Meet the Staff

Our staff are committed to delivering the highest quality education.

The dedicated team at Cutcombe First School

Our staff are committed to delivering the highest quality education.

Focussed on encouraging the individual growth of each child, helping them reach their own potential.
With true devotion to their own continuous personal development, ensuring they are the best they can be within their role as part of our school team.

Please note that we do not have any employees with a gross annual salary of more than £100,000.

None of our staff are union officials.

Naomi Philp - Executive Headteacher | Federation Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alison Blackmore - Head of School | SENCO | Designated Safeguarding Lead

Teaching Staff

Melanie Healey - Robin Class Teacher

Harriet Gurney-Newland - Robin Class Teacher (Wednesdays)

Claire Young - Robin Class Teacher (Year 2, Monday - Friday)

Office Staff

Lizi Pravato - Chief Operations Officer | Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Helen Hickman - Federation Business Manager - Finance

Helen Sloley - Admin Assistant

Learning Support Staff and Wrap Around Care

Tanya Rush - LSA & WAC

Angela Edwards - LSA

Charlotte Norman - LSA

Claire Norrish - WAC

Lucy Taylor - WAC

Preschool Staff

Sarah Atkins

Lucy Taylor

Charlotte Norman

Premises Staff

Vicky Kirby

Hazel Crockford

Lunchtime Staff

Tanya Rush - MDSA

Charlotte Norman - MDSA

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