Meet the Team
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HeadteacherLisa Wilding BEd (Hons), NPQSL, NPQH Lisa joined Team GSP as the school's Deputy Headteacher in September 2016 having taught at another Warrington primary school for 20 years. She has vast experience in teaching children across the primary range and honestly could not imagine doing anything else - she thinks it's the best job in the world! After two years serving as GSP's Head of School, Lisa now has the privilege of being the Headteacher and will continue to lead the school on its journey of excellence working alongside the staff, governors, pupils and parents to provide the very best. Lisa enjoys working in partnership with our other Challenge Academy Trust schools and sits on various Teaching and Learning Hubs for the Trust as well as leading on the TCAT Reads initiative. When she's not at GSP, she loves to spend time with her family and dogs; she is the very proud mum to 3 grown-up girls and to her beautiful 3-year old grandson who definitely keeps her on her toes! |
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Deputy HeadteacherTom Gawne BA (Hons) QTS, NPQML Tom joined Great Sankey Primary in 2014 as class teacher from a school in Liverpool, before being promoted to the senior leadership team in 2017. He has lots of experience in teaching children across the primary age range and is looking forward to supporting the school's Headteacher as the Deputy Head in leading the school on its exciting next chapter. In school, Tom is responsibe for leading out on English, pupil premium, global schools, transition and teaching & learning practices; as well as the development of the curriculum and assessment across the school. Over recent years, Tom has helped to establish the OXNET project alongside Oxford and Cambridge University and is currently studying for his NPQSL. He is a local authority moderator for KS2 and leads the TCAT Primary English Hub – also sitting on the TCAT Transition Hub and Curriculum, Outcomes and Assessment group. In his free time, Tom has been a school governor and enjoys travelling and spending time with his family and friends. Tom is also Deputy DSL in school supporting the school Safeguarding Team. |
Senior Leader: SENDco and Inclusion LeadNia Williams BA (Hons) PGCE Nia joined Great Sankey Primary in 2017 having taught in 3 different primary schools for 24 years at that point and been KS2 lead, Acting Assistant Head and Acting Deputy Head in her most recent school. Since joining Great Sankey Primary, Nia has taught in UKS2, as she has predominantly throughout her career, although she does have experience teaching across the full primary age range. Nia has been responsible for leading many primary subjects throughout her career and currently acts as Science leader within GSP. From September 2020, Nia will be the school’s SENDCo and will be working closely in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that all children, regardless of any additional needs and disability, develop the attitudes, behaviours and skills to enable them to learn. As well as co-ordinating SEND across the school, Nia is a member of the safeguarding team. Furthermore, Nia has a real passion for music and enjoys running the school choir - particularly enjoying giving children to opportunity to develop their confidence through performances. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching films, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family. |
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Senior Leader: Early Years, Personal Development & Mental HealthJayne Wrangles BEd (Hons) Jayne was lucky enough to secure a post at Great Sankey Primary School in 1999 having previously taught KS1 for Wigan LEA. Jayne is extremely passionate about all things Early Years. She is a Specialist Leader in EYFS and has supported a number of other schools on their development of EYFS. Jayne also provides School Direct training and Moderation for the Local Authority. As well as teaching in Reception, Jayne leads EYFS, PSHE, Personal Development and Mental Health across school. Jayne is a Mental Health First Aider and has recently completed the Senior Mental Health lead qualification through Leeds Beckett University. Outside of school Jayne loves to spend time travelling and having fun with her 2 amazing daughters, her husband and her little dog Dottie. |
Administration, Technical and Site Team
Office Secretary:
Finance Officer: Mrs Louise Bolan
Site Manager: Mr Rob Cresswell
Maintenance Officer: Mr Don Hurst
IT Technician: Abtec
Children's Champion Team (Safeguarding, SEN, Mental Health)
Safeguarding Team: Mrs Lisa Wilding (DSL), Mrs Nia Williams (SENDco & LAC), Miss Sarah Leah (Dep DSL), Mr Tom Gawne (Dep DSL), Mrs Jayne Wrangles (Mental Health, PSHE and RSE Lead)
Safeguarding, Pastoral and Early Help Lead: Miss Sarah Leah
Mental Health and Well-being Lead: Mrs Jayne Wrangles
Mental Health First Aid Trained: Mrs Jayne Wrangles
SENDco: Mrs Nia Williams
Speech and Language: Mrs Julie Pearson
Early Years Foundation Stage Team
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Head of Early Years Reception Teacher (Cherry Tree class) Mrs Jayne Wrangles |
Nursery Teacher (Seedlings class) Mrs Sharon Johnson |
Nursery Teacher (Seedlings class) Mrs Liz Mayers |
Reception Teacher (Lime Tree class) Mrs Gow |
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Reception Teacher (Cherry Tree class) Mrs Jane Foy |
Reception Assistant Mrs Rachel Kerridge |
Reception Assistant Mrs Janet Mahony |
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Nursery Assistant |
Nursery Assistant Miss Abbi Williams |
Key Stage One Team
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Willow Tree class (Y1) Mrs Steph Bani |
Sycamore Tree class (Y1/2) Miss Abbi Hewitson |
Maple Tree class (Y2) Mrs Claire Garvey |
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Key Stage One Assistant Miss Rachel Fellows |
Key Stage One Assistant Mrs Paula Wilks |
Key Stage One Assistant Mrs Julie Pearson |
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Lower Key Stage Two Team (Years 3&4)
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Elm Tree class (Y3) Miss Katie Humphreys |
Hazel Tree class (Y3/4) Mr Stuart Johnson |
Beech Tree class (Y4) Mrs Stacie Rowlands |
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Beech Tree class (Y4) Mrs Rebecca Blackburn (maternity cover) |
Beech Tree class (Y4) Miss Jessica Heywood (maternity leave) |
Lower Key Stage 2 Assistant Mrs Victoria Holden |
Upper Key Stage Two Team (Years 5&6)
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Pine Tree class (Y5) Mrs Helen Owen |
Oak Tree class (Y5/6) Mrs Nia Williams |
Oak Tree class (Y5/6) Mrs Franklin |
Elder Tree class (Y6) Mr David Ellis |
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Year 6 Strategic Intervention Support |
Upper Key Stage 2 Assistant Mrs Michelle Gibson |
School Tutor for Key Stage 2 |
HLTA for whole school PPA cover Mrs Jo Al-Moukhtar |
Learning Support Team |
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Learning Support Assistant |
Learning Support Assistant Mrs Neesha Culverwell |
Learning Support Assistant Miss Chloe Ellis |
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Safeguarding and Pastoral Lead
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HLTA Miss Sarah Leah |
Curriculum Subject Specialist Team
Specialist Leader in Reading (Appointed TCAT) Mrs Lisa Wilding
Specialist Leader in EYFS (Appointed GSTS) Mrs Jayne Wrangles
Local Authority Moderator for KS2: Mr Tom Gawne
Sports Coach: Matt Cann in partnership with Progressive Sports
Mid-day Assistants
Mrs Lynn Alden
Mrs Rachel Frangleton
Mrs Debbie Soens
Mrs Jen Addley
Mrs Mandy Sheridan
Mrs Dawn Beggs
Mrs Angela Coleman
Miss Laura Fleming
Mrs Sarah Foulkes
Mrs Clare Hawthorn
Mrs Vicky Addison
Catering Team
Ms Vicky Burrows
Mrs Lisa Challoner
Mrs Karen Brocklehurst
Mrs Faye Lawton