At Barley Fields Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our staff—an inspiring team full of experience, talents, and a passion for helping every child flourish. From teachers to teaching assistants, curriculum specialists to school leaders, every member of our school family is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
Our staff bring a wide range of curriculum expertise and professional qualifications to the classroom, and work together to provide high-quality teaching, excellent pastoral care, and exciting opportunities for all children. Whether supporting learning, encouraging creativity, or helping children build confidence and resilience, our team plays a vital role in the life of the school.
Below you can find a summary of our staff, their roles, and professional qualifications—showing the dedication and expertise that make Barley Fields Primary such a special place to learn and grow.
| Role | Name | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Head Teacher | Mrs C Taylor | BEd (Hons) Biology and Education MA in Education PGCE SEND PGCE Primary Mathematics PGCE Primary Science |
| Deputy Head Teacher | Mr R Shildrick | BA (Hons) History, PGCE in Primary Education, Level 3 Forest School Lead |
| Assistant Head Teacher | Mrs C Shildrick | BSc Science and Education, BA (Hons) History and Politics |
| Early Years Team Leader & Reception Teacher (currently on maternity leave) | Mrs T Flores Dominguez | BA (Hon) in Primary Education with Early Years, Level 3 Forest School Leader |
| Reception Teacher | Mrs K Ripley | BA (Hons) PE, PGCE, Level 3 Forest School Leader |
| Reception Teacher (currently on maternity leave) | Mrs B Allan | BA (Hons) History, PGCE in Education |
| Reception Teacher | Miss E McClaggan | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| Reception Teacher | Mrs K Holmes | BSc (Hon) ICT in Primary Education |
| Nursery Teacher | Miss R Johnson | BA Early Primary Education, NASENCo |
| Year 1 Teacher | Mrs N Thompson | PGCE in Primary Education BA (Hons) History |
| Year 1 Teacher | Mrs V Weegram | BA (Hons) Education and Training |
| Year 1 Teacher | Miss C Williams | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| KS1 Team Leader & Year 2 Teacher | Mrs E Brand | BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS |
| Year 2 Teacher | Mrs A Davage | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| Year 2 Teacher (job share) | Mrs A Baxter | BA (Hons) in Primary Education |
| Year 2 Teacher (job share) | Mrs E Richardson | BA (Hons) in Language Studies and Social Science PGCE in Primary Education |
| LKS2 Team Leader & Year 3 Teacher | Miss E Durrani | BA (Hons) in Primary Education 5-11 |
| Year 3 Teacher | Miss A Lane | BA (Hons) Marketing PGCE MA in Education |
| Year 3 Teacher | Mrs Z Nicholls | BSc (Hons) Psychology, PGCE in Primary Education |
| Year 4 Teacher (job share) | Mrs J Gabriele | BA(Hons) Primary Education |
| Year 4 Teacher | Mrs K Wyer | School Direct PGCE in Primary Education |
| Year 4 Teacher | Miss A Robinson | BA (Hons) Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) |
| Year 4 Teacher (job share) | Miss E Docherty | BA (Hons) Business Management, PGCE in Primary Education |
| Year 5 Teacher | Mrs S Forster | BA (Hons) Primary Education with English Specialism |
| Year 5 Teacher | Miss K Temple | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| Year 5 Teacher | Mrs C Gaynon | PGCE Primary Education BSc (Hons) combined degree in Physical Education & Sports Science and Computer Science |
| Upper Key Stage 2 Leader & Year 6 Teacher | Miss A Barton | Primary Education BA (Hons) |
| Year 6 Teacher | Miss C Lumsden | PGCE BA (Hons) Education Studies |
| Year 6 Teacher | Miss O Fairclough | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| PPA Cover (PE Specialist) | Mrs S Leighton | BSc (Hons) in Sports Management, PGCE in Secondary Physical Education |
| PPA Cover (MFL Specialist) | Mrs J Pisani | BA (Hons) Primary Education |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs K Ellis | Montessori Teaching diploma |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs K Conway | BA – Professional Studies in Education |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs J Hall | Cache level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, September NVQ Level 3 – supporting teaching and learning in schools. Understanding Autism level 2 & 3 |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs S Robson | NVQ Level 4 Childcare Learning and Development in Early Years |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs A Clennett | Level 2 CACHE Teaching Assistant |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs H Eglinton | Level 4 NVQ Children’s Care, Learning & Development NVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education, City & Guilds Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage Practice. |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs J McColgan | Level 3 NVQ Teaching Assistant |
| Teaching Assistant KS1 and KS2 Forest School Leader | Mrs T Foster | Level 4 HEQF Supporting Learning in Schools, GNVQ Level 3 Hospitality Management |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs G McGee | Level 3 NVQ Teaching Assistant |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs R Taylor | Level 3 NVQ Early Years and Education. NVQ Level 4 Children’s Learning, Care and Development |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs J Hawkins | Level 2 CACHE Teaching Assistant |
| Teaching Assistant | Miss A Farrell | Level 3 CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs J Gauchi | Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs Z Woolston | Level 2 CACHE Teaching Assistant |
| Teaching Assistant | Miss A Gibson | PGCE in Primary Education |
| Teaching Assistant | Mrs J Leckonby | Level 3 City & Guilds Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools |
| Specialist SEND TA | Mrs V Hammond | Level 2 and Level 3 CACHE Level 3 Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree |
| Senior Administrator | Mrs C Hoyle | |
| Administrator | Mrs J Druett | |
| Administrator | Mrs L Clarke | |
| Caretaker | Mrs J Symmonds |