BELSAY - Key Persons
I grew up in Northumberland and attended Belsay School, you can still spot some of my art work on the hall wall! I graduated from The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester in 2012 with a BA(hons) in Agriculture and returned to work on the family farm near Capheaton. You will generally find me herding cows, lambing sheep, sorting horses or rushing around after my husband and children.
I have three children, who attend Belsay School.
I joined the School Governing Body as a Parent Governor and look forward to being supportive and part of the decision making of our unique, rural school.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Academy Committee
I have a long and happy association with Belsay School having lived in the area for over 36 years. Both my children attended Belsay continuing their education through the Ponteland schools. Over the years I have been a parent helper, an active member of the PTA and a Governor at both Belsay and Richard Coates Middle School. All my working life has been in education, initially as an English teacher and then as the SEND Coordinator at Ponteland High. I am now retired and a very proud Granny of four pre-school children.
I hope I can help to support Belsay in providing the highest quality education for all students and celebrate their success. I would also like to be part of ensuring that Belsay continues to serve the local community in its own unique way as part of the Pele Trust.
Margaret is our link Academy Committee Member for SEND and Curriculum.
Job Titles:
- Year 1 & Year 2 Class Teacher
Demi is our link Academy Committee Member for Pupil Premium and Attendance.
I started my journey at Belsay on a university placement what feels like many years ago. I then completed my degree in BA (hons) Early Primary Education and was lucky enough to apply for a job with Team Belsay. I work in the Reception class and enjoy every day as it is always so different. I feel lucky to be able to work with such fantastic young people who amaze me every day with what they set out to achieve.
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- School Direct Teacher Trainee
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- Year 3 & Year 4 Class Teacher
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- Member of the Whole School Team
- Office Manager
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- Year 3 & Year 4 Class Teaching Assistant
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- Catering Manager
- Member of the Whole School Team
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- Year 1 & Year 2 Class Teaching Assistant
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- Year 5 & 6 Teaching Assistant
I am Northumbrian born and bred. We moved to near Belsay in 2009. Our children Ralph (yr 5) and Otis (Rec) started their Belsay lives first at the pre-school before progressing to the main school. I am keen to promote the diverse activities that rural schools have to offer in order to help ensure their future viability. I want to ensure that, as much as possible, all of the children get the most out of their education in a safe secure setting.
Professionally I am a Partner and Head of Department at a Solicitors firm in Newcastle.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Academy Committee
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- Vice Chair of the Academy Committee
Sarah is our link Academy Committee Member for Safeguarding, Online Safety and Anti-Bullying.