Preparatory School
Staff

“Staff model good behaviour and constantly encourage children to behave well and have good manners.”

— ISI Inspector

In the preparatory school at Hilden Oaks, the staff body consists of both class teachers and subject specialists, as well as classroom assistants, GAP students, and a team of behind-the-scenes support staff.

Staff from both the nursery and preparatory school are on hand from 7.45am until 6.30pm to ensure that children are looked after throughout the working day.

Mrs Wade

Headteacher

MSc, BA (Ed) Hons, QTS, CMgr, FCMI

Mr Hardwick

Deputy Headteacher, Director of Studies, Form 3 Tutor, RS and PSHCEE Lead

BA (Hons), QTS, ILM L5

Mrs Bailey

Form 4 Tutor and Science Lead

BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS

Mrs Dixon

Librarian, DT Lead and Cover Teacher

B.Ed (Hons)

Mrs Durkin

Form 1 Teacher,
Read Write Inc Lead

BA (Hons), QTS, NPQML

Mrs Finch

Form 5 Tutor and MFL Lead

BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs Fisher

Form 6 Tutor, Head of Mathematics and Data Manager

B.Ed (Hons), QTS

Mrs Gibb

Reception Teacher
and Head of Early Years

BA (Hons) Ed, QTS, EYPS , NPQSL

Mrs Gomez

Head of Music

BMus (Hons)

Mr Harrison

PE & Games Teacher

Diploma in Sports Coaching
LTA Level 3 & Accredited plus Tennis Coach

Mrs Hawker

SENDCo

BA Hons (Oxon), MPhil (Cantab), QTS, CPT3A, BPS RQTU

Miss Holland

Form 3 Teacher, History and Geography Lead

Mrs Kimber

Form 5 Tutor, Senior Teacher
and Head of English & Drama

BSc (Hons), PGCE

Head of Music and Saturday Academy — Mr Makey

Form 4 Tutor, Computing Lead and E-Safety Officer

BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS

Miss Parker

Form 6 Tutor and PE & Games Teacher

BA (Hons) PE, QTS

Mrs Sizer

Head of PE & Games

MSc, BA (Hons), QTS, UPLS, GMBPsS

Mrs Syms

Form 2 Teacher and Art Lead

BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS

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SEND support

BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, SPLD (Dyslexia)

Teaching Support

Mr Hodgson

PE Department Support and
Gap Student Line Manager

BA(Hons), PGDip

Mrs Mitchell

Reception Teaching Assistant

HLTA, NVQ3 LSA, NVQ2 ASD

Mrs Raymond

Form 1 Teaching Assistant

BA (Hons)

Mrs Smith

Prep Teaching Assistant and Pastoral Support

HLTA, Counselling Skills Level 3

Mrs Zaug

Form 2 Teaching Assistant

HLTA

Midday & Playground Supervisors

Mrs Inkpen

Midday Supervisor and Aftercare Assistant

Mrs Comeau

Playground Supervisor

Wraparound Care

Mrs Rogers

Aftercare Leader and Pupil Support

Level 3 Play Therapy & Level 3 Counselling Skills

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Holiday Club

Mrs Morgan

Holiday Club Manager

Visiting Staff

Miss H Richards - Singing and Piano

Miss M Butcher AGSM, PGCE - Violin & Viola

Mrs S Bachelor - Speech and Language Therapy

Mrs A Swan - Speech & Drama

Nursery Staff

“Children are cared for and highly valued by well-qualified staff who have a detailed knowledge of the children in their care”

— ISI Inspector, December 2017

Staff from both Nursery and Preparatory are on hand from 7.45am until 6.15pm to ensure that children are looked after throughout the working day.

Mrs Gibb

Head of Early Years and Reception Teacher

BA (Hons) Ed, QTS, EYPS , NPQSL

Mrs Forrest

Nursery Manager

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Practice, NNEB

Mrs Wenham

Deputy Nursery Manager and Kindie Room Lead

Cache Diploma in Childcare & Education, FdA Childhood Studies

Room Leads

Miss Bean

Preschool Room Lead

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies &
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Miss Kirk

Kindergarten Room Lead

BA (Hons) Education & Professional Training, FdA Early Years, Level 3 Diploma -Children & Young People

Mrs Bass

Early Years Educator

NVQ Level 3

Mrs Chatfield

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare

Form 4 Teacher — Miss Deere

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Miss Gancea

Early Years Practitioner

Level 2 Early Years

Mrs Gordine

Early Years Educator

BA (Hons), NVQ Level 3

Miss Harvey

Early Years Educator

BA (Hons) Early Years

Mrs Hopper

Early Years Educator

NVQ Level 3

Mrs Howell

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Practice

Miss Leader

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Miss McQuillan

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Early Years

Mrs Morgan

Early Years Educator

Mrs Williams

Early Years Educator

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

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Support Staff

Mr Whitaker

Bursar

Ms Norman

Registrar

Mrs Warner

School Secretary
& PA to the Headteacher

Mrs Packard

Bursar's Assistant

Mr Gross

Trust Clerk
& Compliance Officer

Mrs Earl

Marketing Manager

Mr Brown

Site Manager

Mrs Tingley

Kitchen Assistant