Mrs Firth

Executive Head Teacher

I first wanted to be a teacher when I spent summer holidays helping my dad in his school, getting his classroom ready! I would boss all the pretend children around and write on the blackboard loudly! I have been so lucky to meet some very exciting people in my life and each one of them inspires me to be the best version of myself that I can!  We have a wonderful school and I feel very proud of the school as the place it is now.

Mrs Firth

Executive Head Teacher

Mrs Bowles

Head of School

As a young girl, I loved school and decided quite early that I wanted to teach. I was 10/11 and it was my then teacher who inspired me: he was funny,  interesting (and really strict) and he made every lesson amazing. I knew then that I wanted to do that too! I worked hard to achieve my goal... I have always loved to read - I devoured books and my family got very used to finding 'piles of books' in every room that I was reading. So it seemed natural that I would specialise in English. I have remained passionate and driven about both teaching and reading over the many long years I have been teaching. It is my greatest pleasure to talk about books and stories with children; to read their writing and to see their faces 'light up' when they master something they couldn't do before. I truly believe that we all have a dream inside us, and if we work hard toward it, we can achieve anything and everything.

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Mrs Bowles

Head of School

Mr Colley

Deputy Head of School,
 Year 6 Class Teacher

This will be my tenth year in teaching and I could never imagine doing anything else! From an early age I enjoyed being part of a team and loved helping people, so teaching was always the perfect job for me. I studied Sports Science at University and enjoy competing in crossfit when I’m not spending time with my family and friends. I’m so excited to be a fully fledged member of the Winyates family.

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Mr Colley

Deputy Head of School and Year 6 Class Teacher 

Mr Carson-Doughty

Assistant Head,

PE Team Leader, EVC

I have been teaching PE at Winyates since 2011 and thoroughly enjoy seeing the progress our children make. Sport and physical activity are so important for all children and I am keen in developing a love of this in everyone I teach. In addition to this, I especially like taking the children to tournaments where they always make me proud.

Finally, my love of sport continues outside of school where I play for the City of Peterborough Hockey Club.

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Mr Carson-Doughty

Assistant Head,

PE Team Leader, EVC

Mrs Rawlinss-Found

Reception Class Teacher

My name is Mrs Rawlins-Found  and I will be in the Year 2 team in September. I love to read books and those who know me will know that Harry Potter is one of my all time favourites! Disney films are something else I enjoy, especially Finding Nemo, The Jungle Book and the Emperor’s New Groove. In my spare time, I like to crochet blankets and toys and bake (eat!) cakes. My favourite lessons are numeracy and art and I love to read children’s creative writing.

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Mrs Rawlins-Found

Year 2 Class Teacher

Miss Mason

Reception Class Teacher

After teaching within EYFS for 14 years and I still have a continued passion for helping young children take their first steps as a learner. It is so rewarding to help make a difference in children's lives – seeing them enthusiastic and motivated about each new experience. I aim to inspire children to become curious about their learning within a nurturing environment for them to thrive in. I am looking forward to joining the ‘Winyates family’ to continue to give children endless opportunities to become lifelong learners.

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Miss Mason

Reception Class Teacher

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Miss Brundle

Year 1 Class Teacher 

& Team Leader

I have wanted to be a teacher since I was young; I loved Primary School and never wanted to leave! My favourite thing growing up was reading and I particularly enjoy sharing my love of reading with all the children I get to meet here at Winyates. I love teaching here and I can not imagine having any other job!

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Miss Brundle

Year 1 Class Teacher

& Team Leader

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Mrs Walton

Year 2 Class Teacher

& Team Leader

I genuinely believe I have the best job in the world! I fell into teaching whilst providing sporting opportunities to children in the community and I have never looked back. I started my teaching career as a PE teacher at St John’s before deciding to move into the classroom seven years ago. I am fascinated by children's curious minds and I am continuously blown away by their capabilities and resilience. Knowing that I am contributing to a small part of their development is a privilege. As a mum of two energetic boys I am continuously kept on my toes and I like nothing more than standing on the sidelines of a football or cricket pitch at the weekend. Each Monday morning when I walk through the door at Winyates I am excited by what the week may bring.

Mrs Walton

Year 2 Class Teacher

& Team Leader

Mrs Trolove

Year 3 Class Teacher

My journey to teaching began in Spain where I taught English to Spanish primary children. It was there that I realised my love of teaching and couldn't wait to come home and teach here. I will always remember the teachers who inspired and encouraged me; this is the type of teacher I endeavour to be. Teaching and working with children is such a privilege, I will always treasure each moment. 

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Mrs Trolove

Year 3 Class Teacher

Miss Bleaken

Year 4 Class Teacher

I have always wanted to be a teacher and used to pretend to take a register when I came home from school. My mother is a lecturer and I always watched her lectures in awe. I love being in the classroom and seeing the growth in children both as learners and into young people. I believe in a calm, consistent and safe classroom which allows all children to flourish. Most importantly, I try to make learning fun! Education is so important and I translate this into every element of my job.

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Miss Bleaken

Year 4 Class Teacher

Miss Meehan

Year 5 Class Teacher

I am a fifth generation teacher and I genuinely believe that education has immense power to transform lives. As a child I emigrated from Australia to the UK, and I had amazing teachers who supported me throughout this transition and my education, pushing me to achieve academically and inspired my confidence and resilience. As a teacher I want to emulate this quality of care and support I had throughout school. I am so excited to continue my journey into teaching at Winyates this year. 

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Miss Meehan

Year 5 Class Teacher

Mrs Proud

Year 6 Teacher

I love seeing children develop as they realise their potential, becoming confident and independent as they take on new challenges, whether in or outside of school. In my previous career I volunteered as a reading buddy and a governor at my son's school which is when I realised how wonderful it was working with children, watching their curiosity and learning grow so I decided to retrain and become a teacher.  I am determined to give the children in my class the best opportunities during their time with me at school. I am always inspired by how much we learn from them too as we see how they show kindness, courage and determination every day.  

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Mrs Proud

Year 3 Class Teacher

Miss Marriot

Year 6 Class Teacher

I always dreamt of being a teacher. As a child, I used to love playing “schools” with my younger siblings. I would boss them around and give them mini-tasks to do. I remember even making them run laps of the garden for PE! I then studied dance at university and trained as a dance teacher. It was then I realised that I didn’t just want to teach dance but I wanted to teach everything! Working with young people/children is the best as every day is full of curiosity, excitement and awe. Out of school, I still enjoy dancing and teach dance to a competition team. I also enjoy all sports but netball is my favourite!

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Miss Marriott

Year 6 Class Teacher

Mrs Davey

Year 6 Class Teacher

In my previous career in politics and communications I loved helping people progress and was always mentoring younger staff.  While volunteering as a sports coach at my children’s primary school, I realised I wanted to retrain and teach full time. I volunteered at Winyates and was inspired by the children. I joined the team in 2021 and feel privileged to be helping Year 6 prepare for secondary school.

I adore reading, languages and am inspired by the natural world. Friends would describe me as a sports nut - I played hockey for 20 years and am now a keen runner and yoga enthusiast. 

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Mrs Davey

Year 6 Class Teacher

Mr Pilinski

PE Coach

I have been teaching tennis at the City of Peterborough Tennis Club for a couple of years and have enjoyed it very much. I believe that sport is very important in staying fit and healthy and I am very happy to teach it. Adding to that, I am a fan of football and love to watch it as well as playing it for fun. 

Finally, I love to see the improvement of children and find it very rewarding to know that I had a contribution to that progress.

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Mr Pilinski

PE Coach

Miss Hills

PE, Sport and
Wellbeing Apprentice

I have always had a passion in sport which I am eager to share with the children. I enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, dance, badminton and football. I am excited to see where my journey takes me here at Winyates. 

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Miss Hills

PE, Sport and Wellbeing Apprentice

Miss Rose

Forest School Lead

I spent most of my childhood making a mess both inside and outside the house. My face and hands were usually streaked with paint or mud or something just as fun.  I feel very lucky that this hasn't changed much!  
I'm an Artist, Storyteller and Forest School Teacher. I work to engage people with stories, art and nature in new and exciting ways.  
As a Forest School Teacher at Winyates, I get to see a different side to our children when they are outside. I relish the opportunity to help people make a connection to our environment and fall in love with the outdoors as well as learning about themselves in a different kind of way.  
When I'm not climbing trees and building Dens,  I am making a mess in my own Art Studio, travelling to Festivals to tell stories or hiding away somewhere with my Labradoodle Fenrir, and a book.

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Miss Rose

Forest School Lead

Miss Walton

SENCo

Mrs Walton

SENCo

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Mrs Clarke

Assistant SENCo

and Occupational Therapist

As a Children's Occupational Therapist, Sleep Practitioner and Assistant SENCo I support the children in lots of different ways!

I absolutely love my job- being able to support the learning, participation and development of the children is so very rewarding. 

I work very closely with all of the school staff, enhancing their knowledge of the children in their class, and how Occupational Therapy can support them.

Previously I was a Teaching Assistant for 9 years, and through this role I discovered Occupational Therapy, and had no doubt that I wanted to work with children. After qualifying from University I worked in the NHS, before joining the "Winyates Family" 5 years ago. I am very proud to be part of such a great team.

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Mrs Clarke

Assistant SENCo

and Occupational Therapist

Mrs Adams

Family Liaison Worker

I joined the Winyates team in 2012 and have worked with children in classes across the school and am now privileged to be supporting our families in the family liaison role. I have three of my own children so I know the many highs and lows of being a parent and what a wonderful but often challenging job this can be. I love being able to build strong relationships with our parents and carers, working in partnership to achieve the very best outcomes for our children!

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Mrs Adams

Family Liaison Worker

Mrs Jones

THRIVE Practioner

I myself attended Winyates when I was younger as did my older children! I'm excited to be part of the school and community doing what I love most, supporting children and there families. I’ve worked as a teaching assistant for the past 7 years and I’m looking forward to starting my journey as Thrive Practitioner here at Winyates. I'm a mum of 4 and have lived in the Ortons since  I was 2. I have spent the past 7 years working with children with SEND and supporting children that are finding things tricky I feel very privileged to be doing what I love most.

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Mrs Jones

THRIVE Practitioner

Mrs McQuade

School Business Manager

Mrs McQuade

School Business Manager

Mrs Scott

School Secretary

Mrs Scott

School Secretary