Staff
Class teachers are all supported by our excellent team of teaching assistants with staffing levels tailored to class size and requirements.
Senior Leadership Team
Mrs Patricia Merritt
Areas of special interest: Curriculum, early reading, SEND, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), pupils' personal, social and spiritual well-being.
I start my day running and end it gardening.
Michelle WilkinsonDeputy Headteacher
Areas of special interest: Mathematics Specialist Leader in Education (SLE), Raising Attainment, Teaching and Learning, Key Stage 2 Team Leader, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). I taught in large schools in Newcastle and Liverpool before coming to Heron Hill. I have taught classes from Year 1 – Year 6 and love to be part of children’s development. We aim to have lots of fun learning!
I also love motorcycling, cooking, reading and spending time in the garden.
Declaration of Business Interests: See 'Governors'. |
Debra WorthingtonBusiness Manager
Areas of Special Interest: Finance/Budget Management, Human Resources and Payroll Management, SIMS (Schools Information Management System), Attendance Monitoring, Premises/Facilities Management.
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Naomi JonesSpecial Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Year 2 Teacher.
Areas of special interest: Special Educational Needs, Additional Needs and English as an Additional Language, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Prior to relocating to the Lake District in 2010, I started my teaching career in Nottingham and Derbyshire. I have been a class teacher in different year groups but always with a passion for Early Years; helping young children to play, communicate and thrive is a true joy.
I am dedicated to supporting every child I teach. As our SENDCO, I am eager to provide advice and support to every child and their family in order for school to be happy, enriching and positive.
Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and two young children, walking, biking and adventuring into the Lakes and further afield. I also love to read and practice yoga during quieter moments. Declaration of Business Interests: Nil. Declaration made 4 February 2021 |
Amanda BarberFoundation Stage Team Leader
I am passionate about child initiated learning and helping all children achieve their full potential.
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Christine HudsonKey Stage 1 Team Leader |
Teaching Staff
Nursery
Class Teachers: Miss Addison, Mrs Moorhouse.
TAs: Mrs Breaks, Miss Freeston. |
Reception
Class Teachers: Mrs Barber, Mrs Metcalfe, Mrs Patrick.
TAs: Miss Walker, Miss Freeston, Miss McMinn, Mrs Chapman, Mrs S Wilkinson, Mrs Bennett. |
Year 1
Class Teachers: Miss Ashworth, Mrs Foster.
TAs: Mrs Bennett, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Broomby. |
Year 2
Class teachers: Mrs C Hudson, Mrs Ladds, Mrs Jones, Mrs Lawson.
TAs: Mrs Taylor, Mrs Broomby |
Year 3
Class teachers: Mrs Corbett, Mr Napper.
TAs: Mrs S Hunter, Miss Powell, Miss Pinder, Mrs Broomby. |
Year 4
Class Teachers: Miss Watson, Mrs Dodd Hemingway, Mrs Harper.
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Year 5
Class teachers: Mrs Altounyan, Mrs H Hunter, Mrs Towe.
TAs: Miss Wilson, Mrs Dyer, Miss McMinn. |
Year 6
Class teachers: Mrs H Hudson, Miss Hildrew, Mrs Osborne.
TA: Mrs Smith. |
Support Staff
Mid-Day Supervisors: We have a fantastic team of experienced, enthusiastic staff who look after the pupils at lunchtime come rain, come shine.