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People in School

Meet the dedicated staff team at St Helena's CE Primary Academy

Teaching Staff

  • Photo of Mr Ed Anderson

    Mr Ed Anderson

    Headteacher

    Mr Anderson was appointed in September 2023 as Headteacher, having previously been the Deputy Headteacher at Burgh le Marsh Primary School. Mr Anderson is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Reading Lead, Physical Education Lead, and teaches maths in Year 4.

  • Photo of Miss Harriet Rinfret

    Miss Harriet Rinfret

    Reception

    Miss Rinfret joined us in September 2023 and also leads Early Years.

  • Photo of Miss Tia Lawley

    Miss Tia Lawley

    Year 1

    Miss Lawley joined us in September 2024 and also leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education.

  • Photo of Mrs Laura Boswell

    Mrs Laura Boswell

    Year 2

    Mrs Boswell joined us in January 2023 and also leads the teaching and learning of writing.

  • Photo of Miss Miranda Wickland

    Miss Miranda Wickland

    Year 3

    Miss Wickland joined us in September 2014. Miss Wickland is our Deputy Safeguarding Lead and also leads the teaching and learning of the Arts.  Miss Wickland is in school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

  • Photo of Mrs Donna Shaw

    Mrs Donna Shaw

    Year 4 and Year 5

    Mrs Shaw joined us in December 2015 and is our Senior Teacher.  Mrs Shaw also leads the teaching and learning of Maths, History & Phonics.

  • Photo of Mr Joshua Goddard

    Mr Joshua Goddard

    Year 6

    Mr Goddard joined us in September 2018 and is our SENDCo.  Mr Goddard also leads the teaching and learning of Science, Computing and D.T.

  • Photo of Mrs Rebecca Fountain

    Mrs Rebecca Fountain

    Relief Teacher

    Mrs Fountain is a Relief Teacher and helps to cover classes when teachers have APP or Leadership time.

  • Photo of Mrs Carol Lenton

    Mrs Carol Lenton

    Relief Teacher

    Mrs Lenton is a Relief Teacher and helps to cover classes when teachers have APP or Leadership time.

  • Photo of Mrs Sally Whelpton

    Mrs Sally Whelpton

    Relief Teacher

    Mrs Whelpton is a Relief Teacher who teaches Year 6 when Mr Goddard has his SEND time.

Support Staff

  • Photo of Mrs Jo Brown

    Mrs Jo Brown

    Admin Assistant, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and ELSA

    Mrs Brown joined us in December 2017 volunteering in the office. She now works part-time as our Admin Assistant, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).

  • Photo of Mrs Julie Cawthorn

    Mrs Julie Cawthorn

    Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club

    Mrs Cawthorn was appointed in April 1999 and looks after the children at Breakfast Club and is a Teaching Assistant.

  • Photo of Mrs Kerry Chapman

    Mrs Kerry Chapman

    Midday Supervisory Assistant and Cleaner

    Mrs Chapman joined us in 2016 as a Midday Supervisory Assistant and she also helps Mrs Seymour to keep the school clean and tidy.

  • Photo of Miss Lucy Coppin

    Miss Lucy Coppin

    After School Fun Club

    Miss Coppin joined us in February 2026 and looks after the children at the After School Fun Club.

  • Photo of Mrs Trish Davies

    Mrs Trish Davies

    Teaching Assistant

    Mrs Davis joined us in November 2007 and is a Teaching Assistant.

  • Photo of Mrs Lynnette Evans

    Mrs Lynnette Evans

    1:1 Teaching Assistant

    Mrs Evans joined us in September 2019, originally as a volunteer in our Little Explorers.  However, we are delighted that she is now working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

  • Photo of Mrs Lesley Kirk

    Mrs Lesley Kirk

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    Mrs Kirk was appointed in April 1997. Mrs Kirk achieved Higher Level Teaching Status in 2006 and teaches a phonics group in the mornings and supports the Reception teacher in the afternoons.

  • Photo of Mrs Rhian Le Gate

    Mrs Rhian Le Gate

    Little Explorers Teaching Team

    Mrs Le’Gate joined the Little Explorers’ teaching team in September 2017. Mrs Le’Gate works Monday to Thursday

  • Photo of Mrs Karen Leonard

    Mrs Karen Leonard

    Little Explorers Teaching Team

    Mrs Leonard joined the Little Explorers’ teaching team in September 2017, working in the mornings.

  • Photo of Mrs Kate Lomas

    Mrs Kate Lomas

    1:1 and After School Fun Club

    Mrs Lomas joined us in January 2020 as a 1:1. Mrs Lomas also looks after our children at the After School Fun Club.

  • Photo of Mrs Julie Otter

    Mrs Julie Otter

    1:1

    Mrs Otter joined us in November 2024 as a 1:1.

  • Photo of Mrs Lisa Russell

    Mrs Lisa Russell

    1:1

    Mrs Russell joined us in November 2024 as a 1:1.

  • Photo of Mrs Linda Seymour

    Mrs Linda Seymour

    Caretaker

    Mrs Seymour joined us in 2000 as our Caretaker and is in school at the beginning and end of the school day. Mrs Seymour also looks after those children going home on school transport.

  • Photo of Miss Chantel Shaw

    Miss Chantel Shaw

    Breakfast Club Assistant

    Miss Shaw joined us in January 2025 and supports the children at Breakfast Club.

  • Photo of Mrs Andrea Stevenson

    Mrs Andrea Stevenson

    1:1

    Mrs Stevenson joined us in April 2012 and is a 1:1.

  • Photo of Mrs Linda Storr

    Mrs Linda Storr

    Administrator

    Mrs Storr has been a part of school since 2007 and is currently our Administrator. Mrs Storr works in the office every day and is always happy to help!