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Senior Leadership Team

Please click on the name below to learn more about each member of our Senior Leadership 

Mrs Michelle Heather - Headteacher

I have been a teacher here at Buckden since 2007 and have seen the school go through many changes. I joined the Senior Leadership Team in 2014 and have worked alongside Alison Anderson, the CEO of ACT Trust, as firstly her Assistant Head and then her Deputy. In 2023, I became the Headteacher, as we became the sponsor school for ACT Academy Trust. I am very proud of all that we have achieved here at Buckden for our children. We will continue to strive with the excellent team I have around me to ensure that our children have the skills, knowledge and understanding, to move with confidence to the next stage of their education. 

Mrs Melanie Anderson - Deputy Headteacher

I joined Buckden in 2011 and have worked as a class teacher, language specialist and as Upper School Head.  I have had the opportunity to teach from EYFS to Year 6 as a language teacher and in both key stages as a class teacher. More recently, I have become one of the Assistant Headteachers, and I really enjoy being part of the team to lead the school and being part of its strategic direction.

More recently, I helped develop our new curriculum, ensuring it aligns to the National Curriculum and the UN Sustainable Goals. I am passionate about our curriculum and have worked hard with our Eco Council to attain an Eco Award with distinction. 

In my spare time, I enjoy walking, boxing and spending time with my family. 

Miss Laura Fozzard - SENDCo

I have taught at Buckden for 12 years, both as a class teacher, and Upper School Head. Whilst here, I have been responsible for leading PE and English. Whilst here, I have taught predominantly within year 5 and 6 but have had the opportunity to teach across the school from EYFS to year 6. 

Most recently, I have taken on the role of SENDCo and strive to continue embedding a whole school commitment to supporting our children with Special Educational Needs. Additionally, I am part of the Home School Hub team.

Mrs Nicola Butcher - SENDCo

I have taught at Buckden since 2012 as a classroom teacher. I have gained my Advanced Specialist Teacher status with the BDA, which enables me to give specialist support to those children with literacy difficulties. 

Most recently, I have taken on the role of SENDCo and strive to continue embedding a whole school commitment to supporting our children with Special Educational Needs. Additionally, I am part of the Home School Hub team.

Mrs Kate Purser Head of Upper School

I joined Buckden School in 2010 as a classroom teacher.  I have experience working across numerous age groups, but have taught in Year 6 for the majority of my teaching career.  I am the Head of Upper School and enjoy contributing to the strategic development of the school.  My other responsibilities include leading Writing and Oracy across the school, as well as pupil transition to secondary school.  I also have a particular interest in Performing Arts and Sport and am keen to ensure that Buckden offers our children positive, high-quality experiences in these subjects.  

Mrs Kate Woodward - Head of Early Years and Head of Lower School

I joined Buckden in 2011 and have worked in EYFS and KS1 as a classroom teacher. I am the EYFS lead teacher. I was part of the first cohort to gain Chartered Teacher Status at the Chartered College of Teachers. More recently, I have become Head of Lower School, which I enjoy both supporting my colleagues and pupils in lower school and being part of the strategic direction of the school.

Teachers

Mrs Kate Woodward - EYFS-PSHE Lead 
Mrs Denise Heal - EYFS- Reading Lead

Miss Hannah Murkett - Year 1 - Skills Builder/Speaking and Listening Lead
Miss Isabel Greaves - Year 1 - Music Lead

Mrs Stacey Jaynes - Year 2 - Design and Technology Lead
Mrs Nicola Butcher - Year 2 - SENDCO
Miss Laura Freeman - Year 2- Computing Lead 

Mrs Laura Conlong- Year 3 - PE Lead 
Mrs Laura Fozzard- Year 3 - SENDCO
Mrs Catherine Keating - Year 3 - Geography Lead

Miss Christina Farmer - Year 4 - Maths Lead 
Mrs Sonia Wall - Year 4- History Lead 

Mr Patrick Geary - Year 5 - Science Lead
Mrs Caroline Schmidt - Year 5- Art Lead 

Mrs Frances Walker - Year 6- Collective Worship Lead 
Mrs Kate Purser - Year 6- Writing Lead 

Mrs Nicola Butcher - SEND
Miss Laura Fozzard - SEND

Mrs Melanie Gill - Nurture Group
Mrs Rebecca Routledge - Nurture Group

Mrs Katrina Pyke Milne - PPA Cover
Mr Jack Jenner - PPA Cover

Support Teaching Staff

Mrs Denise Carter- EYFS
Mrs Kim Davidson- EYFS
Mrs Valerie Ellis-EYFS

Ms Michele Kelly – Year 1 

Miss Katie Barker – Year 2 
Mrs Angela McDonnell – Year 2 and 4

Miss Ronni Dear – Year 3
Miss Laura Pope – Year 3
Miss Clare Lanwarne – Year 3

Mrs Sam Hardy – Year 4 

Mrs Alison Morgan – Year 5 
Mrs Chloe Burling – Year 5 

Mrs Jane Ryder – Year 6 
Mrs Ruth Forshaw – Year 6

Mrs Rebecca Routledge and Mrs Mel Gill- Nurture 

Administration Staff

Ms Gill Tipping - School Office Manager

Mrs Julie Marsh - School Receptionist/Resources Administrator

Miss Sasha Lancaster - School Administrator and Receptionist

Catering Staff and Midday Supervisors

Mrs Donna Stewart - Kitchen Manager

 Mrs Jane De'ath-Stevens, Mrs Camelia Porojan and Ms Samantha Nobles - Catering Staff

Mrs Jane Draycott, Mrs Karen Miles, Mrs Valerie Ellis, Mrs Sarah Galvin - Midday Supervisors

Site Staff 

Mr David Chamberlain - Site Manager

 Mrs Camelia Porojan, Mrs Kirstie Wilson and Ms Lidia Szynkowska- Cleaning Staff

Buckden Out of School Scheme (BOSS) Staff

Mrs Chloe Burling - Manager
Miss Ronni Dear - Play worker
Ms Michele Kelly - Play worker
Mrs Samantha Hardy - Play worker
Miss Katie Barker - Play worker
Mrs Donna Stewart - Play worker
Miss Sophie Tipping-Laird - Play worker

 

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