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Parkgate Primary School

School Organisation

Parkgate Primary is a large primary school which consists of a nursery, three reception classes and three classes per year group in years 1 to 6. We are fortunate to have many members of staff who all play a very important role in making the school as successful as it is. The staff are organised into teams.

The Teaching Team

Our teachers and support staff work hard to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities for every child. We work to make all aspects of education at Parkgate appropriate, challenging, safe, fun and most importantly, accessible for all.

This team is further divided into teaching teams who work closely under the management of an Assistant Deputy Headteacher who has the additional responsibility of ensuring the delivery of targeted learning and appropriate intervention for all of the children in their phase.

Complete Staff List

Please click on the links below to view a complete list of Parkgate staff and their particular area of work:

Meet Our Staff

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The foundation stage team is led by Mrs Claire Allibone who is also an Assistant Deputy Headteacher.

Mrs Jodie Carroll leads the nursery class and works closely with Mrs Sheona Morgan and Miss Natasha Cookson.

The Reception teachers are Mrs Claire Allibone, Miss Natalie Olliver, Mr Richard Holland and Miss Monique Stretton.

These teachers work closely with Mrs Mandy Rotherham, Mrs Pauline Tugwood, Miss Liz Connor and Mr Danny Priest.

This team is responsible for welcoming the majority of pupils into school life either in the nursery or reception classes, and through building strong relationships with families ensure that your child will have the best possible start at Parkgate Primary.

Years 1 and 2

The Early Years Team and Year 1 staff are responsible for ensuring a smooth transition from the Foundation Stage into Key Stage One (KS1).

The Year 1 teachers within this team are Mrs Amy Clark, Mrs Dawn Lia, Mrs Ros Cutler and Mrs Gillian Campbell.

These teachers work closely with Mrs Toni O'Shea, Miss Elicha Jones, Mrs Michelle Fannon and Mrs Connie Taylor .

The Year 2 teachers are led by Assistant Deputy Headteacher Miss Andrea Blundred. The Year 2 teachers within this team are Miss Andrea Blundred, Mrs Chloe Carney and Miss Kirsty Marshall

These teachers work closely with Miss Cerys Gore, Mrs Gail Brenton, Mrs Sue Davies and Mr Joel Harrison.

During these years, children build upon the learning that has been established during the foundation stage, consolidating their understanding, knowledge and skills in literacy and numeracy, science and social skills, as well as all other aspects of the curriculum. Children are given a rich variety of opportunities in classrooms that are well equipped, with displays that celebrate children’s successes.

Years 3 and 4

This team is led by Assistant Deputy Headteacher Mr Ben Wainwright.

The Year 3 teachers within this team are are Miss Bethany Lauder, Miss Jade Clews, Ms Karen Lewis and Miss Emily Iles

The Year 4 teachers within this team are Mrs Aileen Coburn, Miss Jo Wright and Mr Ben Wainwright

These teachers work closely with Miss Helen Fitzsimons, Mrs Raj Sidhu, Miss Courtney Denouse. 

On transition to the middle year’s team our pupils continue on their learning journey by moving from KS1 to KS2. Within a very supportive framework, the pace of work increases and the focus and expectation is for children to become increasingly more independent in their thinking, personal organisation and learning.

Years 5 and 6

The Year 5 team is led by Assistant Deputy Headteacher Mrs Rani Tiwana.

The Year 5 teachers within this team are Mrs Rani Tiwana, Ms Katherine Carolan, Mrs Rita Heer and Mr Clifton Wallen.

The Year 6 team is led by Assistant Deputy Headteacher Mr Lee Austin.

The Year 6 teachers within this team are are Mr Lee Austin, Mrs Liesl Dagg and Miss Claire Smith

These teachers work closely with Mrs Yvonne Pennicott, Mrs Marzenna Wolwark, Mr Tarun Hayre and Mr Josh Coburn.

Upper years children continue to build up knowledge skills and understanding that will provide them with a solid foundation for Learning for Life. We aim to make the culmination of their time with us at Parkgate at the end of year 6 to be one of huge personal achievement for each and every child.