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In the eyes of God, every child matters, every moment of every day

In the eyes of God, every child matters, every moment of every day

Our Staff

Welcome to our Staff

Senior Leadership Team
 

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

Mrs Alison Anderson  CEO of ACT Multi Academy Trust 

 

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, as firstly her Assistant Head and then her Deputy. 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 Rebecca Bliss Acting Deputy Headteacher / SENDCo 

 

Mrs Amy Tandon  School Business Manager 

 

Mrs Melanie Anderson  Acting Assistant Head and Head of Upper School 

I have been teaching here at Buckden for 10 years, both as a class teacher, language specialist and more recently 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 helped develop our new curriculum, ensuring it aligns to the National Curriculum and the UN Sustainable Goals. I am passionate about our curriculum and, as Eco Lead, I 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. 

 

Mrs Susan Tarpey  Acting Assistant Head and Head of Lower school 

 

Mrs Kate Woodward  Head of Early Years 

 

Mrs Michelle Dunford Attendance and Pastoral Lead/HSH 

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Teachers
 

Mrs Kate Woodward - EYFS
Mrs Denise Heal - EYFS
Miss Hannah Murkett - Year 1
Mrs Stacey Jaynes - Year 1
Miss Laura Conlong - Year 1
Mrs Christina Farmer - Year 2
Mrs Nicola Butcher - Year 2
Miss Laura Fozzard - Year 2
Miss Tyler Bennett - Year 3
Mrs Susan Tarpey - Year 3
Miss Emily Harris - Year 4 
Mrs Sonia Wall - Year 4
Mrs Melanie Anderson - Year 5
Mrs Caroline Schmidt - Year 5
Mrs Frances Walker - Year 6
Mrs Kate Purser - Year 6

Miss Laura Freeman - Year 1 (currently on Maternity Leave from September 2023)

PPA Cover - Mrs Yvonne Hall and Mr Jack Jenner

Support Teaching Staff 

 

Mrs Denise Carter - EYFS
Miss Katie Barker - EYFS

Miss Antonia Judge - Year 1
Ms Michele Kelly - Year 1
Ms Chloe Burling - Year 1

Ms Kim Davidson - Year 2
Miss Ronnie Dear - Year 2

Mrs R Routledge - Year 3
Mrs Angie McDonnell - Year 3
Miss Alison Morgan - Year 3
Mrs Clare Lanwarne - Year 3

Mrs Valerie Ellis - Year 4
Mrs Stephanie De Silva - Year 4

Mrs Sam Hardy - Year 5
Mrs Mel Gill - Year 5
Mrs Alison Whitehouse - Year 5

Mrs Ruth Forshaw - Year 6
Mrs Jane Ryder - Year 6

Mrs Michelle Dunford, Mrs Charlotte Walton and Mrs Mel Gill - Pastoral Support
 

Administration Staff 

Mrs Amy Tandon  - School Business Manager

Ms Gill Tipping - School Administrator

Mrs Julie Marsh  - School Receptionist/Resources Administrator

Mrs Alison Smith - Finance Assistant

Mr Matt Horsman  - ICT Support

Catering Staff and Midday Supervisors
 

Mrs Michelle Bigg - Kitchen Manager

Catering Staff - Mrs Donna Stewart, Mrs Jane De'ath-Stevens

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

Site Staff 
 

Mr Chris Skelton - Site Manager

Mrs Julie Howe, Mrs Tet Pererira, Mrs Helen Knight - Cleaning Staff

Buckden Out of School Scheme (BOSS) Staff
 

Mrs Chloe Burling - Manager

Mrs Denise Carter - Finance
Ms Michele Kelly - Playworker
Mrs Samantha Hardy - Playworker
Miss Katie Barker - Playworker
Miss Charlotte Walton - Playworker
Mrs Ronni Dear - Playworker
Mrs Donna Stewart - Playworker