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 DSL, SENDCo
Mr S Bellas – Assistant Headteacher
Mr J Evans – Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Staff
Mrs L Simpson- Senior Early Years Practitioner – Nursery Lead
Miss K Webster –Reception Teacher
Miss E Lawton – Y1 Teacher
Miss B Simpson – Y2 Teacher
Mrs Z Dickson– Y3 Teacher
Mrs S Hooper – Y4 Teacher
Mr S Bellas – Y5 Teacher
Mr J Evans – Y6 Teacher

Pastoral Team
Mrs Z Cooper – Family Liasion Officer, DDSL
Mrs M Whittingham – Inclusion Manager, DDSL
Mrs A Lawton – Behaviour Assistant

Support Staff
Miss S Holden – Level 3 Nursery Nurse
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 D Thomas – Cover Supervisor

Admin Staff
Miss D Dougan – Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Mrs D Rice- Attendance Officer, DDSL

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