A team rooted in love

At St Mary’s, we are fortunate to have a dedicated and caring team who work together to ensure that every child is known, valued and cherished.

As a small school, our staff know our children and families exceptionally well. Teachers, teaching assistants and our wider school team work closely together to create a safe, happy and ambitious environment in which every child can learn, grow and thrive.

Leadership 

Mrs Katie Jones

Headteacher

Mrs Jones leads the school community and works closely with pupils, families, staff and governors to ensure that St Mary’s continues to grow and provide the very best education and care for every child.

Mrs Lisa Cookson

School Business Manager

Mrs Cookson manages the school office, finances and administration and is often the first friendly face or voice to welcome families to St Mary’s.

Early Years and Pre-School Team

Helen Hutchings

Pre-School Practitioner

Ellie Green

Pre-School Practitioner

Helen and Ellie provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment in which our youngest children can play, explore, develop their independence and begin their St Mary’s journey.

Miss Megan Bennett

Reception Teacher

Mrs Jen Hoskins

Reception Teacher

Our Reception teachers provide a joyful and nurturing start to school life, helping children build strong foundations through purposeful play, adult-guided learning and a carefully planned indoor and outdoor environment.

Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 Team

Mrs Alex Jardine

Year 1, 2 and 3 Class Teacher

Chloe Cookson

Teaching Assistant

The Year 1, 2 and 3 team supports children as they move from the foundations of Early Years into increasingly independent learning. The team ensures that teaching responds carefully to the needs of each year group within the mixed-age class.

Year 3 and Year 4 Teaching

Miss Sarah Bowker

Year 3 and Year 4 Teacher

Lizzie Charnley

Teaching Assistant 

Miss Bowker and Mrs Charnley teach our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils each morning, delivering high-quality English and mathematics lessons in smaller teaching groups. This structure enables focused teaching, greater individual support and careful management of the curriculum expectations for each year group.

Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 Team

Mrs Suzanne Tallentire

Year 4, 5 and 6 Class Teacher

Joanna Green

Teaching Assistant

The Year 4, 5 and 6 team supports pupils through the later stages of primary school, developing independence, confidence, resilience and strong preparation for the transition to secondary education.

Additional Teaching and Curriculum Support

Mrs Danielle Hatton

Teacher

Mrs Hatton teaches across the school, providing class cover, continuity of learning and support for our mixed-age teaching structure.

Miss Poppy Haresnape

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Our Higher-Level Teaching Assistant provides teaching cover and delivers carefully planned interventions, including reading and mathematical fluency, precision teaching and emotional-literacy support.

Mrs Rachel Donnelly and Mrs Sarah Byrne

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Donnelly and Mrs Byrne provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with SEND, helping them to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life. They work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to ensure that support is carefully matched to each child’s individual strengths and needs.

Catering, Premises and Lunchtime Team

Mrs Kitching

School Cook

Mrs Kitching prepares and serves nutritious meals for our children and helps make lunchtime a welcoming and enjoyable part of the school day.

Miss Timbrell

Site Supervisor

Miss Timbrell helps ensure that our buildings and grounds remain safe, clean and ready for children to learn and play.

Mrs Walmsley

Playground Supervisor

Mrs Walmsley supports children during lunchtime and outdoor play, helping to provide a safe, happy and inclusive environment.

Working together for every child

Every member of our team contributes to the life of St Mary’s. Although individuals have particular roles and responsibilities, we work collaboratively across our three mixed-age classrooms and Pre-School.

Together, we are committed to living out our mission:

Rooted in Love – Faith in Action – Learning to Thrive