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Roecroft Lower School

Staff List

 

Senior Leadership Team

 

 

  • Mrs Cross
    Headteacher

    Mrs Cross

    I have been privileged enough to be Headteacher at RLS for the last 4 years. Having previously worked here for 14 years, I am an incredibly committed and passionate believer in all that we do here. I have extensive SEND and Early Years' experience, alongside my more recent move into strategic management. I completed the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers 2 years ago and continue to invest in my own personal learning and career development.

  • Mrs Pepper
    Deputy Headteacher

    Mrs Pepper

    I have been teaching at Roecroft for 10 years. I lead on many areas of school life including safeguarding and the curriculum. I also lead our values based education which encompasses positive behaviour and pupil well-being. I run staff induction in school and mentor our early career teachers. I have vast teaching experience in Key Stage 1 and am the deputy lead moderator for the local authority for this age range.

 

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  • Mr Stephen
    Assistant Headteacher

    Mr Stephen

    I'm currently the Assistant Headteacher at Roecroft and Kestrel class teacher in Year 3. Alongside my class teaching responsibilities, my role includes working on school data and assessment to help maintain excellent educational outcomes in all year groups. I've been working at the school for 13 years now and have extensive teaching experience in Key Stage 2.

  • Mrs Taylor
    SENDCo

    Mrs Taylor

    In school I oversee the day-to-day operation of the school's SEND policy. I support staff with the identification of children with special educational needs, while also drawing on my many years of teaching experience to provide staff with the support needed, to ensure that pupils are fully able to access school life and reach their full potential.

  • Mrs Lamb
    Operations Manager

    Mrs Lamb

    I have worked at Roecroft for just over 6 years, most of this time has been based in the main office however I have recently taken on the role of School Operations Manager. This involves managing the financial, admin and HR facilities as well as the Health & Safety functions of the school.

 

Early Years Foundation Stage

 

  • Miss Ashby
    EYFS Specialist

    Miss Ashby

    I am the Early Years Lead Professional and Cygnet class teacher and have been fortunate to teach at Roecroft for the last 13 years. I am the phase leader for the Reception team, have vast experience in Early Years and as part of this role I run the smooth transition from our many feeder pre-schools and nurseries into school.

    Within school I am part of the school Designated Safeguarding team, the Educational Visits Co-ordinator so oversee all our trips and visits outside of school, as well as liaising with and supporting FORLS volunteers who work tirelessly to support and raise funds for our school. I am also an Induction Tutor for Early Career Teachers (ECT's) who are at the start of their careers in teaching.

  • Mrs Polson
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Polson

    This is now my fifth year teaching at Roecroft and I am very proud to be the Duckling class teacher. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners. Helping each child progress in all areas of their development and striving to create a fun, nurturing environment for all children to thrive. In addition to being a class teacher, I am the RE subject lead and also oversee the running of the library.

  • Mrs Johnson
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Johnson

    I have recently joined Roecroft Lower School, as the class teacher in Goslings. This is my fifth year of teaching in Reception, having previously taught the year group in another setting. I thoroughly enjoy being part of the children's first year at school and look to make sure that they have the best and happiest start possible.

    Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I am the subject lead for Computing. I am also going to be supporting the Year 4 Eco Warriors. This year, we will be working towards achieving 'Platinum Level' of the Green Tree School Award.

  • Miss Skinner
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Skinner

    This is my first year at Roecroft as a Learning Support Assistant. I used to go to Roecroft as a child, so I know the school very well. I love seeing the children thrive and experience new things throughout their day. I'm a child at heart and enjoy getting to know every child making them feel safe and proud of themselves.

  • Mrs Aery
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Aery

    I work in Reception Duckling class as a Learning Support Assistant, I enjoy welcoming the children into a fun learning environment. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with loved ones and exploring different places and learning to cook different cuisines.

  • Mrs Duggan
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Duggan

    This will be my 6th year working within Roecroft. I started as a Midday Supervisor and slowly transitioned into EYFS, offering extra support across all three classes.

    Currently, I work in Reception's Gosling class as a Learning Support Assistant. My favourite subject to support is Art and I get to use my creative skills for display work and our fun role play areas.

  • Mrs Bennett
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Bennett

    I work as a 1:1 LSA in Gosling Class. Prior to joining Roecroft, I have several years experience working within the EYFS. I find it so rewarding working with young children, supporting them in their learning and helping to make school a positive experience.

    Outside of school, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy going on bike rides with my children and going to the cinema.

  • Mrs Gurney
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Gurney

    I work as a 1-1 LSA and a MDS. I enjoy working with all the children from different years groups. Working with children is something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m very lucky to be a part of the Roecroft family.

    Outside of work I love spending time with my 3 lovely children. We love walking and exploring our lovely village.

 

Year 1

 

  • Miss Foxwell
    Class Teacher

    Miss Foxwell

    Teaching is something I have always wanted to do from a very young age and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity for my first teaching job to be at Roecroft Lower School. I have a passion for children's educational and personal development and will always do my best to ensure every child reaches their full potential. In Puffin class, learning is engaging and fun in which children have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and individuality, supporting their development in both school life and society.

  • Miss Cottrell
    Class Teacher

    Miss Cottrell

    I recently graduated from university where I did the Bachelor of Education degree. Throughout my training I had the opportunity to teach in key stage 1 classes across Hertfordshire, as well as volunteering in key stage 2 classrooms.

    I am currently class teacher for Year 1 Robin Class and aim to take on more roles in school as I progress within my career. I am really excited to be at Roecroft and gain even more experience.

  • Mrs Steed
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Steed

    I have been teaching and working in schools for 10 years. Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I am currently teaching our Year 1 Penguin Class and alongside my class teaching responsibilities, I am the Subject Leader for Art for the whole school. I also run the Key Stage 2 Choir, which is a huge passion of mine.

  • Miss Quince
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Quince

    I have been working at Roecroft for a few years now. I started as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant working in KS2 and currently work in Year 1, Penguin class as the class Learning Support Assistant, supporting small groups of children in and out of the classroom.

  • Miss Tucker
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Tucker

    I have worked at Roecroft for the last 8 years as a Learning Support Assistant within KS1.
    On a daily basis I support children with their learning either on a one to one basis or within a group setting. I thoroughly enjoy motivating children to achieve their full potential.

  • Mrs Snowden
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Snowden

    Hello, my name is Mrs Snowden and I work in Penguin class, I enjoy being in the classroom and helping the children during their lessons. I am also a Midday Supervisor at lunchtime which allows me time to interact with children across all years as they have fun during the lunch hour.

    Outside of school I love spending time with my family and keeping fit.

  • Miss Davies
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Davies

  • Mrs Allen
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Allen

    I have been at Roecroft for nearly two years. I am one of the 1:1 LSAs and I am based in Puffin class in Year 1. I love to see how the children's imaginations work and how privileged we all are to be in an awesome school like Roecroft. The resources that the pupils have available to them are amazing and I am sure that contributes to all the outstanding work that they do.

    Outside of school I have twin girls so I don't have much spare time, but when I do I like to watch box sets and try my hand at floristry.

  • Miss Drew
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Drew

    I'm Miss Drew and I work as a 1.1 LSA in Penguin and Swan Class. Prior to joining Roecroft Lower School I worked as a Nursery Practitioner for just over 2 years.

    I really enjoy working with children. It is such a rewarding job; seeing them achieve so much, giving them the support they need and helping to make the school experience positive.

    Outside of school I love spending time with my two young children. We enjoy going for walks and bike rides and having quality time together.

 

Year 2

 

  • Miss Emmerson
    Class Teacher

    Miss Emmerson

    I am the KS1 Lead at Roecroft, having taught Year 1 and 2 over the past 7 years and KS2 at a previous school. I have also had various subject lead roles and now lead history, whilst coaching our other foundation subject leads too. I also oversee and organise our phonics programme across the school and use this knowledge to run sessions for SCITT, our local teacher training school. I am passionate about teacher development, having also mentored SCITT students and NQTs and I am currently completing my NPQ in teacher development.

  • Mrs Speltinckx
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Speltinckx

    I have been teaching at Roecroft for 8 years and I am subject lead for Design and Technology, which involves supporting staff and teaching children a wide range of practical skills required for a modern practical environment. I am also subject lead for Modern Foreign Languages. I recently became a Level 1 archery coach and run an afterschool archery club.

  • Miss Timmis
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Timmis

    Hi, I am Miss Timmis and I currently work in Swan class as a Learning Support Assistant. I am also a Midday Supervisor at lunchtimes for the lovely Penguin class. I love supporting children with all aspects of their learning.

    Outside school I love spending time with my children, walking and watching Formula 1!

  • Mrs Gayfer-Toms
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Gayfer-Toms

    Before coming to Roecroft I spent 14 years working within the EYFS at a Nursey setting alongside volunteering at many youth groups such as Beavers and Cubs. I have now been an LSA for the past 2 years, working in KS1. My role is to support the children's learning, whether it be in a group or 1:1. I am also here to support the children in being happy and to feel safe within the school setting.

  • Mrs Harknett
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Harknett

    I joined the Roecroft family in Duckling class as a 1:1 LSA. I have now moved up with the same child into Swan class, and thoroughly enjoy supporting them with their learning and development. I also assist with the sensory circuits sessions each morning.

 

Year 3

 

  • Miss Wood
    Class Teacher

    Miss Wood

    I have been teaching at Roecroft for 16 years. Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach in both Key Stage 1 and 2 and currently teach Kingfisher class. I have vast experience of many subject leads over my time at Roecroft, but for the most time I have led Science where I achieved our silver PSQM award.

  • Miss Hicks
    Class Teacher

    Miss Hicks

    I have been teaching in schools for the past 8 years and have gained experience across Key Stages 1 and 2. I have been lucky enough to work at Roecroft for the past 3 years, and I am currently teaching in Kingfisher Class in Year 3. Over the years, I have taken on different responsibilities and subjects. I am currently the subject leader for PSHE, RSE, and healthy schools.

  • Mr Stephen
    Class Teacher

    Mr Stephen

    I'm currently the Assistant Headteacher at Roecroft and Kestrel class teacher in Year 3. Alongside my class teaching responsibilities, my role includes working on school data and assessment to help maintain excellent educational outcomes in all year groups. I've been working at the school for 13 years now and have extensive teaching experience in Key Stage 2.

  • Mrs Keatings
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Keatings

    I began my teaching journey in 2017 and spent some time gaining classroom experience as a teaching assistant prior to this. I began teaching at Roecroft in January 2023, having recently moved to Stotfold with my family. I love the community feel we have here and look forward to learning about all of the new children each year. Alongside my classroom responsibilities, I am the subject lead for PE.

  • Miss Stratton
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Stratton

    This will be my 8th year at Roecroft. For 7 years I was an LSA in Year 4 but this year I am the LSA for Kestrel Class in Year 3. I work in groups and on a 1:1 basis in and outside of the classroom with children that may need a little extra support with their learning. It is such an amazing privilege to watch these children become more confident and progress in all areas and grow to reach their full potential.

  • Mrs Senior
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Senior

    I'm Mrs Senior, I have been at Roecroft quite a few years, working in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4! At present I am working in Year 3 and I also help out with Breakfast Club and after school Enrichment club. I enjoy working with the children helping them progress in their learning.

    In my spare time I enjoy gardening and being outdoors.

  • Miss Blyth
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Blyth

    Hello, I'm Miss Blyth, before coming to Roecroft I worked as an LSA for 3 years in KS1. This will be my second year in Falcon Class and I love watching how the children grow and develop throughout the year. I support children within the class as well as taking small groups for interventions. I really enjoy helping the children with their reading and art work.

 

Year 4

 

  • Miss Houghton
    Class Teacher

    Miss Houghton

    I am the Year 4 Phase Leader and Eagle class teacher. I have been working at Roecroft for 6 years and have taught across Key Stage 2. I also look after the Year 4 House Captains working with them to promote our school values, collect house points and run inter-house competitions. Alongside this, I have been leading English at Roecroft for the last five years, in this role I develop our English curriculum and support staff with my in-depth knowledge. As part of my role, this year I am going to be completing an NPQ in Leading Literacy.

  • Miss Hylton
    Class Teacher

    Miss Hylton

    I have been working at Roecroft Lower School for the past 10 years, where I started off as a 1:1 LSA and then went on to undertake my teacher training. For the past 6 years, I have worked in Year 2 and more recently, I moved to Year 4 to become Hawk class teacher. I am also the subject lead for Geography and support the School Parliament, as well as mentoring new teacher trainees.

    Finally, I have recently taken up photography.

  • Mrs Dunne
    Class Teacher

    Mrs Dunne

    I have been working at Roecroft for 8 years now. I began in Year 1 as Robin class teacher, then moved up to Year 3 as Falcon Class teacher for a number of years. Over my time at Roecroft I have had a variety of subjects and responsibilities and this year, I will be working in Kite class in Year 4.

  • Miss Sumal
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Sumal

    Hi, my name is Miss Sumal. This is my fifth year working at Roecroft - I started working in Year 3 and then moved up to Year 4 and have been there ever since. I enjoy working with small groups of children with my Mental Maths and Reading Comprehension groups and love helping the children prepare to take their next steps moving up to their new schools.

    Outside of school my hobbies are rollerskating, reading, playing badminton and relaxing and meditation.

  • Miss Cenami
    Learning Support Assistant

    Miss Cenami

    I have been working at Roecroft for the last three and a half years as a Learning Support Assistant within KS2 supporting children with all aspects of learning. I work in and out of the classroom, with small groups and 1-1.

  • Mrs Guttridge
    Learning Support Assistant

    Mrs Guttridge

    I work as a Learning Support Assistant and I am currently based across Year 4. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the children grow and supporting them in their learning and development. I also assist with sensory circuits in the mornings.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending with my family, long dog walks and watching films.

 

Cover Teaching Team

 

  • Mrs McCullagh
    HLTA

    Mrs McCullagh

    I am currently working in a HLTA role across Early Years and KS1. I have over 20 years' experience working in schools and a passion for Early Years education. I really enjoy teaching and supporting children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

 

SENDCO Team

 

  • Mrs Taylor
    SENDCo

    Mrs Taylor

    In school I oversee the day-to-day operation of the school's SEND policy. I support staff with the identification of children with special educational needs, while also drawing on my many years of teaching experience to provide staff with the support needed, to ensure that pupils are fully able to access school life and reach their full potential.

  • Mrs Pateman
    Enrichment Teacher

    Mrs Pateman

    I am the pupil premium teacher and lead at Roecroft Lower School. My role is to ensure our disadvantaged children reach their full potential, through providing academic support in English and Maths and through providing enrichment activities. I am passionate about our enrichment curriculum as I believe it provides opportunities for our children to develop their character through Resilience, Risk Taking, Self-esteem, Team Building and Curiosity (RRSTC), as well as helping to diminish barriers to learning such as attendance, attitude, behaviour, well-being and emotional difficulties. I have over 10 years of teaching experience but have enjoyed working at Roecroft the most!

  • Mrs Valpy
    Speech & Language and Pastoral Support

    Mrs Valpy

    My role is to support children with developing their speech and language needs. I work with class teachers and LSAs to support the delivery of activities provided by the NHS Speech therapists who assess the children in school. I have regular contact with parents to keep them involved in the process and track the children's progress accordingly.

    During the school day I run a variety of nurture-themed interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups for children who need social and emotional support through playing games, discussion, and art activities. As a school we work closely with external agencies to help us identify children who need support and give us guidance on the best way to help our children and families in difficult times.

 

Admin Team

 

  • Mrs Gibson
    Office Manager

    Mrs Gibson

    I've worked in the school office at Roecroft since 2020 and really enjoy the variety involved in this role. My main responsibilities are pupil attendance and admissions, monitoring staff absences and booking staff training, creating the school newsletter, and Stotfold News updates along with first aid, general reception duties and clerical support.

  • Mrs Cheshire
    Admin Assistant

    Mrs Cheshire

  • Mrs Parry
    Finance Manager

    Mrs Parry

    I have worked at Roecroft since 2018. I am responsible for all things Finance; from placing orders and paying invoices to budget monitoring, Quarterly and Year End reporting and Outturn Forecasts. I work closely with Mrs Cross and the Governing Body to help the School maintain a strong, strategic financial plan.

  • Mrs Pettigrew
    Admin Assistant

    Mrs Pettigrew

    I began working in administration over 30 years ago! During this time, I have held several administrative positions including being a PA, Account Coordinator and Business Support Manager.

    I enjoy the variety of tasks which come from working in a school office, and the lively and positive environment which exists at Roecroft Lower School.

    Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, going to the gym and spending time with my family and friends.

 

Lunchtime Team

 

  • Mrs Grigg
    Senior MDSA

    Mrs Grigg

  • Mrs Allen
    MDSA

    Mrs Allen

    I have been at Roecroft for nearly 18 months. I initially started as a Midday Supervisor then also took on an extra role as a Learning Support Assistant this academic year, becoming playground lead and working alongside the midday team. I love working at Roecroft and am looking forward to the opportunities and learning that come with the jobs that I do within the school.

  • Mrs Gurney
    MDSA

    Mrs Gurney

    I work as a 1-1 LSA and a MDS. I enjoy working with all the children from different years groups. Working with children is something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m very lucky to be a part of the Roecroft family.

    Outside of work I love spending time with my 3 lovely children. We love walking and exploring our lovely village.

  • Mrs Rahman
    MDSA

    Mrs Rahman

  • Mrs Rayner
    MDSA

    Mrs Rayner

  • Mrs Ready
    MDSA

    Mrs Ready

  • Mrs Snowden
    MDSA

    Mrs Snowden

    I have been part of the Roecroft family for the past 18 months. I currently work in Key Stage 2 as a 1:1 LSA, I thrive watching the children in my class learning and interacting with their peers. When I joined the school I took on the role of Senior Midday Supervisor, and still enjoy this job everyday. Doing this role gives me the pleasure to spend time with every child in the school daily.

  • Mrs Williams
    MDSA

    Mrs Williams

  • Mrs Williams
    MDSA

    Mrs Williams

  • Mrs Woodings
    MDSA (Maternity Leave)

    Mrs Woodings

  • Mrs Woodrow
    MDSA

    Mrs Woodrow

 

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