Staff

At Manadon Vale, we have a wonderful team of staff who collaborate and work hard to make sure that our pupils get the high standard of education they deserve.

School should be a positive place for everyone – not only the pupils but the staff too. We provide the right training, management and support to help our valued teaching teams to do what they do best.

Celebrating unique strengths

Each member of our team has a particular set of skills, interests and talents. We encourage these to be utilised for the benefit of our pupils, for example through extracurricular activities and clubs.

A culture of collaboration

Our staff and departments work constructively together to develop and deliver Manadon Vale’s curriculum and to help our school operate as one harmonious whole. This cooperative spirit is essential to our success.

Support and resources

It’s vital that every member of our staff is given the backing they need to perform at their best. We make sure that happens through regular training, supportive management and providing effective teaching resources.

Shared vision and values

Our staff are guided by the Manadon Vale values and our overall vision to take every opportunity to be the best that we can be. These ideas are passed down to our pupils and help bond us all as one positive school community.

What our staff say about Manadon Vale

"Every visit to Manadon Vale is inspiring, so much so that I joined the Governing Body 10-yrs ago and now have the pleasure of being their Chair. It’s a great team of passionate people who oversee the running of a great school."

Tom Lavis
Chair of Governors & Parent

"The Manadon Vale school has always been so welcoming to me. I am now Vice chair and specialise in Pupil Progress, every term I spend two days in school going through the data to make sure all the students are reaching their full potential."

Lisa Hayward
Parent Governor

"I enjoy getting to work with all the children and help them to be the best they can be. I enjoy doing STAR group each playtime and getting to develop the children's social skills and confidence."

Sarah Cavanagh
Pastoral Support Worker

"Manadon Vale's ethos was exactly what we were looking for in a school, as soon as we looked around and met the staff we knew our daughter would feel happy and safe from day one."

Lisa Hayward
Parent Governor

"We are a lovely, happy school, we offer lots of support and help develop the skills the children need for as they progress on in the school."

Sarah Cavanagh
Pastoral Support Worker

"Manadon Vale was a positive and caring school where I felt that my sons would thrive and grow. They are now loving secondary school thanks to the great foundation that Manadon Vale gave them."

Sarah Tawse
Governor
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