Who's Who

Our Leadership Team

	Miss Naomi Tottle Headteacher	I became Headteacher in September 2020. After finishing my teaching degree in Bath in 2000, I started my career working in Portsmouth Schools and the Hampshire Outdoor Education Service, before moving back to Devon in 2010 to take up a school leadership role. I hold a Masters’ degree in Education from the University of Chichester. I thrive on supporting other teachers to grow and develop to provide the best for our pupils Outside of school I enjoy walking my two dogs, eating out and spending time with friends and family.
	Mrs Rachael O'Dell Assistant Head Teacher SENDCo Senior Designated Safeguarding Officer	I gained my Music Degree and PGCE in Essex, then having taught in Somerset for 3 years I moved to St. Mary’s in 2003. Music is a great passion of mine, I love singing, playing the piano, clarinet and bassoon (not all at the same time). I also love walking with my family and my two dogs. Children and some staff will say that I can often be found in my office talking to myself!
	Mrs Zoe Stevens Assistant Head Teacher for Teaching and Learning Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer	I’m originally from Plymouth and wanted to be a teacher from when I was very young. I studied to become a teacher at the University of Winchester and then worked in Salisbury in various leadership roles. I moved to North Devon in July 2019 and love being by the sea! I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking (particularly along the coastal paths), eating out and watching box sets on Netflix.
	Miss Michelle Jackson Team Leader Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer	I joined the school in 2016, prior to that I was Primary lead within Holsworthy Federation. I have a music degree and studied at Cardiff University. I play clarinet, piano and saxophone. I enjoy listening to music, reading, going for walks and running.
	Mrs Candy Daffern Team Leader

Our Classes, their Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Foundation Stage

Starlings	Mrs Candy Daffern Class Teacher
Puffins	Miss Vicki Phillips Class Teacher
Puffins	Mrs Kate Taylor-Short Class Teacher	I did a degree in Ancient History and Civilisation at Swansea University followed by a PGCE. I then taught at a Primary School in Thailand before moving to North Devon.
Working across Foundation Stage are: Mrs Karen Potter - Teaching Assistant / Forest Schools Lead

Year 1

Woodpeckers

Mrs Leaha Wilson

Class Teacher

I joined St. Mary’s in 2016, prior to this I completed a degree in Education Studies in 2012, and later gained a PGCE in 2016. I have a passion for supporting children’s social and emotional needs, and I’m part of the school pastoral team. I ‘run’ the school’s cross country running club, and we represent the school in the Gliddon and Squire league. I enjoy swimming, cycling, running, reading and a good box set.

Golden Eagles

Mr Michael Gardner

Class Teacher

Working across Year 1 are:

Mrs Tracy Dwight - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Rebeca Eversley - Teaching Assistant

Miss Adele Collins - Teaching Assistant

Year 2

Goldcrests		Mrs Julia Cloke Class Teacher
Goldcrests		Miss Steph Golson Class Teacher
Chaffinches		Mr Matthew Carter Class Teacher
Working across Year 2 are: Mrs Shirley Oke - Higher Level Teaching Assistant Mrs Beverley Trapnell - Higher Level Teaching Assistant Mrs Marguerite Johnson - Teaching Assistant

Year 3

Jays

Miss Catherine Ball

Class Teacher

Nightingales

Miss Emily Naylor

Class Teacher

Working across Year 3 are:

Mr Jon Wines - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Claire Nast - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Linda Stoneman - Teaching Assistant

Year 4

Doves

Miss Lauren Davis

Class Teacher

I am originally from Somerset but moved to North Devon to work at St Mary's in September 2020. I studied at UWE, achieving a BA Honors degree in Sociology and then achieved a PGCE with a specialism in science from Exeter University. I love to study the world around me and to travel to new countries and experience different cultures. I do also like to spend my time closer to home, at the beach and occasionally jumping in for a surf!

Swifts

Miss Coral Southam

Class Teacher

Working across Year 4 are:

Miss Michelle Jackson - Class Teacher

Mrs Deb Barrett - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Victoria Watson - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Michelle Dymond - Teaching Assistant

Year 5

Blackbirds

Mrs Emily James

Class Teacher

Skylarks

Mr Sam Shuttlewoth

Class Teacher

Working across Year 5 are:

Mrs Gabrielle McHenry - Teaching Assistant

Miss Jessica Brown - Teaching Assistant

Year 6

Doves

Miss Abbie Brailey

Class Teacher

Mallards

Mrs Michelle Mead

Class Teacher

Mrs Mead studied in Reading, achieving a BA Hons degree in Child Development & Learning and then achieved a PGCE teaching qualification through the School Direct Programme.

Mrs Mead is a qualified yoga teacher and enjoys jogging with Just Jog running club in Bideford. Mrs Mead also has a passion for animals and has three Cocker Spaniels which she loves to walk on the local beaches.

Working across Year 6 are:

Miss Melissa Ashton - Class Teacher

Mrs Amanda May - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sue Rowe - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Wendy Maynard - Teaching Assistant

Our Pastoral Team

Miss Claire Stacey
KS2 Pastoral Support Mentor

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer

Mrs Claire Doodson

KS1 Pastoral Support Mentor

Our Administrative and Site Team

	Mrs Sally Westlake School Business Manager Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
	Mrs Sarah Clark Administrative Assistant
	Mr Timothy Miles IT Technician
	Mr Darren Cairns Caretaker

Our Catering Team and Mealtime Assistants

Miss Lisa Chrisopher - Catering Manager

Mrs Sarah Kelly - Catering Assistant

Mrs Rose Hall - Catering Assistant

Miss Susan Jenkins - Catering Assistant

Mrs Linda Stoneman - Lead Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Debbie Barrett - Mealtime Assistant

Miss Jessica Brown - Mealtime Assistant

Miss Natalie Butler - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Julianna Cairns - Mealtime Assistant

Miss Adele Collins - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Ros Doble - Mealtime Assistant

Miss Samantha Durk - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Tracey Dwight - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Michelle Dymond - Mealtime Assistant

Miss Melanie John - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Marguerite Johnson - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Amanda May - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Wendy Maynard - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Gabrielle McHenry - Mealtime Assistant

Mr Paul Tanton - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Victoria Watson - Mealtime Assistant

Mrs Rebecca Weaver - Mealtime Assistant

Mr Jon Wines - Mealtime Assistant

Our Cleaning Team

Mrs Jo-Anne Wright - Cleaner Supervisor

Mrs Julianna Cairns - Cleaner

Mrs Christine Jackson - Cleaner

Mrs Linda Sargent - Cleaner

Mr Paul Tanton - Cleaner