Our Staff
At West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School, we have some of the finest teachers and teaching staff in the country. They are highly motivated, committed and passionate about providing our pupils with the best education possible.
"Our staff are committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils."
Senior Leadership Team
Simon Isherwood - Headteacher & Deputy Safeguarding Lead & Pupil Premium Lead
Jo Simpson - Deputy Headteacher, SENCO, Designated Safeguarding Lead
Extended Leadership Team
Richard Earl - UKS2 Leader
Lizzie Lawrence - LKS2 Leader
Tina Artis - KS1 Leader (currently on Maternity leave)
Saveeta Bhomra - EY Teacher
Class Teachers
Helen Longhurst - Reception Teacher
Tina Artis - Year 1/2 Teacher (currently on Maternity leave)
Dan Pearson - Year 1/2 Teacher
Claire Harkins - Year 3/4 Teacher
Alison Cook - Year 3/4 Teacher
Lizzie Lawrence - Year 3/4 Teacher
Melissa Killen - Year 5/6 Teacher
Ceri Ellis - Year 5/6 Teacher
Richard Earl - Year 5/6 Teacher
Kate Cole - Year 5/6 Teacher
Scott Latham - PE Teacher
Nathalie Downing - Enhanced Pathway Leader
Inclusion and Interventions Team
Gen Bullen Safeguarding Team Member - Family Support Advisor, Emotional, Literacy Support Advisor, Safeguarding Lead & Young Carer's Support
Heidi Kerry - Safeguarding Team Member
Teaching and Learning Support Assistants
Rubina Gonglaves
Jo Smith
Lisa Pullin
Kim Hall
Heidi Kerry
Jemma Pullin
Emma Neale
Nicola Brightmore
Lisa Ward
Charlotte Wiggins
Liz Tyndall
Kathryn Dyer
Administration Staff
Eleanor Channer - Office Administrator
Myriam Chasebi - Office Manager
Additional Staff
Kevin Williams - Site Manager
Kitchen Staff
Julia Cook - Kitchen Manager
Linda Foster - Kitchen Staff
Lunchtime Supervisors
Suzanne Pollard - Lead Supervisor
Jemma Pullin - Lunchtime Supervisor
Eliza Charlton - Lunchtime Supervisor
Deborah Shergold - Lunchtime Supervisor
Suzanna Walsh - Lunchtime Supervisor
Natasha Church - Lunchtime Supervisor
Marie Brackett - Lunchtime Supervisor
Cleaning Supervisors
Deborah Shergold - Cleaning Supervisor
Suzanne Pollard - Cleaning Supervisor
Linda Pollard - Cleaning Supervisor
Careers
West Kidlington is not only a great school for pupils, it’s also a fantastic school for teachers. Working in partnership with The White Horse Federation, we offer teachers extensive support, fantastic resources, and a range of training opportunities. We welcome teachers of all experience, whether they have recently qualified or have been teaching pupils for many years. If you are interested in joining West Kidlington, follow the link below