Staff and Governors

The Staff and Governors at Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School are just one of the reasons we have such a wonderful school. Many have been with us for a number of years which provides excellent continuity for the children and our specialist teachers offer a unique learning experience.

Mr David Martin

Headteacher, BA (Hons), MA in Business, PGCE (QTLS), PGCE (QTS). National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

Mrs Ruth Woodham

Year 6 Teacher - BA (Hons) German, PGCE

Mr Hadley Nicholson

Form 5 Teacher and Deputy Head, BA (Hons) PGCE Primary

Mr Richard Laycock

Form 4 Teacher, Cert Ed, BA (Hons) QTS.

Miss Katie Sheldon

Form 3 Teacher - PGCE in Primary Education

Mrs Claire Neild

Form 2 Teacher, MA (Hons) in Sociology (QTS)

Mrs Rebecca Picken

Form 1 Teacher, BA (Hons) Primary Education

Mrs Helen Hudson

Reception Class Teacher - BA (Hons) English and Primary Education with QTS

Miss Keeley Smith

Art and Modern Foreign Languages Teacher, BA (Hons) Art Therapy, PGCE Primary.

Mrs Elizabeth Evans

Music Teacher - PGCE

Mr Nicky Wilce

Physical Education Teacher, BA (Hons) PGCE Primary, MA Physical Activity, Exercise and Health

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Mrs Sue Beeson

Early Years Career Teacher, Diploma in Teaching (Australia)

Mrs Stacey Ellis

Teaching and Learning Support - BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and holds the NNEB qualification

Mrs Sally Portz

Teaching and Learning Support, HLTA

Miss Katie Barker

Teaching and Learning Support - Level 3 Childcare

Mrs Emma Tighe

Early Years Practitioner - PGCE in Primary Education

Miss Annabel Gibson

Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons) Education Studies

Miss Charlotte Jones

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Childcare

Miss Olivia Stacey

Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons) Primary Education

Miss Emily Trotter

Early Years Practitioner – BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, MA Childhood Studies and Early Years

Mr Alistair Pryde

Drum and Guitar Teacher, BA (Hons), L.MusLSM, NABBC

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Mrs Claire Richards

Peripatetic Music Teacher - Piano and Violin

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Mrs Sarah Langan

PA to the Headteacher

Mrs Rebecca Benson

Marketing Manager

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Mrs Bev Kitching

Finance Officer

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Mrs Emma Smeaton

Bursar

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Mr David Machell

School Chef

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Miss Coco Leake

Catering Assistant

Mr David Cunningham

Chair of Governors

Contact details: Post: Mr David Cunningham Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor Ilkley Road Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7HW   Email: david.cunningham@ghyllroydschool.co.uk  

Mr Mike Picken

Governor - Finance and Resources and Health and Safety

Mrs Anna Bedford Collins

Governor - Marketing and PTA Chair

Mrs Victoria Wood

Governor - EYFS / Safeguarding

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Mr Ben Thomson

Governor - Finance