Here for your child

Our staff are dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that every child receives the support and guidance they need to succeed.

Select a Team

Our Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Hayley Gilbride

Headteacher & DSL & DT for LAC
hgilbride@mvps.org.uk

Mr Jeff Easterbrook

LKS2 Lead & Year 4 Teacher
jeasterbrook@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Anna Paige

Assistant Head
apaige@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Georgia Barber

Foundation Stage Teacher & EYFS Lead
gedwards@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Ruth Kimberlee

Miss Jessica Bryssau

Year 1 Teacher & KS1 Lead
jbryssau@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Kate Scoles

Year 4 Teacher & Maths Lead
kscoles@mvps.org.uk

Miss Lindsey Harris

Year 5 Teacher & English Lead

Mrs Heather Coulton

Year 6 Teacher & UKS2 Lead
hcoulton@mvps.org.uk

Our Admin Team

Mrs Donna Bailey

Office Administrator & Breakfast Club Lead & MTA
admin@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Emily Cameron

School Operations Lead

Mrs Jo Stapleton

Family Support Advisor & Breakfast Club

Miss Sara Orchard

Office Administrator & Meal Time Assistant
admin@mvps.org.uk

Our PPA and Pastoral Team

Mrs Jo Stapleton

Family Support Advisor & Breakfast Club

Mrs Sarah Howe

Pastoral Worker & Breakfast Club & After School Club Lead (Maternity Leave)

Mrs Ruth Kimberlee

Miss Katie Hamer

Whole School PPA Cover

Mrs Dawn Cowin

Whole School PPA & Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Our Foundation Stage Team

Mrs Heather Bettison

Foundation Stage Teacher
Seahorses
hbettison@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Georgia Barber

Foundation Stage Teacher & EYFS Lead
Turtles
gedwards@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Rebecca Frearson

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Nicole Glanville

Teaching Assistant
Seahorses and Turtles

Miss Michelle Clarke

Teaching Assistant

Miss Phaedra Down

Teaching Assistant & Meal Time Assistant

Our Key Stage 1 Team

Mrs Kirsty Voden

KS1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Nadine Milne

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Maja O'Neill

Teaching Assistant & Meal Time Assistant

Mr Zack Cuzner

Year 1 Teacher
Octopus
zcuzner@mvps.org.uk

Miss Jessica Bryssau

Year 1 Teacher & KS1 Lead
Mantarays
jbryssau@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Lucy Collins

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Miss Summer McKenzie

Year 2 Class Teacher
Jellyfish

Mrs Brittany Masters

Year 2 Teacher
Dolphins
bmasters@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Sarah Carlton

Year 2 Teacher
Dolphins
scarlton@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Sonya Widdicombe

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Our Lower Key Stage 2 Team

Mr Jeff Easterbrook

LKS2 Lead & Year 4 Teacher
Orcas
jeasterbrook@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Leonie Waldron

LKS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Miss Kate Stanaway

Teaching Assistant
Orcas and Coral

Mrs Lynda Wiffill

Teaching Assistant
Orcas and Coral

Mrs Gemma Harden

Year 3 Teacher
Coral
gharden@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Vicky Ladd

Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Mrs Julie Butcher

Year 4 Teacher
Starfish
jbutcher@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Ruth Coupland

Year 4 Teacher
Penguins
rcoupland@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Kate Scoles

Year 4 Teacher & Maths Lead
Starfish
kscoles@mvps.org.uk

Miss Sally Gee

Year 4 Teaching Assistant

Our Upper Key Stage 2 Team

Mrs Danielle Jones

Teaching Assistant
Angelfish

Mrs Helen Hooper

UKS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Miss Emma Eastgate

Year 5 Teacher
Sharks
eeastgate@mvps.org.uk

Miss Lindsey Harris

Year 5 Teacher & English Lead
Stingrays

Mrs Laura Greenhouse

Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Mr Steve Williams

Year 6 Teacher
Marlins
swilliams@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Heather Coulton

Year 6 Teacher & UKS2 Lead
Angelfish
hcoulton@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Christina Taylor

Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Our Meal Time Assistant Team

Mrs Donna Bailey

Office Administrator & Breakfast Club Lead & MTA
admin@mvps.org.uk

Miss Sandra Ford

Clearn & Meal Time Assistant

Mrs Gillian Brewster

Meal Time Assistant

Mrs Nicola Thurkettle

Meal Time Assistant

Mrs Elaine Webster

Meal Time Assistant & Breakfast Club

Miss Sara Orchard

Office Administrator & Meal Time Assistant
admin@mvps.org.uk

Miss Phaedra Down

Teaching Assistant & Meal Time Assistant

Our Caretaking and Cleaning Team

Mr Adrian Bailey

Caretaker

Mr Clark Bailey

Cleaner

Miss Sandra Ford

Clearn & Meal Time Assistant

Mrs Elaine Webster

Meal Time Assistant & Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast and After-School Club Teams

Mrs Ellen Jones

Kitchen Manager & ASC Lead

Mrs Donna Bailey

Office Administrator & Breakfast Club Lead & MTA
admin@mvps.org.uk

Mrs Jo Stapleton

Family Support Advisor & Breakfast Club

Miss Charleigh Hughes

Kitchen Assistant & ASC

Mrs Elaine Webster

Meal Time Assistant & Breakfast Club

Our School Kitchen Team – Cater-Ed

Mrs Ellen Jones

Kitchen Manager & ASC Lead

Miss Fayisola Uruakpa

Kitchen Assistant

Miss Charleigh Hughes

Kitchen Assistant & ASC

Mrs Anita Cocker

School Kitchen Team
What our staff say about Manadon Vale

"Manadon Vale perfectly met the high educational expectations I have for my children, whilst seamlessly offering them a caring and family environment, enabling them to grow, thrive and be the best that they can be."

Tom Lavis
Chair of Governors & Parent

"Please book a visit and see how amazing our school is! As a parent you put so much trust in a school and I am proud to say our children have had the very best start to their educational lives and we will be forever grateful."

Lisa Hayward
Parent Governor

"Having been a governor at Manadon Vale for nearly 10 years, I love seeing each new year group move through the school gaining confidence and enthusiasm for learning. I also enjoy being part of a great team of committed staff."

Sarah Tawse
Governor

"I chose Manadon Vale to work at because it is a friendly and supportive school, as well as we support the children not only academically but their mental wellbeing as well. We help support the whole child!"

Sarah Cavanagh
Pastoral Support Worker

"Manadon Vale Primary School is a very special place as we truly put the children at the heart of everything we do. All our staff work incredibly hard to create the loveliest of learning environments for our children based on trust and respect."

Heather Coulton
Class Teacher

"Come and visit the school for yourself, join one of the tours and have a look around. It won’t take you long to realise why it’s such a great place for children to ‘be the best that they can be’."

Tom Lavis
Chair of Governors & Parent
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