Our Leadership Team
David Robinson
Headteacher - SENCO - Designated Safeguarding Lead
BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS), University of Sunderland
david.robinson@maranathaschool.org
David began the role of Headteacher at Maranatha Christian School in 2025 . Alongside this he teaches our primary and is the school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Senco). David trained as a Primary School teacher in his home town of Sunderland, moved to the area in 2013 and has had experience across a range of year groups and school contexts throughout Oxfordshire.
David is passionate about Christ-centred education and is committed to seeing every child flourish in the gifts and character God has given them. He values the privilege of helping pupils grow academically, spiritually, and personally within a nurturing Christian community.
He and his wife, Jo, have three children who attend the school, and their family also serves in a house church near Banbury. Outside of school, David enjoys reading, cooking, good coffee and board games.
Trustees
Chair of Trustees – Thomas Halliwell
Tom has worked in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Diagnostics industries for over 40 years and currently runs his own consulting company.
Prior to moving to Swindon with his wife and two daughters in 2021, Tom was an Elder of Letchworth Garden City Church (LGCC) for twenty-one years and during this period also held the role of LGCC finance director for eight years. During his time at LGCC, Tom was part of a small team that obtained funding for and established a Church owned school (ELIM).
Tom became a Christian when he was 30 years old and is passionate about helping to build Gods kingdom and make His name known.
Tom is a member and Trustee at Gateway Church Swindon.
Tom is a member of the association of MBA’s, is a chartered biologist and a fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and is also a director and board member of the Pharmaceutical Industry Project Management Group (PIPMG).
Chair of Trustees may be contacted at:
Tom.Halliwell@maranathaschool.org
Maranatha Christian School, Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, SN6 7SQ.
01793 762075
Safeguarding Trustee - Mirabel Osayi
Mirabel is a GP and has a number of roles, including working as a community GP, Prison GP and a Doctor with the Sexual and Reproductive health clinic.
She came to know the Lord at an early age, having had the opportunity to be homeschooled by strong Christian parents through primary school and the privilege of attending a Christian Secondary School.
She is passionate about Christ-centred education and raising kids in a community that shares this value so they can come to know the Lord, helping us to pass the baton of faith to the next generation.
She lives in Swindon with her husband and their children.
Their older child is of school age and attends MCS. They attend Citifaith Church where she is involved with the children's ministry.
Responsibilities: Safeguarding, governance, overall school management, structure and admissions.
Trustee - Matt Coe
Matt serves as National Director for TeachBeyond UK & Ireland, an organisation that supports Christian education worldwide. Working in over 80 countries, TeachBeyond supports more than 200 educational projects through a wide range of services.
With over 30 years of experience in education Matt has served in the UK, Thailand and Germany, undertaking a variety of teaching and leadership roles. He has been in his current role with TeachBeyond for the past five years.
Matt is delighted to be working with Maranatha Christian School and looks forward to serving on the board, contributing his experience and expertise to support the school and its community.
Treasurer - John Harmer
John is currently an energy market consultant with a particular focus on regulation of UK electricity distribution networks but spent most of his earlier career providing financial and economic evaluations of major energy infrastructure projects.
His wife Christina is a fully qualified art teacher and for several years has taught GCSE Art within MCS as a volunteer. They have been parents within the school for over ten years and are deeply committed to the supportive, nurturing Christ-centred educational environment provided by MCS. They worship at Cirencester Baptist Church.
Secretary to the Trustees - Rosie Jefferson
Rosie is a Play Therapist with more than 25 years experience supporting children and young people across a range of roles, including managing an early years setting and serving as a children’s and youth pastor in several churches.
Rosie lives in Swindon with her husband and two children, who attend MCS. She is an active member of The Well Church, serving within the youth ministry. Grounded in her lifelong faith, Rosie is passionate about supporting the school’s mission and helping young people know and follow Jesus.