We are extremely lucky to have such a wonderful staff team here at Shocklach.
We have happy and enthusiastic staff who work extremely hard to create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment for all. The teachers and support staff work closely together as a team to support and encourage each other. The school values ongoing professional development and we encourage all our staff to take pride in their work and to forge positive relationships with the families that we serve and our community.
Please meet our staff team below:
Senior Leadership Team
FOUNDER
Mrs Cathy Davies
Executive Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead.
Founder
Mrs Mel Gilbert
Head of school and Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
Founder
Mrs Eppi Jones
SENDCO & EYFS Lead.
Class Teachers
FOUNDER
Mrs Eppi Jones
Year 1 & Year 2 class teacher (Wrens).
FOUNDER
Mrs Mel Gilbert
Year 3 and 4 class teacher (Robins).
FOUNDER
Mrs Rachel Cobden
Year 5 & 6 class teacher (Starlings).
FOUNDER
Miss Emma Keeping
Nursery & Reception teacher (Blue tits).
Mrs Holly Norton
Nursery and Reception class teacher (Blue-tits)
Miss Charlotte Fitzsimons
Year 5 & 6 class teacher (Starlings).
Mrs Rachel Corlett
Year 1 & 2 class teacher on Fridays (Wrens).
Mrs Dora Marlow
Year 3 & 4 class teacher on Fridays (Robins).
Teaching Assistants
Mrs Rachel Wilkinson
Teaching Assistant
FOUNDER
Miss Frances Whitehurst
Teaching Assistant
FOUNDER
Mrs Caroline Burnett
Teaching Assistant
FOUNDER
Miss Emma Knowles
Teaching Assistant
FOUNDER
Mrs Helen Buckingham
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Anna Cureton
Teaching Assistant
Kitchen Staff & Wrap Around Care
All our Teaching staff contribute to the supervision of pupils at lunchtimes.
FOUNDER
Mrs Janet Digby
School cook, the children know her as Janet.
FOUNDER
Miss Abi Price
Blue tit Teaching Assistant, Midday Assistant & Wrap Around Care.