Our Staff

Leadership Team

Danielle Welsman
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

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