Our Staff
Leadership Team
Danielle Welsman
Interim Headteacher
Interim Headteacher
Mrs. Danielle Welsman, previously the Head of School, has stepped into the role of Interim Headteacher. This transition comes as Mr. Hawrylak, the Trust's Senior Executive Headteacher, focuses on Trust-wide strategies while also serving as Interim Executive Headteacher at Ardleigh St. Mary's, and the substantive Executive Headteacher for Finchingfield St John the Baptist and St Andrew's, Marks Tey.
In addition to her leadership role, Mrs. Welsman is the school's Literacy Lead and oversees the daily provision for special educational needs. With over 15 years of experience as an outstanding Key Stage 1 teacher at Stisted Primary Academy, she was appointed in January 2023 to support the Executive Headteacher in the school's day-to-day operations.
Drawing on her extensive expertise, Mrs. Welsman leads the Trust’s Phonics Scheme, trains student teachers, and delivers cooking, music, and French lessons across the school. She also contributes to instructional practice, providing support to schools across the Trust.
Gareth Williams
Deputy Head of School
Deputy Head of School
The Headteacher and Head of School are ably supported by Mr Gareth Williams, an outstanding practitioner, who has also worked at the school for over 15 years and has vast experience of teaching children in Key Stage 2. He is the Mathematics subject lead and a keen cricketer.
Teaching & Learning Teams
Reception
Mrs Eleanor Coulson (Class teacher)
Mrs Lorraine De'Ath (Learning Support Assistant)
Mrs Angela Runacres (Inclusion Support Assistant)
Key Stage 1
Year 1 and Year 2
Miss Charlotte Nohavicka (Class teacher)
Ms Hannah Bull (Inclusion Support Assistant)
Miss Amber Strows (Inclusion Support Assistant)
Key Stage 2
Year 3 and 4
Mr Martin Wardrop (Class teacher)
Mrs Laura Sandford (Inclusion Support Assistant)
Year 5 and 6
Mr Gareth Williams (Class teacher)
Mrs Lisa Daniels (Inclusion Support Assistant)
Montessori and Wellbeing Lead
Reception through to Year 6
Ms Lisa Reynolds
School Support Staff
School Office
Mrs Jackie Rhodes
Mid day supervisors
Mrs Lorraine De'Ath
Ms Hannah Bull
Mrs Laura Sandford
Mrs Lisa Daniels
Caretaker
Mr Darren Baker
SCS Sports Coach and PPA cover
Mr Callum Clements
Breakfast Club
Ms Lisa Reynolds
Mrs De'Ath