Headteacher

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    Mrs Sue Elliott BA Hons (QTS), CEPQH
    Headteacher

  • Mrs Sue Elliott BA Hons (QTS), CEPQH - Headteacher

    A pupil once asked me 'what makes you laugh?' my reply was simple 'you do' … well not 'you' so much as children! I am very lucky to be the Headteacher of a school where there is so much to smile and be happy about. I am passionate about developing the whole child and giving them the right environment to flourish and grow both academically and spiritually.

Teachers

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    Mrs Tanja Perez-Williams
    Maple Class Teacher

  • Mrs Tanja Perez-Williams - Maple Class Teacher

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    Mrs Katy Foy
    Elm Class Teacher

  • Mrs Katy Foy - Elm Class Teacher

    I have been teaching for 10 years, in Years 1 and 2, and also leading an EYFS department in two previous schools. I still love teaching as much as I did the day I started!

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    Mrs Valerie Pollington
    Elm Class Teacher

  • Mrs Valerie Pollington - Elm Class Teacher

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    Mrs Emma Hamill
    Beech Class Teacher

  • Mrs Emma Hamill - Beech Class Teacher

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    Mrs Sally Meadows
    Beech Class Teacher

  • Mrs Sally Meadows - Beech Class Teacher

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    Ms Jo Bettridge
    Oak Class Teacher

  • Ms Jo Bettridge - Oak Class Teacher

SENCO

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    Ms Collette Rainbow
    SENCo

  • Ms Collette Rainbow - SENCo

Teaching Assistants

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    Mrs Debby Brown
    Teaching Assistant

  • Mrs Debby Brown - Teaching Assistant

    I have been working at Penshurst for 20 years; I am an HLTA and I work alongside the school’s Leading Lights. I also teach RE in several year groups.

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    Mrs Carolyn Lane
    Teaching Assistant

  • Mrs Carolyn Lane - Teaching Assistant

    At Penshurst I support a range of children across the school. I am also in charge of the school library and enjoy encouraging pupils to get a love of reading.

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    Mrs Nerina Lyle
    Teaching Assistant

  • Mrs Nerina Lyle - Teaching Assistant

    I originally trained as a teacher and after having my own family I started to work at Penshurst as a Teaching Assistant. I take responsibility for the school’s ‘growing garden’ and outdoor learning.

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    Miss Bethany Hall
    Teaching Assistant

  • Miss Bethany Hall - Teaching Assistant

    I have worked in Key Stage 1 for 5 years and prior to that I completed a course in Health and Social Care which included working at Well Place Nursery and Little Court Nursing Home.

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    Kelly Earnshaw
    Teaching Assistant

  • Kelly Earnshaw - Teaching Assistant

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    Mrs Sue Ballard
    Teaching Assistant

  • Mrs Sue Ballard - Teaching Assistant

Office Team

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    Tracy Rust
    Office Manager

  • Tracy Rust - Office Manager

    I have worked in a school office for over 11 years and joined Penshurst in July 2021. Fell in love with the school immediately; it’s ethos and values, friendly staff, great children and supportive parents.

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    Mrs Jacqui Gammer
    School Secretary

  • Mrs Jacqui Gammer - School Secretary

    I have worked at Penshurst for 15 years. I started my time as a Parent Volunteer and a member of the PTA. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant and now work in the office as School Secretary.

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    Charlotte Subhan
    Admin Assistant

  • Charlotte Subhan - Admin Assistant

Designated Safeguarding Lead

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    Mrs Sue Elliott BA Hons (QTS), CEPQH
    Headteacher

  • Mrs Sue Elliott BA Hons (QTS), CEPQH - Headteacher

    A pupil once asked me 'what makes you laugh?' my reply was simple 'you do' … well not 'you' so much as children! I am very lucky to be the Headteacher of a school where there is so much to smile and be happy about. I am passionate about developing the whole child and giving them the right environment to flourish and grow both academically and spiritually.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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    Mrs Katy Foy
    Elm Class Teacher

  • Mrs Katy Foy - Elm Class Teacher

    I have been teaching for 10 years, in Years 1 and 2, and also leading an EYFS department in two previous schools. I still love teaching as much as I did the day I started!

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    Ms Collette Rainbow
    SENCo

  • Ms Collette Rainbow - SENCo