Our Staff

We are proud of our dedicated staff team, who work closely together to fulfil our shared vision for every child. Guided by our Christian values, we take a holistic approach, supporting pupils’ academic, social, emotional and spiritual development.

We are committed to investing in our staff through high-quality professional development that reflects individual strengths, statutory requirements and whole-school priorities. This includes in-house training, carefully chosen external programmes and opportunities such as National Professional Qualifications.

Through this approach, we develop confident practitioners and leaders who are equipped to provide the very best outcomes for our children.

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher: Mr J Stark
Assistant Headteacher and Acting SENCo: Mrs A Simpson
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Leader: Mr W Ritchie

School Office

School Business Manager: Miss C Whittingham

Jelly Beans Pre-School

Pre-School Leader: Miss V Jones
Pre-School Team: Mrs Z Bretherton and Mrs R Atkinson

Class Teachers and Support Staff

Robins — Reception and Year 1

Class Teacher: Miss V Meeks
Support Staff: Mrs H Arnfield, Mrs J Curwen, Mrs Z Bretherton and Mrs R Atkinson

Herons — Years 1 and 2

Class Teacher: Mrs V Croft
Support Staff: Mrs C Roskell

Kingfishers — Years 2 and 3

Class Teacher: Miss R Whiteside
Support Staff: Mr R Briggs and Mrs C Wood

Owls — Years 4 and 5

Class Teachers: Mr W Ritchie and Mrs A Simpson
Support Staff: Mr J Jackson

Eagles — Years 5 and 6

Class Teacher: Mrs F Christian
Support Staff: Mrs E Woodhouse and Mrs K Hughes

Additional Teaching Staff

PPA Cover: Mrs L Prest
Teacher currently on maternity leave: Mrs K Swindlehurst

Wider School Team

Site Supervisor: Mr L Anson
Welfare Assistant: Mr D Clark
Catering Manager: Mrs B Irvine
Catering Assistant: Mrs S Archer

Wraparound Care

Staff: Mrs Z Bretherton, Mrs J Curwen, Miss V Jones, Mr J Jackson, Mr R Briggs and Mrs C Wood

School Sports

Staff: Miss V Jones and Mr R Briggs