Meet the Staff

We are very proud of our staff here at Shirley Manor Primary Academy. They all work extremely hard to ensure that your children achieve their very best and have a happy, rewarding and memorable start to their school life. If you would like to visit the school and see any of the teachers, please speak to the school office, who will be happy to arrange an appointment.

Senior Leaders
Miss L Bailey – Head of School DDSL
Mrs G Whitmore – Deputy Headteacher, SENDCo & Behaviour Manager
Mr S Bellas – Personal Development & Maths Lead (TLR)

Teaching Staff
Miss K Webster – EYFS Leader – Nursery and Reception Teacher
Miss B Simpson – Y1 Teacher
Mrs R Hewitt – Y2 Teacher
Mrs G Whitmore – Y3 Teacher
Mrs S Hooper – Y4 Teacher
Mr A Baker – Y5 Teacher
Mr S Bellas – Y6 Teacher

Pastoral Team
Mrs Z Cooper – Family Mentor DSL
Mrs M Whittingham – Inclusion Manager
Mrs A Lawton – Behaviour Assistant

Support Staff
Mrs L Simpson – Early Years Practitioner
Miss S Holden – Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Rothery – Teaching Assistant
Miss L Hicks – Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Heyhoe – Teaching Assistant
Miss M Connor – Teaching Assistant
Mrs R Stowell – HLTA
Mrs H Tidswell – HLTA
Mrs D Thomas – Cover Supervisor

Admin Staff
Mrs T Copley – School Business Manager
Miss D Dougan – Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Mrs D Rice- Attendance Officer

Lunchtime Staff
Miss M Connor – Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss D Dougan – Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs D Rice – Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs D Thomas – Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss A Lawton – Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs K Heyhoe – Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss L Hicks – Lunchtime Supervisor

Site Staff
Mr A Deacon – Caretaker
Kitchen Staff
Miss L Sewell – Unit Manager
Mrs L Priestley – Assistant Unit Manager
Mrs E Cranmer – Kitchen Assistant