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Hillside Primary School

Our Staff

As Headteacher, I’m delighted to welcome you to the team. I have the greatest pleasure in spearheading this team of experienced and professional staff who provide your children, our pupils, with an outstanding education on all levels. Our pupils learn from the best – from our inspirational teachers with a genuine passion for teaching to our staff that support these teachers and ensure that the school is safe and secure. Everyone in the team is key to ensuring that your children receive the best education in a nurturing and safe environment, allowing them to learn and grow as individuals.

Rebekah Millward, Headteacher

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher – Rebekah Millward  

Deputy Headteacher – Katrina Spendlove

Assistant Headteachers – Natasha Hannaway

SENDCOs 

Laura Collier Hall & Clare Dare

Phase leaders

EYFS & Year 1– Claire McDonnell    

LKS2 & Year 2 – Cannie James   

UKS2 – Danni Talbot–Groves

Class teachers

Year 6

Sycamore: Class Teacher: Sophy Winter
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran-Cruz, Chrissie Timbrell

Juniper: Class Teacher: Danni Talbot–Groves
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran-Cruz, Chrissie Timbrell

Chestnut: Class Teacher: Susie Ward
Teaching Partners: Natalia Duran-Cruz, Chrissie Timbrell

Year 5

Rowan: Class Teacher: Josh Reid
Teaching Partners: Katie Clack

Spruce: Class Teacher: Craig Greenwood
Teaching Partners: Marcus Harniman

Willow: Class Teacher: Liz Howarth
Teaching Partners: Emma Riches

Year 4

Cedar: Class Teacher: Stewart Ratcliffe
Teaching Partners: 

Maple: Class Teacher: Jane Millington
Teaching Partners: Sarah Trott

Year 3

Birch: Class Teacher: Cannie James
Teaching Partner: Megan Brignall

Hazel: Class Teacher: Lauren Haines
Teaching Partner: Nicola Owen

Year 2

Pine: Class Teacher: Anna Gosling
Teaching Partners: Sarah Mckenzie

Beech: Class Teacher: Jennifer Shrimpton
Teaching Partner: Lisa Dunn

Year 1

Elm: Class Teacher: Jessica Peacey
Teaching Partner: Hannah Meakin

Teak: Class Teacher: Charlotte Griffith
Teaching Partner: Katrina Jackson

Reception

Ash: Class Teacher: Nathan Foster
Teaching Partner: Julie Folks

Oak: Class Teacher: Claire McDonnell
Teaching Partner: Julie Folks

Pre-School

Acorns: Room Lead: Sabrina Phillips
Teaching Partner:Emma Shipway, Karen Coward

2s

Pine Cones: Room Lead: Ellie Baker

Teaching Partner: Lily Allen

Support staff

Attendance & Family Support – Amy Andrews  

Family Support – Carly Amos, Sonia Eeles

Bridge – Katy Whitmore, Habeebah Poopola, Gemma Taylor

Stepping Stones - Lucy Rossell, Rachel Rose, Catherine Hipwell

Learning Mentor – Charlie White, Molly Doyle,

Intervention Teaching Partners – Amy Kelly, Maisie Hendry

Lunch staff – Annie Powell, Bev Loader, Kelly Davies, Cassie W, June, Inita B. Fiona C, Leashia Hamblin, Lisa Bullock–Hoskins, Claire Childs

Site manager – Stuart White

Administrator – Mel Blythe