Come and meet the staff at our school.
Leadership Team
Nichola Irwin: Mrs Irwin is the Head Teacher; she is responsible for running the school including the quality of teaching and learning. She co-ordinates staff development, performance management and assessment. She is the designated lead for Child Protection, Safeguarding and Looked After Children. Mrs Irwin is a reading champion and leads the development of reading.
Carla Smith: Mrs Smith is the school SENco and deputy designated lead for child protection and safeguarding. Mrs Smith also leads on Mental Health.
Year 2 Staff
Kerry Bear: Mrs Bear is currently teaching a Year 2 class. She is Key Stage 1 leader and . Mrs Bear mentors initial teacher training students. She leads Maths and Science.
Catherine Taylor: Mrs Taylor is currently teaching in Year 2. She leads PE and co-leads Music.
Nicola Bunker: Mrs Bunker teaches in Year 2 on Thursdays and Fridays and is a reading champion.
Year 1 Staff
Rob Gritt: Mr Gritt is new this academic year to Larkfields and is currently teaching in Year 1. He leads Music and is the schools Oracy Champion.
Edwina Bamford: Miss Bamford shares a Year 1 class with Mrs Robertson. She leads Design and Technology and co-leads Early Years.
Beth Robertson: Mrs Robertson leads Art & Design and co-leads Music. She shares a Year 1 class with Mrs Bamford.
Reception
Hope Lager: Mrs Lager is currently teaching in Reception. She leads History and Geography and co-leads Early Years.
Daisy Smith: Miss Smith is currently teaching in Reception and leads Computing and RE.
Teaching Assistants & Care Workers
Tina Clarke – is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 2 who leads funfit and 1st Class Number
Julie Jones – is a Teaching Assistant working in Reception who leads on ASD
Teresa Reed – is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 1 who leads on language interventions and interactive music.
Clare Bostock – is currently a Teaching Assistant in Year 1 and is also the school's ELSA
Helena Tooth – is a High Level Teaching Assistant and leads our intervention programme and is a reading champion.
Joanne Turner – is a Teaching Assistant working in Year 2 and is also the school's ELSA. Mrs Turner is the school's main First Aider.
Jodie Theakstone - is a Teaching Assistant working in Reception.
Katie Thompson- is a Care Assistant supporting children in Year 2.
Jade King - is a Care Assistant supporting children in Year 1.
Justine Lloyd - is our general support assistant to teaching staff.
Office Staff
Natalie Cochrane – School Administrator
Jane Maltby – School Administrator and Attendance Champion
Jade King- School Receptionist on Fridays
Cleaning Team
Olena Zymenko - Cleaner in Charge
Eleanor Allsopp – Cleaner
The Nest Staff
Adele Beeton- The Nest Supervisor
Joanna Kalinowska- The Nest Deputy Supervisor
Elaine Garford- The Nest Playworker
Lauren Spooner- The Nest Playworker
Tamara Diah - The Nest Playworker
Midday Supervisory Assistants
Julie Crunkhorn, Vicky Lloyd, Joanna Kalinowska, Adele Makin, Jean Shelton and Tamara Diah.
Justine Lloyd- supports the Lunchtime Nurture Club and some of our Tier 1 Mental Health interventions.
Kitchen Staff
Amanda Bestwick-Stevenson is the Cook Supervisor. She is assisted by Marlena Domalewska, Jill Grzesiczek and Vicky Lloyd.