Meet the Staff
Leadership Team
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Mr. C. Steele
Headteacher
Trust Primary Executive & Accounting Officer
Mr. J. Gale
Head of School
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs. H. Birkett
SENDCo
Mrs. C. Parker
School Business Manager
Trust Primary Finance Lead
Administrative Team
Mrs. C. Parker
School Business Manager
Mrs. H. Bell
Administrative Assistant
Miss. G. Hall
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. S. Grosset
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. J. Connors
Administrative Assistant
Class Teachers
Mrs. E. Strickland
Year 6 Class Teacher
Computing & STEM Lead
Mrs. C. Taylor
Year 6 Class Teacher
Maths Lead & Maths Mastery Specialist
Mrs. G. Winter
Year 5 Class Teacher
Religious Education & Art Lead
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Mrs. J. Williamson
Year 5 Class Teacher
Physical Education Lead
Mr. L. Brown
Year 4 Class Teacher
ECT & School Parliament Co-ordinator
Mrs. E. Todhunter
Year 4 Class Teacher
Geography, Sustainability, EVC & Forest School Lead
Mrs. R. Irving
Year 3 Class Teacher
Music Lead
Miss. J. Benson
Year 3 Class Teacher
Literacy (Writing) Lead & Mini Police Co-ordinator
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Mrs. C. Sloan
Year 3 Class Teacher
PSHE Lead
Mrs. N. Pammenton
Year 2 Class Teacher
Literacy (Reading) & PSHE Lead
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Mrs. C. Evans
Year 2 Class Teacher
Maths & Design Technology Lead & Diversity & Equality Champion
Miss. N. Hadfield
Year 1 Class Teacher
History Lead
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Miss. R. Edminson
Year 1 Class Teacher
Literacy Lead & LA Literacy Specialist
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Mrs. L. Barrow
Year 1 Class Teacher
RSE & Sustainability Lead & Eco Council Co-ordinator
Mrs. S. Johnston
Reception Class Teacher
EYFS, Science & EVC Lead
Mrs. L. Crelin
Reception Class Teacher
Maths & EVC Lead & School Values/Life-Long Learning Co-ordinator
Mrs. K. Newby
Nursery Class Teacher
Maths Lead
Ms. H. Tucker
Foreign Language Teacher
Languages & EAL Lead
Miss. A. Graham
Nursery Class Teacher
ECT
Support Team
Mrs. L. Fisher
Pastoral Support
School Counsellor
Mrs. J. Lee
Wraparound Care Leader / HLTA
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
Mrs. K. Galea
STA/ HLTA
ELSA
Mrs. O. Leonard
STA/HLTA
Mrs. T. Barrientos
STA
Mrs. H. Gillies
STA
Mrs. D. Byers
STA
Mrs. E. Gallagher
STA
Mrs. J. Hastings
STA
Mrs. L. Wood
STA
Mrs. J. Platt
STA
Miss. V. Bell
STA
Mrs. E. Simpson
STA
Ms. N. Newby
STA
Mrs. D. Taylor
STA
Miss. S. Fisher
STA
Mr. J. Harrison
STA
Miss. L. Freedman
STA
Miss. G. Hields
STA
Miss. S. Bell
STA
Mrs. J. Austin
STA
Mrs. V. Wright
Volunteer
Midday Supervisors
Ms. B. Tubman
Midday Supervisor (Cover)
Miss. A. Wilson
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. L. Lake
Midday Supervisor
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Mrs. H. Gillies
Midday Supervisor
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Miss. S. Bell
Midday Supervisor
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Miss. G. Hields
Midday Supervisor
Miss. L. Freedman
Midday Supervisor
Mrs. B. Askew
Midday Supervisor
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Mrs. V. Kirkbride
Midday Supervisor
Trustees
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
Mr. P Terry
Trustee
Members
Mrs. S. Spencer
Miss. E. Kidd
Mr. A. McCarthy
Fairfield Primary School - Local Governing Body
Mrs. C. Jones
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 Chair, 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.
Dr. K. Greenough
Vice Chair of Governors
I have been a parent governor since November 2021. My daughter is now in Year 4 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.
Mrs. S. Sapsford
Governor
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
Both of my children are currently at Fairfield and I joined the board of governors as a parent governor in 2019. In 2023 I stayed on as a co-opted governor. I have had responsibility for oversight of a variety of areas during this time, including PSHE, staff welfare and religious education.
Mr. M. Pritchard
Governor
I joined the Governing Board at Fairfield in 2020 as the Health and Safety Link Governor. Having seen my daughter, who is now in Year 3, grow and develop due to the safe, inclusive and enriched learning environment created at Fairfield I wanted to help support the school by giving something back. I have more than 30-years experience in Manufacturing in which I have gained significant experience in Health and Safety Management systems and experience in internal and external auditing, all of which I can call upon to help ensure our school continues to deliver on our strategic vision while maintaining the high standards it already achieves.
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Mrs. N. Pammenton
Staff Governor
I joined Fairfield Primary School in September 2022 as a Year 1 class Teacher. In school, my other roles include subject lead in Writing and PSHE. Prior to teaching Year 1, I have had experience in teaching in Key Stage 2 and Early Years. I feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced teaching in a wide range of different year groups and gain a deep understanding of what knowledge and skills different children need. In March 2023, the opportunity arose to become a staff governor and I thought that it would be a fantastic experience, as I am passionate about the continued growth and development of the school. Being part of the governing body, I hope to be the voice for all staff whilst ensuring all children have the best experience that the school can offer.
Mrs. R. Wildgoose
Governor
I have recently joined Fairfield Primary as a parent governor. My daughter joined Reception as a Curious Cub in 2024 and is developing well and really enjoying her time with the school. My decision to join the school governing board was driven by my desire to support the school and to help ensure its success for all the pupils. I work as a Health and Communities manager for a third sector organisation across West Cumberland, primarily in preventative health care within our community and I am passionate about health and wellbeing for all but also ensuring the communities we live in are well connected and thriving, schools being a major part of this. I believe in educational rights for all children, not only in opportunity but for pupils to flourish and achieve their potential. I believe my skill set and passions will help ensure the school is driven towards our desired values and ethos.
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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.