Meet Team St Margaret's
Executive Headteacher : Mr Christopher MJ Metcalfe, BEd (Hons) MA NPQH
Chris is currently Executive Headteacher for St Margaret's CE Primary School and is Executive Headteacher of School Improvement, leading the co-ordination of Warrington Borough Council's Associate Advisory Team. He is the substantive Headteacher for St Margaret's. Chris has been a headteacher for over eighteen years in three distinctlively different schools, is a father of three children and has recently completed a Diploma with Lancaster University leading to a distinction in a Masters in Educational Management with Chester Univeristy. Chris is a Local Leader of Education with Warrington Teaching School Alliance and has a contract for inspection with OFSTED, He is a Director of Innov8ed Foundation (a Warrington Non-for-profit Company delivering professional development to Warrington Headteachers) and a Chair of Governors of an ouststanding Church of England High School Academy. Chris is currently studying towards the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership.
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Head of School: Mr Matthew Boyle, BA (Hons) QTS
Matthew is currently the Head of School providing day-to-day management of the school, line managing the staff team and co-ordinating irts activities and events. Prior to this role he has been a Deputy Headteacher for over six years in two different church schools. He is a father of three children with a degree in Primary Education and History. Matthew is a local authority Year 6 Moderator for Warrington Borough Council. Amongst other interests, he is a keen supporter of football and rugby league .
Matthew supports the Exective Headteacher in being the strategic lead for professional development, assessment and subject leadership development. Matthew is currently studying towards the National Professional Qualification for Headship.
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Assistant Headteacher - Standards (Pupil Premium): Mrs Amanda Meager, BEd (Hons) QTS
With industry experience in the IT sector, Amanda has significant teaching and leadership experience. Outward looking and seeking the very best practice, Amanda has been sought as a Specialist Leader in Education, awaiting accreditation by the school's Teaching School Alliance.
Amanda supports the Executive Headteacher in championing the achievement of those in receipt of Pupil Premium and ensures staff provide appropriate provision though Closing the Gap (or Diminishing Difference) Plans. She line manages the Achievement Teachers and Mentor team.
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Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion: Miss Emma Fleming, BA (Hons), PGCE (Psychology) QTS
Emma has a broad range of experience in special educational needs and working with vulnerable pupils. This has included working in a Pupil Referral Unit, as an accredited Every Child a Reader teacher.
Emma has completing the national accreditation for SENCO's, the Postgraduate Cerificate in SEN. Emma supports the Executive Headteacher in leading the provision for Vulnerable Pupils including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability, those with additional support from Early Help and Social Care and those with additional barriers such as attendance, medical needs or those with English as an Additional Language.
Emma is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
Emma is supported by Sue Kirby our Early Help & Family Support Worker, Laura Albon our SEN Case Worker and Joanna Brown our Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager.
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Administration, Technical & Site Team
Executive Headteacher's Secretary (& School Business Manager) (Team Leader) : Mrs Nicola Heap
Enquiries & Admissions Secretary (& Head of School Secretary) : Mrs Ann McGuiness
Administrative Assistant : Mrs Julie Hennessey
Support Services Assistant : Mrs Yvonne Leigh
SMILE Admin Assistant : Miss Leah Dixon
Site Manager : Mr John Houghton
Assistant Site Manager : Mr Nick Owen
IT Technician : Mr Mike Brough
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Vulnerable Children's Team
VC Team Leader (Assistant Headteacher) : Miss Emma Fleming BA (Hons) PGCE QTS
Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager : Mrs Joanna Brown
SEN Case Worker : Mrs Laura Albon BTEC
Early Help & Family Support Worker : Mrs Sue Kirby
LA Educational Psychologist (WBC SLA) : Sarah Prall BA MSs
Private Educational Psychologist (commissioned): Phil Picket (Acorn Psychology)
Child Play Therapists (commissioned): Iona Alexander & Sally Lee (Child in Mind)
Speech and Language Terapists (SLA): 14 Therapists through Bridgewater NHS Trust
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Early Years Department
Phase Leader (& Nursery Teacher): Mrs Laura Peters, BEd QTS
Reception Teacher: Miss Katie Davies, QTS
Reception Teacher: Miss Hannah Thomas BA QTS
Nursery Assistant: Mrs Sheena White, NNEB
Nursery Assistant/Achievement Mentor: Sarah Ashwin QTS
Reception Assistant: Mrs Vikki Pountley NVQL3
Reception Assistant: Miss Louise Bains, BEd QTS
EY Pupil Premium, EYFS Data Assistant & SEN Assistant: Mrs A Disley
Early Years Assistant Apprentice: Miss Megan Lightfoot
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Lower School Department
Head of Department: Miss Paula Spenceley BA QTS
Assistant Phase Leader: Miss Hayley Johnson BA English, QTS
Year 1 Teacher: Miss Leanne McGivern BEd QTS
Year 1 Teacher: Mr Adam Lankertis BA QTS
Year 2 Teacher: Miss Hayley Johnson BA English, QTS
Year 2 Teacher: Miss Jessica Hargreaves, QTS
Year 3 Teacher: Miss Rececca Coleman BEd QTS
Year 3 Teacher: Miss Sophie Taylor, QTS
ECaR Teacher: Miss Emma Fleming BA PGCE QTS
Lower School Assistant: Mrs Jenny Albon NNEB
Lower School Assistant: Miss Elaine Hewitt NNEB
Lower School Assistant: Mrs Karen Lewis NVQL3
Lower School Assistant: Mrs Chris Rathbone HLTA
Lower School Assistant: Mrs Karen Jones, NNEB
Lower School Assistant: Mrs Jane Monks NNEB
Achievement Assistant (Pupil Premium): Mrs J Stainton NNEB
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Upper School Department
Head of Upper School (& Year 6 Teacher): Mrs Amanda Meager BEd QTS
Assistant Phase Leader :
Year 4 Teacher: Mr Michael Cummins, QTS
Year 4 Teacher: Miss Megan Littler BA QTS
Year 5 Teacher: Mrs Marie Taylor BA QTS
Year 5 Teacher: Miss Chantelle Mahli BA QTS
Year 6 Teacher: Mrs Amanda Meager BEd QTS
Year 6 Teacher: Mrs Rachael Callon BEd MA QTS
Upper School Assistant: Mrs Julie Finch NVQL3
Upper School Assistant: Mrs Clare Thwaites BA (Hons)
Upper School Assistant: Mrs Gill Stephenson BEd (Hons) Dip (Maths) QTS
Achievement Teacher / Mentor (Pupil Premium): Mrs Karen Morris BA (Hons) PGCE QTS
Achievement Mentor: Mrs Danielle Arukovic QTS
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SEN Support Team
SEN Assistant: Miss Julie Ruth NVQL3
SEN Assistant: Miss Rachel Collins NVQL2
SEN Assistant: Mrs Sue Davies NVQL3
SEN Assistant: Mrs Julia Clarke NVQL2
SEN Assistant: Mrs Wendy Donoghue
SEN Assistant: Mrs Nicola Howell
SEN Assistant: Miss Jenny Worrall
SEN Assistant: Mrs Joanne Princep
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Subject Specialist Team
Music Specialist Teacher: Mrs Judith McAuslan B.A. (Music) PGCE, Associate Teacher of the Colourstrings Music Kindergarten
Sports Coach: Miss Samantha Leigh
