Here is a list of our dedicated team of staff at Birdwell School:

Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Paul Sainsbury                                    

Assistant Headteachers and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:

Emily Downing

Lucy Durham-Blackwell (currently on maternity leave)

Annette Weir (SENCo)

Teachers:

Saplings pre-school: Emily Jones

Reception: Beth Potter and Rebecca Wingrave

Year 1: Emily Piercey, Joe Nolan and Emily Downing

Year 2: Gabi Rowbottom and Belle Wilkes

Year 3: Ellie Pope and Julia Cavill 

Year 4: Amy Bassett, Mr Wilmshurst and Miss Dormer

Year 5: Rhys David, Penny Wallace and Gail Cooke

Year 6: Liam Mead and Henry Springate

Other Teachers:

Mike Welti

Rachael Hunt

Cat Rayman (currently on maternity leave)

Kiera Elston (Trainee Teacher)

Classroom Support:

Gill Easton

Sam Walsh

Becky Bamber

Elaine Tancell

Heather Ashford

Maria Richards

Jo Turk

Kristy Lambert

Ali Newth

Emily Penny

Donna Hartley

Rebeca Eldred

Lacey Gaydon - EYFS LSA Apprentice

Jacob Porter - EYFS LSA Apprentice

1:1 Support

Rebecca Pearson

Mim Seager

Fran Stones

Steph Stephens

Nurture Room:

Jo Tyas

Administration Staff:

Business Managers: Ruth Hutchison (Mon, Tues, Thurs) and Julie Radnedge (Weds-Fri)

Assistant Business Manager: Harley Lavin (currently on maternity leave)

School Administrator: Jordan Wakeham

Admin Assistant: Caroline Kennett

Premises Staff:

Site Supervisor: Frank Gill

Caretaker: Derek Johnson

Lunchtime Supervisors:

Andrea Hanham

Shaz Johnson

Eva Novak

Hanane El Bejnouni

Cheyenne Patch

Breakfast & After-School Club: 

Andrea Hanham

Sam Spears

Jordan Wakeham

Selina Martin

Gail Thompson

Elaine Tancell

Shaz Johnson         

Eva Novak

Zoe Croker

Hanane El Bejnouni