Our Staff

At St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our dedicated, caring and talented staff team.

Our staff work together with a shared commitment to ensuring every child feels known, valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. Guided by our Catholic faith, mission and values, we strive to create a nurturing and ambitious learning environment where children can flourish academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

We believe that positive relationships are at the heart of a successful school community. Our staff take the time to build strong connections with children and families so that every child feels safe, confident and ready to learn. As a one-form entry school, we know our children well and are able to provide the care, encouragement and support each child needs to thrive.

At St John Fisher, we are committed to high expectations and high-quality teaching. Our staff work hard to deliver a rich, engaging and aspirational curriculum that develops curiosity, confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. Alongside academic achievement, we place great importance on character development, helping children grow into kind, reflective and responsible young people.

Everything we do is underpinned by our LIGHT values:

• Love - showing kindness, compassion, and respect
• Integrity - acting with honesty and responsibility
• Growth - striving to improve and persevere
• Hope - approaching the future with optimism and courage
• Togetherness - working as one family united in faith and purpose

Our staff are passionate about helping children discover and develop their God-given gifts and talents, preparing them not only for the next stage of education, but for life beyond the classroom.

We value the strong partnerships we build with parents, carers, parish and the wider community, recognising that children achieve their very best when we work together.

Below you will find details of our staffing team.

Headteacher

Mrs K. Garrett (DSL)

Deputy Headteacher

Mrs L. McLaughlin (maternity leave)

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs A Bennett (DDSL)

SENDCo

Mrs. L Baulch (DDSL)

Teachers

Reception - Ms J. Baldwin

Year 1 - Miss C. Colgrave

Year 2 - Miss E. Idowu

Year 3 - Ms D. Keto-Edwards

Year 4 - Ms W. Clarke

Year 5 - Mrs K Brady

Year 6 - Ms J Hollands

PPA Cover - Ms L. Hanson

Cover Supervisors

Ms C. Hodkin

Ms B. Lenny

Ms. M Fawcett

Mrs K. West

Teaching Assistants

Mrs E. Sanni

Ms C. Conningale

Mrs J. Sproat

Mrs H. Li

Ms E. Nicholls

Ms C. Lewis

Midday Meals Supervisors

Mrs E. Sanni

Ms C. Conningale

Ms L. Day

Mrs J. Sproat

Ms. M Fawcett

Mrs K. West

Office Staff

Ms K. Holloway

Mrs A. Pooley

School Business Manager

Mr T. Lloyd