Staff
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Headteacher SENCO and Safeguarding Officer Mrs H Cuddy Hello my name is Hannah Cuddy and I am the headteacher of Kirk Smeaton C of E School. I love my job, the best bit is getting to know the children and parents. I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. In my own time I love to spend time outside, going for walks and afterwards enjoying a cup of coffee along with a treat! I have travelled to many places and lived in Australia where I worked as an apple packer and a home school teacher. I have handglided and sky dived in Canada and New Zealand aswell as swam with fresh water crocodiles in Australia.
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Office Staff |
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School Business Manager Deputy Safeguarding Officer Mrs A Marner My name is Anita Marner and I'm the Business manager at Kirk Smeaton CE Primary School. I love my job and am very lucky to work with such a great team. I am also fortunate to live in the Village with my lovely family - Husband, Daughter (13 Yrs) and our Chocolate Labrador Cocoa! During my spare time I love to run and cycle and am a member of a local cycling club. One of my favourite places is the Lake District - we visit as often as we can as a family and love walking the many Mountains and Fells. I've travelled to many interesting places including Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Singapore, Hawaii, San Francisco and Florida. I loved Australia so much that My Husband and I actually married there on the Gold Coast on Valentines Day! One of my most exciting experiences was heli-biking down the Remarkables Mountain range in New Zealand. |
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School Administrator Mrs J Maltby Hi, my name is Jay Maltby and I’m the School Administrator here at Kirk Smeaton CofE Primary School. I came to the school in 2016, from an accounting background, but was ready for a change of pace after having children. I absolutely love it here at the school, and have felt at home from the beginning thanks to all the amazing staff and pupils. As much as I love my job, my favourite role is being mum and wife at home, well, at least on a good day! I have a great love of music and spend any free time playing the piano, (attempting) the guitar, and singing, as well as writing my own music. I also love to travel and have lived in Canada for 2 years, explored America, from New York to Vegas, and spent lots of time in Europe wishing I could say more than ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Hola’! |
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Classroom Staff |
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Lions Class Teacher (Years 3 & 4) Mr T Morgan Hello, I'm Mr Morgan. I am from Wales, and I am very excited to be teaching here at Kirk Smeaton.
In my spare time, I like to spend time outdoors as much as possible, I enjoy spending time in the mountain hiking and mountain climbing. I also enjoy travelling and seeing new places.
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Starfish and Starfish Explorers Class Teacher (Nursery and Reception) SENCO Miss K Hallwood My name is Katie Hallwood. I am the Teacher of the reception class. I absolutely love being a teacher, helping children to learn, explore and be creative. I have been teaching since I left university. At university I did a history degree and am still very interested in both modern and ancient history. I am very lucky to have a wonderful boyfriend called Thomas. We have a dog called Humphrey and a cat called Percy. When I am not at school I enjoy taking Humphrey on long walks.
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Dolphins Class Teacher (Years 1 & 2) Mrs H Jones Hello, my name is Helen Jones and I am the the year 3/4 teacher in Lions Class alongside Mrs Peart-Minter. In Lions Class I teach every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
I have been a teacher for 28 years and I have taught in various schools both in Yorkshire and Birmingham where I started my career. I am fortunate to also live in this beautiful village with my family - husband and daughter. When I am not at work, I enjoy long walks with my family and friends. For the last two years, I have been learning BSL ( British Sign Language) and I have recently achieved my Level 2 qualification. |
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Dolphins Class teacher (Years 1 &2) Mrs S Peart-Minter Hi, my name is Mrs Sarah Peart-Minter and I am the new Y3/4 teacher in Lions class alongside Mrs Jones. I teach on a Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday. I got married earlier this year after being with my partner for 14 years! I live in Eggborough with my husband, Steven and our children - Benjamin, who is 18 and starting university, and Lucy, who is 11 and just started high school. In my spare time I love walking my two dogs, Dave and Eric. I also have a Ragdoll cat called Sid, who often follows us on our walks! I love reading and really enjoy reading to children an putting on silly voices! I have worked in a few schools in the Wakefield area over my 22 years of teaching, but I am really happy to now be here in this lovely and friendly school in the beautiful village of Kirk Seaton. |
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Eagles Class Teacher (Years 5 & 6) Deputy Safeguarding Officer Mrs M Holmes Hi, my name is Michele Holmes and I am the year 5/6 teacher for Eagles class. Previous to working at Kirk Smeaton School, I have taught for many years in various schools, authorities and even abroad in Namibia S.W Africa. One of my passions is dancing and in the past I have run a dance school part- time and taken part in many performances. I also love athletics and spending time in the countryside walking and cycling. However, I spend most of my time being a taxi driver - ferrying around my children to different activities and clubs! I have three children -a girl and two older boys. My husband is a caretaker at the school too. I am really enjoying teaching at this lovely village school, along with the lovely children and the dedicated and enthusiastic staff team here. |
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Teaching Assistant Miss L Harrison Hello, my name is Lyndsay Harrison, I joined the staff at Kirk Smeaton C of E School in April 2016 as a teaching assistant working in Lions class alongside Mrs Hursthouse and Mrs Wilkinson. I also work with other year groups in the school delivering one to one maths interventions. I can honestly say this is the most rewarding job I have had, I really do love it, the characteristics of the children are fantastic and it is a pleasure to work along side them, you never know what to expect each day! Whilst at Kirk Smeaton, I have gained a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning. I live with my partner and our two children, Jake and Lydia. We enjoy going on family walks and are all keen cyclists. My other interests are reading and baking. |
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Teaching Assistant Mrs M Whittles Hi, my name is Margaret Whittles. I am a Teaching Assistant at Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School. I transferred here when Womersley school closed some years ago. I feel so lucky and extremely privileged to work at such a great school. The children and staff are second to none! I love working here. |
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Teaching Assistant Miss A Greenaway |
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Teaching Assistant and After School Club Worker Mrs Fiona Holt |
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Teaching Assistant and Breakfast club worker Mrs S Sheen
Hi, my name is Sadie Sheen. I work alongside Miss Yardley in Dolphins class. As well as supporting in the classroom I support children from Dolphins on a one to one basis through targeted interventions.
I love working at Kirk Smeaton, both the staff and children are a pleasure to work with. I find working with the children so satisfying and fun, and not one day is the same. Previously I worked in the NHS but decided to change career and retrained so I could work supporting children in school. I have three children, two boys and one girl and love spending time with them, we enjoy gardening, visiting national parks and wildlife parks. If I have any spare time I love relaxing with a good book
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Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Worker and Deputy Safeguarding Officer Mrs L Lister
Hello, my name is Louise Lister, my time at Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary school began in March 2022 working in the Starfish class alongside Miss Ghent. I also deliver interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, when pupils need a little extra support. I really enjoy working and supporting all the children and it is a pleasure to work with such a lovely staff team.
My career working with children, began when I was 17 years old. I completed an apprenticeship while working in a private nursery and I have continued to develop my childcare qualifications ever since.
I am very lucky to have a loving husband and 3 beautiful children. In my spare time, I spend it with my family and I really enjoy playing the penny whistle.
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Teaching Assistant Miss C Whittles
Hi, my name is Cassie Whittles and I’m the Play Worker for the after school club. I started working with children when I was just 17 as an apprenticeship in a private day nursery, from then I’ve always enjoyed working children as no day is ever the same, I love to see the children grow into their own little personalities! And I’m excited to start my new journey working in such a lovely School. I spend most of my spare time with my little family at home… We have a little boy called Ethan and he is full of energy so keeps us very very busy with our little dog Lola
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Caretaking Team |
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Caretaker Mr D Holmes Hi, my name is Darren Holmes and I am the Caretaker for Kirk Smeaton School. I have three children -a girl and two older boys. My wife is a teacher also at Kirk Smeaton School. I enjoy playing football once a week and having been born and bred in Leeds, I am a life- long supporter of Leeds Utd! I enjoy watching films, when I have the time and get access to the remote control! I also like camping, cycling and hill walking. |
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Kitchen Team |
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School Cook Mrs K Helstrip Hello my name is Mrs Helstrip and I am the kitchen assistant. I have a busy life with two small children. My interests and hobbies are cycling, music, cinema and days out! |
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School Cook Mrs E White |
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