Our Staff
Orton Wistow Primary School has a thriving and dedicated group of staff members who ensure that the children who attend our school are offered a varied and interesting curriculum within a safe and stimulating environment.
Comprised of teachers, cleaners, senior leaders, catering staff, on-site staff, teaching assistants and office staff, the Orton Wistow staff community works together as a team to maintain the values and ethos of the school.
Senior Leadership Team
Mr C. Marks
Head Teacher
Safeguarding Lead Full-Time
Ms L. Harries
SENDCo/Inclusion Lead
Deputy Safeguarding Lead Designated Teacher for children in care Part-time (3 days)
Mrs H Fidgett
Assistant Headteacher
Tree Frogs Class Teacher English Lead Full-time
Miss R. Tansley
Assistant Headteacher
Tree Frogs Class Teacher English and Pupil Premium Lead Full-time
Mrs S Granville
Unit Leader Years 3 & 4
Giraffes Class Teacher Writing and Initial Teacher Training Part-time (3 days)
Ms L. Porter
Unit Leader Foundation Stage
Penguins Class Teacher Eco-Education Lead Part-time (4 days)
Miss K. Wyatt
Unit Leader Years 1 & 2
Wombats Class Teacher Maths Lead Full-time
Mr B. Cowles
Unit Leader Years 5 & 6
Cobras Class Teacher Computing & Assessment Lead Full-time
Class Teachers
Ms L. Porter
Foundation Stage Team Leader
Penguins Class Teacher Science Lead Part-time (4 days)
Mrs H. Terreblanche
Foundation Stage
Turtles Class Teacher Art Lead Full-time
Mrs R. Francis
Year One
Foxes Class Teacher Music Lead Part-time (3 days)
Mrs L. Morris
Year One
Foxes Class Teacher History Lead Part-time (2 days)
Miss K. Wyatt
Year One
Wombats Class Teacher Maths Lead Full-time
Miss E. Carters
Year Six
Chameleons Class Teacher Geography Lead Full-time
Mrs R. Khan
Year Two
Koalas Class Teacher Shadow Art Lead Full-Time
Mrs J. Ironside
Year Four
Iguanas Class Teacher History Lead Phonics Lead Full-time
Mrs M. Juniper
Year Five
Jaguars Class Teacher PSHE Lead Deputy SENDCo Full-time
Mrs S Granville
Year Four
Giraffes Class Teacher Writing Lead and Initial Teacher Training Co-ordinator Part-time (4 days)
Mrs A. Hayden
Year Four
Giraffes Class Teacher RE lead Part-time (2 days)
Mr K. Nolan
Year Two
Nighthawks Class Teacher PE lead Full-time
Mr B. Cowles
Year Six
Cobras Class Teacher Computing and Assessment Lead Full-time
Mrs H Fidgett
Year Three
Tree Frogs Class Teacher / Assistant Head Full-time
Miss R. Tansley
Year Three
Tree Frogs Class Teacher / Assistant Head Full-time
Mr T. Newton
Year Five
Nightingales Class Teacher Science & DT Lead Anti-bullying Lead Full-time
Support Staff
Mrs C. Cawston
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Miss S. Scarborough-Mace
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs S. Aldred
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs L. Swindells
Unit Teaching Assistant/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs R. MacColl
Speech & Language Assistant and Assistant SENDCo
Mrs T. Flynn
Teaching Assistant
Mrs A. Lewis
Speech & Language / SEND Teaching Assistant
Mrs T. Wilbert
Foundation Stage Nursery Nurse
Mrs J. Barker
Teaching Assistant
Mrs K. Byrne
Teaching Assistant
Mrs R. Campling
Librarian
Mrs L. Serniak
Teaching Assistant
Mrs S. Dar
Teaching Assistant
Mrs. H Wild
Pastoral Support
Mrs S. Guttman
Teaching Assistant
Miss N. Marchant
Teaching Assistant
Mrs. E Gray
Teaching Assistant
Mrs K. Samuels
Teaching Assistant - Named Child
Mrs G. Kaur
Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs K. Green
Teaching Assistant
Mrs A. Machin
SEND Teaching Assistant
Miss A. Hamdouni
Teaching Assistant
Mrs J. Wharton
SEND Teaching Assistant
Mrs S. Allison
SEND Teaching Assistant
Mrs M. Kersley
Teaching Assistant
Office Staff
Miss K. McLaughlin
Office Manager
Mrs K. Russell
Office Administrator
Mrs S. Cole
Finance Assistant
Platform One Before & After School Club
Mrs K. Byrne
Platform 1 Team Leader
Mrs A. Clark
Playworker
Mrs R. Firth
Playworker
Mrs K. Samuels
Playworker
Mrs V. Gosnold
Playworker
Mrs J. Wharton
Playworker
Miss S. Mortlock
Playworker
Kitchen Staff
Mrs L. Anderson
Catering Manager
Mrs M. Eades
Catering Assistant
Ms L Proietti
Catering Assistant
Site Staff
Mr M. Babbs
Cleaning Supervisor
Mrs H. Wilson
Cleaner ( House Keeper )
Midday Supervisors
Mrs K. Kearney
Senior Midday Supervisor
Mrs M J Van Rensburg
Midday Supervisor
Mrs S. Guttman
Midday Supervisor
Miss N. Marchant
Midday Supervisor
Miss A. Hamdouni
Midday Supervisor
Miss R. Nurser
Midday Supervisor
Miss K Chaney
Midday Supervisor / OPAL Lead
Miss P Garcia
Midday Supervisor
Mrs N Morris
Midday Supervisor
Miss M. Toyne-Gray
Midday Supervisor