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 Chris O’Connor
Teacher of Physical Education, MA Primary and Secondary Education, Specialising in Physical Education
Miss Samantha Burn
Teaching and Learning Support - Level 5 in Education and Training
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
Miss Tamara Kallas
Teaching and Learning Support - BA (Hons) in Supporting Young People, Children and Families
Miss Katie Barker
Teaching and Learning Support - Level 3 Childcare
Mrs Amy Pidd
Teaching and Learning Support - BA (Hons) Young Children’s Learning and Development
Mrs Baljinder Somal
Before and After School Care Leader
Mrs Claire Bland
Nursery Manager - PGCE in Education
Mrs Emma Tighe
Early Years Practitioner - PGCE in Primary Education
Miss Annabel Gibson
Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons) Education Studies
Miss Olivia Stacey
Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons) Primary Education
Miss Charlotte Jones
Early Years Practitioner - BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
Miss Emily Trotter
Early Years Practitioner – BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, MA Childhood Studies and Early Years
Miss Michelle Wilkinson
School Secretary
Mrs Rebecca Benson
Marketing Manager
Mrs Emma Usherwood
School Business Manager
Mrs Sara McNaught
Finance Assistant
Mr David Machell
School Chef
Miss Coco Leake
Catering Assistant
Mrs Claire Richards
Peripatetic Music Teacher - Piano and Violin
Mr Alistair Pryde
Drum and Guitar Teacher, BA (Hons), L.MusLSM, NABBC
Mrs Michelle Wells
Woodwind Teacher - Grad.dip Music, MA Performance
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 Ben Thomson
Governor - Finance
Miss Anna Wood
Governor - Education
Mrs Jennifer Johnson
Governor - Safeguarding
Mrs Zandra Monroe-Cochrane
Governor - Early Years
Mr James Wharfe
Governor - Parent Governor
Mrs Melissa Connor
Governor
