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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 Head of Inclusion of ACT Multi Academy Trust 

 

Mrs Amy Tandon  CFO of ACT Multi Academy Trust  

 

Mrs Melanie Anderson Assistant Head 

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 Assistant Head 

 

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.

Mrs Nicola Butcher - SENDCo
 

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Mrs Kate Purser Head of Upper School
 

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

 

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
Miss Isabel Greaves - Year 1


Mrs Christina Farmer - Year 2
Miss Laura Freeman - Year 2


Mrs Stacey Jaynes - Year 3 / Mrs Susan Tarpey - Year 3
Mrs Catherine Keating - Year 3


Miss Charlotte Wilson - Year 4 
Mrs Sonia Wall - Year 4


Mrs Melanie Anderson - Year 5 / Mrs Laura Conlong- Year 5
Mrs Caroline Schmidt - Year 5


Mrs Frances Walker - Year 6
Mrs Kate Purser - Year 6

Mrs Nicola Butcher - SEND
Miss Laura Fozzard - SEND
 

Melanie Gill - Nurture Group
Rebecca Routledge - Nurture Group

Mrs Katrina Pyke Milne - PPA Cover

Support Teaching Staff 

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


Miss Ronnie Dear - Year 1
Ms Michele Kelly - Year 1
 

Miss Antonia Judge - Year 2
Miss Chloe Burling - Year 2
Mrs Laura Pope - Year 2


Mrs Angie McDonell - Year 3
Miss Katie Love - Year 3
 

Mrs Alison Morgan - Year 4
Mrs Alison Whitehouse - Year 4
Miss Katie Love - Year 4
Miss Antonia Judge - Year 4
 

Mrs Sam Hardy - Year 5
Mrs Stephanie DeSilva- Year 5
Miss Katie Love - Year 5
 

Mrs Ruth Forshaw - Year 6
Mrs Jane Ryder - Year 6
Mrs Alison Whitehouse - Year 6
Mrs Stephanie De Silva - Year 6

Mrs Michelle Dunford and Mrs Mel Gill - Pastoral Support
 

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 Michelle Bigg - Kitchen Manager

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

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

Site Staff 
 

Mr Chris Skelton - Site Manager

Mrs Julie Howe, Mrs Camelia Porojan, Mrs Helen Knight - Cleaning Staff

Buckden Out of School Scheme (BOSS) Staff
 

Mrs Chloe Burling - Manager

Ms Michele Kelly - Playworker
Mrs Samantha Hardy - Playworker
Miss Katie Love - Playworker
Mrs Donna Stewart - Playworker