Meet the Team

Headteacher

Lisa 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!

Deputy Headteacher

Tom Gawne BA (Hons) QTS, NPQML, NPQSL

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 alongside some experience in Secondary education; focusing on the transition between KS2 and 3. In school, Tom is responsibe for leading out on English, pupil premium, transition and teaching & learning practices; as well as the development of the curriculum, ECTs 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 National Professional Qualification for Headship. He is a local authority moderator for KS2 and leads the TCAT Primary English Hub – also sitting on the TCAT Transition Hub and Primary DHT group. In his free time, Tom has been a school governor and enjoys travelling & spending time with his family and friends. Tom is also Deputy DSL in school supporting the school Safeguarding Team. 

Senior Leader: SENDco and Inclusion Lead

Nia 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.

Senior Leader: Early Years, Personal Development & Mental Health

Jayne 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.

Nursery Assistant
Mrs Ange McVey

Year 6 Strategic Intervention Support
Mr Tom Gawne  

School Tutor for Key Stage 2
Mrs Natalie Green

Learning Support Team

Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Sharon King

 Learning Support Assistant

Miss Chloe Ellis