Meet the staff

Our staff are committed to delivering the highest quality education.

The dedicated team at Dunster 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

Paul James - Head of School

Teaching Staff

Louise Collins - Senior Teacher | EYFS Lead | Merlins (Reception & Year 1) 

Carys Newell - Merlins (Reception & Year 1) 

Hannah Sparks - Hawks (Year 1 & Year 2)

Nic Gray - Kestrels (Year 2 & Year 3)

Denise Lancaster - Kestrels (Year 2 & Year 3)

Emmy Hunter - Falcons (Year 4)

Paul James - Falcons (Year 4)

Office Staff

Helen Hickman - Federation Business Manager

Lizi Pravato - Federation Buisiness Manager

Ruth Thrush - Admin Assistant

Gayle Bonar - Admin Assistant

Learning Support Staff and Wrap Around Care

Justine Dalby - LSA

Josh Hardie - LSA

Jacqui Turton - LSA

Karen Evans - LSA

Kerry O'Rouke - WAC Co-ordinator

Pheobe Bennett - LSA Apprentice

Nathan Bagley - LSA Apprentice

Kitchen and Premises Staff

Sarah Masters - Catering & Compliance Manager

Jasmine Coles - Cook

Barbara Stephens - Cook

Kevin Caldecourt - Site Manager

Lunchtime Staff

Linda Welsher - MDSA

Ruth Webber - MDSA

Pete Lancaster - MDSA

Dani Jackson - MDSA

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