Our Visions and Values

I am so excited to be appointed Head Teacher at Kelvin Grove. I previously worked here as Deputy Head for 3 years and I love working in our vibrant school with our amazing children. I am a maths specialist but am also committed to developing creativity in school to engage and excite our children. I strive to build close partnerships with parents and carers and will always make time to hear any concerns you may have. If you would like to speak to me, drop in or call the office to arrange.

I’m excited to become part of the Kelvin Grove family and I already feel very welcome. I have been teaching for over 15 years now and I’m looking forward to working alongside the rest of the amazing staff and with the community to continue to make this a successful school. In my spare time, I love to bake, (well my name is Baker) travel and run (you’ll often see me huffing and puffing around a parkrun). My favourite subjects are maths and French, but I love to learn alongside the children, so I enjoy the challenge of learning something new every day.

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Finance and Budgeting, HR, Health & Safety and Premises.

Bula! (boo-lah) There are not many places in the world where the International Date Line actually touches land. My island home, Fiji, is one of those few places where you can stand on the international date line. I am proud to be a part of our Kelvin Grove family because our school is so diverse, inclusive and vibrant. I enjoy travelling and learning different cultures, and watching rugby especially IRB 7s and Super Rugby.

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I have been at Kelvin Grove since 2015 and thoroughly enjoy working at the school. I relish the hectic and busy atmosphere of the school office, it’s all go some mornings! In my spare time I like reading, listening to old LP records and spending time with my family. I look forward to welcoming you to Kelvin Grove Primary School.

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PE Lead

Year 6 teacher

I have been working at Kelvin Grove since 2021 and love being part of this busy, multi-cultural school. My favourite subjects to teach are maths, science and PE. As PE and extracurricular lead, I have a real passion for getting children active and providing them the chance to try a large range of different sports and activities. In my spare time, I enjoy playing sports, walking my dog in the great outdoor and listening to music.

Accelerated Reader Lead

Year 3 teacher

I have been teaching at Kelvin Grove for over six years and I have enjoyed every minute. I am currently teaching in Year 6 and I love the challenges this year group faces. My favourite subject to teach is history; I love learning about the past. Outside of school, I enjoy shopping, eating out, but most importantly, spending quality time with my husband and little boy.

Year 2 teacher

My favourite place is Canada where I love to ski in the winter and hike and paddle board in the summer. In my spare time I enjoy running and going to the gym and, in quieter moments, getting lost in a book. I have taught in two schools (one in Wallsend before coming to Kelvin Grove) during my 15 years in teaching. A love of learning is what made be become a teacher and I still hold that passion today.

History Lead

Year 5 teacher

I have been a teacher at Kelvin Grove for over three years, the same school where I was a former pupil at many years ago! I love teaching and learning about different periods of history and fascinating art works and artists. I enjoy embroidering and cross stitching in my spare time, indulging in the latest books to read and exploring the beautiful sights of the North East.

Senior Leadership

Key Stage 1 Phase Lead

Year 6 Teacher

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SENDCO

Year 4 teacher

I have been teaching for over twenty years from Nursery through to Key Stage Two. I enjoy travelling and have spent time teaching in Germany. My hobbies are dancing and I love learning new art and craft skills at evening classes.

Year 3 teacher (Paired with Mrs Bell)

I have been teaching at Kelvin Grove for over 12 years now and have been privileged to work with wonderful children in all year groups throughout Key Stage 1 and 2. I love watching the children I teach enjoying their learning, growing in confidence and being proud of their progress and achievements. I spend most of my spare time being kept busy by my gorgeous little boy. I also enjoy getting outdoors and exploring new places, reading and socialising with family and friends.

Senior Leadership

Key Stage 1 Phase Lead

RE Lead

Mental Health First Aid Team

Reception teacher

I have been teaching for over 16 years across schools in Gateshead and most of my teaching experience has been gained in EYFS and KS1. My Primary School teacher inspired me to become a teacher and since then it became my dream. I am passionate about teaching, and most of all watching each and every child develop in confidence. When I’m not at school, my two little children keep me very busy! I enjoy listening to music and eating food from a range of cultures.

Year 2 teacher

My name is Mr McManus and I am the current Year 2 teacher. I am new to teaching after previously working as a coach, but have quickly grown to love the Kelvin Grove values and our whole-school ethos. I love any and all sports, and keep myself busy on holidays abroad.

Year 1 teacher (Paired with Mrs Chambers)

I have been teaching in Kelvin Grove for 3 years now & I love being part of such a supportive team. I am currently teaching in Year 1 and have also taught in Year 2.
I was previously a teaching assistant for 4years, which inspired me to become a teacher.
I enjoy teaching Science, as I love to watch the children learn and grown through investigation.
Outside of school I like to spend time with my fiancé & little boy, we love to go on adventures outdoors.

Year 5 teacher

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Year 1 teacher

I have been an Early Years and Key Stage One teacher for over 14 years, working across a number of schools in Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland. I love working at Kelvin Grove Primary School. The school has a fantastic ethos, a great team and fantastic pupils! Their hard work and support for each other is brilliant to see. I have a real passion for teaching children and encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Outside of work, I love spending time with friends and family. I enjoy weekends with my husband and 2 sons: at the cinema, on bike-rides and at our local beaches – my favourite place! I also love dancing, and regularly attend classes in my spare time.

Year 4 teacher

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Senior Leadership

EYFS Lead

Reception teacher

I have been a qualified primary school teacher for over twenty years, with the majority of my teaching being in KS1 and Early Years.  I have also worked with children who have complex needs, as well as teaching in a KS1 and KS2 autism unit.  I enjoy watching football and following the Grand Prix. 

PE Lead

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Music Lead

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I work with children across our wonderful school from Nursery to Year 6. I am passionate about music, I teach music across the school, run the Key Stage 2 Singing Club, and lead singing assemblies. When I’m not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, playing video games, and playing the guitar and ukulele.

Computing Lead

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I have worked as a Nursery Nurse/Teaching Assistant for over 28 years now. I have worked in almost every year group in the school – except Year 3! I enjoy my job enormously and I especially like working in Kelvin Grove with all of the magnificent children we have here. Outside of school, I like to read, walk and spend time with my family.

I have been a member of Kelvin Grove for 31 years, firstly as lunchtime staff then as a teaching assistant. My children and grandchildren all attended Kelvin Grove as pupils, I have worked in all year groups in key stage 2 and enjoy working with the children, helping with their learning. Outside of school I spend lots of time with my grandchildren, I also like reading, walking and socializing with friends.

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