Meet Our Team

At Joydens Wood Infant School we have an outstanding team of professionals who work together to ensure our school community is the best it can be for our children.

Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Allison Morris

Position: Executive Headteacher

Mr Gerard Strong

Position: Headteacher

Mrs Emma Blake

Position: Deputy Headteacher, ECT Induction Tutor, Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, DSL

Mrs Carly Adams

Position:
Family Engagement Leader, DSL

Mrs Patricia Quinn

Position: Catering Business Manager

Miss Sarah Ring

Position: Early Years Lead

Miss Jeanette Elven

Position: Finance Lead

Teachers

Mrs Rachael Northover

Position: Teacher

Miss Kezzie Hills

Position: Teacher

Miss Grace Langley

Position: Teacher

Miss Martess Spiteri

Position: Teacher, Maths Leader

Miss Fiona Lee

Position: Teacher, English Leader, ECT Mentor

Miss Amy Vinton

Position: Teacher, ECT Mentor, SENCO

Mrs Jo Connelly

Position: Teacher

Support Staff

Mrs Katie Tinnams

Position: Office Supervisor

Mrs Julia Jordan

Position: Office Assistant

Mrs Andrea Vaughn

Position: Catering Assistant

Mrs Mary Shakespeare

Position: Catering Assistant

Miss Mary Pixa

Position: Assistant Cook

Mr Tony Foster

Position: Premises Manager

Mr Robin Bidwell

Position: Tollo Sports Academy Coach

Mrs Tracy Porter

Position: Cover Supervisor

Mrs Vicky Collins

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Angela Martin

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Liz Meaney

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Suzanne Brown

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Jennifer Double

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Sarah Scott

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Emily Elliott

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Miss Tayla King

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Miss Paige Hudson

Position: Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Mrs Linda Riddell

Position: Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Miss Hollie Hurst

Position: Learning Support Assistant 

Miss Rosie Dennis

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Rachel Hately

Position: Headteacher

I am proud to be the Headteacher of our wonderful school. We have an excellent team and a school full of motivated and inspiring children. Working closely with our school community is of upmost importance to us. If you have an idea for our school or you would like to give us your feedback/share your views, please email me below. Our parent and child voice is what drives our school improvement and ensures that our school provides opportunities that are purposeful to our whole school community.

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Susan Hallam

Position: School Business Manager

Supporting the strategic use of our financial resources and ensuring that we strive to get the best value for money for our school is fundamental to my role. I also lead on our school admissions process as well supporting our Senior Leadership Team with financial planning and procedures.

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Mrs Bryony Clarke

Position: Achievement Leader

Driving school improvement through teaching and learning and excellent attendance is the main focus of my role. I support our Senior Leaders and teaching team to ensure that children are challenged and supported as necessary and endeavour to ensure that all children make accelerated progress. I work with parents to ensure intervention for our poorest attenders is rapid, as well as supporting our parents to eradicate persistent absence and ensure our target of 97% is maintained . If you would like support or advice on your child’s progress and attainment or your child’s attendance and punctuality please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Mrs Carly Adams

Position: Family Engagement Leader

Building relationships and maintaining regular contact with our families is essential to my role. I also offer support and resources to tackle parenting issues and challenging family situations. If you would like an informal chat about your child/family and how we can support you as a school please get in touch.

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Mrs Patricia Quinn

Position: Catering Business Manager

Striving for a school full of healthy eaters is vital therefore my role is to provide our children with the most delicious, exciting and nutritious meals. I work with our parents to craft a menu that all our children love. We are proud of our school meals here and we aim to share our expertise with our parents. If you would like information on how we cater for allergies, how we create our delicious menus, our children’s favourite recipes or to book a place on our next parents cooking masterclass, please get in touch.

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