Meet the Team
Relationships are the foundation of everything we do.
At The Orchard School, our team is more than just staff - we are a connected community of educators, therapists, mentors and support professionals committed to helping every pupil feel safe, valued and understood.
We believe in knowing our pupils deeply and working closely with families to build trust and consistency. Our staff build strong relationships that support learning, regulation, and emotional development - every day.
Here’s who we are:
Senior Leadership
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Alistair Hammond
Headteacher
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Luke Mussett
Deputy Headteacher / DSL
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Sarah Stephens
Assitant Headteacher / Primary
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Scott McFarnell
Assistant Headteacher / Secondary
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Rebecca Thomas-Read
Assistant Headteacher / SENCO
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Julia Doyle
Business Manager
Phase Leadership
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Natasha Hampshire
Phase Leader-Key Stage 2
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Naomi Hardy
Phase Leader-Key Stage 3
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Martin Wicks
Phase Leader-Key Stage 4
Admin
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Melanie Rowden
Office Manager / Attendance Officer
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Cherith Stibbe
HR Executive / Senior Administrator
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Kate Burgess
School Administrator and PA to Headteacher
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Michele Hogarth
Finance Assistant
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Kerrie-Ann Williams
Administrative Assistant
Primary Teachers
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Deborah Browne
Teacher - Falcons Class
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Rosie Bishop
Teacher - Owls Class
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Rachel Apps
Teacher - Hawks Class
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Jack Paliwca
Teacher - Eagles Class
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Natasha Hampshire
Teacher - Hawks Class
Secondary Teachers
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Katie Lloyd
Teacher - Art
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Alex Harvey
UQ Teacher - Computing
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Jane Paler
Teacher - Maths / Outdoor Learning
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Tom Wilkinson
Teacher - Science
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Warren Lee
Teacher - English
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Jade Roy
Teacher - Food Technology
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James Easter
Teacher - PE
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Ben Rigden
Teacher - PE
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Martin Wicks
Teacher - Performing Arts / Personal Development / Careers
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Michael Pollard
UQT Art Teacher (Temporary)
KS3 Form Tutors
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Ryan Thomas
Teacher - Horowitz Class
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Lauren Rule
Teacher - Morpurgo Class
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Eloise Teear
Teacher - Wilson Class
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Tia Parker
Teacher - Bronte Class
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Naomi Hardy
Teacher - Shakespeare Class
Premises Staff
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Martin Barnes
Site Manager
Community Support
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Sam Baker
Community Support Lead
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Teresa Wilson
Family Liaison Officer
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Karen Hollands
SENCO Administrator
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Sharn Ball
Relational and Therapeutic Support Specialist
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Chris Hobbs
Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) & Outdoor Learning
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Ryan Hooper
Community Support Partner (Temporary)
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Corrinne Garstang
Intervention and Assessment Lead
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Gemma Courtney
Cover Supervisor
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Bryony Sim
Community Support Partner
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Ellie Smith
Community Support Partner
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Deen Reeves
Community Support Partner
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David Day
Lead Teaching Assistant
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Tamara Bent
Community Support Partner
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Hugo
School Therapy Dog
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Katy Diamond
Literacy and Adaptive Technology Specialist
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Annette V
Community Support Partner
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Zack Walford
Community Support Partner
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Rea Toomey
Therapeutic Tutor and Trauma Counsellor
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Zoe Anderson
Therapeutic Tutor and Trauma Counsellor
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Ellie Cole
Trauma Counsellor
Primary Teaching Assistants
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Amelia Besley
Teaching Assistant
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Emma Bourn
Teaching Assistant
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Marie Goggin
Teaching Assistant
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Yuliya Brockman
Teaching Assistant
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Rachael Austin
Teaching Assistant
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Yvette Gumbrill
Teaching Assistant
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Andrew Westwood
Teaching Assistant
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Connie Wanstall
Teaching Assistant
Secondary Teaching Assistants
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Chrissy Blackwell
Teaching Assistant
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Satwinder Panesar
Teaching Assistant
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Kate Casey
Teaching Assistant
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Claire Dye
Teaching Assistant
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Kerry Johnson
Teaching Assistant
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Catherine Massey
Teaching Assistant
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Maanya Sharma
Teaching Assistant
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Dionne Roberts
Teaching Assistant
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Sarah Norman
Teaching Assistant
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Danielle Wilson
Teaching Assistant
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Lan Phuong Hua
Teaching Assistant
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Alicia Seager
Teaching Assistant
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Rocio Gauna
Teaching Assistant
Therapy Team
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Clara Neville
Speech and Language Therapist
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Karen Pettman
SALT Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistants
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Danielle Downey
HLTA
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Davina Owen
HLTA
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Harry Richardson
HLTA