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
Executive headteacher
Curriculum leader and DSL
Mrs Beth Wise
Head of School
Leader of English and DSL
Mr Wayne Hughes
Year 6 - The Mavericks
Maths and Computing leader
Leader of inclusion and assessment
Mr Nick Peace
Year 5 - The Wild Things
Leader of behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion
Deputy DSL
Mrs Donna Oxford
SENDco and Y3 teacher
SENDco
Miss Helen Hoare
Year 4 - The Wizards
Mrs Helen Smeaton
Year 3- The Monstars
Leader of Writing and Art
Mrs Charlotte Charlesworth
Year 3 teacher
Leader of Reading
Mrs Lucy Brown
Year 1 teacher
Phonics leader
Mrs Zoe Clayton
Foundation stage teacher - The Rockets
Leader of EYFS and transition
Mrs Zoe Clayton
Foundation stage teacher - The Rockets
Leader of PHSCE
Mr Guy Foster
P.E teacher and P4Sport Manager
Leader of P.E
Mrs Lisa Hinchliffe
HLTA
Leader of SMSA team (school meal supervisors).
Ms Nicola Downey
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Claire Wood
Teaching assistant
Mrs Julie Youel
Teaching Assistant
Miss Katrina Grange
Teaching Assistant
Ms Gaynor Parry
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Lucy Hills
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Tracey Scouthern
Teaching assistant
Mrs Amanda Stamp
Teaching Assistant
Teaching assistant
Mrs Andrea Dransfield
Office Administrator
Mrs Kate Morritt
Senior Office Administrator
Mr Shane Marley
Premises Manager
School caretaker