
Teaching Assistants:
Samantha
Luisa
Year 1
Teachers:
Miss Mariana
Maestra Cristina
Teaching Assistants:
Rachel
Martina
Year 2
Teachers:
Miss Mariana
Maestra Cristina
Teaching Assistants:
Rachel
Martina
Year 3
Teachers:
Miss Leah
Maestra Alessandra
Teaching Assistants:
Paolo
Giulia
Year 4
Teachers:
Miss Leah
Maestra Alessandra
Teaching Assistants:
Paolo
Giulia
Year 5
Teachers:
Miss Cayne
Maestra Serena
Teaching Assistants:
Anna
Rossana
Year 6
Teachers:
Miss Cayne
Maestra Serena
Teaching Assistants:
Anna
Rossana
Specialist Teachers
All specialists will deliver lessons in English
PE and ICT
Maestro Ayaz
Art
Maestra Francesca
Individual Music Lessons
Miss Dawn and Maestro Paolo
Music and Drama
Miss Anna
French
Miss Rossana
Wellbeing
Miss Gaia
School Office
Carla Astronomo, School Office & Admissions
Carla Noli, Finance Administrator
Kitchen Staff
Jenny Randazzo, Chef
Paolo Solazzo, Assistant Chef
We remember with gratitude and appreciation Laura Marani, the first Headmistress of our bilingual school who sadly passed away in June 2024. We gladly share the letter Laura’s daughters sent us to commemorate their mother and her untiring work in the education field. Please read it here