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Staff

At Leafield C.E. school we have highly skilled, experienced teachers and support staff. Many members of our staff team have worked at our school for a substantial period, providing our children and families with stability and a sense of community.  

Our Headteacher

Faye Dean BA (Hons), M.Ed. 
Headteacher

Ms Dean gained her experience and skills as a school leader whilst working in London for just under 20 years. With a Masters Degree in Education, she is passionate about providing a challenging, broad-based, inclusive curriculum which places importance on the emotional wellbeing of children, so that they can flourish academically and socially.

Our staff

Rhiannon Abberley

Mrs Abberley is our Senior Teacher and is the Class Teacher for Blackman Class (Year 5 and Year 6). Mrs Abberley works as the Acting Headteacher for one day a week. 

Letitia Merry

Mrs Merry is the Class Teacher for Donaldson Class (Year 1 and Year 2). She works in our school Tue to Fri. Mrs Merry is also our Special Needs Coordinator and one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Emily Percy

Mrs Percy is the Class Teacher for Murphy Class (Reception) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Gemma Jobson

Mrs Jobson is the Class Teacher for Murphy Class (Reception) on Thursday and Friday. Mrs Jobson is also one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads. 

Helen Sinton

Mrs Sinton is the Class Teacher for Rosen Class (Year 3 and 4).

Helen Kelly

Mrs Kelly is a Class Teacher working across the school in Years 1 to 6.

Lorraine Williamson

Mrs Williamson is one of our Teaching Assistants. In the academic year 2023-24, Mrs Williamson will be supporting children in our Blackman Classroom (Year 5 and Year 6) Classroom. Mrs Williamson is also our ELSA lead (Emotional Literacy Support). 

Chris Stoneham

Mr Stoneham is one of our Teaching Assistants. In the academic year 2023-24, Mr Stoneham will be supporting children in our Blackman (Year 5 and Year 6) Classroom. 

Rachel Kitto

Mrs Kitto is one of our Teaching Assistants. In the academic year 2023-24, Mrs Kitto will be supporting children in our Murphy (Reception) Classroom. 

Katie Gough

Mrs Gough is one of our Teaching Assistants. In the academic year 2023-24, Mrs Gough will be supporting children in our Donaldson (Year 1 and Year 2) Classroom. 

Zoe Dawson

Miss Dawson is one of our Learning Support Assistants. 

 Lynette Simmonds

Miss Simmonds is one of our Learning Support Assistants.  

Charley Winter

Miss Winter is one of our Learning Support Assistants and After School Club Leader.

Sophie Howard

Miss Howard is one of our Learning Support Assistants.

Louise Kenny 

Mrs Kenny is our School Business Manager, our Health and Safety Officer and Data Protection Officer. She is also our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Natalie Green

Miss Green is our Administrative Assistant and will be supporting the school office and our families from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. every day.