Hello, I am Miss Clark and I am the headteacher here at St. James. After graduating from Edge Hill College I initially worked in Cumbria before relocating to Lancashire. Over the course of my teaching career I have taught in four schools and have taught across all key stages. I have also worked for the Local Authority as a teaching and learning consultant. I am passionate about teaching and working alongside parents, staff and governors to ensure that every child reaches their potential. Outside of school I love reading and spending time with my family.  

Miss Clark

Headteacher

Hello.  My name is Mrs Gardner and I teach the youngest children in our school – Ladybirds and Butterflies.

I have BA (Hons) in Primary Education with a specialism in Early Years and PSHE.  My hobbies include Cross-Fit and the great outdoors.

Mrs Gardner

Ladybirds' and Butterflies' Class Teacher

Hello. My name is Mrs Cusick and I teach the children in Years 1 and 2 – Busy Bees. I started teaching in 2011 after having been an NNEB. It made me want to become a teacher so that I could make a difference to children's lives.

Mrs Cusick

Busy Bees' Class Teacher

Hello, my name is Miss Tither and I teach the children in Years 3 and 4, Eager Beavers.

I graduated in BA (Hons) in Primary Education with specialisms in English and SEND.

Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, reading, theatre and travel.

Miss Tither

Eager Beavers' Class Teacher

Hello.  My name is Mr. Peetoom and I teach the older children in our school – Wise Owls.

I graduated in 2005 with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with a specialism in Mathematics.  I have a passion for teaching and enjoy leading sport and English in our school.  My hobbies include buying records, DJing and reading books about science and nature.

Mr Peetoom, Senior Teacher

Wise Owls' Class Teacher

Role

Name

Responsibilities

DSL
Curriculum
Assessment
Computing
History
Ethos Group
Educational Visits Coordinator -2nd
Governor

EYFS Teacher
Ladybirds and Butterflies

EYFS
Languages
Mathematics
Yoga Club

Y1/2 Teacher
Busy Bees

SENCO
Art and Design
Design Technology
Science
School Council

Y3/4 Teacher
Eager Beavers

RQT
Geography
Peace Proms Choir

Senior Teacher
Y5/6 Teacher
Wise Owls

Deputy DSL
English
Music
PE
PSHE
Sports Clubs and Competitions
Educational Visits Coordinator- 1st
Staff Governor

T.A. 3
Forest School Leader
Phonics Interventions
Talk Boost Interventions

PPA Cover
IDL Interventions
Toe by Toe Interventions

HLTA- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
PPA Cover
Gardening Club