Meet the Staff
Mr. C. Steele
Headteacher
Mr. J. Gale
Deputy Headteacher
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs. C. Parker
School Business Manager
Mrs. R. Penrice
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. H. Bell
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. S. Grosset
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. J. Connors
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. E. Strickland
Year 6 Class Teacher
Computing Lead & Equality and Diversity Champion
Mrs. G. Winter
Year 6 Class Teacher
Religious Education & Art/Design Technology Lead
Mrs. J. Wadsworth
Year 5 Class Teacher
Literacy (Reading) & School Parliament Lead
Mrs. J. Williamson
Year 5 Class Teacher
Physical Education Lead
Mrs. C. Taylor
Year 4 Class Teacher
Maths Lead
Mrs. E. Todhunter
Year 4 Class Teacher
History, Geography, EVC & Forest School Lead
Mrs. H. Birkett
SENDCo
Year 3 Class Teacher
Mrs. R. Irving
Year 3 Class Teacher
Music Lead
Miss. J. Benson
Year 3 Class Teacher
STEM Lead & Mini Police Co-ordinator
Mrs. C. Sloan
Year 2 Class Teacher
RSE Lead
Miss. R. Edminson
Year 2 Class Teacher
Literacy Lead & LA Literacy Specialist
Mrs. K. Mossom
Year 2 Class Teacher
Physical Education Lead
Miss. S. Robinson
Year 1 Class Teacher
Science & EVC Lead
Mrs. N. Pammenton
Year 1 Class Teacher
Literacy (Writing) & PSHE Lead
Mrs. L. Barrow
Phase Leader (EYFS)
Reception Class Teacher
Miss. S. Butler
Reception Class Teacher
Design Technology & Eco Council Lead
Mrs. K. Newby
Nursery Class Teacher
Maths Lead
Ms. H. Tucker
Foreign Language Teacher
Languages & EAL Lead
Mrs. S. Sharp
HLTA
Miss. E. Little
HLTA
Miss. M. Wong
HLTA
Mrs. S. Watton
HLTA
Mrs. K. Ritson
STA/HLTA
Mrs. K. Scott
STA/HLTA
Ms. K. Dunne
STA/HLTA
Mrs. C. Studholme
STA/HLTA
Mrs. K. Galea
STA/ HLTA
ELSA
Mrs. T. Barrientos
STA
Mrs. H. Gillies
STA
Mrs. E. Gallagher
STA
Mrs. J. Hastings
STA
Mrs. D. Byers
STA
Mrs. L. Wood
STA
Mrs. L. Fisher
Pastoral Support
School Counsellor
Mrs. J. Lee
Wraparound Play Leader / HLTA
Mrs. J. Platt
STA
Miss. V. Bell
STA
Mrs. E. Simpson
STA
Miss. M. Nixon
STA
Ms. N. Newby
STA
Mrs. D. Taylor
STA
Miss. S. Fisher
STA
Mr. J. Harrison
STA
Mr. N. Hallewell
STA
Mrs. V. Wright
Volunteer
Mrs. S. Ellis
Volunteer
Mrs. E. Snowdon
Volunteer
Miss. G. Sunley
Volunteer
Midday Supervisors
Mrs. S. Richards
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. E. Way
Midday Supervisor
Ms. B. Tubman
Midday Supervisor (Cover)
Mrs. H. Gillies
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. H. Standage
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. L. Lake
Midday Supervisor
Miss. S. Bell
Midday Supervisor
Miss. A. Wilson
Midday Supervisor
Miss. T. Tinkler
Midday Supervisor
Miss. G. Hields
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. B. Askew
Midday Supervisor
Miss. V. Oliver
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. J. Perry
Midday Supervisor
Learning for Life Trust - Members
Mrs. S. Spencer
Miss. E. Kidd
Mr. A. McCarthy
Miss. H. Kozich
Learning for Life Trust- Trustee Membership
Dr. H. Morgan
Chair of Trustees
Mr. O. Nicols
Trustee
Mr. C. Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. J. Stephens
Associate Trustee
Mr. B. Cook
Vice Chair of Trustees
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Mr. J. Brettle
Trustee
Mrs. M. Desmond
Trustee
Fairfield Primary School - Local Governing Body
Mrs. S. Sapsford
Chair of Governors
I retired to Cockermouth in 2013 having been a primary school teacher, SENDCo and Deputy Head in Leicestershire for twenty years. My teaching career started in 1993 after raising a family and studying for a degree and PGCE. Before that I was in Social Work in the London Borough of Southwark, then moved to the NHS as a Physiotherapist Aide in Enfield and an Occupational Therapist Aide in Taunton, Somerset. I became the Safeguarding governor at Fairfield Primary school in 2016, Vice Chair in 2020 and Chair of Governors in 2021. My link roles are now SEND and Literacy.
Mr. M. Clucas
Governor
Dr. K. Greenough
Governor
I have been a parent governor since November 2021. My daughter is now in Year 3 and I became a governor to support the school. My background is in Chemistry, I have a degree and PhD and subsequently Membership and Chartership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. To date, I have been the link governor covering STEM, Maths and Science.
Mr. M. Pritchard
Governor
Mr. R. Kitson
Governor
As a parent governor I have specific responsibilities to SRE, PSHE and the education of British Values. I have over 30 years' experience in secondary education and have led subject departments, faculties, and lead teacher teams. This experience has been helpful in allowing me to recognise both the great complexity in the provision of education and how simple developments can have a huge impact on students' progress.
Mrs. C. Jones
Vice Chair of Governors
My daughters are flourishing at Fairfield Primary School. It is important to me to give something back to the school, so I was excited to join their Local Governing Board. I have 17 years’ experience in the nuclear industry with roles in safety & operations management and assurance & governance. Previously, I worked in the education department at the Minnesota Museum of Natural History. Through my roles as Vice Chair and Safeguarding Governor, plus supporting their Risk Management, I enjoy working collaboratively with the school to ensure continued delivery of our Vision, Mission, Aims, and Ethos for all pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
Mrs. T. Barrientos
Governance Professional (Clerk to Governing Board)
Tracey was initially a staff governor for Fairfield Infants School and as a member of the Curriculum Committee she took on the role of clerk, liaising with the clerk to the Local Governing Body at the time. Following the amalgamation of the Infant and Junior schools, she stepped down from her role as staff governor. In October 2017, she was successful in securing the role of clerk to the Board of Trustees and the Local Governing Board, and more recently to the Audit and Finance Committee. Tracey now works closely with the Trust Board, Headteacher, LGB and all committee chairs to advise, organize and support meetings, ensure effective communication and sharing of information across committees, advise on compliance requirements in line with the Academy Trust Handbook, assist with recruitment and induction of new Trustees and Governors and identify training needs to ensure the Board can fulfill its four core functions of governance effectively. She has recently successfully completed the Development for Clerks course and is passionate about continuing to develop governance practices within the Trust.
Mrs. N. Pammenton
Staff Governor
Mr. C. Poate
Governor
I joined the local governing board in September 2020 as a co-opt governor for Computing and Geography. My son is a pupil at Fairfield, now in year 4 and I wanted to learn more about primary education, governance and support the school using my skills and experience. I am a Geospatial professional with 18 years of experience working in the local government, charitable and private sectors using Geographical Information Systems to support strategic location based decision making.
Miss. S. Lister
Governor
I joined the governing body in 2021 shortly after my daughter started at Fairfield school. I want to support her school and our local community using the skills I have developed in my career to date. I am a chartered management accountant with over 20 years’ experience in finance and commercial roles working in both Private Practice and Industry. Applying these financial and commercial skills in the education sector is both challenging and rewarding. As a parent and a governor, I am excited for what lies ahead for our school and the positive impact that will continue to have on our local community.