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Staff & Governors

At Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School, our dedicated team of staff and governors play a vital role in shaping the nurturing and high-quality education we provide.

Many of our teachers and support staff have been part of the Ghyll Royd family for several years, offering children the comfort of continuity and a strong sense of community. This stability creates a warm, familiar environment where children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.

Our passionate team includes specialist subject teachers who bring expert knowledge and energy to the classroom, enriching our curriculum and inspiring a genuine love for learning.

Behind the scenes, our experienced Governing Board works closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the strategic development of the school, always placing the needs of the children at the heart of every decision.

Together, our staff and governors uphold the values and vision that make Ghyll Royd such a happy, supportive and forward-thinking school.

Staff

Mr Hadley Nicholson

Position:
Acting Headteacher, Teaching and Learning SLT, Form 6 Teacher, Deputy DSL, Health and Safety Lead, Maths and IT Lead
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) PGCE Primary

Mr Richard Laycock

Position:
Form 5 Teacher and Learning Challenge Lead
Qualifications:
Cert Ed, BA (Hons) QTS.

Mrs Katie Mellin

Position:
Form 3 & 4 Teacher, Science Lead
Qualifications:
PGCE in Primary Education

Mrs Claire Neild

Position:
Form 2 Teacher, PHSE, Mental Health First Aider
Qualifications:
MA (Hons) in Sociology (QTS)

Mrs Rebecca Picken

Position:
Acting SLT, Form 1 Teacher, English Lead, Trips and Visits, DSL
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Primary Education

Mrs Helen Hudson

Position:
Reception Teacher, RE Lead
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) English and Primary Education with QTS

Miss Keeley Smith

Position:
Art and Spanish Teacher
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Art Therapy, PGCE Primary

Charlotte Hatch

Position:
French Teacher

Mrs Elizabeth Evans

Position:
Music Teacher
Qualifications:
PGCE

Mr Chris O’Connor

Position:
PE Teacher
Qualifications:
MA Primary and Secondary Education, Specialising in Physical Education

Mrs Sue Beeson

Position:
Form 6 Teacher, SENCO, ITT Lead and Teacher
Qualifications:
Diploma in Teaching (Australia)

Mrs Stacey Ellis

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

Miss Tamara Kallas

Position:
Teaching Assistant/Intervention
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) in Supporting Young People, Children and Families

Miss Katie Barker

Position:
Teaching and Learning Support
Qualifications:
Level 3 Childcare

Mrs Baljinder Somal

Position:
Before and After School Care Leader

Miss Olivia Stacey

Position:
Nursery Manager, EYFS Teacher, Room Leader Brave Pioneers
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Primary Education

Miss Annabel Gibson

Position:
Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader Little Adventurers, EYFS DSL
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Education Studies

Evie Rizello

Position:
Nursery: Room Leader Great Explorers, EYFS Deputy DSL

Maddison Brock

Position:
Nursery – EYFS Practitioner

Miss Emily Trotter

Position:
Nursery: EYFS Practitioner
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, MA Childhood Studies and Early Years

Miss Sasha Hughes

Position:
Nursery: EYFS Practitioner
Qualifications:
PGCE in Primary Education (QTS)

Miss Isobel Mason

Position:
Nursery: EYFS Practitioner
Qualifications:
Level 2 Childcare, working towards Level 3

Miss Michelle Wilkinson

Position:
School Secretary

Mrs Sara McNaught

Position:
Finance Officer

Mr David Machell

Position:
Catering Manager

Miss Coco Leake

Position:
Catering Assistant/After School Care

Mrs Claire Richards

Position:
Peripatetic Music Teacher - Piano and Violin

Mr Alistair Pryde

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

Mrs Michelle Wells

Position:
Woodwind Teacher
Qualifications:
Grad.dip Music, MA Performance

Yvonne Hare

Position:
Business Officer

Gill Cavaliere

Position:
Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Amanda O’Connor

Position:
Cleaner

Aoife Hughes

Position:
Cleaner

Elizabeth Anderson

Position:
Cleaner

Elaine Anderson

Position:
Cleaner

Joseph Donohue

Position:
Cleaner

Ava Joel

Position:
Cleaner

Governors

Mr David Cunningham

Position:
Chair of Governors
Email:

Contact details: Post: Mr David Cunningham, Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor, Ilkley Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale, LS29 7HW

Miss Anna Wood

Position:
Governor

Mrs Zandra Monroe-Cochrane

Position:
Governor

Mr James Wharfe

Position:
Parent Governor

Mrs Melissa Connor

Position:
Governor

Andrew Lester

Position:
Governor

Sherad Dewedi

Position:
Governor
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