Our Staff
A strong partnership between school staff and children’s families is key for supporting learning and helping children feel safe and happy at school. We operate an ‘open door’ policy at Christ Church and welcome parents and families into school as part of our community. There are regular opportunities for you to hear about your child’s progress and to give your views about school.
The Headteacher is available at the beginning and the end of the day on the playground for informal chats, if there is something you need to tell us. Appointments are always available should the matter need more time. Class teachers too are always happy to talk to you and will make mutually convenient appointments if you need a longer time to discuss a matter, than a quick chat after school.
When a new family joins our school you will be offered a Home Visit by the Acorn Class teacher and will be told who is working in your child’s class. As your child moves through the school you will be given opportunities to meet their new teacher. As we are a small school the staff quickly get to know every child in school and we work as a team. Each class is led by a teacher and your child will also work with teaching assistants who work with individuals and groups, as directed by the teacher.
Our current staffing structure is:
Acting Head of School and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Emma Clarke
Acting Deputy Head of School and SENDCo
Miss Rachael Fortune
Acorns Class
Reception and Year 1 Teacher
Mrs Amy Martin
Maple Class
Years 1 and 2 Teacher
Miss Rachael Fortune
Holly Class
Years 3 and 4 Teacher
Mr William Brotherton
Willow Class
Years 4 and 5 Teacher
Mrs Lindsay Douch
Oak Class
Year 6 Teacher
Miss Grace Nolan
Oak Class
Year 6 Teacher
Mrs Emma Clarke
Little Acorns
Nursery Class Teaching Assistant
Miss Carla Brassington
Little Acorns
Nursery Class Teaching Assistant
Miss Mandy Thompson
Acorns Class
Reception and Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Miss Aja Richards
Acorns Class
Reception and Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Bev Baker
Acorns Class
Reception and Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Miss Rosie Chase
Maple Class
Years 1 and 2
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Jeanette McLoughlin
Maple Class
Years 1 and 2
Teaching Assistant
Miss Vicky Taylor
Maple Class
Years 1 and 2
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Rachel Crout
Holly Class
Years 3 and 4
Teaching Assistant
Ms Zoe Crabtree
Holly Class
Years 3 and 4
Teaching Assistant
Ms Susie Brown
Holly Class
Years 3 and 4
Teaching Assistant
Miss Rosie Chase
Willow Class
Years 4 and 5
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Nicki Hawkins
Oak Class
Year 6
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Tisha Wood
Oak Class
Year 6
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Cathy Oakley
School Office
Co-ordinator
Mrs Wendy Partridge
School Office Administrative Assistant
Mrs Sarah Anderson
Cook-in-Charge
Mrs Heather Jolly
Kitchen Assistant
Mrs Sarah Anderson
Caretaker
Mr Chris Mann
Cleaning Assistant
Mrs Jackie Thomas
Our Staff Photo Board is opposite the Children’s Entrance and has photos and details of who to approach for safeguarding concerns and who can assist with First Aid.
Staff have a Code of Conduct which you can find here: Code of Conduct for Staff