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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

Rhiannon Abberley
Head of School

Mrs Abberley has been teaching at Leafield Primary since she was a newly qualified teacher 18 years ago. She started as a Reception Teacher, moved up to Upper Key Stage 2 and Senior Teacher, and is now Head of School. 

Our staff

Rhiannon Abberley

Mrs Abberley is our Head of School and is the Class Teacher for Blackman Class (Year 5 and Year 6). Mrs Abberley works as the Head of School Mon-Thurs, and Blackman Class teacher Weds and Thurs. She is also one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Letitia Merry

Mrs Merry is the Class Teacher for Blackman Class (Year 5 and Year 6). She works at our school Mon, Tues and Fri. Mrs Merry is also one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Emily Percy

Mrs Percy is the Class Teacher for Murphy Class (Reception) on Mon, Tues and Weds. 

Gemma Jobson

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

Lars Boardman

Mr Boardman is the Class Teacher for Donaldson Class (Year 1 and 2).

Helen Kelly

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

Lorraine Williamson

Mrs Williamson is one of our Teaching Assistants. Mrs Williamson will be supporting children in our Blackman Class (Year 5 and Year 6). 

Chris Stoneham

Mr Stoneham is one of our Teaching Assistants. Mr Stoneham will be supporting children in our Blackman Class (Year 5 and Year 6) and Rosen Class (Year 3 and 4). 

Rachel Kitto

Mrs Kitto is one of our Teaching Assistants. Mrs Kitto will be supporting children in our Murphy Class (Reception).

Katie Gough

Mrs Gough is one of our Teaching Assistants. Mrs Gough will be supporting children in our Donaldson Class (Year 1 and Year 2).

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 Smith

Mrs Smith 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.