Wansbeck Primary School Staff
At Wansbeck Primary School our staff go above and beyond to provide the best possible education for the children that we serve.
At HCAT our moto is ‘children first’ and we place the children’s best interests at the heart of every decision that we make.
Everyone who works at Wansbeck, whatever their job, is here to contribute to an excellent education for our children.
| Senior Leadership Team | |
|---|---|
| Sam Bullen | Headteacher |
| Helen King | Deputy Headteacher Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage Leader Class 3 Teacher |
| Petra Rafferty - | Assistant Headteacher Key Stage 2 Leader Class 5 Teacher |
| Victoria Hird | SENCO Class 3 Teacher |
| Stephanie Watson | Reading Leader Class 9 Teacher |
| Teaching Staff Team | |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Watson | Class 9 Teacher |
| Jodie Watson | Class 8 Teacher |
| Ellie Wood | Class 7 Teacher |
| Ryder Smith | Class 6 Teacher |
| Sammi Hessey | Class 5 Teacher |
| Petra Rafferty | Class 5 Teacher |
| Sarah Holmes | Class 4 Teacher |
| Victoria Hird | Class 3 Teacher |
| Helen King | Class 3 Teacher |
| Sarah Sharkett | Class 2 Teacher |
| Amy Hill | Class 1 Teacher |
| Lucy Degg | Foundation 2 Teacher |
| Rachel Clixby | Foundation 2 Teacher |
| Kelly Robson | Foundation 1 Teacher |
| Vanessa Peers | Foundation 1 Teacher |
| Achievement Support Team | |
|---|---|
| Claire Atkinson | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Emma Burr | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Sophie Casey | Achievement Support Assistant |
| James Clayton | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Carla Durrans | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Helen Foston | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Brenda Iveson | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Lorraine Kelly | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Debra Leedham | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Michelle Mitchell | Achievement Support Assistant |
| June Neill | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Vicky Pickering | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Debra Rason | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Samantha Robinson | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Emma Schofield | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Sarah Sharkett | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Julie Wilson | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Lyndsey Young | Achievement Support Assistant |
| Wizards Behaviour Provision | |
|---|---|
| Ben Walker | Teacher |
| Julie Spencer | Senior Behaviour Support Officer |
| Emma Clark | Behaviour Support Assistant |
| Sarah Spencer | Behaviour Support Assistant |
| Administration and Site Team | |
|---|---|
| Callum Priestly | Finance Manager |
| Claire Atkin | Office Manager |
| Kirsten Brewster | Admin Assistant |
| Laura Leanard | Attendance & Data Assistant |
| Rob Mowthorpe | Site Supervisor |
| Lunchtime and Breakfast Club Team | (supported by the Achievement Support Team) |
|---|---|
| Christine Broadley | |
| Tammy Knaggs |
“Really happy with the way my child has developed whilst attending Wansbeck”
“My two children have come on leaps and bounds regarding reading, writing and maths. The teachers are amazing.”
“Wansbeck is an amazing primary school that puts my children’s needs first. Great staff and friendly pupils.”
“Brilliant school.”
“My children are happy at school and have many opportunities to develop their learning.”
“Thanks for all the help & extra support that my child receives. It means that I know he is getting all the help he needs to progress to his potential.”
“Any issues raised are always dealt with, absolutely no concerns brilliant school and lovely caring staff. My child learns a lot attending this school. Thank you.”
“My child is always happy and loves going to school. Teachers are always there when needed.”
“Very happy with school. Feel really assured with the help we have had from SENCO with the assessment for my child regarding possible autism and ADHD. More than happy with teachers and support staff.”
“Great school with fantastic teachers.”
“My children are very happy at school and should I ever have any concerns, the school are happy to deal with it.”
“My child is well cared at school she loves it!”
“Best decision I made for my children’s education was moving them to Wansbeck. The progress the children have made is amazing. Very happy mum.”
“All my children have loved this school and all great memories of staff. Wansbeck is great.”
“My child really enjoys attending school he tells me he loves his teachers and friends.”