The Team Behind Gastrells
At Gastrells Primary School, we are proud of our dedicated and caring team. Together, we work to create a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow and achieve their best.
Our Senior Leadership Team
Helen Seward
Headteacher / Safeguarding Lead
Alex Brown
Deputy Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Fiona Radway
SENCo / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Helen Evans
Assistant SENCo / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ben Lowe
Class Teacher / Senior Leadership Team
Beccy Hyatt
C&I Centre Lead Teacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Our Teachers – Inspiring Young Minds
Chloe Woolls
EYFS Teacher – Owls Class
Sarah Richardson & Tyla Peach
Year 1 & 2 Teachers – Peregrines Class
Ben Lowe
Year 3 Teacher – Ospreys Class
Rachel Mahaffy
Year 4 Teacher – Sparrowhawks Class
Andrew Joyce-Gibbons
Year 5 Teacher – Goshawks Class
Alex Brown & Helen Evans
Year 6 Teachers – Eagles Class
Beccy Hyatt
C&I Centre Teacher – Merlins Class
Working Together for Our Children
Every member of our team plays an important part in school life. From teaching and learning to pastoral care, safeguarding and supporting the wider needs of our children, we work together to ensure that every child at Gastrells feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
Teaching Assistants – The Heart of Our Classrooms
Our Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting children throughout their school day. They work alongside our teachers to provide encouragement, guidance and individual support, helping every child to feel confident and included.
Sally Gardener
Helen Brain
Carolina Gryngarten Vaughan
Anja Pederson
Cheryl Darby
Diane Cook
Fabio Cantoni
George West
Hugh Spring
Hannah O’Brien
Alice Lowrie
Karen Furley
Katie Prince
Kirstine Lovesey
Steve Godwin
Victoria Riley
Theo Buckland
Dannish Ghulam
Higher Level Teaching Assistants – Leading, Supporting and Inspiring Learning
Sarah Payne
Lunchtime Team – The Friendly Faces of Lunchtime
Our Lunchtime Team help make lunchtime a happy, safe and enjoyable part of the school day. They support children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive friendships and good behaviour.
Hannah O’Brien: Theo Buckland
Wraparound Team – Making Mornings and Afternoons Matter
Our Wraparound Team provide a welcoming and enjoyable environment for children before and after the school day. They help children start and finish their day feeling happy, safe and well cared for.
Paula Hiles
Fabio Cantoni
Diane Cook
The Admin Team – Helping Keep Our School Running Day to Day
Our Admin Team are here to support children, families and staff and help keep the school running smoothly each day.
