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.
Staff and Governors
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
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
Mrs Claire Richards
Peripatetic Music Teacher - Piano and Violin
Mrs Sarah Langan
PA to the Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Benson
Marketing Manager
Mrs Bev Kitching
Finance Officer
Mrs Emma Smeaton
Bursar
Mr David Machell
School Chef
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
Mr Ben Thomson
Governor - Finance
