I have taught in Hattersley since I graduated 1999. I have a PGCE and a BA (hons) in Brass Band Studies. I was a class teacher until 2006 when I was given the opportunity to undertake some additional training and become a Reading Recovery teacher which I have loved doing. I have now taken on the role of the Read Write Inc. lead teacher as we develop our phonics and reading within school and I love teaching the nursery class every morning. I share the role of English co-ordinator with Miss Birtles and the role of Music co-ordinator with Mrs Walker. I also share the SENCo role with Miss Chapman. I love my job and the whole family of St James School. Mrs Kinder
I joined St James in 2014. I am a level 3 teaching assistant. I work in EYFS and KS1 l. I am one of many first aiders. I love my role, being part of any activities, school plays and being part of the St James community. Miss Fawcett
My life started at St James in September 1986 when I started in the Nursery. I do not think I have ever truly left. I got a part time job in the Nursery and have enjoyed watching children grow through the school. In 2019, I moved to reception and work with Miss Eustace. I enjoy helping the children grow in all aspects of their learning. When they come into Reception and leave to go onto the next class, I always have a smile at how far they come. St James is an amazing place to work. Mrs Childs
I joined St James’ Catholic Primary School as Year 1 class teacher in 2013 bringing 3 years’ experience of teaching Key Stage 2 with me. I find St James’ a wonderful community to be a member of and I thoroughly enjoy being part of its ever-continuing development! I have been Science Coordinator since 2014, a role I enjoy as I have a background in Science, completing a degree in Biomedical Science before training to be a teacher. I became Special Educational Needs Coordinator along with Mrs Kinder in 2016, which I find extremely rewarding, and PSHE Coordinator along with Mr Woolley in 2018, and I am also Mental Health Lead. In my spare time I enjoy spending time in the outdoors, walking and cycling, and enjoy traveling to other countries when I can. Miss Chapman