Our Staff

Senior Leadership Team
Mr M Beach

Headteacher (DSL)

Since September 1st, 2024, Mr Beach joined Great Gaddesden CE (VA) School as our new headteacher.
Mr Beach is responsible for Teaching & Learning, Behaviour, Safeguarding Lead/DSL, PSHE, Mental Health & Collective Worship

Mrs H Ansell

Senior Leader (DDSL)

Mrs Ansell works at our school from Monday to Thursday. Mrs Ansell leads RE acorss the school.
As a STEM facilitator, Mrs Ansell leads Science throughout the school. As a qualified Forest School leader, she has set up our Forest School programme and leads our weekly Forest School sessions for all classes on rotation.

Mrs G Aikman

SENDCo/Inclusion Leader

Mrs G Aikman is our SENDCo and works on a Tuesday at Great Gaddesden School.

Office Team
 
Mrs J Lewis

Finance Manager

Mrs Lewis is our finance manager and supports the administration in the school.
Mrs Lewis works on a Monday.

Mrs K Cummins

Office secretary

admin@greatgaddesden.herts.sch.uk

Mrs K Cummins is our office secretary and works on a Tuesday - Thursday.

Teaching and Learning Teams
EYFS: Nursery and Reception  
 
Mrs C. Benson

EYFS Teacher

Mrs Benson teaches in our EYFS unit on Monday- Thursday.

Mrs K Marshall

Teacher

Mrs Marshall teaches in our EYFS unit on a Friday.

Ms A Robertson

Teaching Assistant

Ms Robertson is a full time Teaching Assistant, who supports in EYFS.

Ms Robertson also runs our Breakfast Club and the After School Club

Key Stage 1 : Years 1/2 
Miss Carty

Y1/2 teacher

Miss Carty teaches Y1/2 on a Wednesday - Friday

Miss Carty leads English in our school, with responsibility for English

Ms R Bonney

Y1/2 Teacher

Ms Bonney shares the teaching in Y1/2, teaching on a Thursday and Friday. Mrs Bonney is responsible for PE throughout the school.

Mrs E Redman

HLTA

Mrs Redman is our HLTA and is a key part of our EYFS + Y1/2 team.

Miss Gainfort

Teaching Assistant

Miss Gainfort works on a Thursday and Friday, supporting the teaching.

Lower Key Stage 2: Years 3/4 
Mrs De Rouffignac

Y3/4 class teacher

Mrs De Rouffignac teaches Y3/4 and has responsibility for Creative Arts (Art, DT & Music). She is also a qualified Forest School leader.

Mrs J Hollings

Teaching Assistant

Miss Hollings supports the teaching and learning in Y3/4.

Upper Key Stage 2: Years 5/6    
Mrs D Lilley

Year 5/6 Teacher (DDSL)

Mrs Lilley teaches our Year 5/6 class.
Subject leader roles include Maths and Humanities (History + Geography)

Mrs L Pryke

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Pryke is our Year 5 & 6 Teaching Assistant on a Monday and Tuesday.

Mrs J.T. Sutcliffe

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sutcliffe supports the teaching and learning in Y5/6 on a Wednesday - Friday. Mrs Sutcliffe is trained in drawing and talking and provides support throughout the school.