Meet the Staff!
Our team at Thurlstone Primary is enthusiastic, approachable and committed to giving every child the very best experience. We care deeply about our work and about supporting each pupil to thrive. If you ever have a question or concern, please get in touch with us directly — we’re always here to help.
Mrs Charlotte Gibbins
Co -headteacher
Curriculum leader and DSL
Mrs Zoe Baker
Co-headteacher
Leader of reading and DSL
Mr Nick Peace
Year 5 - The Wild Things
Leader of behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion
Mrs Rachel Rodgers
Year 4 - The Wizards
Oracy leader
Mr Wayne Hughes
Year 6 - The Mavericks
Maths and Computing leader
Leader of inclusion and assessment
Mrs Helen Smeaton
Year 3 - The Monstars
Leader of Personal Development and enrichment
Mrs Geraldine Marsden
Year 2 - The Wise Owls
SENDco
Mr Guy Foster
P.E teacher and P4Sport Manager
Leader of P.E
Mrs Lucy Brown
Year 1 teacher - The Busy Bees
Leader of Phonics
Mrs Lisa Hinchliffe
HLTA
Leader of SMSA team (school meal supervisors).
Mrs Zoe Clayton
Foundation stage teacher - The Rockets
Leader of EYFS and transition
Mrs Charlotte Charlesworth
Foundation stage teacher - The Rockets
Leader of PSHE and library manager
Mrs Claire Wood
Teaching assistant
Ms Nicola Downey
Teaching Assistant
Miss Rebecca Alderton
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Julie Youel
Teaching Assistant
Miss Katrina Grange
Teaching Assistant
Ms Gaynor Parry
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Susannah Bottomley
Teaching assistant
Mrs Tracey Scouthern
Teaching assistant
Mrs Andrea Dransfield
Office Administrator
Mrs Kate Morritt
Senior Office Administrator
Mr Shane Marley
Premises Manager
School caretaker