Alsagers Bank
Primary Academy

Believe, Achieve, Succeed


   Meet Our Staff

 Come and meet our dedicated team members that make our school such a safe, caring and inviting place. All of our staff work incredibly hard to make our school as amazing as it can be!

 

Senior Leadership Team 

  • Mrs L Chell
    Headteacher

    Mrs L Chell

    I Joined the team in September 2009 as a class teacher spending most of my teaching time in Year 1. In September 2018 I took on the role of Headteacher and very much enjoy driving our school forward. I love reading and helping the children throughout school to develop their own love of reading. I also enjoy Kayaking, going on long walks with my family and Bonnie, our School Dog, as well as socialising with my friends. Â Â

  • Mrs S Coll
    Assistant Headteacher/ Early Years and Key Stage 1 Leader/ SENCO

    Mrs S Coll

    I joined in September 2009 and have taught in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 during that time. My favourite part of teaching is teaching the children to read and write and providing them with the key skills to continue their learning journey through school. My hobbies include reading, walking and spending quality time with my family and friends.

  • Mrs P Bagnall
    Bursar

    Mrs P Bagnall

    I started way back in September 2000! I have seen many changes at our school and love spending time chatting with the children and parents. I adore my dog and taking her for long walks on the beach, sitting in the sun and playing scrabble, spending quality time with my family in our caravan and eating out whenever I can. Â

  • Bonnie

    Bonnie

    My name is Bonnie and I am our school dog. I love coming into school and seeing everybody. My favourite thing about spending  time in school is getting a whole day full of cuddles and fuss, it's great! It makes me happy knowing that I make everybody smile and can even help the little people with their work.  Â

Office Team

  • Mrs P Bagnall
    Bursar/SLT

    Mrs P Bagnall

    Responsibilities - Health and Safety

    I started way back in September 2000! I have seen many changes at our school and love spending time chatting with the children and parents. I adore my dog and taking  her for long walks on the beach, sitting in the sun and playing scrabble, spending quality time with my family in our caravan and eating out whenever I can. Â

  • Mrs K Dutton
    Clerical Assistant

    Mrs K Dutton

    Responsibilities - Educational Visits Co Ordinator, Lunchtime Supervisor Â

    I joined in September 2018 to support Mrs Bagnall in the office. I love being around the children and hearing their stories of what they get up to. Some of my hobbies are reading, walking and of course spending time with my family and friends. Â

  • Mrs J Prideaux
    Teaching Assistant/Home School Link Worker/ Breakfast Club Assistant

    Mrs J Prideaux

    I started here in 2006 and have spent most of my years in Key Stage 2. I have had many responsibilities over the years and have worked in all classes as a TA or 1-2-1. In my spare time I enjoy crochet, knitting, drawing and photography, taking pictures on lovely long walks through the countryside.

Teaching Team  

  • Mrs C Mynett
    Elm Class Nursery Leader

    Mrs C Mynett

    I have been here since September 2001 and have worked in our wonderful Nursery for all of those years! My favourite part of the job is of course the children, I wouldn't have such an amazing job without them. I have lots of hobbies which include word search puzzles, seeing loved ones and friends, shopping, reading and going on beautiful holidays to Cornwall.

  • Mrs S Hill
    Elm Class Teaching Assistant (Mon-Wed)

    Mrs S Hill

    I joined the team in 2007 and have worked in Nursery and Reception ever since. I enjoy helping the children to learn new skills to succeed in their learning. My hobbies include spending time with my family and socialising with my friends.

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  • Mrs D Hazeldine
    Elm Class Teaching Assistant (Thur-Fri)

    Mrs D Hazeldine

    I have worked in school since September 2019 in our Breakfast and After School Club. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in Early Years and Key Stage 1 for most of that time too. I enjoy reading and love walking and exploring with my family and dog.

  • Mr R Smith
    Birch Class Teacher

    Mr R Smith

    I joined the team back in September 2013 as a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor. In September 2018 I completed my Teacher training and have taught Year 1 before moving to Reception in 2022. I love Music, gardening, photography and anything creative! I enjoy making learning practical, fun and engaging, taking lessons outside whenever possible.

  • Mrs K Yardy
    Birch Class Teaching Assistant (Trainee Teacher)

    Mrs K Yardy

  • Miss L Carvell
    Willow Class Teacher

    Miss L Carvell

  • Mrs K Blanch
    Willow Class Teaching Assistant/HLTA

    Mrs K Blanch

    I started here in January 2015 in Year 1 and have worked in most year groups since then. As a HLTA I teach cover PPA. I very much enjoy jewellery making and travel around craft fayres selling my jewellery. I also enjoy cross stitching and gardening.

  • Miss H Hawley
    Oak Class Teacher

    Miss H Hawley

    I joined in Autumn 2021 in Year 3/4 and have been a year 3 teacher for 2 years prior to starting here. My favourite subject to teach is reading and writing because I love hearing the class' amazingly creative ideas and inspiring them to use their imagination. One of my favourite things to do is draw as well as play the piano and hang out with my dog!

  • Mrs D Hazeldine
    Oak Teaching Assistant (Mon - Tues)

    Mrs D Hazeldine

    I have worked in school since September 2019 in our Breakfast and After School Club. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in Early Years and Key Stage 1 for most of that time too. I enjoy reading and love walking and exploring with my family and dog.

  • Mrs E Brayford
    Oak Class Teaching Assistant (Wed - Fri)

    Mrs E Brayford

    I started as a Lunchtime Supervisor in September 2018 and volunteered in Key Stage 1. I have since become a Teaching Assistant in Early Years and love working with the children. In my spare time I enjoy being around friends and family, going on walks with my dog Luna, going for a drive and going shopping!

  • Miss R Sterio
    Ash Class Teacher

    Miss R Sterio

    I first started my journey at Alsagers Bank as a student teacher in September 2022 working in Sycamore class. I now continue that journey as a class teacher in Ash class (September 2023). My favourite subjects are English, RE and Art. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog and spending quality time with my family and friends.

  • Mrs J Jaques
    Ash Class Teaching Assistant

    Mrs J Jaques

    I have been at school since January 2013 as a Lunchtime supervisor and became a Teaching Assistant a few years later. I have worked in most year groups but have spent the past few years in Nursery. I find it so rewarding starting the little ones on their journey and seeing them become more confident and reach their milestones. I enjoy walking and reading in my spare time.

  • Mr J Powell
    Sycamore Class Teacher

    Mr J Powell

    I've been here since Sep 18. Since starting here I have taught Years 4 and 5. My favourite subjects are Maths, Science and Computing. I also enjoy taking part in the FIRST LEGO League, it's great fun. My hobbies include football, exercise, playing my guitar and reading.

  • Mrs A Waine
    Sycamore Class Teaching Assistant/HLTA

    Mrs A Waine

    I started here in the Autumn Term of 2017 and have worked throughout Key Stage 2 during that time. I have completed a PE Specialist qualification and lead PE throughout school.

    My hobbies are Running, Netball, exploring with my two children and watching live music.

  • Miss K Foyle
    Maple Class Teacher

    Miss K Foyle

    I joined Alsagers Bank in January 2023, but I have been teaching since April 2009. Throughout my career to date, I have taught across both key stages, but I have been predominantly based in Y5 and Y6. My favourite subjects are Maths, English, PE and Art. I enjoy teaching and developing children into life-long learners by making my lessons purposeful, fun and engaging. In my spare time, I enjoy going on long walks, swimming and eating out with my two daughters as well as socialising with friends and loved ones.

  • Mrs J Prideaux
    Cover Teaching Assistant

    Mrs J Prideaux

    I started here in 2006 and have spent most of my years in Key Stage 2. I have had many responsibilities over the years and have worked in all classes as a TA or 1-2-1. In my spare time I enjoy crochet, knitting, drawing and photography, taking pictures on lovely long walks through the countryside.

Lunchtime Team 

Breakfast and After School Club Team

  • Mrs E Brayford
    Club Co Ordinator

    Mrs E Brayford

    I started as a Lunchtime Supervisor in September 2018 and volunteered in Key Stage 1. I have since become a Teaching Assistant in Early Years and love working with the children. In my spare time I enjoy being around friends and family, going on walks with my dog Luna, going for a drive and going shopping!

  • Mrs D Hazeldine
    Club Assistant

    Mrs D Hazeldine

    I have worked in school since September 2019 in our Breakfast and After School Club. I have also supported some of our Early Years and Key Stage 1 children in the classroom.

    I enjoy reading, walking and exploring with my family and dog.

  • Mrs J Prideaux
    Club Assistant

    Mrs J Prideaux

    I started here in 2006 and have spent most of my years in Key Stage 2. I have had many responsibilities over the years and have worked in all classes as a TA or 1-2-1. In my spare time I enjoy crochet, knitting, drawing and photography, taking pictures on lovely long walks through the countryside.

Auxiliary Team 

 

 

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