Miss Clark

Headteacher

Miss Clark  is the headteacher here at St. James. After graduating from Edge Hill College she initially worked in Cumbria before relocating to Lancashire. Over the course of her teaching career she has taught in four schools and has taught across all key stages. She has also worked for the Local Authority as a teaching and learning consultant. She is passionate about teaching and working alongside parents, staff and governors to ensure that every child reaches their potential. Outside of school she loves reading and spending time with her family.  

Mrs Lyon

Ladybirds' and Butterflies' Class Teacher

Mrs Cusick

Busy Bees' Class Teacher

 Mrs Cusick  teaches the children in Years 1 and 2, Busy Bees. She started teaching in 2011 after having been an NNEB. It made her want to become a teacher so that she could make a difference to children's lives.

 Mrs Smyth 

Eager Beavers'  Class Teacher

Mrs Smyth teaches the children in Years 3 and 4, Eager Beavers 

Miss Tither

Wise Owls' Class Teacher

 Miss Tither  teaches the children in Years 5 and 6, Wise Owls.

She graduated in BA (Hons) in Primary Education with specialisms in English and SEND.

Outside of school, she enjoys swimming, reading, theatre and travel.

Role

Name

Responsibilities

DSL
Curriculum
Assessment

P.E.

Mathematics EYFS & KS1

Computing

Ethos Group
Educational Visits Coordinator -2nd
Governor

EYFS Teacher
Ladybirds and Butterflies

EYFS

English EYFS/KS1

Languages

Y1/2 Teacher
Busy Bees

SENCO
Music
Design Technology
Science
School Council

Y3/4 Teacher
Eager Beavers

Mathematics KS2 

Religious Education

PSHE

Deputy DSL

Y5/6 Teacher
Wise Owls

Staff Governor

History

Geography

English KS2

Educational Visits Coordinator - 1st 

Deputy DSL

Young Voices Choir

T.A 2b and HLTA-Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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T.A. 2b

T.A. 2b and HLTA- Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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