

Staff
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs. Prentice
I am the Executive Head teacher of the Swale Academy Trust Primary Schools in Eastbourne. Our family of schools include Shinewater Primary School, Langney Primary Academy, Parkland Infant School and Parkland Junior School. I work closely with senior leaders at Shinewater supporting the strategic development of the school and teaching and learning initiatives

Mrs Kaufman
I’m proud to be the Headteacher of Shinewater School.

Mrs Evason
I’m the deputy head across the Swale schools in Eastbourne

Miss Wilson
I am the Inclusion and SEMH Manager for the school. I enjoy working with children and parents throughout the whole school, from Nursery to Year 6

Mrs Rigby
I am the Assistant Head teacher at Shinewater
NURSERY

Mrs Roddick
I'm the nursery teacher/manager here at Little Sunshines Nursery.
Our aim is to offer your child the very best care and education in their Early Years within a safe, nurturing and exciting environment. We offer wonderful experiences, both indoors and outdoors and encourage children to become independent, confident and, above all, happy little learners.
At Little Sunshines, watch your child SHINE!

Mrs Cockett
I am a teaching assistant in Nursery

Miss Fuller
I am a TA in the Nursery. I enjoy having fun with the little by playing and learning all day.

Mrs Fern-Spinks
I am a teaching assistant in Nursery.
RECEPTION

Mrs Wilkinson
I am the Hedgehog teacher in Reception. I also lead the EYFS.

Mrs Wilkins
I teach Squirrels class in Reception and I’m the art and DT coordinator.

Miss Harrison
I am a TA in Reception.

Mrs Sullivan
I’m a TA in Reception 3 days a week.

Miss Scott
I am a teaching assistant in Reception on a Tuesday and Wednesday.
YEAR 1

Mrs Sands
I am a year 1 teacher. I help to lead Science across the school and run our garden club.

Mrs Wake
I'm new to teaching year 1 this year, but I'm excited to join the team! I also love maths, and am part of the maths leadership team.

Mrs Hunt
My name is Mrs Hunt and I teach 1HW alongside Mrs Wake. I am also KS1 Phase leader and I love all things Phonics!

Miss Lott
I am a teaching assistant in year 1
OTHER KEY MEMBERS OF STAFF

Mrs Williams
I am the Deputy SENDco/HLTA supporting Inclusion manager.

Mrs Marchant
I am currently on maternity leave.

Mrs Haffenden
I work at Breakfast Club and After School Club and I am one of the MDSA’s.

Mrs Astridge
I am a MDSA.

Mr Pescott
I am the site manager. It is my responsibility that the school is safe and that everything in the school is working and runs smoothly to allow the teachers to teach and the children to learn.
YEAR 3

Miss Davenport
I am a year 3 teacher. I'm Phase Leader for Upper Key Stage 2.

Miss Bond
I am a class teacher in year 3.

Mrs Martin
I am an INA in year 3, and the Thrive practitioner in the afternoons.

Mrs Graham
I am a teaching assistant 3 days a week and teach on a Friday in 3DG.

Miss Pink
I am an INA.

Mrs Beeley
I am an Individual Needs Assistant in year 2.

Mrs Walker
I am a teaching assistant in year 3.
YEAR 2

Mrs Mans
I’m one of the year two teachers. I’m also the Maths lead.

Mrs Costello
I’m a year two teacher.

Mrs McPherson
I am Mrs Mcpherson and I am a Year 2 TA. I am looking forward to KS1 as I have mainly worked in KS2 in my time at Shinewater. At the moment I am completing my Thrive training so I hope to implement what I learn, and use it with the children day to day.
YEAR 4

Miss Duffin
I’m a year 4 teacher. I lead PSHE across the school.

Mr Cotton
I'm a year 4 teacher. I have a particular responsibility for History and Geography and I'm Phase Leader for Lower Key Stage 2.

Ms MacEnhill
I’m a teaching assistant in year 4.

Mrs Turner
I am a teaching assistant in year 4 and support a child in year 6 in the afternoons.
YEAR 5

Miss May
I am a Year 5 teacher. I am part of the maths team.

Miss Eustace
I’m a year 5 teacher.

Mrs Mason
I’m a teaching assistant in year 5

Mr Gibbons
I am a year 5 teaching assistant
YEAR 6

Miss Jarman
I am a Year 6 teacher and lead English at Shinewater along with Mrs Harris.

Mrs Smith
I teach year 6. I also lead music in our school and run the choir.

Mrs Chatterton
I’m a year 6 teaching assistant.

Mrs Etherton
I’m a teaching assistant in year 6 and run the art club

Mrs Howard
I am an Individual Needs Assistant in Year 6.

Miss Brett
I am an INA in the mornings and the science technician in our STEM lab.
SPECIALIST TEACHERS

Mrs Boddy
I’m the Computing Specialist teacher. I teach children from Reception to Year 6. I am the online safety lead.

Mrs Harris
I am a specialist English teacher and I am part of the English team at Shinewater along with Miss Jarman. I work with children across the School to support their learning; I especially enjoy helping children with their phonics work and with their reading.

Miss Logan
I am the outdoor learning leader. We are lucky at Shinewater to have our own woods. I teach children from Nursery to year 6 and run clubs like mindfulness, slacklining and gardening.

Mr Birch
I’m the sports coach and teach children PE from Nursery to year 6. I also run a variety of clubs like rounders, football and fitness club.

Miss Spiller
I work 3 days a week supporting children with maths across the school.
OFFICE STAFF

Mrs Andrew
I work in the office. I deal with some finance and personnel which keeps me very busy.
